Children 06 years and older are accommodated
King's Pool
Named for Scandinavian royalty, this stylish camp overlooks the oxbow-shaped King’s Pool Lagoon and Linyanti River system. Activities include day and night game drives, walks, and nearby hides, ideal for photographing birds and wildlife. In the dry season, guests can spend their siesta watching game come down to drink at the unique underground hide, where the water is at eye level. Seeing elephant feet and trunks almost within touching distance while safely inside is an experience that transcends that of an ordinary safari.
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Reviews5/6
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Vacation Style Adult Group
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Camp Size 18 guests
All about King's Pool
Once a rustic campsite for Scandinavian royalty, King’s Pool overlooks the handsome oxbow lagoon of the same name in the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, bordering Chobe National Park.
This 100% solar-powered camp has nine luxurious tents each boasting a large bedroom area and lounge leading to a veranda with a private thatched sala from which to soak up the gorgeous views and possibly even spot elephant crossing the channel. The river along which King’s Pool is located hosts numerous species of birds and is a magnet for game in the dry winter months. The spacious main area comprises a lounge, dining and a convivial bar area stylishly set on expansive raised decks. There is also a pool and an open-air 'kgotla' for evening dining under the stars.
The Linyanti Wildlife Reserve has abundant wildlife in a wide variety of species, but is most noted for its very large elephant population which can reach enormous densities during the dry winter months. Other game is abundant, such as impala, lechwe, kudu, zebra, giraffe, buffalo and bushbuck, and their predators: lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and spotted hyaena. Rarer species such as sable and roan antelope also emerge from the woodlands during the dry season. Birding is spectacular.
About the camp
Activities
- Day & night game drives with 05 x 06-seater open 4x4 Land Cruisers
- Private activities available on request
- Water based activities in 01 x 6-seater boat
- Guided nature walks
- Water-based activities on the Linyanti River are primarily offered on the 01 x 08 seater Queen Silvia barge.
- A sunken hide is located at a waterhole approximately ten minutes’ drive from camp and can accommodate a maximum of six guests.
- Viewing hide on the western end of camp.
- Birding in an internationally recognised Important Bird Area (IBA),
- Stargazing with a spotting scope.
- Fishing on a catch and release basis only
- Wilderness Safaris and Olympus Photo Hub experience OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES AT AN ADDITIONAL COST
- Scenic helicopter flights
Camp Facilities
- Main area, deck and bar offer uninterrupted and expansive views of the water, all under a high pitched sloping thatch roof, carved front doors and salvaged timber doors, on raised wooden decks.
- Outdoor lounge area with stargazing/fire deck.
- Pool in main area with partial natural shade.
- Safari Boutique.
- Reading area with a selection of reference books.
- Spotting scope.
- Traditional boma for dining under the stars.
- Guest toilets in main area.
- Menu of massage treatments (at an additional cost) can be conducted in the privacy of the guest’s tent.
- Cocktail reception available between DumaTau and King’s Pool
Accomodation
Eight well-appointed twins and one suite, all of canvas, wood and thatch, soak up the views of the lagoon. The main area, deck and bar offer uninterrupted views, with closer proximity to the water, while parts of the roof extend down to ensure privacy.
Number of tents
- 08 x tents in total comprising:
- 07 x twin-bedded luxury tents each with two three quarter size beds.
- 01 x suite (no family accommodation) consisting of two separate bedrooms each with two three quarter beds, in each tent (sleeping four in total) and each with their own en-suite facilities. Main bathroom with double indoor shower (no outdoor shower), double basin vanity and separate toilet. Second bathroom with a single indoor shower (no outdoor shower), single basin vanity and separate toilet. Separate entrances, however, shared outdoor deck with outdoor lounge area and shared private plunge pool. Bookable by families or ideal for parties of four adults travelling together or a couple preferring more space and luxury – while one bedroom is slightly smaller, it is a standard guest tent and not only for children.
