The idea of forming such a reserve was first mooted as early as 1948 and for several years ways and means was discussed to create a nature reserve of a meaningful size in the area. These leading spirits of conservation and sustainable land use eventually succeeded in forming the Timbavati Association governed by a constitution for the benefit of all. The size of the reserve covers about 60 000 hectares of pristine African bush part of the world famous greater Kruger National Park. The Kruger itself is a further two million hectares in size, which is about the same size as Israel or Wales.

In the early 1990’s the boundary fence between the Kruger and the adjacent private reserves namely, Timbavati, Sabi Sand, Klaserie, Umbabat and Manyaleti was removed to create the greater Kruger national park covering an area of 2.2 million hectares.
The reason being conservationists want to re-create ancient migration movements of wildlife from the foothills of the Libombo Mountains in the east to the Drakensberg Mountains in the west.

The greater Kruger has been zoned into 35 different landscape types. A landscape is defined as an area with a specific geomorphology, climate, soil and vegetation together with the associated fauna. Kings Camp falls in a landscape zoned as: Combretum spp (bushwillow), colophospermum mopane woodland. The underlying rock is mainly granite and gneiss intersected by numerous intrusions of dolerite. The terrain is undulating with sandy soils.
The altitude varies between 300 and 500 meters.
The climate is temperate with hot summers and cool winters with frost as an exception in the low-lying areas.
Rainfall varies between 450mm - 550mm per year.

Kings Camp is situated in the northeastern corner of the Timbavati private nature reserve and has been in operation as a game lodge since 1995. Our commitment to our guests is to freely share in the experience in a manner that is both enlightening and relaxing. We are further dedicated to a gracious style of hospitality from a bygone era, combined with a flexibility that puts the comfort and requests of our guests first. But above all, we will do this in a manner that will never compromise our environment, instead it will materially benefit our surrounding community culturally, environmentally and economically.

From romantic, soft cascading Mosquito Nets, Remote controlled air conditioners, purposefully stocked mini bar fridge, tea and coffee facilities. For your comfort, there are Gowns and Mosquito Repellents as well as Umbrellas and Torches. Your Suite has it's own Safe and Telephone for your convenience.

Rates exclude:
Cellar Wines, premium brand spirits, champagne, cognacs, cigars and cigarettes.
Telephone calls, curio-shop purchases, transfers, gratuities, additional activities, wellness treatments and laundry.
Tourism levy of R10-00 per person per night.
Timbavati Conservation Levy R 90.00 per person. (Subject to change) / Timbavati Road Levy R 75.00 per vehicle (for guests self driving). (Subject to change)

PAYMENT POLICY
In order to secure a reservation we require a 20% deposit on confirmation and the balance is due 30 days prior to arrival.
For reservations made within 30 days of arrival, full payment is required on confirmation of the booking.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Less than 3 weeks notice – 45% of full price as confirmed
Less than 2 weeks notice – 60% of full price as confirmed
Less than 1 weeks notice – 75% of full price as confirmed

•Children under 12 years pay 50% if they share a suite with 2 full paying guests; otherwise the full adult price applies.
No Children under 6 years