Kambaku River Lodge's Trumpeter Newsletter
Go Tell the News! Kambaku River Lodge has got a secret or two to tell!!!!
The Kruger National Park has had some activity... We've had flooding, rhino poaching, leopard-searches and more...
We Had A Special Delegate Come To Visit
We had one of the official members of EFA (Elephants For Africa) come to visit us at Kambaku River Lodge.
According to President Notch, "we need to remember the 'beninging' of the Kruger National Park. Kambaku River Lodge has remembered our ancestors of old. The Big Tuskers. The Magnificent Seven's history preserved by Kambaku River Lodge.
Read more by clicking below.
We had one of the official members of EFA (Elephants For Africa) come to visit us at Kambaku River Lodge.
According to President Notch, "we need to remember the 'beninging' of the Kruger National Park. Kambaku River Lodge has remembered our ancestors of old. The Big Tuskers. The Magnificent Seven's history preserved by Kambaku River Lodge.
Read more by clicking below.
Bird's Eye View
Noteworthy Species seen on the property of Kambaku River Lodge up until March 2025:
A nesting pair of Paradise Flycatchers successfully fledged their chick
Saddle Billed Storks have been fishing regularly in The Crocodile River in front of Kambaku River Lodge
Violet backed Starlings
Birdlife's Bird of the Year - 2025
We're a proud partner of BirdLife South Africa!
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For those who love birding: come and visit us! We have a wildlife hide that is fully equipped for photography.
Make sure you are well equipped.
We have ProItUp 10x42 binoculars. The detail is the dream for birders!
LoadShedding in South Africa
Kambaku River Lodge is Combatting Load Shedding in South Africa
"Will load shedding affect my trip to South Africa?" - This question echoes as many people wonder if they should still visit South Africa (and more specifically the Kruger National Park)
There will be effects on your trip due to load-shedding, however, it is nothing that an adventurer cannot handle! See our suggestions on What To Bring For Load Shedding In South Africa.
Kambaku River Lodge has combated this. We have decided to give everyone a much-needed break from load shedding. We have extended our solar panel capacity as well as our storage capacity. Furthermore, we have a generator, should Eskom be unable to provide power. So rest assured; you will stay in the light at Kambaku River Lodge!
No sun, no Eskom, no problem. Kambaku's got you covered.
Talk about Valentines day babies!
The Leopards Have Been Busy
Check out the video in the instagram video below. We've 'spotted' mother and cub. Come visit and we can take you to their hang out.
Many people do wonder "Can I see the big five in South Africa?" The bush never gives guarantees for anything really. The only ones reading the wildlife textbooks are the people. They'll play by their rules.
Our guide Elvis has 27 years of experience guiding in this area and he will definitely increase your chances of seeing the big five when you come to the Kruger National Park.
As usual, Kambaku River Lodge continues to enhance and improve on the suites that we offer to our guests. On the right, you will see a photo of the interior of Mafunyane Luxury Honeymoon Suite (River facing.)
Where to go in the Kruger Park? Hmm... Good question. A simple answer: Relax at the pool with a cold refreshment.
Mafunyane Luxury Honeymoon Suite, facing the banks of the Crocodile River, Kruger National Park.
See some sightings from Kambaku's safaris in Kruger Park.
#OnSafariWithKambakuRiverLodge
Conservation Just Got Wings!
Catwalk Models
Meet Smokey!
Like any model, this guy really knows how to pose on the “catwalk”
And for the past few weeks, him and his brother have been the highlight for our guests on safari. Although his brother is a little more on the shy side, Smokey seems to have all the confidence in the world and has truly captured our hearts.
Being a young male, he is still spending time in his mother’s territory. It is almost inevitable that one of them will have to leave the area to find a place of their own. For now, we are enjoying every moment we have with this beautiful boy.
Stay safe young man! We look forward to many more exciting moments in the presence of this cat.
Sheeba was also spotted recently with fresh suckle marks and we are happy to report that she has 2 adorable cubs that are about 6 weeks old.
Maximus has been on patrol again lately and been covering a lot of ground from the northern parts of his territory all the way to the south. With Mzimu pushing south he seems to have his paws full now.
Luna has also been on the prowl lately, trying to find a little piece of area for herself after her independence from her mother.
Finally! Best news is that our beautiful boy Maroela, has made an appearance again after a long absence right in the heart of his territory and we are very excited to see where he will end up next.
Kambaku's Leopard in the Limelight
Keeping up with the Kardashians is not quite fun. Try keeping up with the Leopards of the Kruger Park.
Fortunately, our very own Leopard paparazzi, Leanne & Garry, runs the KNP Leopards of Malelane Facebook Page. We have 89 individual leopards positively identified and documented. (4 of which are deceased)
Please note; If you are not a member of the group mentioned above, then you will not be able to access the individual leopard links below.
Here is this month's featured leopard celeb!
Name: Smokey
Care to join us for the next Smokey sighting?
Join Us on our next Photographic Safari
Dates: 4 Nov. - 7 Nov. 2025
The workshop will be led by award winning wildlife photographer Lance Van der Vyver.
We will alternate between sessions in the underground photographic hide and game drives in the Kruger National Park.
Only 2 spots remaining!
Thanks for listening to the Kambaku elephants Trumpet the bush-news!
