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Kambaku River Lodge

5.0 star property

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Golf
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Ndlulamithi Luxury Suite, River View
Golf

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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142 Strathmore, Rockvale, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1320
  • Place, Inkwazi Shopping Centre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Malelane Gate
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Leopard Creek Country Club
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Kambaku Luxury 2 Bedroom River House

Kambaku Luxury 2 Bedroom River House

  • River view
  • 300 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Joao Luxury River Suite, River View

Joao Luxury River Suite, River View

  • River view
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Shawu Luxury River Suite

Shawu Luxury River Suite

  • River view
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mafunyane Luxury Honeymoon Suite

Mafunyane Luxury Honeymoon Suite

  • River view
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Shingwedzi Family Suite, 2 Bedroom, Mountain View

Shingwedzi Family Suite, 2 Bedroom, Mountain View

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

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Ndlulamithi Luxury Suite, River View

Ndlulamithi Luxury Suite, River View

  • River view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Malalane

With a stay at Kambaku River Lodge in Nkomazi, you'll be 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Malelane Gate and 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Leopard Creek Country Club. .This golf lodge is 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Kruger National Park and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Inkwazi Shopping Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Inkwazi Shopping Centre - 12 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Malelane Golf Club - 16 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Malelane Gate - 18 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Nukain Mabuza's Stone Garden - 18 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Leopard Creek Country Club - 22 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Train restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Kambaku River Lodge

Kambaku River Lodge offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Nkomazi lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor pools and a lazy river. Additional features at this Colonial lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 15 kilometers.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).
Room service is available.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Game viewing
  • Games
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Lazy river
  • Library
  • Shopping

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

More

  • 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
  • Slippers
  • 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

More

  • 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 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 available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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
  • Hosted evening meal: ZAR 325
  • Firewood fee: ZAR 40 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 8 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

National rating

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

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was beyond our wildest expectations. A stay forever etched in our hearts.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ari

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is phenomenal! Beautiful property with great river views with awesome wildlife sightings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob, East Deep Creek

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best places I have ever stayed. Every aspect of it is top notch, from the food and accomodation to the incredible location and staff. Recommend to everybody.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

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
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facility with best in class service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

glendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Johan

Travelled with family
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

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
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
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
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

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
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
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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

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

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