3 Days
Age 4+
All Month
Availability 10
Introduction
Embark on an unforgettable 3-Day / 2-Night Safari from Johannesburg or Cape Town to the renowned Kambaku Safari Lodge, located in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, part of the legendary Greater Kruger National Park.
This luxury yet intimate lodge offers close-up Big Five encounters, twice-daily game drives, and warm African hospitality — all surrounded by the unspoiled beauty of the bush.
With Africa Moja Tours & Safaris, enjoy seamless transfers or fly-in options, gourmet dining, and world-class guiding — for a truly authentic African safari experience.
Tour Highlights
- Stay inside the Greater Kruger’s Timbavati Reserve, home to the Big Five
- Enjoy two open-vehicle safaris daily with professional guides
- Scenic flight or drive options from Johannesburg or Cape Town
- Authentic African dining and starlit boma evenings
- Optional add-on: Full-Day Panorama Route (Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes)
Itinerary
- Day 1 – Johannesburg / Cape Town to Timbavati (Kambaku Safari Lodge)
- Depart early from Johannesburg (by road ≈ 6 hours) or Cape Town (morning flight ≈ 2 hours) to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS).
- On arrival, you’ll be met by an Africa Moja Tours representative and transferred to Kambaku Safari Lodge, located in the heart of Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.
- Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink and a light lunch as you settle into your luxury chalet overlooking the waterhole.
- Afternoon Safari:
Embark on your first open-vehicle game drive with expert rangers and trackers. As the sun sets over the bushveld, enjoy your first glimpse of lions, elephants, rhinos, and perhaps the elusive leopard. - Return to camp for a three-course dinner under the stars and relax around the boma fire.
Overnight: Kambaku Safari Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
- Day 2 – Full Day in the African Bush
- Wake to the sounds of the wilderness and depart on an early-morning game drive as predators finish their night hunt.
Enjoy coffee and rusks in the bush before returning for a hearty breakfast at the lodge. - Spend the late morning at leisure — swim in the pool, enjoy a spa treatment, or simply watch wildlife wander past your deck.
- Afternoon Safari:
After high tea, set off for your second Big Five safari. Your ranger and tracker will follow fresh tracks and share fascinating insights about the ecosystem.
End the day with sundowners at a scenic viewpoint before returning for a boma dinner surrounded by lanterns and starlight.
Overnight: Kambaku Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 3 – Morning Safari & Departure
- Depart on your final early-morning game drive, your last chance to spot species you might have missed — from grazing giraffes to prowling lions.
- Return for breakfast and check-out.
- Transfer back to Hoedspruit Airport for your return flight to Cape Town or Johannesburg, or continue your adventure with an optional Panorama Route tour arranged by Africa Moja Tours.
Meals: Breakfast
Departure Location
Depart early from Johannesburg or Cape Town to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)
Departure Time
9:30
Return Location
Hoedspruit Airport for your return flight to Cape Town or Johannesburg
Included
- 2 nights’ luxury accommodation at Kambaku Safari Lodge
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Morning and afternoon game drives daily
- Professional ranger & tracker services
- Return transfers from Hoedspruit Airport or Johannesburg (road)
- Park & conservation fees
Not Included
- Domestic flights (if applicable)
- Premium beverages & spa treatments
- Optional Panorama Route day tour
- Gratuities and personal expenses
Frequently Asked Questions
Fly from Johannesburg or Cape Town to Hoedspruit (HDS), or travel by road with an Africa Moja Tours transfer.
All members of the Big Five, plus cheetahs, wild dogs, giraffes, zebras, and rich birdlife
Yes — Kambaku welcomes children and offers family chalets.
May–October (dry season) for peak game viewing; Nov–Apr (green season) for lush landscapes and birdlife.
