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Kirkman's Kamp, with its spectacular views of the unspoilt wilderness and the Sabi Sand River, is regarded as one of the best loved lodges in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. A well known historic camp, originally built in the early 1920's Kirkmans Kamp celebrates the atmosphere of an early South African lowveld homestead.

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KEEPING IN THE LOOP

Every now and again we have the most incredible sightings. Today's wild dog / vulture interaction was no exception. But sometimes a photo says more than a 1000 words. At Kirkman's Kamp we also use a Facebook page where you can follow us on a daily basis. Please look up Kirkmans Kamp Private Game Reserve on Facebook and then Click , LIKE....

Posted: Kirkman's Kamp by Anton Walker, Date: 9 May 2012

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"WILD DOGS! WILD DOGS! BOET, IT'S WILD DOGS!"

Of all the things I was expecting to see this morning, wild dogs were NOT one of them, I assure you. As part of our training, we’ve been out most mornings and evenings with the guys here riding shotgun, and watching and learning how the professionals do it. I was riding with Dalson in the driving seat and Justice in the tracker’s, and...

Posted: Kirkman's Kamp by Brett Lensvelt, Date: 9 May 2012

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LEOPARD HIERARCHY

Having been at Kirkman's Kamp a couple of years now, one starts to identify individual animals through their spot patterns, and there territories. When I started at Kirkman's this particular leopard was young, with little experience, and kept a low profile. With age comes experience and 2 years down the road, she has become Kirkman's Kamp's finest....

Posted: Kirkman's Kamp by Paul Bester, Date: 23 March 2012

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AGE - OLD ADVERSARIES

Silhouettes of the fully leafed trees stood against the peeking sun as we set off on morning game drive with caffeine filled bellies. The dawn chorus of Southern Bou Bou’s, Black Crowned Tchagra’s, White-Browed Scrub Robins, Woodlands Kingfishers and the odd Jacobin Cuckoo met us as we drove out of Kirkman’s Kamp . The...

Posted: Kirkman's Kamp by Jacques-Pierre Joubert, Date: 14 March 2012

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WILD DOG VISIT

The slight rustle in the grass eluded to the presence of a very welcoming breeze as we set off on game drive. After having 3 nights of spectacular game viewing along the freshly-shaped Sand River, we decided to have an open-minded approach to the morning’s drive. We chose a similar route, focussing on the more scenic spots along the great river....

Posted: Kirkman's Kamp by Jacques-Pierre Joubert, Date: 27 February 2012

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TRACKING LION

There is nothing better than waking up in the morning after an African storm, the bush smells so fresh and the grass looks incredible with the sunlight glinting on the stalks. The other morning it was not the beauty of the grass that caught my eye, it was the paw prints of the Charleston pride as they walked down the road to try and stay dry. We...

Posted: Kirkman's Kamp by Anton Walker, Date: 24 February 2012

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PEEKING LEOPARD

We are fortunate to be able to follow leopards at Kirkman's Kamp almost every day. As Guides we get to share their first kill, the struggles with hoisting a kill and then fending off hyena’s, evading lions and keeping territories. Yesterday we followed the Scotia female as she attempted to hunt a steenbok and then after missing that she...

Posted: Kirkman's Kamp by Anton Walker, Date: 21 February 2012

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LEOPARD CUB

Along the banks of the beautiful Sand River, I feel very lucky to have spent the last 3 years in the Sabi Sands There are few things better in this world than watching a young male leopard cub growing up in the area. I have had the opportunity to watch this little leopard become somewhat of a true survivor, having to date jumped over every hurdle...

Posted: Kirkman's Kamp by Paul Bester, Date: 17 February 2012

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BIG BIRD - BIG SURPRISE

Recently the Kirkman’s Kamp team took part in the Big Birding day competition and we very pleasantly surprise to find out what some of the birds were eating on the reserve. On one occasion we came across a ground hornbill with a tortoise. I have on previous occasions seen these impressive birds with snakes and rodents as well as frogs, but...