Immerse yourself in the African wilderness and watch wildlife roaming freely on this Budget Kruger Safari to Klaserie Reserve Lodge. Stay at an authentic, yet affordable 4-star game lodge inside the exclusive Big 5 Klaserie Private Game Reserve.
Klaserie offers outstanding opportunities for seeing an abundance of wildlife, including the Big 5 of Africa, at close range. This part of Greater Kruger shares unfenced boundaries with Kruger National Park and Timbavati, allowing the wild animals to roam freely. This unspoiled private game reserve is managed by a board that is passionate about conservation and is committed to protecting this vast African wilderness from the human footprint. As a result, there are a limited number of safari lodges in Klaserie Reserve, so it is unlikely that you will run into other visitors on your game drives and bush walks.
Experience true African wilderness in comfort and style on this family-friendly Budget Kruger Safari at an excellent price.
This Budget Kruger Safari to Klaserie Reserve Lodge kicks off in Johannesburg. Boarding our shuttle transfer we say good-bye to bustling Johannesburg and head north-east into the wild African bush. The air-conditioned transfer shuttle takes you to the gates of Klaserie Reserve where you are met by a game ranger from the lodge.
Your game viewing adventure begins as soon as you enter the Big 5 Klaserie Reserve, so keep your eyes open for wildlife en route to your elegant home in the African bush. A warm welcome awaits you upon arrival at the game lodge. Then you are free to settle into your private cottage and freshen up before lunch is served.
After lunch, there is time to relax at the upmarket lodge and take a swim in the pool overlooking a waterhole. In the late afternoon, you embark on a sunset game drive in an open safari vehicle. The safari vehicles are designed to provide the best views of the animals and great photographic opportunities.
A professional game ranger takes you out in search of the Big 5 animals and the many other species found in Klaserie Reserve. This exclusive private reserve forms part of the game-rich Greater Kruger Park. There are no boundary fences between Kruger National Park, Timbavati, and Klaserie so the wildlife is abundant here.
As the sun sets we stop for sundowners in the African wilderness. Enjoy a serene sunset out in the bush as you scan for wild animals and birds. Then, continue game viewing after dark, using a powerful spotlight to search for nocturnal wildlife.
Back at the intimate game lodge, you can head to the outdoor boma for pre-dinner drinks around the campfire. Then a three-course dinner is served in the boma under the stars or in the welcoming dining room (depending on the weather). Retire to your comfortable cottage suite and fall asleep to the sounds of mother nature at the end of your first exciting day in the African bush.
The next two days of our Budget Kruger Safari to Klaserie Reserve Lodge follow a pattern of early morning wake-up calls, eased with coffee or tea and confectionaries. Then we hop into our safari vehicles and head out as the sun rises over the bushveld. Getting an early start, enables us to catch the wildlife and birds congregating at the waterholes.
Alternatively, you can embark on a guided bush walk instead of a morning game drive. These thrilling bush walks are lead by experienced and armed game rangers. The morning bush walk is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn the secrets of the African bush from a knowledgeable ranger. As you explore on foot the game ranger explains the mysteries of the spoor, the flora, and smaller creatures of the intricate bushveld ecosystem. The heart-stopping possibility of coming face-to-face with one of the larger African animals adds to the thrill of walking in the Big 5 Klaserie Reserve.
The Klaserie River runs through this 60 000 hectare game reserve providing much-needed sustenance for the wildlife. Klaserie's landscape is wonderful with bushwillow woodland as far as the eye can see and the gurgling sound of the Klaserie River in the background being the only sound in this tranquil paradise occasionally interrupted by a call of the wild. This pristine private reserve is zealously protected from the human footprint, with limited numbers of guests allowed. Thus, it is unlikely that you will come across any other guests whilst enjoying the peace and serenity on your wildlife viewing drive.
Aside from the Big 5 animals found in Klaserie Reserve other wildlife species include giraffe, zebra, warthog, spotted hyaena, baboon, hippo, impala, kudu, waterbuck, and wildebeest. In addition, you may see African wild dog, cheetah, bat-eared fox, honey badger, porcupine, aardvark, civet, caracal, and serval. There's even the possibility of spotting the famous, rare white lion of Timbavati. The birdlife is prolific with over 300 bird species identified - bliss for twitchers. The animals have become accustomed to the safari vehicles in the reserve so it is possible to get as close as 10 meters to the action, which is really thrilling. After about 3 hours of game viewing, we return to the game lodge exhilarated and ready for brunch.
