andBeyond Kirkman’s Kamp

Premium Kruger Park safari accommodation at andBeyond Kirkman’s Kamp. One of the best luxury safari venues in Sabi Sands.

There is nowhere on earth like Kirkman’s Kamp, the star of the &Beyond family of safari lodges in the thriving Sabi Sands region of the Kruger National Park bushveld. Where ethereal colonial history blends in with an exquisite sense of timeless drama, and where premium Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve safari accommodation sets the highest levels. 

Overlooking the Sabi River, Kirkman’s Kamp South Africa offers exclusive five-star safari excellence in this world-renowned destination and is both historical and authentic. Yes, many years ago, the legendary Harry Kirkman lived in this old 1920s homestead and hunted wildlife with a keen conservation ethic. The spirit of those colonial safari days comes alive at the historic yet restored &Beyond Kirkman’s Kamp. 

Antiques suit the old home, renovated to a modern glory that still retains the classical ambience of that time in the wilderness. Imagine how Harry would have sat on this this very veranda, marvelling at his view, his bushveld, his wildlife.

And now, 12 deluxe suites, also designed to retain the aura of long-gone colonial safari outings, are spread out along a raised bank above the Sand River where hippos wallow and elephants come down to drink.  Old-style Victorian beds and baths, silent verandas where trees flutter in the breezes and maybe a silent buck will stroll past. Warthogs graze the lawns and exotic bushveld birds flitter here and there. 

and Beyond Kirkmans Kamp loves to host families and children will be enthralled by the entertaining WILDchild experience – they can play tennis, bake cookies, play croquet and see animals in the wild with experienced game rangers and trackers. They will also learn about the communities and how these people are part of the wilderness here and the ecotourism ethics.

Come to this premier lodge for sightings of leopard, lion, elephants, rhino and buffalo, but also come for the beauty of being out there in nature and you will always see plenty of antelope, warthogs, raptors, vultures, hyenas, reptiles and birds galore. Beautiful bush walks introduce guests to all the tiny interactions in nature that we miss in our busy city lives. 

Delight in the early morning and late afternoon game drives, interpretive bush walks, birdwatching and impressive viewing of endangered animals, all reliant on human conservation programmes. The Sabi Sand Game Reserve is famed for its leopard sightings and you may well spot one of these elusive cats resting after a successful night hunt. 

By booking our special safari package deals for the mythical Kirkman’s Kamp, you contribute to vital sustainable tourism initiatives in the mighty and scenic Sabi Sand Nature Reserve. You will be helping the anti-poaching missions and supporting special projects, like the Southern Ground Hornbill Monitoring and Support Programme, and The Leopard Conservation Project, which focuses on the active research, monitoring and identifying of leopards by our guides, in partnership with Panthera.

Appreciate night game drives in the Sabi Sand when you go off-road in search of lions on a hunt, or honey badgers getting honey, antbears finding termites. Trackers turn on the spotlight and you see owls, nightjars and other wonderful creatures doing what they do best in their habitat.

Welcome to a classic safari lodge from the turn of the century when hunting safaris ere fashionable and the bushveld was packed with wildlife.  Now, conservation is the way to do it, and ecotourism principles bring guests like you to enjoy a timeless landscape. At Andbeyond Kirkman’s Kamp, leopards are the big attraction and most guests get to see them. Intrepid game drives off road into the heart of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve take safari enthusiasts to find the Big 5 and much more.

Feel inspired by the excellence in hospitality in 12 deluxe suites in the bush with everything you need for luxury relaxation. Wander on down to the enormous swimming pool or grab a beer in the bar before lunch. 

Gracious staff serve afternoon tea on the wrap-around veranda. Enjoy sumptuous dinners in the boma around the fire while rangers share their stories of the bushveld and its wildlife. The aura of the famous hunter, Harry Kirkman, still lives on in this old homestead and he would have been proud that so many keen safari enthusiasts come here to find and celebrate the animals he so loved. 

Manicured gardens roll down to a rim-flow swimming pool with endless mind-boggling views of the Sand River below and the wild Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve beyond. Families are very welcome at &Beyond Kirkman’s Kamp and will get special treatment for customised game drives and bush walks with delicious breakfasts and dinners laid on for their healthy appetites.

Take a bushwalk to spot impala, waterbuck, kudu, bushbuck and nyala, giraffe and warthog. Lion prides are a huge hit, each one named by the game rangers and followed with intent on game drives.