Kambaku River Lodge

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Pool

Spa

Breakfast available

Room service

Housekeeping

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142 Strathmore, Rockvale, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1320

Malelane Golf Club
15 min drive
Malelane Gate
17 min drive
Leopard Creek Country Club
22 min drive
Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)
35 min drive

Room options

Ndlulamithi Luxury Suite, River View

60 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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72 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Shawu Luxury River Suite

72 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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75 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Joao Luxury River Suite, River View

72 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Kambaku Luxury 2 Bedroom River House

300 sq m
River view
Sleeps 5
2 King Beds

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Pool

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Parking included

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

About this property

Riverfront lodge with 3 outdoor pools and full-service spa

This lodge features 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a lazy river, spa services and concierge services.

Kambaku River Lodge offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Nkomazi lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a lazy river.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa, Dzombo Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Features at Kambaku River Lodge include free WiFi in public areas, self-parking and a manager's reception.

Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Full breakfast served daily for a fee
Splash around at the lazy river or swim in the 3 outdoor pools
Treat yourself to hot stone massages, facials or body scrubs at Dzombo Spa
Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Malelane Gate and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Leopard Creek Country Club
Airport, shopping centre and local-area shuttle service available for a fee

Kambaku River Lodge offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools and a lazy river. There's a snack bar/deli on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Kambaku River Lodge. An area shuttle within 15 kilometres and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Nkomazi lodge.

The lodge hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Room service is available.

A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily. Reservations are required.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, Portuguese, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 15 kilometres
Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 255 per person
Couples/private dining
Free daily manager's reception
Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of ZAR 325; reservation required
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
In a national park
In the mountains
On a river
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Full-service spa

Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
In-room massages
Manicures/pedicures
Spa open daily
Sports massages
Swedish massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
Grab bar near toilet
No lift

1 floor
5 buildings
Built in 2015
Colonial architecture
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Down comforter
Premium bedding
Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch TV with premium cable channels
DVR

Food and drink

Blender
Champagne service
Cleaning supplies
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Minibar
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Room service

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Composting
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Recycling
Safe
Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee: ZAR 400 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 8 are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 255 per person
Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 690 per person (one-way)
Late check-in fee: ZAR 400 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
Firewood fee: ZAR 40 per day
Hosted evening meal: ZAR 325

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

Kambaku River Lodge offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their passport before arrival. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Children 8 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Kambaku River Lodge Malelane

Kambaku River Malelane

Kambaku River

Kambaku River Lodge Lodge

Kambaku River Lodge Nkomazi

Kambaku River Lodge Lodge Nkomazi

Kambaku River Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Diane

6 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic location, luxurious peaceful stay

The location is wonderful with game regularly visiting the river from the Kruger opposite. When we arrived, about a dozen elephant were wading across and hippo were wallowing. The rooms each have their own private terraces where fires are lit each night, and open up into a lovely common area where birds and the 3 incumbent nyala are encouraged. Meals are served on your terrace, ask if you want tea or coffee delivered with breakfast rather than make your own from the room tray. Rooms are comfortable, it's about 15min drive to Melelane gate.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

3 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kambuka River Lodge S.A

We stayed at Kambuka 30th July for 3 Nights celebrating our 30 year anniversary and can honestly say this Lodge is worth every one of its 5 Stars - its Pure Luxury. The Location, service, food, staff, rooms and grounds are Truly Exceptional. The WOW factor you get as you enter the lodge is one that will remain with us for years to come, Likewise the room is probably the best room we have ever stayed in. We also went on a game drive in Kruger with Elvis 'The Driver' and again this exceeded all our expectations The elephants, crocodiles and Hippos were regular visitors to Kambuka Lodge - Literally came up to the lodges viewing platform and this is a sight to behold. That personal touch you receive from all staff is one that sets this lodge aside from others Honestly this lodge is wonderful and one we will absolutely be returning to. You have to see this Lodge to believe luxury of this quality exists Thank you so much Kambuka for a wonderful stay Ian and Katrina - UK

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with partner

6 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent facility with best in class service.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

glendan

9 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Johan

Travelled with family

1 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was Great! We’ve booked the self catering facility However, i think it needs to be clearer that you can have full board as well..even in the self catering unit At the price charged , i would expect a stocked fridge.... No questipon asked....

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

15 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelletn

My stay was excellent. Friendly staff and very clean place with an excellent view overlooking our room.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

9 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Absolutely fantastic. A beautifully designed, maintained and serviced property on the banks of the Crocodile River, running along the southern boundary of the stunning Kruger National Park. Leanne and her delightful team provide a first class service, complete tranquility and privacy. Food served in your private residence is delicious and plentiful, rooms and grounds are immaculate. We spent 2 nights here and one day lounging in our private pool, watching buffalo, hippo, deer and unidentified animals drinking and playing in the river all day. A truly fantastic place that I recommend without hesitation.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

