South Africa Camps & Lodges
andBeyond Kirkman’s Kamp, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
A Luxury Lodge or Hotel in South Africa
Camp Details
Located high on a ridge of the world-famous Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, overlooking the magnificent Sand River, lies Kirkman’s Kamp, a lodge with a rich history and a safari experience like no other in the world.
Sharing an unfenced boundary with the Kruger National Park, South Africa’s largest and most well-known game reserve in the world, the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve benefits from a great diversity of wildlife. The reserve is, however, world-renowned for its prolific leopard sightings that are just unmatched to anywhere else in the world. Guests staying at Kirkman’s Kamp have the privilege of traversing 10,500 hectares (26,000 acres) of exclusive-use land that is home to, not only the Big Five but other rare and iconic species. Safaris are led by expert &BEYOND-trained ranger and tracker teams, that ensure sensitive off-roading practices and vehicle limits at sightings ensure the exclusivity of an up-close game viewing experience.
WHY CHOOSE KIRKMAN’S KAMP?
- Gracious and genteel lodge imbued with the history of Harry Kirkman.
- Relaxed and social family atmosphere.
- Famed for leopard sightings.
- Big Five game reserve shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park.
- Traversing 26 000 acres (10 500 hectares).
- Wildlife includes leopards, spotted hyena, various antelope, elephant, white rhino, buffalo, hippo.
Questions about Kirkman's Kamp
How good are the leopard sightings?
The Sabi Sand is world-renowned for leopard, and that is the main draw here. Guests traverse 10,500 hectares of exclusive-use land holding the Big Five, and safaris are led by trained ranger and tracker teams who work to sensitive off-roading rules and limit the number of vehicles at any one sighting.
What gives the lodge its character?
Kirkman's is a gracious, genteel lodge set high on a ridge above the Sand River, steeped in the history of Harry Kirkman. Guests stay in cottages, and the atmosphere is relaxed and sociable, which makes it an easy choice for families and for those who prefer dinner in company.
How do guests get there, and what is included?
Transfers to and from Skukuza Airport are covered by the rate, which starts from ZAR 26,450 per person per night. Also included are meals, house drinks, laundry, twice-daily game drives, a local community visit, one-hour nature walks with armed trackers subject to availability, VAT and emergency medical evacuation insurance.
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Kirkman's Kamp Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 Jan - 31 May; 01 Oct - 20 Dec | Cottage | ZAR 26450 |
| 2026 | 01 Jun - 30 Sep; 21 Dec 2026 - 10 Jan 2027 | Cottage | ZAR 28500 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Kirkman’s Kamp rates include:
• Accommodation
• Three meals daily
• Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees and refreshments on game drives
• Laundry
• Safari activities (twice-daily game drives)
• Local community visit
• One hour nature walks accompanied by experienced armed trackers (subject to availability)
• Emergency medical evacuation insurance
• VAT
• Transfers to and from Skukuza Airport
• SWAROVSKI OPTIK binoculars (one pair per room to use throughout stay)
• Guides’ Journal with illustrated wildlife and vegetation checklist
• Area map with illustrated Star Birds checklist
Questions about Kirkman's Kamp
How good are the leopard sightings?
The Sabi Sand is world-renowned for leopard, and that is the main draw here. Guests traverse 10,500 hectares of exclusive-use land holding the Big Five, and safaris are led by trained ranger and tracker teams who work to sensitive off-roading rules and limit the number of vehicles at any one sighting.
What gives the lodge its character?
Kirkman's is a gracious, genteel lodge set high on a ridge above the Sand River, steeped in the history of Harry Kirkman. Guests stay in cottages, and the atmosphere is relaxed and sociable, which makes it an easy choice for families and for those who prefer dinner in company.
How do guests get there, and what is included?
Transfers to and from Skukuza Airport are covered by the rate, which starts from ZAR 26,450 per person per night. Also included are meals, house drinks, laundry, twice-daily game drives, a local community visit, one-hour nature walks with armed trackers subject to availability, VAT and emergency medical evacuation insurance.
Activities
Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome to Kirkman’s Kamp.
Questions about Kirkman's Kamp
How good are the leopard sightings?
The Sabi Sand is world-renowned for leopard, and that is the main draw here. Guests traverse 10,500 hectares of exclusive-use land holding the Big Five, and safaris are led by trained ranger and tracker teams who work to sensitive off-roading rules and limit the number of vehicles at any one sighting.
What gives the lodge its character?
Kirkman's is a gracious, genteel lodge set high on a ridge above the Sand River, steeped in the history of Harry Kirkman. Guests stay in cottages, and the atmosphere is relaxed and sociable, which makes it an easy choice for families and for those who prefer dinner in company.
How do guests get there, and what is included?
Transfers to and from Skukuza Airport are covered by the rate, which starts from ZAR 26,450 per person per night. Also included are meals, house drinks, laundry, twice-daily game drives, a local community visit, one-hour nature walks with armed trackers subject to availability, VAT and emergency medical evacuation insurance.
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