King's Pool Lodge

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

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).

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

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.

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

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 eletrical geyser.

Getting There

Flying Times
To/from Maun 45 minutes
To/from Kasane 45 minutes
Kasane to Victoria Falls 20 minutes

Slideshows

Rates 2008

Green Season: December to March
Shoulder Season: April to June and November
High Season: July to Octobe

Children over 8 years are welcome

Rates 2008 per person per night (valid from 01 December 2007 until 30 November 2008):

Drinks Policy

All drinks are included in the nightly tariff, with the exception of premium wines & champagne, and premium liqueurs & spirits

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