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King's Pool Camp: A Luxurious Safari Experience in the Linyanti

Experience unparalleled luxury and exceptional wildlife viewing at King's Pool Camp in Botswana's pristine Linyanti Wildlife Reserve.

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King's Pool Camp, nestled in Botswana's Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, offers a luxurious safari experience with stunning views of the Linyanti River and abundant wildlife. It's known for its elegant accommodations, exceptional service, and diverse activities in a pristine wilderness setting.

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Local tips

  • Pack light clothing for warm days and layers for cooler evenings, especially during the winter months (May to October).
  • Bring binoculars for enhanced wildlife viewing during game drives and from the camp's viewing decks.
  • Don't forget insect repellent, sunscreen, and a hat to protect yourself from the sun and insects.
  • Consider booking a helicopter transfer for a scenic aerial view of the Linyanti Reserve and Okavango Delta.
  • Take advantage of the camp's hides for unique and intimate wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Getting There

  • Air Travel

    The most common way to reach King's Pool Camp is by flying into Maun Airport (MUB), the main gateway to the Okavango Delta and surrounding areas. From Maun, a 45-minute light aircraft flight will take you to the nearby East Linyanti Airstrip. The camp is then a 45-minute drive from the airstrip. This transfer is typically arranged by the camp as part of your booking. There are no additional fees for this transfer.

  • Other

    Once you arrive at the East Linyanti Airstrip, the staff from King's Pool Camp will greet you and transport you to the camp via a game drive vehicle. This is the final leg of the journey, offering your first wildlife sightings as you approach the camp. This service is included in the camp fees.

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King's Pool Camp is an exclusive, high-end camp located within the remote 125,000-hectare Linyanti Wildlife Reserve in northern Botswana. Situated on the edge of the oxbow-shaped King's Pool lagoon, overlooking the Linyanti River, the camp provides a luxurious and immersive safari experience. The Linyanti Reserve, bordering Chobe National Park, is known for its diverse habitats, including open grasslands, riverine forests, mixed woodlands, and the dry Savuti Channel. King's Pool Camp is named after Swedish King Carl Gustav XVI, who honeymooned in the Linyanti area in the 1970s. The camp maintains a traditional and elegant style, blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings. The décor draws inspiration from Botswana's basket-weaving craft, featuring patterns and restful colors. The camp offers nine luxurious tented rooms set under thatch, each complete with a day bed, plunge pool, and sala. The spacious tents feature four-poster beds, en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, and private decks with lagoon views. Guest areas include a sitting room, pub, dining area, and viewing deck with a built-in pool. An open-air boma provides a perfect setting for dining under the stars. King's Pool Camp offers a range of activities, including guided game drives in open safari vehicles, night drives, guided walks, and boating safaris. The Linyanti Reserve is renowned for its large elephant population, as well as other wildlife such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, giraffes, and various antelope species. Birdlife is also excellent and varied. The camp also features hides where guests can observe and photograph animals in silence.

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