King's Pool Lodge at Chobe National Park
flagship Camp in the Linyanti Concession - a super-luxury Lodge -
prime Game Viewing
Wild dogs in front of Kings Pool Camp © Wilderness
safari
This luxurious camp overlooks the oxbow-shaped Kings Pool Lagoon and Linyanti River. Nine
well-appointed rooms of canvas and thatch each have a large bedroom area, lounge, private
plunge pool, sala and en-suite bathrooms with an outdoor shower. The lounge, dining room
and pub are under thatch; there is a pool and an open-air ‘kgotla’for dining under the stars.
The area is famed for its herds of elephant that reach enormous densities in the
dry winter months. Other game is abundant, such as impala, lechwe, kudu, zebra,
giraffe, buffalo and bushbuck, and their predators: lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog
and hyaena. Rarer species such as sable and roan emerge from the woodlands during
the dry season. Activities include day and night game drives and walks, while boat
cruises along the Linyanti River (water levels allowing) offer spectacular viewing.
Highlights of this camp include the amazing sounds of the wildlife all around, as well
as two hides. One is located at the western end of the camp, where guests can spend a
siesta watching game come down to drink. The other is an underground hide, with the
water at eye-level –seeing elephant feet and trunks almost within touching distance while
safely inside is an experience that transcends that of an ordinary safari
Location
- North Botswana
- Situated between Okavango & Chobe - within private Linyanti
Concession
- Borders Chobe National Park to the east
- Overlooking Linyanti River and Kings Pool lagoon
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Night around the fire © Dana Allen |
Kings
Pool Description
- Large dining room, pub and lounge under thatch, deck on stilted
platforms
- Swimming pool
- Curio shop
- Open air boma for dinner around camp fire
- Camp hide with underground hides near the camp
- Can do cocktail Reception between DumaTau and King Pool (on
request only for large groups taking over both camps). |
Game
Viewing
Elephant are found all year round but peak roughly from May till
late Oct. Lion are seen regularly and it is a good area for Leopard
and Wild Dogs. Plains game is good year round but peaks in the
dry months. Excellent birding especially Carmine Bee-eaters in
summer. Great hippo and game viewing on the lagoon in from of
camp. |
Accommodation
9 tents in total consisting of:
- 8 x ¾ twin bedded tents
- 1 kingsize-bedded honeymoon tented suite under thatch with a
ball & claw bath
- 1 twin guide room en-suite which comprises 2 tented rooms sharing
1 bathroom (it is not the same standard as these premier guest
units although it is similar to a vintage camp tent.
Tent details:
- Luxury tented rooms with thatched roof bathrooms
- Views from tents of lagoon year round
- Plunge pool in each unit
- Sala at each unit
- Lounge area in each unit
- Stacking doors with shade net in the frame which can fold open
onto the deck if you want it all open
- Fans in all guest tents
- Brick and thatch bathroom tiled walls and floor
- Each unit has a dressing area (rectangular shape subdivided
by luggage rack/cupboard), bedroom, bathroom (separate toilet,
double vanity and basin, shower, sliding door off the front to
the deck with an outside shower)
- Rooms built on raised teak deck
- Soaps, shampoos and insect repellent are supplied in each tent
- Outdoor shower |
Bedroom © wilderness safaris
Hippo Yawn © Michael Poliza
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Activities
- Game drives via 4 x 10 seater open 4 x 4 Land Rovers each accommodating
a maximum of seven guests, allowing all guests an outside seat.
- Walking Safaris
- Hides for game viewing
Getting
There
Flying Times
To/from Maun 45 minutes
To/from Kasane 45 minutes
Kasane to Victoria Falls 20 minutes |
Electricity
& Water
- Camp has 220v generator powered electricity run in kitchen
and main areas when guests are not in camp. When guests return
from daily activities, generators generally switched off (for
peace in camp).
- 12v battery power (charged by the generator) is used for lighting
and fans in each guest tent 24hrs/day.
- Video battery can be charged when guests on game drives. Hence
bring spare battery and charging unit.
- Hot water is heated by a electrical geyser. |
Rates 2008
Low Season: 1 December to 15 June
USD 1184
High Season: 16 June to 30 November
USD 1682
Children over the age of 8 years are welcome |
Drinks
Policy
All drinks are included in the nightly tariff, with the exception
of premium wines & champagne, and premium liqueurs & spirits |
| Tel:
+ 27 31 762 2418 - office hrs. World Times Skype call sign Kazaparks - chat during office hrs |
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