kings camp private game reserve

Kings Camp Private Game Reserve is located in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.

Situated in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Kings Camp faces an open savanna plain with a waterhole, frequented by various wildlife day and night.

As part of the greater Kruger National Park, which covers an area of 2.2 million hectares, this Timbavati safari lodge is a wildlife haven boasting a diversity of animal life including the Big 5 (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo).

With 100 km² of bush to traverse, you have plenty of space to explore the endless variety of Africa’s wildlife in an open Land Rover or on foot.

The Main Camp at Kings consists of six Luxury Suites, one Luxury Family Suite, and two Honeymoon Suites offering modern amenities and magnificent views of the African Bush. The Luxury and Honeymoon Suites have private plunge pools and comfortable outdoor lounge areas.

At the Main Camp, a thatched viewing lounge overlooks an active waterhole, and the informal open plan lounge bar and coffee lounge are all ideal places where you can relax and soak up the tranquillity of the African bush at this Timbavati safari lodge.

Our underground hide – The Kings Warren – is perfectly positioned on the waterhole’s edge, offering an eye-level, up-close wildlife viewing experience.

The Kings Warren offers comfortable seating for up to 10 people, air conditioning, power points for charging devices, a refreshment station, vast windows with one-way photographic glass, and two cameras streamed to flat-screen TVs to warn photographers of wildlife approaching.

Our dining options include fine dining in our elegant dining room, laid-back lunches on the patio overlooking an active waterhole, vastly popular traditional boma dinners, breakfasts in the bush, and private dinners on the veranda of your suite.

Accommodation at Kings Camp Private Game Reserve:

Made up of six Luxury Suites, one Luxury Family Suite and two Honeymoon Suites, Kings Camp Lodge offers the perfect Kruger Park safari escape.

The lodge is positioned on the edge of a savanna plain and the grounds are dappled with the shade of Acacia trees.

A vast array of wildlife frequents the watering hole and the campgrounds both day and night, allowing for spectacular game viewing from the doorstep of this Timbavati lodge.

The newly renovated generously spacious Luxury Suites are elegantly decorated in a contemporary style offering the perfect safari retreat.

Each suite offers magnificent views of the African bush from its private veranda with a plunge pool and a comfortable outdoor sunken lounge with a fire pit.

Ideal for small families or groups traveling together, the Luxury Family Suite comprises two adjacent Luxury Suites joined by an interleading door.

These unique suites enjoy all the facilities and amenities of the freestanding suites, with the additional shared space and peace of mind of having family close at hand.

The two Kings Camp Honeymoon Suites are the perfect place to start a life with your loved one.

Exquisitely decorated, and featuring a romantic open plan layout, these palatial suites boast expansive views of the Timbavati bush, as well as their private plunge pools.

Spend warm afternoons in the thatched viewing lounge overlooking the active waterhole or in the cool interior of the informal open-plan lounge and bar with a refreshing drink in hand.

The coffee lounge offers a generous space where guests can relax between game activities and indulge in refreshments before and after drives.

Take a dip in the swimming pool for a cool respite from the midday heat or unwind with a morning of pampering at the Kings Camp Spa.

Alternatively, stay in shape at the well-equipped gym.

The diverse range of luxurious facilities at Kings Camp ensures there’s something for every mood and whim.

Dining at Kings Camp Private Game Reserve in Timbavati:

Indulge in a decadent dining experience in the bush at Kings Camp Private Game Reserve.

Our dining options include fine dining in our elegant dining room, relaxed lunches on the patio overlooking a waterhole, traditional boma dinners, breakfasts in the bush, and private romantic evenings on the veranda of your suite.

Our Traditional Boma Dinners take place under the thatched dining area surrounding the fire pit at Kings Camp.

This outdoor dining experience is a memorable way to spend an evening under the stars, discussing the events of the day.

The delicious meal is paired with fine South African wines and finished off with a sumptuous dessert.

Top off the night with a nightcap around the firepit before heading the call of your comfortable bed.

Listen to the sounds of the bush as you tuck into a hearty breakfast under a canopy of trees on safari at Kings Camp.

