We were fortunate enough to stay at Kirkmans in October for 3 nights and it was an awesome experience. Thomas was our butler for the duration and nothing was too much trouble for him - he was an absolute delight with a wicked sense of humour and we gelled to him immediately. We told him that we were vegetarian which is sometimes a problem to us in South Africa, such a big meat eating nation, but he arranged for the kitchen to make us some gorgeous meals and we were royally fed and watered. The room was divine and so very clean. Kirkmans is a typically old colonial property which added to its charm. We overlooked the bush and frequently had impala grazing outside our balcony and a family of monkeys with their young playing in the trees - mischevious little babies too! Don't leave your clothes on the chairs - they might be very quickly missed! Our ranger Jonty and tracker Elvis were amazing - Jonty had only just arrived at the camp for a months secondment and had only just met Elvis but, as the 3 days went on, they became an amazing team and it was warming to hear Jonty ask Elvis's opinion and advice on the area. These local trackers have an incredible knowledge and expertise to be marvelled at. All the staff at Kirkmans made you feel as though you were part of their family - the welcome was so generous. Game drives were excellent and we certainly saw the big 5 and more - I can fully recommend hot chocolate made by Jonty with a little Amarula in it for extra strength - gorgeous! All in all a very special place and we will certainly try to go back.

I will visit this place again. Every guest was treated like a VIP. The staff were all nice and friendly.

On this trip to Africa, Kirkmans Kamp will be the safari highlight. This property in the Sabi Sands area next to Kruger offers great opportunity for game viewing, with prevalent and varied species to observe and enjoy. One can never be certain of what might be seen on any given game drive, or even an entire stay at a safari camp, but luck and the outstanding guiding and spotting skills of Dalson and Gophet allowed us exceptional viewing of the big five and more. Wow!
The camp was so pleasant to be in with the main lodge area the old farm house, decorated wiith memorabilia usually found in a museum. Very comfortable. Our rooms were outstanding. The views from #11 through #14 offer the best, most expansive views of the Sand River below. The staff was friendly and efficient, taking care of what little requests we might of had, and Sam, our butler, was everywhere, appearing when ever we arrived from a game drive or from our rooms to the lodge. Amazing.