Kings Camp sits on the edge of an open savanna plain in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, part of the unfenced Greater Kruger where wildlife roams freely between reserves. This is classic Big Five country, and the Timbavati is famous as the birthplace of the region's legendary white lions. The camp's colonial-safari architecture looks out over a floodlit waterhole that draws elephant, buffalo and big cats within view of the deck. Accommodation is nine thatched suites in the main camp — seven Luxury Suites and two Honeymoon Suites with private plunge pools — plus the standalone four-bedroom Waterbuck Villa for families or groups. Days run on twice-daily game drives and guided bush walks, with an underground photographic hide, spa, and bush dining. It suits couples and honeymooners seeking quiet luxury, and families via the private villa.
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