A bush breakfast is the perfect end to an early morning game drive in the Timbavati.

If it’s romance, you’re looking for, consider a candle-lit dinner with your loved one in the bush.

Top-quality cuisine and excellent service make romantic bush dinners unforgettable.

Kosher Safaris at Kings Camp Private Game Reserve in Timbavati:

Kings Camp offers the Kosher traveller a unique opportunity to enjoy the splendours of the African bush while indulging in top-quality gourmet Kosher cuisine, prepared fresh on-site, under the strictest Kashrut regulations.

All catering is done through a licensed Mashgiach in our fully equipped Kosher kitchen certified by the Beth-Din Council of South Africa.

Meat and other products, as well as wines, juices, beers, and other drinks, will be fully Kosher.

Kings Camp goes to great lengths to ensure your Kosher Safari complies with your religious principles.

We will establish your specific needs before your arrival to ensure your stay is stress-free – leaving you with time to soak up and enjoy our special corner of Africa.

Surcharge applies for Kosher Services.

Vegan Safaris at Kings Camp Private Game Reserve in Timbavati:

The passionate team at Kings Camp is putting the Lodge on the Vegan Safari map.

They will ensure guests who follow strict plant-based diets have every detail taken care of so they can sit back and enjoy the breathtaking natural beauty of the African bush.

Our Executive Chef Gareth, and Hayley – our certified Vegan Hospitality Consultant and Assistant Manager – have collaborated and created innovative, delicious vegan and plant-based meal options.

These amazing creations are a permanent feature on the breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus, which also allows other guests the opportunity to try them out.

Food is an important component of safari, so Kings Camp will make sure every meal and snack is vegan-friendly.

Facilities at Kings Camp Private Game Reserve in Timbavati:

Kings Camp Lodge offers several comfortable, open-air living areas in which to relax and soak up the tranquillity of the African bush.

The raised viewing lounge, sheltered from the sun by a thatched roof, overlooks the active waterhole.

This is an ideal spot to while away the hours and offers the best vantage point for unexpected wildlife sightings.

The coffee lounge offers a generous space where guests can relax between game activities as well as indulge in refreshments before and after drives.

A flat-screen smart TV with digital satellite viewing and an Apple Mac laptop with complimentary Wi-Fi are all available in the lounge for guest convenience.

The open-plan informal lounge and bar are perfect for seeing out the heat of the day while sipping an ice-cold cocktail.

Alternatively, a dip in our swimming pool, positioned just meters away from the waterhole, is a wonderful respite from the warm temperatures for which the Greater Kruger National Park is known.

Our underground hide – The Kings Warren – is perfectly positioned on the edge of the waterhole offering an eye-level, up-close wildlife viewing experience.

The Kings Warren offers comfortable seating for up to 10 people, air conditioning, power points for charging devices, a refreshment station, vast windows with one-way photographic glass, and two cameras streamed to flat-screen TVs to warn photographers of wildlife approaching.

Elegant and central, the spacious dining room is positioned to offer stunning views of the surrounding landscapes.

The exquisite chandelier indoors creates a feel of sophistication, while the shaded veranda incorporates the spectacular natural beauty of the outdoors.

Spa & Wellness at Kings Camp Private Game Reserve in Timbavati:

Tucked away in a discreet setting, surrounded by mopane trees is the Timbavati spa at Kings Camp.

A paradise of peace and tranquility reflective of the natural surroundings, the spa offers a range of indulgent skin and body treatments to enjoy on safari.

Whether you’re in the mood for a relaxing massage or a rejuvenating beauty treatment, the spa at this Timbavati safari lodge has something to suit you.

For ultimate privacy, there is also the option to retreat to your suite and enjoy an indulgent treatment in the comfort of your own space.

For guests not wanting to miss a workout while on holiday, there is the spacious, well-equipped, air-conditioned gym at Kings Camp.

The gym has recently been re-equipped with free weights, a bench press, a treadmill, a spinning and training bike, a gym ball, gym mats, and weight machines.

For your convenience, fresh towels and bottled water are provided.