Swain-selected stayLinyanti Wildlife Reserve, Linyanti, BotswanaWilderness Kings PoolA distinctive base for a journey designed around you.Selected by our Destination ExpertsExploreThe storyGalleryExperiencesPlan your stayThe stayWhat to know about this stay.Wilderness King's Pool sits on the Linyanti River within the 125,000-hectare Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, its nine canvas tents each with a private plunge pool and both indoor and outdoor showers. The reserve borders Chobe National Park, drawing heavy elephant traffic through the dry months alongside lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog.The camp takes its name from the oxbow lake it overlooks, a reliable water source that keeps wildlife close to camp. Two hides, one at the western end of camp and an original underground hide at water level, let guests watch massive elephant feet and trunks almost within touching distance while safely inside. A closer lookWilderness Kings Pool, in detail.View all 18 photosBeyond the stayExperiences nearbyWatching elephants gather at the water's edge from King's Pool's raised decks is the simplest pleasure here, and the camp's underground hide puts guests eye-level with the water, close enough to see elephant feet and trunks almost within touching distance. Nine canvas tents line the Linyanti River within the 125,000-hectare reserve, each with a private plunge pool and both indoor and outdoor showers. Plan with SwainAdd Wilderness Kings Pool to your journey.Tell us where you want to go and how you like to travel. We will recommend the right route, length of stay, and experiences.Start planning →