Fodor's Expert Review &Beyond Kirkman's Kamp
Kirkman's Kamp, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa
You'll feel as if you've stepped back in time at this camp because rooms are strategically clustered around the original 1920s homestead, which, with its colonial furniture, historic memorabilia, and wraparound verandah, makes you feel like a family guest the moment you arrive. The lodge was named after renowned cattle farmer turned conservationist, Harry Kirkman, who first lived here one hundred years ago, and who can be seen in the old photographs found about the lodge. Interiors have crafted out light and airy communal spaces for guests to mingle. Seek out a cocktail Paul's Pub (and slide your sightings into the tally board) or settle down with a glass of sherry in front of a blazing log fire. There's game galore in Sabi Sand (the size of New Jersey), which has the highest density of leopards in the world. Kirkman's is ideal for families and family reunions.
PROS
- family-friendly
- superb game-viewing
- character-filled with unique artifacts
CONS
- gets tour groups
- rooms close together (some share a patio with a divider)
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