Standard Twin/Double Tents (7 rooms)
Suite (1 room)
TYPE:
Accommodation
NO. ROOMS:
ROOM TYPES
8
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Birding
Nature
Star Gazing
Wildlife
PROPERTY FACILITIES:
Bar
Library
Pool
Private Vehicle Available
ROOM FACILITIES:
Electrical Outlets
En-Suite
Fan
Hair Dryer
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Lounge Area
Mini Bar
Mosquito Nets
Outside Shower
Safe
Sala
Tea / Coffee
Verandah
AVAILABLE SERVICES:
Credit Card
ACTIVITIES ON SITE:
Bird Watching
Catch-and-release Fishing
Game Drives
Game Viewing Hide
Massages
Night Drives
Walks (Guided)
TAGS:
Private concession
Includes: meals, local drinks, activities, park fees laundry and Intermittent WiFi
Excludes: premium drinks
Activities: day & night game drives and guided bushwalks on request as an optional activity
Kings Pool Camp is located in the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, a private reserve in the Linyanti area in which the source of the Savuti Channel is located, in the northern part of Botswana, on the western boundary of Chobe National Park. The camp is idyllically located overlooking the oxbow-shaped Kings Pool Lagoon and the Linyanti River to the north.
Kings Pool Camp is one of the most luxurious in Botswana. There are nine twin-bedded tented rooms under cool thatch, overlooking the hippo filled lagoon in front of the camp. Each of the suites has its own large bedroom area, lounge and each en-suite bathroom has two showers, two hand basins and a separate flush toilet. There is an outdoor shower for those who prefer to shower under the stars. The main lounge, pub and dining room are under thatch, and there is a swimming pool built into the deck. The main area is linked to the bedrooms by a raised walkway to allow animals to wander freely around the camp.
Activities include game drives in open 4x4 vehicles and night drives. Walking is offered as an optional activity on request, which requires a special guide. Highlights of this camp include the amazing view across the lagoon with sounds of the wildlife all around, as well as two game viewing hides. One hide 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, offering an extraordinary experience with feet and trunks almost within touching distance while you are safely inside.
The Linyanti area has a large wildlife resource with a wide variety of species, but it is most noted for its very large elephant population, which can reach enormous densities during the winter months.
Activities are focused on game drives. During periods of high water levels, water activities may be possible but not guaranteed.
Airstrip Transfer Time: 45 minutes - 1 hour
This property was last visited by a senior consultant of Safari Destinations in August 2019.
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Wilderness King's Pool
King's Pool overlooks a lovely oxbow lagoon
Photographer credit: Crookes and Jackson
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Wilderness King's Pool
The ancient Batswana craft of weaving is expressed in a number of architectural details
Photographer credit: Crookes and Jackson
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Wilderness King's Pool
Special care has been taken to balance privacy, safety and comfort
Photographer credit: Crookes and Jackson
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Wilderness King's Pool
The camp's refreshed look and feel celebrates the romance of a bygone era
Photographer credit: Crookes and Jackson
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Wilderness King's Pool
The camp is named after the King's Pool Lagoon
Photographer credit: Crookes and Jackson
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Menus are redesigned to complement every safari season
Photographer credit: Crookes and Jackson
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Namibia is just a stone's throw from the Linyanti
Photographer credit: Crookes and Jackson
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Dine alfresco overlooking the lagoon
Photographer credit: Crookes and Jackson
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Guest suite and pool deck
Photographer credit: Crookes and Jackson
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A serene outing on the Queen Silvia barge
Photographer credit: Crookes and Jackson
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Dine like royalty at King's Pool
Photographer credit: Crookes and Jackson
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Scenic helicopter flights have been introduced, based at King's Pool
Photographer credit: Crookes and Jackson
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Elephants congregate to drink and bathe
Photographer credit: Crookes and Jackson
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One of the Linyanti's legendary male lions
Photographer credit: Dana Allen
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What a moment!
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Elephants are regularly seen near camp
Photographer credit: Dana Allen
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The Queen Silvia barge at Kings Pool (seasonal, dependent on water levels)
Photographer credit: Dana Allen
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Giraffes make their way through the woodland
Photographer credit: Dana Allen
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The Linyanti is famous for its amazing wild dog sightings
Photographer credit: Dana Allen
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Wilderness King's Pool
Leopards are regularly seen on the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve
Photographer credit: Dana Allen
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Take home a hand-crafted memento of an unforgettable safari
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Unwind in front of the bush TV overlooking the lagoon
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Staff are proud to demonstrate their amazing basket-weaving skills
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Breakfast on the deck overlooking the lagoon
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Well-informed staff are always on hand for any guest requirements
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Magical sundowner time after an enthralling day at King's Pool
Set in the heart of the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, the camp celebrates the romance of its history, retaining the traits of a traditional safari camp with renewed authentic, yet modern, Batswana flair.
Each guest tent has a large bedroom and lounge area leading to a veranda that embraces the glorious views of the lagoon.
Special care has been taken to balance privacy, safety and comfort whilst inviting the outside in, to create a signature immersive Wilderness experience. In keeping with our commitment to driving sustainable tourism and operating with a light eco-footprint, the camp was refurbished in 2019, reusing or retaining much of the existing material from the previous camp – the superstructure, thatch roof, carved front doors and salvaged timber doors.
The ancient Batswana craft of weaving is expressed in a number of architectural details. This theme is evident throughout the interiors, with abstract embroidery images and hand-painted basket murals. Earthy, rough textures are punctuated by warm copper – in handles and other details – adding richness and depth to the architectural mood. Accents of teal are used throughout to enhance the neutral bronze and copper colour palette.
The King’s Pool Suite has two separate rooms (sleeping four guests in total), each with its own en-suite facilities, and sharing a private plunge pool and outdoor sunken lounge – perfect for families, a group of four adults travelling together, or a couple preferring more space and luxury.
Please note that one of the bedrooms is slightly smaller and has no outdoor shower. It is a standard guest tent and not suitable for children.
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