Kambaku River Lodge

9.6Excellent190 reviewsSee rooms

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Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
Spa
Room service
Daily housekeeping

About this place

Luxurious River-Facing Suites The Kambaku River Lodge offers a selection of African-themed suites, all facing the river and equipped with modern amenities like kitchenettes and en suite bathrooms. The perfect blend of comfort and style for your stay. Relaxation and Recreation Guests can enjoy access to 3 pools, a river deck, BBQ facilities, and fire-pits, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable time during their stay. Plenty of options for unwinding and making the most of your vacation. Tailored Experiences From arranging safari excursions to organizing golf rounds at the prestigious Leopard Creek Country Club, the owners go the extra mile to ensure a memorable stay. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the surroundings with day trips to nearby attractions. Experience luxury and adventure at Kambaku River Lodge - book now for an unforgettable getaway!

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8 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Joao Luxury River Suite 72 m²King bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Shawu Luxury River Suite 72 m²King bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Ndlulamithi Luxury River Suite 60 m²King bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Shingwedzi Family Suite, 2 Bedroom, Mountain View 75 m²King bed, 2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Kambaku Luxury 2 Bedroom River House 300 m²2 × King bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Kambaku River House - Full River view 240 m²2 × King bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Mafunyane Luxury Honeymoon Suite - River View 74 m²King bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Shingwedzi Luxury Family Suite - Private Garden & Partial River View 80 m²2 × Twin beds, King bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Transport

Airport shuttle

Pool & wellness

Outdoor pool
Spa

Food & drink

Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast
Room service

Services

Concierge
Laundry
Daily housekeeping

Family

Family rooms

Accessibility

Accessible

Outdoor

Garden
Terrace

General

Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
142 Strathmore, Rockvale, Malelane, 1320, South Africa
11 km from the center of Malelane

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 14:30. Check-out by 10:30.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.
Can I add breakfast?
Breakfast is available with selected room offers.
Does the property have a pool?
Yes, this property lists a swimming pool.

Guest reviews

9.6190 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 190 reviews.

Cleanliness10.0

Service10.0

Location10.0

Room quality9.5

Amenities9.5

Value for money9.5

Food and drink10.0

Sophie
Canada · Family · November 2026
7.0
+By the river. Animals come to your doorstep. Good food served on your terrasse. Responsive staff.
−The unit we booked only has partial river view. Units with river view looked much nicer. Near the highway. We could hear the cars.
Harriett
Australia · Group of friends · September 2026
10.0
+Beautiful property on the bank of the crocodile river, great to have the option of self catering, but the food was top-notch and the service was lovely. Really personal style setting, as dinner and meals are brought to your room. Loved that we had a fire lit for us every night, and we had privacy not to interact with other guests. Furnishings of the rooms are lovely, so many thoughtful details like safari and birding books, tea, coffee, rusks, even flasks to take hot water with on the game drives. Property is beautifully maintained, and the location is excellent, so close to the Malalane Gate, and set in tranquil gardens with excellent game viewing from numerous decks on the property. Loved everything, and can't wait to go back. Special thanks to Leanne for putting on a magical 50th birthday dinner celebration and going above and beyond our expectations. Such a special experience.
−Nothing, beautiful place and location.
bgeorgesa
Family · June 2026
10.0
“Beautiful and serene”
+Super friendly staff and run immaculately well. Enjoyed every bit of the stay
whiteheadsue081999
Couple · May 2026
10.0
“Gem on the Croc River”
+This will be our 4th visit to this stunning spot. Everything was perfect . A huge thank you to Leanne,Gary,Dennis and the Kambaku team This place is such a pleasure , we will,return again and again ……
annelip870
Couple · April 2026
10.0
“Absolutely Breathtaking!!!”
+We had the most incredible stay at Kambaku River Lodge! My husband and I first came for our honeymoon and loved it so much that we returned for our second anniversary. The staff are amazing, and Leanne, the owner, is truly phenomenal. A big thank you to Dennis and Gary for making our stay so special. And a special shoutout to Elvis, our game driver-his professionalism and knowledge are unmatched. We were lucky enough to see the Big 5 in one day! The food is incredible, the accommodation is beautiful, and the views over the Crocodile River are breathtaking. A truly sensational, boutique experience right by Malelane Gate. We will definitely be back!
Go750333
Couple · March 2026
10.0
“Fantastic place to stay”
+This lodge is fantastic overall and the food is outstanding! Just about the best lamb chops and steak we’ve ever had anywhere! Ordering on their app was super easy. Location is great as it sits on the crocodile river and animals (hippos, elephants, impalas) came to drink. Note that it is not close any “town” so plan to stay at the lodge. They do arrange game drives into Kruger. Airport transfers (50 min away) are also available. Friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend this lodge if you’re in that area.
Thorsten
Germany · Group of friends · March 2026
10.0
“wonderful experience”
+Top organised Lodge. Perfect view of the River. We will be back
−perfect, we felt home😃👍
jadesR7438PH
Couple · January 2026
10.0
“10/10”
+This was our second time to the lodge, after falling in love with it on our first stay 8 years ago. we couldn’t not return for our honeymoon. We had such a great time. The lodge really is a home from home, such modern contemporary mixed with culture, creating the stunning space. The details on our stay was outstanding the friendly staff can not to enough for you, great day trips Dennis really showed us true African culture and it the day trips such great fun. Elvis the best safari guide there is, this truly shows with the love he has for making it special for the guests. We was extremely lucky to see everything and more, we even got to see elephant and leopard and many more up close at the lodge. One part that makes the lodge so special is how personal Leanne and her team make it for it individually guest. We can not wait to return one day. Best wishes Jade and Connor
Jolanda
Netherlands · Couple · November 2026
9.0
“Mooie dagen gehad”
+De bruidssuite Huiskat De ruime kamer aan de rivier Met Whatsapp eten en drinken bestellen Grote porties
Nina
Germany · Couple · July 2026
10.0
“Traumhafter Abschluss unserer Südafrika Reise! Wir kommen definitiv wieder. Danke!”
+Alles - bequeme Betten, tolle Einrichtung, super Service (sehr leckeres Essen!) und natürlich die Aussicht auf den Kruger Nationalpark!

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 14:30 · check-out until 10:30
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

8 room types

Joao Luxury River Suite

Shawu Luxury River Suite

Ndlulamithi Luxury River Suite

Shingwedzi Family Suite, 2 Bedroom, Mountain View

Kambaku Luxury 2 Bedroom River House

Kambaku River House - Full River view

Mafunyane Luxury Honeymoon Suite - River View

Shingwedzi Luxury Family Suite - Private Garden & Partial River View

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Transport

Pool & wellness

Food & drink

Services

Family

Accessibility

Outdoor

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Can I add breakfast?

Does the property have a pool?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews