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andBeyond Kirkman’s Kamp
Sabi Sands, South Africa · andBeyond · High Luxury
Harry Kirkman's cattle farm from the early 1900s, the 1920s homestead still the heart of the lodge, looking down the Sand River in Sabi Sand. It became a safari camp in 1981; &Beyond took it in the 1990s. Eighteen cottages with verandahs, claw-foot tubs, and fireplaces, Big Five including serious leopard country. Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice 2025, rank 11.
- 12 rooms
- Opened 1981
About andBeyond Kirkman’s Kamp
- Lawrence Henry 'Harry' Kirkman later served as a Kruger section ranger, 1933 to 1958. The camp keeps his farmhouse sitting room.
- A 2006 renovation redid the rooms. Breakfast and lunch go on the verandahs; dinner in the boma or a lantern bush site.
- Unfenced with Kruger. Skukuza is about 45 minutes. Family cottage links two rooms through an inner door.
History
Named for Lawrence Henry 'Harry' Kirkman, hunter turned conservationist, who ran a cattle farm here in the early 1900s. The homestead dates to the 1920s. The property became a lodge in 1981; &Beyond has operated it since the 1990s. Major room renovation in 2006. Eighteen guest cottages on a ridge over the Sand River, Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
The setting
Ridge above the Sand River, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, unfenced with Kruger.
Restaurants and bars
- Paul's Pub — Bar
Experiences
- WILDchild programme — Activities for children aged 3 to 12 including croquet, cricket, tennis, cookie baking, bark rubbing, bug collecting and frog safaris.
- Safari game drives — Twice-daily game drives, early morning or late afternoon, with expert guides and local trackers; Big Five and Sabi Sand leopard.
- Nature walks — Guided walks with professional guides, learning to track and approach smaller game, accompanied by armed trackers, subject to availability.
- Private game drives — Private safari in a private 4x4 with dedicated ranger and tracker, at an additional cost and subject to availability.
- Birding safaris — Specialist birding safaris with a birding guide, in search of over 300 bird species.
- Walking safaris — Specialist walking safaris tailored by ranger and tracker, subject to availability of a specialist guide.
Amenities
- Safari Shop
- Swimming pool
- Tennis court (originally opened by Billie Jean King)
- Paul's Pub
- Boma
- Library
- Classical sitting room
- Personal bars in cottages
- Massage room
- Wine store
- Bar
- Internet access (Wi-Fi in suites and guest area)
- Complimentary laundry service
- Weddings & blessings
- Complimentary Swarovski Optik CL Companion 8x30 binoculars per cottage to share
- Private butler service
Awards
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
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