Kings Camp

Stayed three nights, flying in an out from their Rockfig airstrip with Fed Air, in this Timbuvati Lodge. Although slightly larger - 11 rooms, it felt friendly and welcoming from the first arrival to the managing team, Warren and Leisha waving us off on our departure. The lodge provided great guiding and viewing opportunities in a different landscape to what we had experienced in Sabi Sabi. With a passion for photography we had arranged a private vehicle, and were teamed with Jason and Albert. Jason, our guide was himself a keen photographer, always taking his camera and long lens with him, which meant he had a great eye for angles and light, and lots of tips to make photos better. The range of wildlife and birds over the six game drives was superb, including families of Lions as well individual Leopards with the results of their kills - quite gruesome in the case of one group which had taken down a pregnant giraffe. But also owls, tawny eagles, warthogs, lots of elephants, hyenas, zebra and wild dogs. Throughout the drives, Jason was good company, sharing great insights into the wildlife, but also South Africa more generally. Two things that singled out King’s Camp photographically were, firstly, Jason’s readiness to do some star photography one night after dinner, driving ten minutes from the camp to capture some dark skies and the Milky Way. Secondly, last year Warren put in a photographic hide at eye level with the watering hole. This allows both daytime viewing and night time, when the water hole is lit up, capturing animals including around 10 elephants coming to drink. All this against the backdrop of a great, large room, excellent food (too excellent - the breakfast on the return from the morning drive was so filling we skipped lunch), a great bar area - and shop and spa as well. All this made possible by the commitment of Warren, Leisha and the team.

We had the pleasure to visit Kings Camp in the Timbavati reserve last July and it was a splendid experience. Our guide and tracker, Neil and Donald, were incredibly kind and knowledgeable. Neil was both interesting and knew everything inside out. Thanks to his experience and skills we were able to witness incredible sightings like having the privilege of meeting two baby lions cubs on the very first day their mother took them out of the den. We also witnessed a female leopard hunting an antelope, a pride of lions attempting an attack on a herd of buffalos, and the list could go on. The variety of sightings were particularly impressive and we could not believe how lucky we were to be both accompanied so well and to observe such wonders, all while respecting the animals’ lives and space. If you are one to enjoy learning all kinds of information on nature whilst on Safari we also encourage you to take a walking safari. We had the privilege to follow our guide Neil and were amazed at how much information you can gather on the animals by observing and noting the surroundings. For info, we booked the 8-Night Luxury Bush Trilogy package with Seasons in Africa and it was a very smooth and reassuring process. We absolutely recommend Kings Camp as a Safari experience and also bringing a camera to bring back memories like the ones we are sharing with this post.

Kings Camp in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve was incredible. Everyone at the camp was wonderful. Our ranger, Jason, and tracker, Albert, made sure we saw the Big 5 and so much more. For anyone looking for a vegan safari, look no further. Having a vegan consultant, Haley, onsite made sure that we were provided with an exceptional vegan menu with selections like everyone else. Our room was veganized and the staff took special care to meet our needs. I have recommended Kings Camp to all my friends and family. Not enough space here to write about our time there.

We had the most amazing experiences at Kings camp, Our Guide Neil and our tracker Donald were fantastic at finding the animals and explaining everything to us. The accommodations at Kings camp are luxurious and all of the staff is so friendly and help, I would recommend this place over and over, it is an amazing place to stay . The food is also great. All of the staff are wonderful people!!

We loved our stay at Kings Camp for our honeymoon. The villas were beyond nice and the restaurant food and service well exceeded expectations. Our ranger Cynet and tracker Sunnyboy made our game drives absolutely fantastic. We would definitely return and recommend Kings Camp to friends and family going on safari.

ABSOLUTLEY WONDERFUL time at this resort lodge. My wife and I stayed at this splendid lodge and celebrated my 60th birthday. The accommodations, game drive, meals, massages, etc., were absolutely impeccable. My wife organized a surprise birthday party with the kitchen staff and they did not disappoint. My cake was beautifully decorated and very delicious, the decorations and native celebration was heartfelt and warm. All of the guests had a beautiful time celebrating with me. Warren and Lisha are the managers and they greet every guest with a personal "hello". The spa service is outstanding as Mfundo gives a relaxing massage. Ronald keeps all guests safe and secure; while Jason and Albert, ranger and tracker, do an excellent job of ensuring that guests will have an opportunity to commune with the big 5 and other animals as well as birds. The rooms are clean, and very well furnished. If it is privacy, peace and solitude that you are looking for than look no further than Kings Camp, they will NOT disappoint.