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This 5-day Klaserie safari is the most complete option in our Klaserie collection, with extra time for Big Five game drives, guided bush walks and relaxing at Baobab Ridge Safari Lodge in Greater Kruger.
Your 5-day Klaserie safari begins with a shared transfer from Johannesburg to Greater Kruger. At Hoedspruit's Eastgate Airport, you'll be met by a ranger and transferred to Baobab Ridge Safari Lodge in an open safari vehicle, with the chance to spot wildlife along the way.
Arriving at Baobab Ridge Safari Lodge, you have time to settle in and freshen up before enjoying afternoon tea, served in the indoor or outdoor dining areas overlooking the waterhole. Then you are free to rest or explore the authentic lodge, enjoy the unspoiled setting, take a siesta in your private cottage or dip in the pool and watch for wildlife at the waterhole.
Later in the afternoon, we head out on our first sunset game drive in Greater Kruger. The unfenced boundaries between Klaserie, Kruger National Park, and Timbavati allow the wildlife to migrate through this vast wilderness area. Off-road driving is permitted in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, allowing for closer wildlife viewing opportunities. While in the bush, we stop to watch a dramatic African sunset and enjoy sundowner drinks. Then we make our way back to the lodge after the sun has set, using a powerful spotlight to spot nocturnal creatures.
Back at Baobab Ridge Safari Lodge, head to the open-air boma for pre-dinner drinks and relive the exciting wildlife sightings of the day. Then tuck into a hearty three-course dinner around the campfire (weather permitting) before retiring to your comfortable cottage.
Spend the next three days exploring Klaserie Private Nature Reserve and settling into the rhythm of safari life. Each day begins with coffee, tea and a light snack before heading into the bush on an early morning game drive or optional guided bush walk.
Game drives and walking safaris are led by experienced rangers and take place when wildlife is most active. Open safari vehicles provide excellent visibility for wildlife viewing and photography.
Baobab Ridge enjoys traversing rights across 6,000 hectares of Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, providing an authentic Greater Kruger safari experience. One of the key advantages of Klaserie Private Nature Reserve is its low vehicle density, allowing for a more exclusive safari experience. The reserve is renowned for excellent Big Five wildlife viewing, with sightings highly likely during your stay. Other commonly seen wildlife includes giraffe, zebra, hyena, hippo, warthog and a variety of antelope species, along with prolific birdlife.
Guided bush walks offer a different perspective on the African wilderness, focusing on animal tracks, plants, insects and the smaller details often missed from a vehicle. Walks are conducted by armed and highly trained guides.
After your morning safari activity, return to the lodge for brunch and time to relax. Enjoy the pool, waterhole views or the comfort of your private cottage before afternoon tea.
Later, head back into the bush on an afternoon game drive that continues into the evening. Sundowners are enjoyed in the wilderness before returning to the lodge for dinner under the stars.
On our final morning in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, enjoy coffee or tea before heading out on your last game drive. This is your final opportunity to add to your wildlife sightings and experience the African bush with your expert guide.
After about three hours of game viewing, we return to the comfort of the game lodge for a tasty brunch. Then it is time to prepare for our departure and enjoy your remaining time at the elegant game lodge. The private transfer vehicle will collect you at around 10:00 am and shuttle you back to the vibrant city of Johannesburg.
Expect to arrive back in Johannesburg between 17h00 and 18h00, bringing this 5-Day Klaserie Private Nature Reserve safari to a close.
Klaserie Private Nature Reserve is one of the largest privately managed reserves in South Africa and forms part of the unfenced Greater Kruger ecosystem. With no fences between Klaserie, Kruger National Park and neighbouring private reserves, wildlife moves freely across this vast wilderness area.
Spanning approximately 60,000 hectares, Klaserie is home to the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo - along with giraffe, zebra, hippo, spotted hyena, warthog, baboon, kudu, impala and abundant birdlife.
One of the key advantages of Klaserie Private Nature Reserve is its low vehicle density, allowing for a more exclusive safari experience than many public game-viewing areas. Guests can enjoy open-vehicle game drives, guided bush walks, night drives and off-road wildlife viewing with experienced guides.
For travellers seeking excellent wildlife viewing, fewer crowds and a more intimate safari experience, Klaserie Private Nature Reserve is one of Greater Kruger's best-kept safari secrets.
This 5-day Klaserie safari stays at the small, 4-star Baobab Ridge Safari Lodge that offers high-quality accommodation at an excellent price.
This upmarket safari lodge is located inside Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem. Guests enjoy excellent wildlife viewing, including the opportunity to see the Big Five.
Baobab Ridge Safari Lodge is a family-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. Verandahs with sitting areas overlook 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, 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 ideal for watching the comings and goings of visiting wildlife.
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Guests are transported from Johannesburg in shared luxury, air-conditioned vehicles on this Klaserie Safari at Baobab Ridge Safari Lodge. The return journey to Johannesburg is conducted as a private transfer.
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:
Please note that we offer convenient pre and post-tour lodge accommodation for before and after this Klaserie Safari at Baobab Ridge Safari Lodge, 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 this link to see pre- or post-safari accommodation Rates.
If you are looking for an excellent-value Kruger National Park safari, this 4-Day Kruger National Park Safari spends four days exclusively game-viewing within the Kruger National Park.
This tour does take children.
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