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Kings Camp

Timbavati, South Africa·Luxury lodge·Kings Camp·Info checked October 2026

Kings Camp has nine suites and a separate private villa in the Timbavati. The rate covers three meals a day, most drinks, two game drives, walking safaris and airstrip transfers.

Walking safaris included
Most drinks included
Private villa for groups and families
About 40 minutes from Hoedspruit airport
Accommodation7 Luxury suites, 2 Honeymoon suites and the Waterbuck Private Villa
OperatorKings Camp
Safari styleGuided game drives and walks
Children6 years and up
Traversing areaAbout 10,000 ha of traversingLodge or concession figure · source · What's this?

Strengths

  • Can be booked for exclusive use: no other guests
  • Drinks are included in the rate
  • Guided bush walks are included
  • Airport or airstrip transfers are included
  • Large traversing area: 10,000 ha
  • Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely

Things to consider

  • Children from 6 only
  • Conservation levy on top: €214 for your group
  • Among the pricier Timbavati lodges for your dates

Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.

Rooms

7 Luxury suites, 2 Honeymoon suites and the Waterbuck Private Villa. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.

Rates & inclusions

PeriodDatesPublished rate≈ EUR
20261 Jan – 31 DecR18,500€1,002

Per person sharing, as listed by Safari.com for 2026. Children sharing with two adults pay 50%. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.

All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walks Included
Conservation levyR660 pp / night
Airstrip / airport transfers Included
Drinks Included

Where to book

Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.

Published rate for your datesThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
Kings Camp (Timbavati, Greater Kruger)
Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights
2 adults
Nationality: International
Room: Luxury suite

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Timbavati

Timbavati lies west of Kruger National Park with no fences between them; the fences came down in 1993. The reserve became famous for the white lions discovered there in the mid-1970s.

Big FiveLionLeopardElephantRhinoCheetahWild dog

Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Timbavati Private Nature Reserve). Sightings are never guaranteed.

Game viewing through the year

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Getting there

National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
MOZAMBIQUEMOZAMBIQUEZIMBABWELebombo Mountains Sabie RiverSand RiverOlifants RiverTimbavati RiverCrocodile RiverLetaba RiverShingwedzi RiverLuvuvhu RiverLimpopo River Kruger National ParkSabi SandManyeletiTimbavatiKlaserieBaluleUmbabatThornybushKapamaSelatiMakalaliKarongweMjejane SandringhamAndoverBlyde-OlifantsLetaba RanchMakuyaMthethomushaMakutsi AcornhoekBushbuckridgeHazyviewPafuri GatePunda Maria GatePhalaborwa GateOrpen GatePaul Kruger GatePhabeni GateNumbi GateMalelane GateCrocodile Bridge GateSkukuzaSataraOlifantsLower SabieLetabaMopaniShingwedziPunda MariaHoedspruitSkukuzaKMIAPhalaborwa10 kmKings
Nearest scheduled airportHoedspruit Eastgate (HDS)
Straight-line distance≈ 28 km
TransfersReturn airstrip transfers included. Road transfer from Hoedspruit Eastgate takes about 40 minutes.
AccessAbout 40 minutes by road from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport.
Coordinates-24.2760, 31.3074
ReserveTimbavati

Policies

Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenChildren 6 and older at the lodge; all ages at the Waterbuck villa. No dedicated kids' programme.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.

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€1,037 pp / night all-in€6,224 for 2 adults · 3 nights