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| ACCESS |
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| Q: | What method of transportation is recommended to reach Kirkman’s Kamp |
| A: | Kirkman's Kamp is easily accessible by self-drive, road transfer and air. We can pre-book and package all of your regional / internal flights and transfers.
- Federal Air offers daily scheduled flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Skukuza Airstrip, followed by a short drive to Kirkman's Kamp.
- Twice daily scheduled flights from Johannesburg to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, followed by a road transfer to the Lodge
- Driving time for self-drive guests from Johannesburg to Kirkman's Kamp is five and a half hours on excellent roads.
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| AFRICAN WILDLIFE
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| Q: | What are the characteristic animal species of the area? |
| A: | Leopard, lion, elephant, white rhino, buffalo, cheetah, spotted hyena, giraffe, zebra, hippo, wildebeest, impala, chacma baboon. |
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| CHILDREN
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| Q: | Are children welcome? |
| A: | Yes, children under 11 are welcome at Kirkman’s Kamp. |
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| FOOD |
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| Q: | What style and type of meals are on offer? |
| A: | All CC Africa lodges are world-renowned for their delicious Pan-African cuisine – fresh ingredients, simply prepared with an African flavour. |
| Q: | Do you cater for specific diets? |
| A: | Yes, all dietary requirements will be catered for. When making your reservation, please advise us of any specific dietary requirements that you may have, and these will be communicated immediately to the Lodge. Should specific items such as kosher meals need to be flown in, there will be an additional charge, which will be quoted separately. Two weeks notice is required for kosher meals. |
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| GUEST SAFETY |
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| Q: | Will I be safe? |
| A: | Guest safety is of paramount importance – fully trained security staff monitor animal activity within the Lodge areas, and always escort guests to and from their chalets or suites (especially between dusk and dawn). |
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| HEALTH |
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| Q: | What kind of medical precautions do I need to take? |
| A: | Please consult your physician or health department for the latest health and anti-malarial precautions. Some countries require advance innoculations (and certificates thereof) |
| Q: | How is emergency medical cover and travel insurance arranged? |
| A: | Emergency medical evacuation insurance is included in the rate at all CC Africa lodges. This guarantees all reasonable, practical assistance in obtaining primary or emergency medical services for an insured person who suffers illness or injury. Please note that this is evacuation insurance only and does not replace normal travel insurance. Trained first-aiders are on standby at the Lodge at all times, and emergency evacuation by air is available. |
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| INTERNET/TELEPHONE FACILITIES
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| Q: | Do you have Internet access? |
| A: | No internet facilities available at present. |
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| LAUNDRY SERVICE
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| Q: | Do you have a laundry service? |
| A: | We offer a complimentary laundry service – no dry cleaning facilities available. |
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| PACKING SUGGESTIONS |
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| Q: | What do I need to pack? |
| A: | Click here to see packing suggestions |
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| POWER |
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| Q: | Do you have electricity? |
| A: | 220v current is available 24 hours a day at Kirkman’s Kamp. International adaptors can be supplied on request, and hairdryers are available in all rooms. |
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| SAFARI ACTIVITIES |
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| Q: | What are the activities? |
| A: | Kirkman’s Kamp offers a range of exciting safari activities from game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles and guided bush walks. |
| Q: | What are the approximate starting times of the game-drives? |
| A: | Dependant upon the seasons, these are approximate times only:
- Spring and summer (September – April)
- Morning game-drive 5:30am
- Afternoon/evening game-drive 4:00pm
- Autumn and winter (May – August)
- Morning game-drive 6:00am
- Afternoon/evening game-drive 3:30pm
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| Q: | What is the length of the game-drives? |
| A: | Approximately three to four hours. |
| Q: | What is the maximum number of guests allowed on the game-drive vehicles? |
| A: | Usually six – occasionally eight. |
| Q: | How are CC Africa’s trackers and rangers trained? |
| A: | We employ over 300 full-time rangers, guides and trackers across the group who are trained at CC Africa’s Inkwazi Ranger Training School at Phinda in South Africa, and are renowned for their heartfelt enthusiasm and excellent knowledge of the African bush and wildlife. Kirkman’s expert rangers and trackers are rightfully regarded as among the best in Africa. Guest safety is paramount at all times. |
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| SAFARI SEASONS |
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| Q: | Which are the best months to visit Kirkman’s Kamp? |
| A: | Kirkman’s Kamp offers an exceptional game viewing experience throughout the year, and experience a warm climate with cool winter nights. Daytime temperatures in summer (October – March) are high and may soar above 36C/97F. The winter months between May and August are dry, with chilly nights and crisp early mornings (3C/38F is the minimum). Winter days are fine and warm. Game viewing is often at its best from the end of March to the end of August because of sparser vegetation and greater animal congregations around waterholes. |
| Q: | When is the rainy season? |
| A: | Rainfall occurs predominantly in summer between October and March, usually in the form of magnificent late afternoon/evening thundershowers. Annual rainfall averages between 450 and 600mm. |
| Q: | Which are the best months to visit Kirkman's Kamp? |
| A: | Kirkman's Kamp offers an exceptional game viewing experience
throughout the year, and a warm climate with cool winter nights. |
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| WATER |
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| Q: | Can I drink the water? |
| A: | We offer complimentary bottles of water in the rooms and with meals. |
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