The Kings Warren UNDERGROUND HIDE at Kings Camp | Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

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Kings Camp is a private and luxurious game lodge located in South Africa's Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park. The area around Kings Camp is some of the most beautiful bushveld in the Lowveld and is home to a massive variety of animals, including the Big Five.
On the 1st of June 2023, Kings Camp opened a brand new and incredible underground hide, The Kings Warren. It was named after the camp's general manager, Warren Moore, who has called Kings Camp home for the past 28 years. The underground hide was his brainchild and, together with his son, Cathan, they planned its design perfectly! Cathan is a very talented young wildlife photographer who has amassed a huge following on Instagram where he goes by the name @bush_maniac.
I had the privilege of spending some time with Cathan and Warren in the underground hide when I visited Kings Camp to film this video. The goal of this video is to give you a better idea of what to expect from The Kings Warren underground hide, focussing on its location, shape, design, interior, etc.
The hide lies right on the edge of Kings Camp and overlooks a man-made waterhole that has been there for years, which means the animals are already used to drinking there. With reed beds on either side and plenty of fish and frogs in the water, the waterhole also attracts a massive vary of birds, as you'll see in the video. Because it faces south-east, the light is great for photography both in the mornings and the afternoons. I'm sure that wildlife photographers that spend some time in this underground hide will get some amazing photographs, especially during the late dry season.
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[@EricNagels]

Thanks for the great video and greetings from Switzerland

[@jbuehlerjr4289]

Such an awesome hide. Definitely on the list to visit next time.

[@andriesdutoit1071]

Again Villiers i cant explain the insight of all your videos Thanks again for all your help.

[@pakshiabhayaranya]

Beautiful hide .. but could have been more rustic ..

[@robertstyppa]

Hi there, please pass on my regards to Cathan and Warren, they told me you are going to do this video and it is very nice. Best wishes from Germany and I hope you enjoyed room 5 😂

[@Bush_maniac]

Can’t wait to buckle down and wait for some killer sightings there with you! Gonna make some great memories 💪🏼

[@TheSafariExpert]

For sure, Cathan! 💪🏻😎 Bring on late September / early October! 📸🦁🐆🐘🦏🐃

[@MarkDumbleton]

Excellent video Villiers, we’ll put together of an amazing place! That hide looks top quality!

[@TheSafariExpert]

Thanks so much, Mark! They designed it so well 🤩

[@wildwebafricaproductions]

Lekker video @The Safari Expert.... well done! Looking good Warren... still going strong!

[@TheSafariExpert]

Thanks Wim 😎💪🏻

[@sharonthorp8253]

Another destination to add to my list.

[@TheSafariExpert]

Sharon, you would love it there :)

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Wow, awesome hide and great production Villie!

[@TheSafariExpert]

Thanks, Francois! 🙏🏻😎

[@kirstingerhard7586]

I hope to visit the hide it looks amazing!🤩

[@TheSafariExpert]

I’m sure you guys will love it, Kirstin! 😊

[@TheWildlifeFanatic]

Wow! Next level!(just needs an ensuite) 😎

[@lionfan9587]

I did not notice that there is nothing for that particular activity!

[@TheSafariExpert]

Luckily the camp’s loo is just a short walk away 😉

[@annettelane659]

Nice!!

[@leonbadenhorst]

Amazing hide! Villiers, let me know if you need someone to do the coffee run, I am very willing to help! You never know, that monitor might not work all the time😀

[@TheSafariExpert]

😂 Will do, Leon 😉

[@paulomateus3083]

Looks great! Just need a promo code of 85% discount and I'm in 😅

[@TheSafariExpert]

😂

[@stefanusrheeder4162]

Maybe good to let us south africans know the price charged to enter the park and hide cost once you are in.

[@cailinkavanagh5938]

If there are people in the hide talking the animals will not come within view. Is silence a rule? Or do you hire the hide for a period exclusively.
Not all people know how to behave in a game reserve?

[@TheSafariExpert]

Cailin, at this stage (as far as I know) you can’t hire the hide exclusively. It’s there for everyone in camp to enjoy. Whoever sits in the hide will have to remind each other to be quiet. Luckily the water’s edge is relatively far from the front of the hide, so even when we were talking softly, animals still came down to drink. I have found that complete silence may actually make the animals more nervous than whispering.