{"title":"Accommodation at Wilderness King's Pool","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wetu-property-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"property-overview\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilderness King's Pool consistently delivers the best dry season game viewing in far northern Botswana. Situated on the border with Namibia’s Caprivi Strip, Wilderness King's Pool is in an area vital to the seasonal movements of elephant herds, and to the survival of rare roan and sable antelope. Looking down over the Linyanti River, and up from the safety of sunken hides gives guests unexpected angles from which to witness great wildlife moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven well-appointed twins and one family unit, all of canvas, wood and thatch, soak up the views of the lagoon. The main area, deck and bar offer uninterrupted views, with closer proximity to the water, while parts of the roof extend down to ensure privacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINSIDER'S TIP: Special highlights include sundowners on the Queen Silvia barge and time out at the unique underground hide!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"property-details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA luxury safari fit for royalty in the wild, remote Linyanti Wildlife Reserve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuintessential Linyanti day and night game drives, thrilling bush walks and helicopter flips at the southernmost extent of the Great Rift Valley, topped off with sublime sunset boating on the Queen Silvia barge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCome nose-to-trunk with elephants in the one-of-a-kind eye-level waterhole at the underground hide – a feature that truly sets King’s Pool apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA top Botswana destination for spotting rare sable and roan antelope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDestination: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn a corner of the unique Linyanti, Wilderness King’s Pool promises an unrivalled African safari. The Linyanti comprises 126,000 hectares (311,000 acres) of pristine, wild land bordering Chobe National Park and the critical wildlife corridors that traverse four unfenced countries – Angola, Namibia, Zambia and Botswana. These corridors are essential pathways for all manner of wildlife to come and go unobstructed, while also reducing human-wildlife conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camp overlooks the scenic oxbow-shaped King’s Pool Lagoon (for which the camp is named) and Linyanti River system, and is perfectly positioned for watching the array of iconic wildlife come and go as they quench their thirst along the river.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is Africa up-close. With an abundance of wildlife all around King’s Pool, expect the royal treatment as the wildlife comes to you on this luxurious safari. In the dry season, guests can enjoy a siesta-time watching the animals come down to drink at the unique underground hide, where the water is at eye level. Seeing elephant feet and trunks almost within touching distance while safely inside is an experience never to be forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those looking for something more active, excursions include thrilling day and night game drives, guided nature walks and afternoons on boating safaris, photographing the wildlife and abundant bird life.  Equally impressive is a high tea and sundowner adventure on board the Queen Silvia barge, cruising on the lagoon while soaking in the cinematic views and spotting wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack in camp, enjoy fresh, locally sourced, health-conscious cuisine, served with warmth and exuberant hospitality around a roaring fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose: \u003c\/strong\u003eA true wilderness area with the highest density of elephant in Africa, the location of King’s Pool, bordering Chobe National Park and at the crux of KAZA's important wildlife corridor straddling Angola, Namibia, Zambia and Botswana, means it fulfils a vital role in the area’s biodiversity conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Linyanti Wildlife Reserve has an abundant and rich wildlife array, and is most famous for Africa’s largest free-ranging elephant population, which can reach enormous densities during the dry winter months. There are also impressive numbers of impala, lechwe, kudu, zebra, giraffe, buffalo, and bushbuck, along with their predators, including lion, leopard, cheetah, African wild dog and spotted hyena. The rarer sable and roan antelope can also be spotted emerging from the woodlands during the dry season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe areas is a birder’s paradise. Just one feature is the carmine bee-eater nesting site nearby – a spectacle to behold in the summer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilderness King’s Pool: \u003c\/strong\u003eTucked away in a grove of jackalberry trees, King’s Pool is a luxurious safari camp named in honour of Swedish King Carl Gustav XVI, who reportedly honeymooned nearby in the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thatch and canvas camp features seven spacious and well-appointed twin rooms and one family unit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magnificent shared area comprises a pool, lounge, library, dining and convivial bar area, set on expansive, raised decks close to the water’s edge, perfectly positioned for watching the wildlife come and go. An open-air \u003cem\u003ekgotla\u003c\/em\u003e invites evening dining under the stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotally solar-powered, the camp treads lightly on the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"location-info\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eLocation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maun\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e North-West\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Botswana\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wilderness-kings-pool-standard-twindouble-tents","title":"Standard Twin\/Double Tents","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wetu-room-description\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"room-details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in the heart of the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, the camp celebrates the romance of its history, retaining the traits of a traditional safari camp with renewed authentic, yet modern, Batswana flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach guest tent has a large bedroom and lounge area leading to a private deck that embraces the glorious views of the lagoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial care has been taken to balance privacy, safety and comfort whilst inviting the outside in, to create a signature immersive Wilderness experience. In keeping with our commitment to driving sustainable tourism and operating with a light eco-footprint, the camp was refurbished in 2019, reusing or retaining much of the existing material from the previous camp – the superstructure, thatch roof, carved front doors and salvaged timber doors.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ancient Batswana craft of weaving is expressed in a number of architectural details. This theme is evident throughout the interiors, with abstract embroidery images and hand-painted basket murals. Earthy, rough textures are punctuated by warm copper – in handles and other details – adding richness and depth to the architectural mood. 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