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.

Absolutely amazing in every way! The best staff, the best guides and an incredible experience in every way!! The staff spoiled us with little surprises which elevated our stay! I can highly recommend this lodge, you won’t be disappointed!!!

Beautiful lodge. The Photographic hide is a must! Beautifully finished and comfortable, with amenities makes it a perfect hideout for photographers. Friendly and professional staff, makes it a perfect “home away from home” lodge. Will definitely visit again

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.

Kings Camp was fantastic….from the room to the spa, the bar and let’s talk about the meals for vegans….so many delicious options! And they can curate a menu for any food allergies/preferences. Our field guide and spotter, Jason and Albert, were world class as well….we saw every animal imaginable, knowledge of birds/local ecosystem/flora was amazing….we learned so many things! I traveled with my sister and it was mostly couple at the camp, but we never felt out of place…great fellow travelers that we had a great time with. Highly recommend!

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.