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Kings Camp
Nestled within the expansive Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Kings Camp offers a truly immersive safari experience. As part of the esteemed Kruger National Park, which spans an impressive 2.2 million hectares, Kings Camp resides in a wildlife haven renowned for its diversity. Home to the famed Big 5 and boasting over 40 species of mammals and 282 bird species, Timbavati offers a captivating safari experience amidst pristine natural surroundings.
At Kings Camp, guests can enjoy a variety activities, from guided game drives and bush walks to specialized birdwatching safaris, visitors have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich wildlife of the region. Private safaris offer exclusivity and flexibility, while photographic safaris cater to photography enthusiasts seeking to capture the beauty of the Big 5 and the scenic landscape. Game drives take place in the morning and afternoons in open 4×4 safari vehicles led by experienced guides and trackers in search for sighting of the big-5 and other magnificent wildlife.
Positioned to overlook a sprawling savanna plain with a bustling waterhole, the lodge provides guests with uninterrupted views of wildlife activity day and night. Guests Kings Camps can unwind on the thatched viewing deck overlooking the waterhole or retreat to the open-plan lounge and bar for a relaxed ambiance. The lodge also boasts an underground hide, offering a unique and intimate wildlife viewing experience. Dining at Kings Camp is a culinary journey, with options ranging from fine dining in the elegant dining room to traditional boma dinners under the starlit sky. Guests can also indulge in bush breakfasts and private romantic dinners, all while savoring top-quality cuisine and exceptional service.
Accommodations at Kings Camp epitomize luxury and comfort, with options such as the opulent Luxury Suites, Family Suites, and Honeymoon Suites, each featuring private plunge pools and viewing decks. For those seeking unparalleled privacy, Waterbuck Private Camp offers a luxurious four-bedroom villa with exclusive amenities and personalized service.
Wildlife:
- High concentration of Big 5 with large herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as large lion prides.
- Large number of White lions live in the reserve.
- Other wildlife include but are not limited to the hippopotamus, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, African wild dog, hyaena, warthog and many other cat and antelope species.
- Large antelope herds support the populations of predators in the reserve.
- Over 500 bird species have been recorded in the region. Many can be seen in the reserve.
Game Drives:
- Game drives take place twice a day in the early mornings and afternoons for a duration of 3-4 hours.
- Game drives are led by an experienced guide and tracker team.
- Vehicles are allowed to go off road to track and follow the wildlife.
- Strict traverse rules are in place and vehicle numbers are limited in each reserve. A maximum of two vehicles are allowed at any sighting.
- Night drives and guided bushwalks are permitted.
Activities & facilities:
- Game drives
- Guided bushwalks
- Stargazing
- Birdwatching
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Open-air African Boma
- Spa & Gym
- Viewing deck
- Bar & lounge
- Underground hide
- Waterhole
Highlights:
- Luxury 5-star safari lodge overlooking an open savanna plain with a waterhole.
- 6 Luxury suites, 1 Honeymoon suite and 1 four-bedroom Waterbuck exclusive-use villa.
- 2 Luxury suites are inter-leading to make up a family suite.
- Each suite features a private veranda with a plunge pool, an outdoor sunken lounge, and a fire pit.
- Waterbuck villa offers an exclusive-use experience with a private chef, host, private Land Rover and game ranger.
- An underground hide located at the edge of the lodge’s waterhole offers a unique wildlife viewing experience.
- Exceptional dinning experiences including patio lunches by the waterhole, traditional Boma dinners under the stars, bush breakfasts, and private romantic evenings on your suite’s verandah.
- Exciting Big-5 game drives with game rangers and trackers.
Getting there:
- There are several private airstrips in Timbavati, two daily chartered flights from Johannesburg are operated by Federal Airlines.
- Hoedspruit (HDS) is the closet commercial airport to Kings Camp, daily flights operate from Johannesburg and Cape Town.
- Flight time from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit or private airstrip: 60 minutes.
- Flight time from Cape Town to Hoedspruit: 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Road transfers from Hoedspruit to Timbavati take 40 minutes.
Location:
- Located in the western region of the Greater Kruger and borders the Kruger National Park, Klaserie Game Reserve, Umbabat Game Reserve and Thornybush Game Reserve.
- The Kruger National Park is almost 2 million hectares and lies in the north-eastern corner of South Africa in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.
Special offers:
- Enjoy one free night with our PAY 3 STAY 4 offers.
- Honeymoon offers include 50% off one partners accommodation, plus extras.
- South African resident rates are bookable 30 days prior to arrival date only.
Child Policy:
- Kings Camp welcomes children from 6 years.
- Children 6 – 12 years pay 50% of the adult rate in the Family Suite only.
- The child sharing at 50% will be seated in the middle seat on the game drive vehicles.
- Children of all ages are welcome at Waterbuck Camp.
Inclusions & Exclusions:
- Included: 2 x Game drives per day, guided bush walks, all meals, soft drinks, selected alcoholic beverages, and private airstrip transfers.
- Excluded: Premium branded drinks, conservation levies, commercial airport transfers, and anything of personal nature.
Rates:
- The updated rates are displayed for each room category below.
- Rates are charged per person, per night.
- No single supplement for the first single suite confirmed in any one reservation.
- Rates displayed are valid until 31 December 2025.
Accommodation Options
Each Luxury Suite and Family Suite is equipped with air-conditioning, indoor and outdoor double shower, fully stocked mini-bar and private verandah with plunge pool. For your comfort and convenience, other room amenities include Read morerobes, mosquito repellent, an umbrella and hairdryer. Your suite is also equipped with its own safe and telephone.Less
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Price R 17,300 per person, per night
Two two Honeymoon Suites offer a romantic bush escape with spacious, air-conditioned interiors and private verandahs. They feature open-plan lounges and bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers. Amenities include Read morea Victorian bathtub, double basin, Wi-Fi, Nespresso machine, fully stocked mini-bar, robes, mosquito repellent, umbrella, hairdryer, safe, and telephone. Less
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Price R 17,300 per person, per night
Waterbuck Private Camp provides top-tier luxury and personalized service, featuring modern amenities and a dedicated team catering to your every requirement. With a private game vehicle, ranger, tracker, villa host, and chef. The air-conditioned villa Read morecomprises four bedrooms accommodating up to eight guests, an intimate safari retreat ideal for families and small groups. Less
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Price R 160,000 per villa, per night
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