Guests travel on their own to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to check in for their pre-booked flight to Hoedspruit Airport. Your guide will meet you at Hoedspruit Airport and transport you to the Kambaku Safari Lodge, which is nestled in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve. You will have time to clean yourself and relax before embarking on an open safari vehicle for your first afternoon wildlife drive around the reserve. After dusk, you will return to the resort for a sumptuous meal. Main destination is Timbavati Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger). Accommodation: Kambaku Safari Lodge
5-Day Timbavati Kambaku Safari Lodge Fly in Safari
Uganda: Private tour • 5 days
Tour overview
Take a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hoedspruit Airport to see the Kambaku Safari Lodge, situated in the Timbavati Game Reserve. The lodge has three interconnecting family apartments and eight exquisite thatched cabins, all arranged in a semicircle around a waterhole. On your own veranda, you may unwind while seeing the animals that come down to drink.
Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Johannesburg to Kambaku Safari Lodge
- Day 2-4: Morning and Afternoon Open Vehicle Safari Drives
Day 5: Morning Safari Drive and Return to Johannesburg
Your 5-day safari, day by day
Each day below shows where you go, what you experience, and where you can stay—luxury, mid-range, and budget lodge options included.
-
- Main destination
- Kruger
-
Expect early wake-up calls each morning, followed by a hot coffee and rusks, before embarking on your game drive to see if any nocturnal creatures are still hunting and experience the sunrise. When you return to the lodge, you may have a late breakfast and then spend the rest of the day relaxing or going for a bush walk. Soon, it will be time for an afternoon wildlife drive, which will leave at 16:00 and return precisely in time for a delicious meal under the African sky. Main destination is Timbavati Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger). Accommodation: Kambaku Safari Lodge.
- Main destination
- Kruger
-
Same as above
-
Same as above
-
The final day of your safari requires you to get up early once more, have a hot coffee and a rusk, and head out for the last game drive. You return to the resort for breakfast after witnessing another African dawn, and then you head to the Hoedspruit Airport for your midday departure back to Johannesburg. Principal Place of Visit: Not one of the primary places Accommodations: None (trip ends at this point)
- Main destination
- Johannesburg
Inclusions & exclusions
| What's included |
|---|
| Airport / hotel pick-up and drop-off in Entebbe or Kampala |
| Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, fuel, and professional English-speaking guide |
| Accommodation and meals as indicated in the day-by-day itinerary |
| National park entrance fees and ranger guide fees on included activities |
| Bottled drinking water during road transfers |
| What's not included |
|---|
| International flights to and from Uganda |
| Uganda visa fees and travel insurance |
| Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge staff |
| Personal expenses (laundry, alcoholic drinks, souvenirs, etc.) |
| Optional activities not listed in the itinerary |
Request pricing & booking information
Tell us your travel dates and group size for 5-Day Timbavati Kambaku Safari Lodge Fly in Safari — our Uganda team will reply with a tailored quote.
- Tour type: Uganda: Private tour • 5 days
You may also like
Rated by safari guests
Independent feedback from travellers who explored Uganda with us
Knowledgeable guides, clean vehicles, and thoughtful itinerary design. We felt we saw the real Uganda without rushing — exactly what we wanted from a local operator.
Gorilla permits, transfers, and lodge standards were all handled professionally. Our ranger briefing was thorough and the trek itself was the experience of a lifetime.
Chimp tracking in Kibale and game drives in Queen Elizabeth were highlights of our honeymoon. The guides were friendly, punctual, and genuinely proud of their country.
We chose Adventure in the Wild Safaris after reading reviews and were not disappointed. Bwindi gorilla day and Lake Mburo extension were both superbly organised.
Can highly recommend a safari with Adventure in the Wild. Simon was responsive and communication was excellent throughout planning and while we were on the ground in Uganda.
Great value for a private safari. Our guide knew the parks intimately and adjusted the route when wildlife sightings were best. Highly recommend for photographers.
A flawless family safari — patient guides, thoughtful pacing, and help with permits made this the trip of a lifetime. The team genuinely cares about guests.
Adventure in The Wild Safaris Ltd provided good value for money with strong communication and customer service. Our gorilla safari was smooth, well paced, and unforgettable.