Kambala Floors Kambala is a popular exotic hardwood also known as “Iroko,” and is grown in Tropical Africa. Given its extreme durability, Kambala can be used in residential and commercial installations. It also has an impressive structural stability that is prized for making furniture and carvings. It undergoes significant color changes when oxidized and has been used as an alternative for teak in the past. It is also naturally resistant to decay. Other common applications of Kambala include millwork, sub-flooring, fine furniture, interior trim, and boat building.