Fast Facts
| Location |
Northern Botswana within the Linyanti Concession, bordered to the east by Chobe National Park overlooking the Linyanti River and Kings Pool Lagoon |
| Malaria area |
Yes |
| Getting there |
Flying times:
To/from Maun: 50 minutes
To/from Kasane: 45 minutes
Kasane to Victoria Falls: 20 minutes
Airstrip details:
Chobe 1 Airstrip which also services DumaTau and Savuti camps
Airstrip coordinates: S18.31.99, E023.39.27
1000m long, compacted calcrete
Max aircraft weight: 2300kg
Driving time from Kings Pool is approximately 45 minutes
Kings Pool airstrip is no longer operational at all and hence the Chobe 1 Airstrip as above is now used for all access |
| Total number of rooms |
9 Luxury tents
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| Type of accommodation |
8 x ¾ twin bedded tents (all of which can be made into a king size bed using a mattress converter)
1 x King-size bedded tent under thatch with a ball-and-claw bath
1 x Twin en-suite guide room which comprises 2 tented rooms sharing 1 bathroom (not the same standard as guest tents) |
| Children under 12 years accepted? |
Yes - children of 6 years and older |
Rates
For rates and special offers please contact BushBreaks on 0861 00 44 55
About Kings Pool Camp
Kings Pool camp is located in the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, bordering the western boundary of the Chobe National Park. The camp overlooks the Kings Pool Lagoon and the Linyanti River. The private reserve is characterized by open grasslands, Mopane and mixed terminalia woodlands, riverine forest and the now dry Savuti Channel. This camp is well-known for its herds of Elephants. The camp and its lagoon take their name from King Leopold of Sweden who honeymooned here in the mid 1900's.
Kings Pool Camp Tent Features
- Luxury tented rooms with thatched roof bathrooms
- Rooms built on raised saligna deck with views of lagoon
- Plunge pool at each unit
- Sala at each unit
- Lounge area in each unit
- Stacking doors with shade net in the frame which can fold open completely onto the deck
- Fans in all guest tents
- Bathroom with separate toilet, double vanity and basin, shower, sliding door off the front to the deck with an outside shower
- Soaps, shampoos and insect repellent are supplied in each unit
- Safe in each unit
- Hairdryer on request
- Swarovski binoculars available for each tent on request
Kings Pool Camp Features
- Large dining room, bar, lounge under thatch, deck on stilted platforms
- Swimming pool
- Curio shop
- Library
- Open air boma for dinner around campfire
- Camp hide with another sunken hide at a waterhole near the camp
- Gym area and 2 yoga mats for guest use
- Menu of massage treatments - conducted in the privacy of the guest’s tent
- Cocktail reception available between DumaTau and Kings Pool (on request only for large groups taking over both camps)
Game Viewing
Elephant can be seen 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 and great raptors year round. Great hippo and general game viewing on the lagoon in front of camp.
Activities
- Game drives via 4 x 10-seater open 4 x 4 Land Rovers each accommodating maximum six guests, allowing all guests an outside seat (each vehicle is equipped with a tree book, a bird book, a mammal book, a pair of binoculars and Peaceful Sleep insect repellent in a centre consol on each row of seats)
- The camp has a supply of bean bags for guests to use to steady their camera while on game drive
- Walking safaris
- Sundowner barge trips on the Linyanti River
- Hides for game viewing. One hide is sunken and another is raised overlooking the river (which can be used for sleep out’s)
Suggested Daily Activity Schedule
Below is only a suggestion as to what a day may entail as daily wildlife sightings tend to dictate the schedule
Summer/winter
| 05h00/06h00 |
Wake up call. Light continental breakfast consisting of cereals, tea/coffee/juices and pastries to be served in the dining area |
| 05h30/06h30 |
Depart on morning activity, returning to camp at approximately 10h00 |
| 10h00/11h00 |
Brunch consisting of a selection of breakfast and lunch dishes. From now until afternoon tea, guests are at leisure. The hides are available for midday activity |
| 16h00/15h00 |
Afternoon tea consisting of a selection of sweet and savoury snacks |
| 16h30/15h30 |
Afternoon game viewing activity – drinks and snacks will be served for sundowners during the course of the activity |
| 19h00/19h30 |
Return to camp (later if good game sightings) |
| 20h00/19h30 |
Pre-dinner drinks and snacks will be served at the pub |
| 20h30/20h00 |
Three course dinner – usually the starter and desert is served, whilst the main course is buffet style |
| 21h30/21h00 |
Coffee and liqueurs around the campfire |
Electricity & Water
- Camp has 220v generator-powered electricity run in kitchen and main areas when guests are not in camp. When guests return from activities, generators generally switched off (for peace in camp)
- 220V inverter power is used for lighting and fans in each guest tent 24hrs/day
- 220v plugs available in each tent for the charging of batteries. Hence bring spare battery, charging unit
- Multi-national adaptors in each tent
- Plug points are available in each tent so that sleep apnoea machines may be used
- Electrical geysers heat the water for the rooms
- Hair dryers available on request
Laundry Policy
Laundry is done on a daily basis on request – payment direct unless specified
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