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Reviews of Kambaku River Lodge 5 stars

142 Strathmore, Rockvale, 1320 Malelane, South Africa

#1 of 10 hotels in Malelane

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 102 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Wonderful weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Joao Luxury River Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect. The comfortable rooms, the nice decoration, the kindness of staff, the food… a wonderful staying!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mafunyane Luxury Honeymoon Suite - River View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing lodge with a great view of the crocodile river

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    10
    Little piece of Heaven on Earth
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mafunyane Luxury Honeymoon Suite - River View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike! Anyone who disliked Kambaku is just looking for a freebie.

    Everything! The staff are superɓ, friendly and welcoming. Food is excellent, even pandered to my likes and dislikes with no fuss. Stayed in the beautiful Mafunyane and it exceeded all expectations.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    10
    An Absolute must!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Shingwedzi Luxury Family Suite - Private Garden & Partial River View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing. This was a wonderful place where every need is met and more. - A truly luxurious stay.

    This was the most incredible stay. The staff were exceptional and friendly and couldn't do enough for you. The rooms were huge and so comfy with everything you could possibly need. And the food well it was first class! So tasty delicious and the portions were huge!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Kambaku River House - Full River view
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Beautiful place! Animals across the river are in full view. Amazing staff, very tasty food. Good selection of wines. Special thanks to our ranger Elvin. Everything was excellent. I definitely highly recommend this lodge to everyone!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    10
    Love this place the most on my entire stay in South Africa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Shingwedzi Luxury Family Suite - Private Garden & Partial River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was lovely

    it was beautifully designed like a boutique suite rooms with animals statues and located a cross the Kruger river you can see animals like elephant lions and many more even from your front lawns.we see the elephant lion and antelope

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    9.0
    We will come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Shingwedzi Luxury Family Suite - Private Garden & Partial River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location directly at the crocodile river, beautiful resort with wild impalas, amazing staff and clean / quiet lodges

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    10
    A beautiful place, worth checking out
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mafunyane Luxury Honeymoon Suite - River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast not included in the booking

    Lovely gate away

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    10
    We had wonderful days at Kambaku River Lodge. We highly recommend staying there!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Shawu Luxury River Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Everything!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    10
    Such a good experience - we will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Shingwedzi Luxury Family Suite - Private Garden & Partial River View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was nothing we didn't like

    The stay at Kambaku River Lodge was extremely pleasing. We were a party of three that went for a pampering session in the bush. From the moment we arrived we were treated like royalty. Nothing is too much trouble at Kambaku. Miriam and Nomsa that did body scrubs, full body massages and facials as well as OIP gel pedicures were professional and very pleasant to chat to. The breakfasts and dinners delivered to the Homestead were delicious. The boma fires lit by the staff at sunset were the cherry on the top. We saw elephant, buffalo, hippo, water buck and many bird species from the river deck while sipping our cocktails. A truly amazing experience.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    10
    Fantastic lodge in the border of Kruger
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mafunyane Luxury Honeymoon Suite - River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to say.

    Absolutely fantastic place! Lodge room was very comfortable, the view from Kruger across the river was beautiful. Animals come to the property often. Staff was incredible; very efficient, quick to reply, pleasant to be with. Food was otherworldly - every day it was a different surprise and all well made. I couldn’t recommend this place more! It was perfect.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Ndlulamithi Luxury River Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved everything

    This place is exceptional. The first 5 star facility that is truly 5 star. From the amenities to the food.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Shingwedzi Luxury Family Suite - Private Garden & Partial River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked everything. Very polite staff,amazing place with an amazing garden by a river. We had private breakfast and dinner which are a must!!! however the place was excellent equipped if you want to prepare something by yourself.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    10
    Lovely location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Joao Luxury River Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We did not have breakfast at the lodge. Dinner was superb. All over, great stay, friendly helpful staff.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Shingwedzi Luxury Family Suite - Private Garden & Partial River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It took about 20 to 30 minutes to drive to the nearest Kruger park gate, Malelane But it is not a big trouble.

    We could see some animals like a herd of elephants and hippos from the wonderful garden. Staffs are very friendly and offered generous hospitality. The manager guy was very kind and assisted our first Safari tour experience so much. Dinners were wonderful

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    9.0
    A wonderful experience to return to multiple times!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Shawu Luxury River Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You could disturb the neighbours if you enjoy staying up late and chatting/laughing. 😀

    The staff bring the meals to enjoy in the comfort of your own patio. The staff are obliging and friendly. Anzelle is outstanding. The fires and candles are lit for you. The view overlooking the crocodile river into the Kruger National Park is spectacular! The animals coming to drink while we sipped wine is surreal! Amazing, Amazing, Amazing!!!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Shingwedzi Luxury Family Suite - Private Garden & Partial River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    View, location, food

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    10
    Absolutely mindblowing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mafunyane Luxury Honeymoon Suite - River View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    20 minutes from Melanane gate, ideal for self drive but they also offer guided safaris The rooms are just from another world, extremely clean and spacious, offering privacy in quite an open establishment. The rooms are well designed with a South African taste, private terrace and if you book the right room, a cold plunge The garden and view over the Crocodile river are just something else. You see tracking elephants and hippos, and hear male Lions just roaring during sundown Hospitality was top notch; Dennis, Leanne and the other lady (sorry, forgot your name) do everything to make your stay comfy. Great dinner, freshly made and served by cooks. The dinner announcement drums are a very nice touch. Breakfast packs available if you are going on a morning safari. Would 100% recommend.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mafunyane Luxury Honeymoon Suite - River View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If Booking.com would offer to give more than 10 points for super extraordinary lodges than we would give here 12 points. Kambaku River Lodge is for a stay close to the Kruger Park just perfect. We spent 5 beatiful nights with delicious breakfast, dinner and wild animals just passing in front. We recommend also to book Kambakus Safari with most experienced Kruger driver.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2023

    10
    my stay was exquisite
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Shawu Luxury River Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there is nothing not to like

    location and just everything about it

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    10
    Outstanding and much better value than a lodge inside the park.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Shingwedzi Luxury Family Suite - Private Garden & Partial River View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Fantastic location with elephant and hippo visiting every evening.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Shawu Luxury River Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing place loved absolutely everything including game drives into Kruger with Elvis who was brilliant. Although from our sunbed we saw hippos and elephants! Only had 2 nights and wish we had had longer. Can’t wait to come back.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2023

    10
    So good that we came back at the end of our holiday fir another 2 days
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Shawu Luxury River Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything was brilliant. You are served breakfast at your own patio

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2023

    10
    Kambaku is fantastic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ndlulamithi Luxury River Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On arrival we were warmly welcomed to an immaculate luxury room overlooking the Crocodile River. There is a great deal of attention to detail that made the stay very pleasant. The background of chirping birds and hippos make you feel at one with nature. We especially enjoyed the meals, they are beyond delicious. We had a great time on the game drive, which is worth the early morning start. We also enjoyed a relaxing massage at Dzombo Spa. Overall we had an amazing stay, would definitely go back in a heartbeat!

    Stayed in January 2023

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