Name: Kings Camp
Address: Unkhulu Gate, Argyle Road, 1380 Timbavati Game Reserve, South Africa, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, 1380, South Africa
Rating: 10

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We had a fantastic and memorable visit to Kings Camp. Four day stay allowed for several game drives where we were able to see the Big 5 along with many other animals.  We learned so much from our knowledgeable guide, Lina  and tracker, Albert. They were fantastic! Robyn welcomed us and took great care. Mfundo was a wonderful massage therapist and the entire staff was top notch. Great food, atmosphere and amenities. We were completely satisfied and highly recommend!

Fantastic Safari Experience!

As a party of 2 vegans and 1 vegetarian, we are used to food options at most destinations being extremely limited. We expected this going to a game reserve most of all. Kings Camp exceeded our wildest expectations in this as in every other way, with really excellent vegan options available at every meal and even vegan treats waiting in our room on our arrival! Just tell them you are vegan when you book and they will go out of their way to ensure you have a wonderful stay.

In every other respect, our stay was also wonderful. Friendly and helpful staff, a stunning setting, with wild animals wandering through the camp down to a waterhole with a hide right next to it and of course fantastic rangers and trackers making sure every game drive is an experience to remember. We had an amazing time and I would thoroughly recommend it.

Incredible place and wonderful for vegans!

A trip of a lifetime!  General managers Warren and Lisha, Our ranger Grant and our tracker Goodman, Hayley and all of the staff at Kings Camp made the trip everything and more.  We saw all big Five and so much more.  We learned about nature, birds, reptiles, plants, animal behaviors, etc.  We were blessed with hot water bottles and blankets for morning game drives.  Then we had bush mixtures, coffee, Amarula and hot chocolate during the drive.  Can't forget the dried mango.  We were greeted every morning to the most beautiful sunrise.  5:30am wake calls did not seem all that bad.  Breakfast was anything you wanted.  If you wanted a croissant, best to eat it quick because the monkeys love croissants and sugar packets.  On the first day we did a walking safari after breakfast.  We had lunch and then it was time for the evening game drive.  We were so close to animals.  Five lions walked right past our Landrover.  We drove through the bush, we saw animals at night, we saw a leopard in a tree with its impala, we saw a herd of elephants, baby elephants, rhinos, zebra, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, wild dogs, hyenas, birds, birds of prey, kudos, impala, etc.  We had most dinners in the Boma - an outside area with a fire pit and delicious food.  We also were treated to a surprise bush breakfast.  In total we did 7 game drives - they never get old.  The evening game drives had beautiful sunsets and clear skies with clear views of all the stars.  There is even a hide where you can watch animals at the water hole at the camp.  All of the staff could not have been nicer, more helpful.  I hope I am lucky enough to stay there again.  If I could give it more stars I would.  Loved it.

Trip of a lifetime!  If I could give it more stars I would.

We spent 3 weeks traveling to camps in Namibia , South Africa and Botswana. While all the camps were fantastic,Kings Camp stands out in our whole trip. From the beauty of the place , to the accommodation, the food, and all of the staff. They were warm and extremely helpful and accommodating. Our guide Lina was outstanding. I kept saying to my husband “ I feel like I’ve been to school for the past 3 days” I couldn’t have learned more or enjoyed it more. Kings Camp truly is an outstanding experience.

A Magical Experience

My family and my trip to King's Camp exceeded all our expectations. The rooms and grounds were beautiful with wildlife walking in and around the property. Staff was kind, friendly, and helpful. The food-- especially the boma-- was delicious and the staff was able to easily accommodate my gluten-free dietary restriction during meals and snacks during our game drives. 

Grant and Goodman-- our guides for our game drives-- were super friendly, knowledgable, and fun. It was clear they enjoyed their work and know the area and the wildlife very well. On the game drives, I could not believe how close were able to get to all type of animals while still respecting the animals' space. 

I'll never forget my experience at King's Camp and will highly recommend a stay at King's Camp to anyone planning a trip to South Africa. 

Best safari experience ever!

Everything was first-class from the spacious and impeccably designed rooms, delicious food (including the best baked goods and desserts) and hotel amenities - amazingly comfortable vehicles, a great spa, and beautifully decorated buildings. They provide a seamless travel experience getting to and from the Camp. The twice - daily game drives were incredible (and included food and beverages). But beyond all this, the staff, lead by Warren and Lisha provide world-class hospitality with a truly personal touch. They encourage their guests to gather at mealtime and compare stories. Our guide, Cynet and tracker, Sonny Boy took the best care of us and relentlessly used their skills and resources to ensure we saw every possible animal. And see them we did! Lions (including a rare white one), leopards, a cheetah, wild dogs, hyena, giraffes, elephants, rhino and hippos. Cynet could tell us anything we wanted to know about each animal and really got in close, while respecting the animals. Best vacation we ever had. 

Best safari ever!

I absolutely fell in love with this place. The grounds, the service, the rooms and the staff are all amazing!
It’s like a British colonial style and super luxurious.
We went on several game drives and the guide and trackers (Neil and Sunny Boy) really do know their stuff. Neil has excellent knowledge about the animals and the country in general, and was really kind to our 3 kids.
You stop on safari for evening drinks which is beautiful and you see all the stars come out brighter than you’ve ever seen them.
The food here is amazing also. Menus are limited but the choices are excellent.
Front reception were such kind and lovely women.
Honestly if you could give a place a 6/5 this would be it.

Luxury Safari

We have just left a wonderful four days at Kings Camp. Can’t say enough great things about the experience - from the comfort of the rooms and smiles and kindness of the staff. Grant and Goodman were exceptional in giving us our first (but definitely not last) experience of an African Safari. We will be heading home with some wonderful memories - fantastic for the fifty something parents and the teenage kids who absolutely loved their time at Kings Camp. Thanks to the whole team.

An amazing family Safari experience

When many of the staff have been working at a lodge for 20 years and more, you know you are on to  a good thing. Kings Camp in the Timbavati is a family owned lodge that offers personal attention and a great wildlife experience. A highlight was gin tasting in the middle of the Sharalumi ( flowing!) River, watching baby elephants in the newly green bush, two male lions sprawled on the road and dinner in the boma. As a tour operator I recommend this experience highly. 

Treat in the Timbavati

My time at Kings Camp was incredible. It’s hard to choose a favorite part of the trip - the staff was so kind and welcoming, the game drives were exciting, and the accommodations were beautiful. When you’re traveling alone, it makes a big difference when the staff (including management) goes out of their way to make you feel included and comfortable. Ask for Remember and Elvis as your guide and tracker - they found some truly amazing things on our drives. Also, the food deserves acknowledgment - so delicious (I don’t have dietary restrictions, but it was clear they catered to any/everything). Thank you all at Kings Camp for an experience I’ll never forget! - Kate F, Jan 2023

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