A unique Kruger Walking Safari offering full-length morning bush walks in Greater Kruger Park.
Explore the exclusive Klaserie Private Game Reserve, sharing unfenced borders with Kruger National Park, on game drives, and on foot!
This Kruger Walking Safari departs from the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg at 07h00. From there the shuttle drives north to Pretoria where any additional passengers are collected, at 07h30. From Pretoria, we travel northeast to Greater Kruger Park and our safari lodge in Klaserie Private Game Reserve.
Our scenic drive takes us past the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve before descending the Magoebaskloof Mountains and continuing to the Kruger Lowveld region. At about 13h15 to 13h45 we arrive at the Timbavati Gate Bush Pub & Inn near the gate of Timbavati Private Game Reserve. A driver from the safari lodge then collects you and transfers you to the safari lodge inside Klaserie Game Reserve.
This afternoon we embark on our first exhilarating game drive in the private game reserve of Greater Kruger Park. Our game drive takes us closer to the wild animals in Klaserie, where the animals are relatively used to the presence of safari vehicles. We generally get within 5 to 10 meters of the big game from the safety of our 4x4 Toyota Landcruiser.
In the evening we enjoy dinner under the stars at the safari lodge followed by a thrilling night game drive in Greater Kruger.
Day two of our Kruger Walking Safari starts early with morning coffee and a light breakfast. At about 6h00 we set off on our first exciting game walk or game viewing drive in the bush. After our thrilling bush walk, we return to the safari camp for a rest and some brunch at around 9h00 am.
In the mid-afternoon, we gather for tea and a light lunch served at the bush camp. At about 16h00 we head off on an afternoon game drive in Greater Kruger Park, stopping for sundowners in the bush. The game drive lasts into the evening becoming a night drive en route back to the safari camp. The open 4x4 safari vehicles allow for 360-degree views, providing excellent photographic and video opportunities.
Night drives give you the chance to see nocturnal animals stirring, particularly leopards. With some luck, you might even spot some of the predators, including lion and leopard hunting at night. Powerful spotlights are used to search for nocturnal animals on the game drives. The wide variety of wild animals uncommonly sighted during the day; include hyena, aardvark, bat-eared fox, porcupine, bush babies, bushbuck, mongoose, genet, and nocturnal birds, such as owls and nightjars.
Returning from our invigorating night game drive we share stories from our day in the bush over drinks at the camp bar. Dinner is served at 8:00 pm followed by an evening of relaxation, enjoying drinks, tea, or coffee around the campfire.
This unique Kruger Safari offers full-length morning bush walks ranging from two to four hours (depending on levels of fitness). Each Kruger Walking Safari starts off with a comprehensive demonstration of how to behave when encountering animals in the bush.
Qualified rangers lead our Walking Safaris in Greater Kruger, sharing their knowledge of animal spoors, vegetation, and the ecology of the wilderness area. The rangers have undergone intensive training specializing in ways of approaching and responding to dangerous wildlife.
Bush walks not only offer the thrill of facing larger mammals on foo but also give you the chance to gain insight into the smaller creatures and delightful details of the African bush. Our game rangers will point out animal tracks and interesting features of the bush and explain the nocturnal movements of animals. Walking in the game park gives you a real feel for the African bush as you immerse yourself in the smells and sounds of the untamed wilderness.
Exploring Klaserie on foot brings you closer to the fascinating details of the bush that go unnoticed on game drives, giving you a chance to truly appreciate nature. The Kruger Walking Safari offers a unique and unmatched wildlife experience of a lifetime.
On the final day of this Kruger Walking Safari, we wake early for our morning coffee and a light snack, before embarking on one last game walk. After our walking safari in Greater Kruger Park, we return to our lodge for brunch.
Then, it's then time to say goodbye to the African bush. The safari lodge transfers you back to the bush pub near Timbavati Game Reserve where the shuttle collects you at about 10h45. From there the shuttle drives you back to the designated drop-off point in Pretoria, arriving at 17h00, and then OR Tambo in Johannesburg, arriving at 18h00.
This South African Walking 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 5 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 main advantage of visiting Klaserie Private Game Reserve 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.
Our safari camp 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 camp 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 boma is an ideal place for sipping your morning coffee and unwinding with evening drinks.
Guests will also experience a traditional South African braaivleis (barbecue) prepared over the open fire in the boma. The safari camp 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 on this 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 traveling together.
Clients can opt to only go on game drives on this Kruger Safari by arrangement.
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:
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Please note that we offer a convenient pre-tour and post-tour lodge accommodation for before and after the 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. For more information on accommodation, rates follow the link.
This tour does take children.
Children aged 5 years and older are permitted on this safari. The age restriction for walking safaris is over 16 years. Children between the ages of 5 and 16 years will be taken on morning game “bumbles” or drives (depending on their age) while their parents enjoy their morning walking safaris.
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