After a late breakfast, you have free time to soak up the wild surroundings and enjoy the luxuries of the authentic safari lodge. Lie back on one of the comfy loungers beside the pool and on the deck overlooking the active waterhole. Keeping an eye open for visiting wildlife and birds. Take a siesta in your tranquil cottage or curl up with a book in one of the comfortable lounge areas.
Later in the day, we set out on a sunset game drive in the private Klaserie Reserve of Greater Kruger. The game rangers are passionate about the African bush and always do their best to share its beauty with guests. Your ranger may even drive off-road to get up close to animals in the bush. While out on the game drive, we stop to witness another spectacular sunset in the bush with sundowners.
As night falls we make our way back to the private game lodge, enjoying a night game drive with the spotlight en route. Back at the lodge, drinks and dinner are served in the open-air boma or cozy dining room. Sit back and relax after an action-packed day of wildlife adventures in the African bush.
This morning we take a final game drive in the Big 5 Klaserie Reserve after a fresh coffee or tea and snacks. The last chance to spot the wildlife of Greater Kruger and gain insight into the African bush from your experienced game ranger. After about three hours of exploring in the open safari vehicle, we return to the game lodge for brunch.
After brunch, there is time to relax and get ready for the transfer shuttle. Then it is time to make your way back to the gates of the reserve where the shuttle awaits for your transfer back to the city. This authentic Budget Kruger Safari to Klaserie Reserve Lodge comes to an end back in Johannesburg, leaving you with the memories of a lifetime.
The idea of Klaserie Private Nature Reserve was born in 1969 when three farmers discussed combining their privately owned farmland along the Klaseries River to create a nature reserve to protect the natural landscape. The idea bore fruit in 1972 when a group of farmers had committed, a board had been elected, a game warden employed and Klaserie Private Nature Reserve was officially proclaimed. From the outset, the board was passionate about conservation, and today, the reserve is involved in a number of wildlife projects including the Ground Hornbill Project, Rhino Protection, the "Tembo" project currently studying buffalo, and The Elephant Project.
With no fences between Klaserie, Kruger National Park and Timbavati Reserve wildlife roam freely between these Big 5 game parks. Spanning 60 000 hectares on either side of the Klaserie River, Klaserie Reserve is home to an abundance of wildlife. Inhabitants include the Big 5 - lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo, and leopard, whilst other regular sightings include giraffe, zebra, warthog, spotted hyaena, baboon, hippo, impala, and kudu.
The board's philosophy has always been to keep the reserve pristine by minimizing the human footprint, so the number of bush camps and game lodges in Klaserie is limited. This means fewer tourists at a time, so guests can enjoy an exclusive African safari experience away from the more crowded national parks. The Klaserie game lodge you stay at on this safari offers game drives and guided bush walks with an experienced game ranger. This includes night game drives and off-road driving at times.
Klaserie offers a unique African safari adventure, free from the stresses of modern living and far away from the crowds of tourists.
This family-friendly Budget Kruger Safari stays at a small 4-star game lodge that offers high-quality accommodation at an excellent price.
This affordable upmarket lodge is located inside the prestigious Klaserie Private Game Reserve, an exclusive reserve that forms part of the Greater Kruger Park. The game lodge has traversing rights to 6000 hectares of pristine bushveld within Klaserie. Guests are thus treated to varied landscapes and high chances of spotting the Big 5 animals.
The Klaserie Reserve game lodge is a family-owned and -run establishment with a laidback atmosphere. It is a family-friendly safari lodge that is known for its warm hospitality and friendly staff.
This intimate Greater Kruger safari lodge features seven guest cottages tucked away in the bush. Each free-standing cottage is set on a raised wooden deck and has its own private lounge and plush en-suite bathroom. The cottages are open-plan and equipped with luxurious facilities and fittings. The decor is classical and elegant, incorporating neutral tones and natural elements with splashes of color. These modern cottages also have verandahs with sitting areas overlooking the African bushveld surroundings.
The main lodge includes a comfortable lounge and bar, a small library, and indoor and outdoor dining areas. There is an open-air boma with a fire pit for drinks and dinners out under the stars. The game lodge has a swimming pool and an expansive wooden deck overlooking a permanent waterhole that attracts a variety of wild animals and birds. The outdoor areas are scattered with comfy loungers that are ideal for watching the comings and goings of visiting wildlife.
Guests are transported from and to Johannesburg in luxury, air-conditioned vehicles on this Budget Kruger Safari to Klaserie Reserve Lodge.
Collection and drop-off will be at the OR Tambo Bus Terminal Building. Transport to and from this pre-appointed location is not included in the tour price.
Shuttle departures are as follows:
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Please note that we offer convenient pre and post tour lodge accommodation for before and after this Kruger 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. Follow the link for information on rates.
This tour does take children.
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