Kings Camp

Kings Camp sits on an open savanna plain in the northeastern sector of the Timbavati Private Game Reserve, directly bordering the Kruger National Park. With no fences separating the reserves, animals follow ancient movement patterns, and the lodge’s waterhole becomes a reliable stage for elephant, antelope, and predators. The landscape mixes woodland pockets with open grassland, offering sweeping views and golden late-afternoon light that’s ideal for photography. Access is straightforward via Hoedspruit Airport, followed by a scenic transfer of just over an hour to the lodge.

Kings Camp features nine capacious, thatched suites styled with classic colonial touches. Each air-conditioned suite includes a Victorian-style bathtub, separate indoor/outdoor showers, and a private veranda with a hammock. The two dedicated Honeymoon Suites offer enhanced luxury, each featuring its own private plunge pool and outdoor sunken lounge, providing couples with an exclusive space to relax between safaris. All nine units ensure refined comfort with thoughtful amenities and tranquil bushveld views.

Central spaces are designed for easy, unhurried living: a comfortable lounge and small library open toward the bush, and the pool area provides a cooling retreat after game drives. Meals feature refined, South African-inspired dishes served in the dining room with broad bush views or, on clear evenings, in the lantern-lit boma around a crackling fire. A well-equipped gym and a soothing spa menu round out the experience, while the nearby underground hide offers an immersive, ground-level perspective on the lodge’s busy waterhole.