Kirkman’s Kamp, South Africa


Undoubtedly the most prestigious game park in South Africa, the Sabi Sand Game Reserve is renowned for having the best Big Five game viewing in the country, if not the world. Located on the southwestern corner of the Kruger National Park, there are no restricting fences, thus enabling the animals to roam freely just as nature intended. The 65 000 hectare Reserve offers a spectacular African safari experience. Kirkman’s Kamp, with its spectacular views of the unspoilt wilderness and the Sand River, is regarded as one of the best loved lodges in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. A well known historic camp, originally built in the early 1920’s Kirkmans Kamp celebrates the atmosphere of an early South African lowveld homestead. The colonial atmosphere of gracious style and luxury has been retained, and guests step back in time upon entering the original homestead, which now houses the Lodge’s sitting, bar and dining areas.

Location

SA 5 hour drive on good roads from Johannesburg to the Shaw’s Gate of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Federal Air offers daily scheduled flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Skukuza Airstrip followed by a short drive to Kirkman’s Kamp. You can also fly into the Kruger Mpumalanga Airport which is approximately a 2 hour drive from Kirkman’s Kamp.

Highlights

  • The location in Oranjezicht, a wonderful suburb of Cape Town, right on the foot of Table Mountain, is exceptionally convenient.
  • Near to many restaurants and a trendy Deli Restaurant just opposite.
  • The city centre is a few minutes away, with the harbour`s Waterfront complex and the blue-gold beaches of the Atlantic seaboard not much further.

Facilities

  • Big Five
  • Best Leopard viewing in Africa
  • Superlative lion viewing,
  • Excellent birdwatching
  • Scenic Sand River
  • Interpretive game-drives led by expert rangers

Activities

Twice-daily game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles and guided bush walks in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.

Meal Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Child Policy

Children 11 years and younger are welcome (maximum 2 children 11 years and younger in triple accommodation at any one time). Regretfully, children 5 years and younger cannot participate in game drives. Childminders at an additional cost.

Accommodation

Kirkman’s Kamp offers 18 ensuite cottages with private verandas, separate showers, free standing baths and air conditioning.

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Customer Reviews of the Kirkman's Kamp

Honeymoon to South Africa during December 2010

Wonderful, friendly staff. Amazing food and the location and amount of wildlife are incredible.

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Customer Review

Holiday to South Africa during January 2012

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We loved South Africa. From Table Mountain in Cape Town, Stellenbosch in the wine country, Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route and Amakhala in the Eastern Cape we feel we managed to cram in two weeks so many wonderful aspects ofSouth Africa had to show and are desperate to return and see more of th...

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Celia Pool

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Timezone:
EAT (UTC+2)
Language:
English, local languages
Currency:
South African Rand
Best time:
Year round destination
Flights:
9 hours from Europe
Visas:
Not needed for many Europeans, call for info
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