Kings Pool Camp At A Glance
Kings Pool Camp is located in a private reserve in the Linyanti / Savuti Channel area in the northern part of Botswana, on the western boundary of Chobe National Park. The source of the Savuti Channel is within this private reserve. The camp overlooks the oxbow-shaped Kings Pool Lagoon and the Linyanti River to the north.
The area has a large wildlife resource with a wide variety of species, but it is most noted for its very large Elephant populations, which can reach enormous densities during our winter months. There are good populations of Impala, Lechwe, Kudu, Zebra, Giraffe, Sable, Waterbuck, Buffalo, Bushbuck and the smaller plains antelope.
The major predators such as Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Wild Dog and Hyena are resident, and are regularly sighted. The reed and papyrus swamps are ideal for numerous and diverse species of birds and are a magnet for game in the dry winter months. Accommodation is in 10 comfortably appointed twin bedded tented rooms overlooking the Hippo filled lagoon in front of the camp.
Wonderful tiled bathroom facilities are en-suite under thatch. Each bathroom has a shower, hand basin and flush toilet. There is an outdoor shower too for those who prefer to be closer to Africa! The main lounge, pub and dining room are under thatch, and there is a swimming pool built into the deck. Activities include game drives in open 4x4 Land Rovers, night drives, boat safaris (water levels permitting) and guided walks.
KINGS POOL FACT SHEET
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
PRICING
January - end June - shoulder rates
July - end October - highest prices
November - end December - shoulder rates
ACCOMMODATION
Number of tents:
10 tents in total consisting of:
9 ¾ twin bedded tents
1 kingsize-bedded honeymoon tented suite under thatch
1 twin guide room en-suite approximately 100m from guests tents
This camp can accommodate 20 guests and tour leader
Tent details:
Luxury tented rooms with thatched roof bathrooms
Views from tents of lagoon year round
Double doors on tents front and back
Fans in all guest tents
Brick and thatch bathroom tiled walls and floor
Rooms built on raised teak deck
Soaps, shampoos and insect repellents are supplied in each room
Outdoor shower
CAMP DESCRIPTION Communal Area:
Large diningroom, pub and lounge under thatch, deck on stilted platforms
Swimming pool
Curio shop
Slide projector available
Open air boma for dinner around camp fire
Camp hide
GAME VIEWING
Buffalo, huge herds of elephant in the winter months, lion, warthog, hippo, crocodile, leopard, tsessebe, cheetah, impala, sable, wild dog and roan antelope.
ACTIVITIES
Type - 80% Game drives, 20% Water activities
Game Drives:
Game drives via 4x 10 seater open 4x4 Landrovers each accommodating a maximum of 7 guests, allowing all guests an outside seat.
Walking Safaris:
Hides for game viewing.
Walks
Water Activities:
Great hippo and game viewing on lagoon in front of camp
Water game viewing via double-decker pontoon boat (12 person max.) except possibly only in November-February if the waters are low
1x6 seater game viewing boat year round
Can do cocktail Reception between DumaTau and Kings Pool (on request only for large groups taking over both camps).
ELECTRICITY & WATER
Camp has a 220v generator. Electricity is run in the 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 a day. Hairdryers etc cannot work here.
Video battery can be charged by the generator when guests on game drives. Hence bring spare battery and charging unit.
Solar heated water for showers etc.
DRINKS POLICY
All local drinks beers, wines and mineral water are included in the nightly tariff, with the exception of premium wines & champagne, and premium liqueurs & spirits.
LAUNDRY POLICY
Laundry is done on a daily basis and inclusive in the nightly tariff with the exception of 'smalls' ie underwear, which are not washed due to local customs.
EXTRAS PAYMENT
Curios and or imported drinks will be billed to the guest and settled on check out. Payment can be effected by cash (US$), travellers' cheques or the following credit cards: Visa or MasterCard. If guests feel that they want to tip, our recommended tipping schedule is as follows:
Guides - US$5.00 per person per day
General Camp Staff - US$3.00 per person per day
Specialist Guides (if applicable) - US$10.00 per person per day
(This is the suggested gratuity schedule only and is subject to service standards)
FLYING TIMES
to/from Maun 45 minutes
to/from Kasane 45 minutes
Kasane to Victoria Falls 20 minutes but allow additional time for customs and immigration
AIR STRIP DETAILS
King's Pool airstrip located 5 minutes' drive from camp, also services Linyanti Tented Camp Licensed for aircraft up to 5700kg MAUW (maximum all up weight)
55 minutes from DumaTau.
Air strip co-ordinates: S18.26.52, E023.41.28