- Mattress converters are available that transforms twin beds into emperor-size beds; possible at all tents with the exception of the second bedroom in the family unit. To be arranged prior to arrival.
Tent Descriptions
- Luxury canvas tented accommodation under thatch and built on elevated red balau wooden deck with views of the lagoon from the lounge area. Carved wooden front doors with salvaged timber doors leading onto the front deck. Connected by elevated wooden walkways.
- Each tent comprises en-suite facilities with cottage paned double indoor shower, outdoor shower and a separate toilet, double vanity basin, electronic safe, mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, Olympus equipment (includes a camera and a pair of binoculars) mosquito net, exercise mat and weights (02 x 1 kg & 02 x 2 kg), easy chairs, canvas blinds that roll up and down for all weather conditions, multi-plug adaptor charging facilities, sala and outdoor sunken lounge area.
- No air-conditioning, however, a ceiling and pedestal fan are provided in all the tents.
- Complimentary in-tent Wi-Fi.
- Two way emergency radios have been fitted in the tents and may be used by guests to contact camp management in the event of an emergency only. Said radios are on a closed circuit and inter-tent communication is not available.
- Amenities include; seasonal bathrobes, slippers, liquid soap, body wash, shampoo and conditioner, body lotion, room spray, insect repellent, insect spray, mosquito coil, shower caps, vanity kit with cotton tip swabs and cotton wool pads, sewing kit, tissue dispenser, laundry bag and umbrella are supplied in each tent.
Electricity & Water
Child Policy
For families travelling with children between the ages of 06 and 12 years, private activities need to be booked and paid for
Children between 06 and 16 years must share with at least one adult in the same tent.
The minimum age for walking activities and sleep-outs is 13 years (subject to season and the availability of a qualified walking guide).
Laundry Facilities
Laundry is provided on a daily basis (weather permitting) and included on the FI rate basis. A mesh laundry bag is supplied for ‘smalls’ so that guests may place their underwear in this bag which will be machine washed and returned in the mesh bag. Environmentally friendly detergent is available in the tents or can be provided on request. Note that laundry services may be limited as a result of water shortages.
Gratuities Guidelines
We would like to reiterate that tipping is not compulsory. Guests should not feel obliged to do so. Tipping should be undertaken only by choice, subject to the service received. In addition, guests may wish to add a nominal amount for incidentals, ranging between USD 15.00 to USD 30.00 per day (subject to personal budget choice) - i.e. if additional activities are booked once on their journey, if travel arrangements change for any reason, in acknowledgement of good service received in another area, etc.
Guide and Specialist Guide - We recommend about USD 10.00 per guest per day and may be tipped directly.
The General Safari Camp Staff - We recommend about USD 10.00 per guest per day for safari camps. This should be placed in the communal tipping box to be distributed equally amongst all the staff.
With regards to being hosted by Camp Management and/or Assistant Camp Management, tipping separately for said staff is purely optional and per guests’ discretion.
| Departure Dates Confirmed Dates | Trip Status Trip Status | Price (PP) Including Flights | Price (PP) Excluding Flights | |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$2,779 |
$3,170 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Booked & Guaranteed |
$2,679 |
$3,970 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$1,779 |
$3,470 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available |
$2,779 |
$3,970 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Booked & Guaranteed |
$3,779 |
$4,970 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$2,879 |
$3,970 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$2,679 |
$1,970 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Booked & Guaranteed |
$4,779 |
$3,970 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$5,779 |
$3,270 |
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Fri 18 Oct '16 - Sun 04 Nov '16 |
Available & Guaranteed |
$2,779 |
$3,970 |
100% solar powered (solar panels and inverters provide electricity and hot water. Supplies power for hairdryer, fan and minibar). A 220V generator is used for emergencies
220V multi-plug adaptor charging facilities for mobile devices. Additional charging facilities (available on request) for the use of sleep apnoea machines (guests to provide own device, spare batteries, charging unit and adaptors).
Solar-heated water.