2 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was a treat to stay at Kambaku River Lodge. The ritual for breakfast and dinner is very special, with food arriving to the beat of a drum, a fire pit blazing and a lantern lit table, on your patio. The food was excellent and the fillet steak to die for...melt in your mouth. We were lucky to see hippos in the river and another day a herd of elephants. We also spotted a buffalo, kudu and a family of warthogs as well as the usual herd of impalas that graze each day. The viewing platforms are terrific, with comfortable camp chairs and umbrella. Safaris into Kruger National Park are available if you wish to venture further than this piece of paradise. Bird feeders on the lawn attract all sorts of colourful birds with characteristics to amaze. We had the honeymoon suite with its private dipping pool. The kitchen is well equipped. Beds very comfortable and luxurious.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

6 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The view was stunning. We saw elephants, giraffe, hippos, crocodiles, warthog.... all from our terrace!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jean Paul

4 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nothing Short of Excellent

Our stay at Kambaku was absolutely magnificent! Leanne and her wonderful staff kept this place pristine and catered to all of our needs. We loved the food, the wine, the grounds, the friends we made, and of course mother nature. Stay here!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

18 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very friendly team to take care of you. Excellent eye to detail all little things taken care of to make your stay as easy and relaxing as possible. Beautiful setting overlooking the river into the park.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

4 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

For anyone with an interest in wildlife this is a must, a real gem with a wonderful owner and lovely staff who give you a fantastic reception. Nothing is too much trouble and everyone is so friendly. If you do not want to go into the Krugar all the time you can see plenty of wildlife sitting in the garden. A place you will always want to go back to.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Dec 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay!

Had a fabulous stay at Kambaku. Great location for exploring Kruger and other areas of interest. Fantastic animal sightings from the viewing deck! Very comfortable accommodation, warm and welcoming staff who did everything they could to make our stay memorable. Self catering facility but delicious meals available by arrangement - what a treat! Hope to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sonja, Hannover

12 Oct 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Heardwarming hosts and an outstanding location. It was so great to see the buffalos, elephants and giraffs directly from the own terrasse. Leanne and her team are so lovely. Thanks for the great time!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

9 Jul 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location for Kruger National Park

I was visiting Kruger National Park and Kambaku River Lodge was perfect. While the website described it as a hotel room it was really more like having my own house, or at least half of a house. It had a kitchen, large bedroom, and huge sliding doors that opened to a view of the park. Each night the staff would come and lit a fire and lanterns for each unit. There was also a viewing platform where you could sit and watch for animals. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Meals were available and they also offered assistance with booking tours and restaurant recommendations. Instead of booking a safari I rented a car so I could drive through the park myself. This worked extremely well because I could stay in the park as long as I wanted and wasn't confined to a single lodge. Kambaku River Lodge is near the Malelane gate so this worked extremely well.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 Jun 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Idyllic location, immaculately kept, amazing friendly staff. Would revisit in a heartbeat. I could spend entire days on that deck watching the wildlife and beautiful scenery.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Mar 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

25 Jul 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great lodge should not be missed!

Above expectations- the location provides animal sightings all day- elephants, hippos, crocs, water buffalo- just amazing. And service is top notch, as well as all the meals you can order!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Jun 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

A great place to stay. Easy access to the park for safaris. Peaceful, safe and quiet place to relax and enjoy the fantastic fauna that Kruger has to offer from your villa.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joe

3 Mar 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Place!

Amazing views over the Crocodile River into the Kruger National Park. Shared our sunsets with Hippos, Elephants and Rhinos! Made to feel very welcome.

10/10 Excellent

JEAN MICHEL

17 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hébergement de très haut niveau bien situé avec vue sur le fleuve crocodile river et le Kruger personnel parfait ainsi que la cuisine quatrième séjour réussi

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group

5 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

22 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

のんびりするにはぴったりの場所

プール付のお部屋に2泊滞在しました。ロッジの部屋から見える川にはカバやウォーターボックなどの動物が見られ、椅子に座ってのんびりするだけでも最高の時間でした！クルーガーは今回が初めてでしたが、チェックイン時にゲームドライブに参加したいと伝えると、翌朝のロッジ主催のゲームドライブをブッキングしてくれました。しかし、朝のゲームドライブ後に夜も参加したいと伝えるとフルブッキングだったので、予定が決まっている方は事前に予約した方が良さそうです。朝食は朝のゲームドライブに行く場合、パックして前日の夜に渡してもらえます。朝食、ディナーともにボリュームもちょうど良く、美味しかったです！ただ、配膳してくれる方に英語がたまに通じなかったり、スタッフのサービスにばらつきがあるように感じました。全体的にはお部屋、プールも綺麗で、心地の良い滞在でした。

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

10 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place

A really beautiful place. We felt very welcome from the first minute. Breakfast and dinner are served on your own terrace. Everything tasted great. The fire in the fire bowl made the dinner very atmospheric. Unfortunately we didn't have time to go on a safari. We would love to come back.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

5 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Das Paradies am Krüger Nationalpark. Tolle Anlage mit Blick in den Krüger, hier sieht man so einige Tiere

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

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About this property

Kambaku River Lodge

Languages

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Conveniences

Guest services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

National rating

Property is also known as

Kambaku River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

9.8/10

10/10

9.8/10

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Fantastic location, luxurious peaceful stay

Diane

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Kambuka River Lodge S.A

Ian

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Keith

10/10 Excellent

glendan

glendan

8/10 Good