Kings Camp Lodge: A Luxurious Safari Experience in South Africa

Kings Camp presents the attractiveness of Timbavati's colonial past, with the comfort of first class accommodation, and the ever present, crackling excitement of the encompassing bushveld.

Location

Timbavati Game Reserve, 53 392 unfenced hectares of gorgeous nature reserve, is located to the north and west of the famous Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve and the Kruger National Park, respectively.

Decades old, this reserve is a much treasured getaway destination. Timbavati Game Reserve is the proud home to the indigenous white lions which were reintegrated into the area in 2006.

Address: Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, 1380 Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga.

Timbavati Game Reserve is the closest landmark to Hotel Kings Camp.

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Directions to Kings Camp

Take the N4 to Witbank.

Take the Belfast off ramp (R33/R540).

Once in Belfast town, turn right into Voortrekker Street and continue straight to Dullstroom on R540.

Drive straight through Dullstroom town and continue to Lydenburg.

Once in Lydenburg turn left into Potgieter Street and continue straight to Ohrighstad on the R36.

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Drive straight through Ohrighstad and continue on R36 until it turns left to Tzaneen.

DO NOT turn, but continue straight on R531 to Hoedspruit.

In Hoedspruit, continue straight over the bridge crossing the train line to a four-way stop.

At the stop turn right and continue towards Bosbokrand / Bushbuckridge along the R40.

6/7km from Hoedspruit, note the Eastgate Airport sign on your left.

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At the sign, turn left to Kings Camp.

Drive ±15km until you reach Timbavati Private Nature Reserve Control Gate.

At the entrance gate, you will be required to pay an entrance fee of R120, 00 for the vehicle. (Fees subject to change).

Continue on for ±18 km, until you see a Kings Camp sign to your left.

Turn right at the sign.

Coordinates: S -24° 16’ 33.8664” | E 31° 18’ 26.748”

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in time is anytime after 1:00 PM, and check-out time is anytime before 11:00 AM at Hotel Kings Camp.

Rates

If you’re after a cheap room at Hotel Kings Camp, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in November and July.

The cheapest price a room at Hotel Kings Camp was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $2,010, while the most expensive was $2,010.

KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

Average Prices

Here's a breakdown of average nightly prices:

  • Average price (weeknight) in November: $2,012
  • Average price (weekend night) in July: $2,010

November is the cheapest month to stay with an average 0% drop in price.

July is the most expensive month to stay with an average 0% rise in price.

Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Amenities

Kings Camp offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay:

  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Wi-Fi
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Express check-out
  • Babysitting or child care
  • 24hr front desk
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Gift shop
  • Hiking
  • Playground
  • Designated smoking area

Reviews

Kings Camp has received a 9.2 "Wonderful" rating based on 39 verified ratings.

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Safari Journals: Kings Camp, Timbavati

Important Information

Unfortunately we do not allow children under the age of 6 unless the whole camp is booked.

Accessibility and Suitability

  • Designated smoking area

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