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5-Day Kruger Hiking Safari

Tour Length — 5 days

Priced from pps $1754 R28532 £1307 €1514 A$2490 C$2453 NZ$3007 Full pricing info

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Summary of this Hiking Tour

Max. Group Size 12 Travellers
Starts & ends in Johannesburg, South Africa
Accommodation Bungalow or Chalet
Transport Game Viewing Vehicle / Microbus
Wildlife Big 5, Elephant, Leopards, Lions, Rhino & More
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Quick Itinerary Overview

Experience the true magic of the African bush on foot. This 5-Day Greater Kruger Walking Safari is perfect for active and adventurous travellers who want something different out of their South Africa safari experience. Get up close and personal with Africa's wildlife while treading the same paths our ancestors did.

This affordable South Africa safari takes place in the Greater Kruger Park, encompassing the private game reserves adjacent to Kruger National Park. The controlled access to these Big 5 safari parks ensures privacy.

Sleep under the African stars at an unfenced safari lodge within the exclusive Klaserie Private Game Reserve of Greater Kruger. Experience the "real" bush with no modern world to interrupt your African safari adventure.

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Itinerary for this Tour

Highlights of this Greater Kruger Walking Safari:

Thrilling night game drives in Greater Kruger Park
Chalet accommodation in Klaserie Private Game Reserve
Guided game walks with trained rangers in Big Five Klaserie
Morning and afternoon game viewing drives in Greater Kruger

Day 1: Johannesburg to Greater Kruger - South Africa

Your 5-Day Greater Kruger Walking Safari begins with a shuttle transfer from Johannesburg or Pretoria to the Greater Kruger region. Upon arrival, transfer to your safari lodge in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, one of the private reserves that form part of the Greater Kruger.

This afternoon, set off on your first game drive in the Big Five wilderness of Klaserie. Explore the reserve in an open 4x4 safari vehicle, searching for wildlife and taking in the sights and sounds of the African bush.

After dinner at the lodge, head back into the reserve on a night game drive for the chance to spot nocturnal wildlife and experience the bush after dark.

Days 2-4: Walking Safari in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve

Spend the next three days exploring the Greater Kruger wilderness on foot and by vehicle. Guided morning bush walks take place in the Big Five Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem.

Walks typically last two to four hours, depending on wildlife activity and group fitness levels. Before setting off, your experienced field guides provide a safety briefing and introduction to walking in Big Five wilderness areas.

Along the way, you'll learn about animal tracks, birds, plants and the ecology of the bush, gaining insight into the smaller details often missed on game drives. Walking safaris offer a different perspective on the wilderness, bringing you closer to the sights, sounds and rhythms of the natural environment.

After time to relax at the safari lodge, head out on afternoon game drives in Greater Kruger. Sundowners in the bush are followed by night drives, offering the chance to spot nocturnal wildlife such as leopard, hyena, aardvark, bush babies and owls.

Evenings are spent around the campfire, sharing stories from the day's adventures before another exciting day in the bush.

Day 5: Greater Kruger to Johannesburg - South Africa

Enjoy one final guided bush walk in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve before returning to the lodge for brunch.

Later, transfer back to the shuttle collection point and travel to Pretoria and Johannesburg, where your 5-Day Greater Kruger walking safari ends.

About the Greater Kruger Shuttle Transfers

Pick-up and drop-off are at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and a designated point in Pretoria. For more details and times please enquire. Transport to and from these set locations is not included in the tour price.

Collection times on the first day:

07h00 at OR Tambo Bus Terminal Building
07h30 in Pretoria at Steers Glen Fair Shopping Mall, Lynnwood

Drop-off times on the last day:

17h00 in Pretoria at Steers Glen Fair Shopping Mall, Lynnwood
18h00 at OR Tambo Bus Terminal Building

About Klaserie Private Nature Reserve

This South Africa safari visits the exclusive Klaserie Private Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger Park area.

The privately-owned Klaserie Game Reserve falls within Greater Kruger Park, sharing unfenced boundaries with Kruger National Park proper and the Timbavati Reserve. Sharing unfenced borders with Kruger Park means that the abundant wildlife roams freely between these Big Five game parks.

Klaserie Park, known for its excellent game viewing, covers 60 000 hectares of unspoiled wilderness on either side of the Klaserie River. The abundant wildlife in Klaserie includes Africa's Big Five - the lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo. The main advantage of visiting Klaserie Park is that access to the wilderness area is limited to guests staying at the handful of intimate safari lodges within the private game reserve, ensuring an uncrowded and exclusive safari experience. Klaserie offers a unique safari adventure, free from the stresses of modern living and far away from the crowds of tourists.

We explore the vast wilderness of Greater Kruger on game drives and bush walks in the Klaserie, which encompasses a variety of habitats hosting a wide array of wild animals and birds.

About the Safari Lodge in Klaserie Reserve

Our safari lodge offers an authentic African bush experience in the Klaserie Game Reserve of Greater Kruger. The safari camp is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, offering a comfortable bush experience in a genuine African setting.

A perk of staying at this small safari lodge is that the game viewing activities can be tailored to your specific needs. For example, if the guides hear lions roaring near the camp at night, they will often knock on your door to check if you would like to venture into the bush and look for them.

Camp facilities include a main lounge with two comfortable sitting areas and a library. The dining room has a large table for sharing meals together and there is an outdoor boma area with a campfire. The outdoor boma area is the ideal place for sipping your morning coffee and unwinding with evening drinks.

Guests will also experience a traditional South African braai (barbecue) prepared over the open fire in the boma. This Greater Kruger safari lodge features a lovely swimming pool with a deck, where guests can cool off and relax in the hot summer months. The main camp area has power points for recharging electronic devices, but the chalets are simply fitted with lanterns to add to the bush experience.

Accommodation at the Greater Kruger Safari Lodge

Accommodation on this Greater Kruger walking safari is in a variety of chalets, ranging from family units to twin-share chalets. These chalets are fitted with solar-powered fans and lights, as well as mosquito nets.

There is also a charming treehouse if you would like to sleep under the stars in this authentic bush setting. The treehouse sleeps two guests in twin beds and has an outside bathroom and shower.

Of the five chalets, two are en-suite family units consisting of two rooms furnished with a double bed and twin beds. The family units have a dividing wall and are suitable for families with two adults and children under 16 years. Two of the chalets at camp feature double beds suitable for couples, one with an en-suite bathroom and the other with an en-suite toilet and outside shower. The remaining chalet is fitted with twin beds catering for two guests and has an en-suite toilet with an outside shower. The en-suite facilities in the chalets lead onto the rooms with open doorways and are thus suited to those familiar with travelling together.

Please Note:

Clients can opt to only go on game drives on this Greater Kruger walking safari by arrangement.

Pre and Post Tour Lodge Rates:

Please note that we offer convenient pre-tour and post-tour lodge accommodation for before and after the Greater Kruger walking safari, which can be added to your tour booking upon request. The 4-star lodge accommodation is located 10-15 minutes from the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. See more accommodation and rate details.

Child Policy

This tour does not take children.

Children aged 5 years and older are permitted on this safari. The age restriction for walking safaris is 16 years or older. Children between the ages of 5 and 15 years will be taken on morning game “bumbles” or drives (depending on their age) while their parents enjoy their morning walking safaris.