KIRKMANS CAMP

A historic and colonial camp in the Sabi Sands

We believe that Kirkmans Camp is fantastic value for money.
Step back to the 1920’s as the camp retains its colonial atmosphere
Big five game viewing in the Sabi Sands, arguably the finest in South Africa
Enjoy starlit dinners in the Boma
Olden day bathrooms complete with ball and claw baths.

From :
ZAR R2800 per person

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Kirkmans Camp

Kirkmans Camp Description

Overlooking the Sand River, Kirkman's Camp has spectacular views of the unspoilt wilderness as far as the eye can see. Kirkman's Camp is a historic and famous camp which was originally built in the early 1920’s. The colonial atmosphere of gracious style and luxury has been retained, and one steps back in time upon entering the old homestead, which now serves as the recreational hub of the camp. The large lounge, decorated in 1920 style, leads through double French doors onto rolling lawns that provide a velvety contrast to the wild and tumbling bush surrounding the camp.

Kirkman's Camp bedrooms consist of eighteen guest cottages with private verandahs offering magnificent views of the surrounding bush The cottages all have en-suite bathrooms with showers, and true to the olden day feel – feature ball and claw baths. Air-conditioning and ceiling fans provide welcome relief from the heat of the African Sun. Breakfast and lunch are either served in the main house, or on the shady surrounding verandahs. Dinner is a very special event taken under the stars in the boma around a campfire.

Kirkmans Camp : History of Harry Kirkman

Kirkman's Kamp was named in honour of W. Harry Kirkman, one of South Africa 's foremost conservationists, who started his illustrious career as a ranger on Mala Mala's neighbouring farm, Toulon , in 1927 In those days the Transvaal Consolidated Land and Exploration Company owned Toulon . Harry's job was to protect the TCL cattle from predators who found the kraaled cattle a much easier prey than hunting antelope.

Fortunately for the cattle he was a fine shot, using a .303 rifle, he could fire an accurate headshot up to sixty yards Harry spent his life alone in the bush where he was happiest, but he always looked forward to the winter months as they brought company in the form of the farm owners. When Wac Campbell was in camp, Harry frequently joined them for supper in the evening, swapping stories around the fire in the boma before saddling up and riding the dark, lonely road back home to Toulon.

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18 Rooms with Ensuite Bathrooms
Private verandah
Pool
Tennis court
Boma
Telephones
24-hour air-con
Heating
Room service
Laundry
Safari boutique
Tea and coffee
Safety deposit facilities
Bush gymnasium

Kirkmans Camp
Sabi Sands
Kruger National Park
South Africa

Kirkman`s Kamp is 6200 hectares in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve on the Southern border of the Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa.

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