Experience an authentic South African safari without the crowds at this private, expansive Big 5 reserve in the Greater Kruger region.
Dubbed one of the largest and most historic safari areas in South Africa, the Greater Kruger encompasses Kruger National Park, Sabi Sands, Klaserie Private Nature Reserve and adjoining regions, offering unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, guided walks, and access to some of the country’s wildest landscapes.
Within the Greater Kruger, the consortium of private reserves situated along the western border of Kruger National Park, including Klaserie, Umbabat, Timbavati, Balule, Manyeleti, and Sabi Sand reserves, have dismantled their fences and merged into avast, protected wilderness area in pursuit of biodiversity conservation. Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, with its boundary-free connections to neighbouring reserves and Kruger National Park, facilitate the unrestricted movement of wildlife across an expansive territory exceeding 2 million hectares. It hosts a rich diversity of wildlife, including the iconic Big Five, abundant plains game, and vibrant birdlife.
With a profound respect for its heritage and a commitment to sustainable tourism, Klaserie Private Nature Reserve aims to uphold and restore the natural integrity of the region. Sharing its wonders with the world, the reserve offers an opportunity for people to connect with Africa’s essence and witness wildlife in its true habitat. What was once a scattering of cherished family farms has now evolved into a collection of esteemed safari camps and lodges nestled among the Klaserie’s picturesque ridges and valleys, each with its unique style and origin story.
Klaserie Private Nature Reserve Accommodation
The Klaserie Private Nature Reserve has a collection of both luxury lodges and intimate bush camps, offering world-class safari experiences among Africa’s iconic wildlife. Each private accommodation showcases the breathtaking beauty of the landscape and creates a place of tranquillity in tune with nature, for guests to recharge and connect with the wilderness and its diversity of free-roaming inhabitants.
Bundox Safari Lodge
Bundox Safari Lodge offers a scenic safari getaway sitting on the doorstep of three key regions – the Kruger National Park, Panorama Route, and the Blyde River Canyon. Bundox Safari Lodge has numerous luxurious and homely tents and is ideal for families with children, as well as couples looking for a romantic bush getaway. The tents are suitable for both short and long stays, and are wonderfully secluded, allowing for guests to fully immerse themselves in the serene environment bustling with flora and fauna. It’s the Bundox Team’s goal to ensure they provide their guests with a truly memorable stay, far removed from the chaos of daily life. In addition to an array of safari activities, guests are treated to a selection of spa treatments, leisurely moments by the swimming pool, or relaxing in the quiet seclusion of their luxury tent. At Bundox Safari Lodge, you’ll find the perfect setting to relish in the glow of sundowners or the warmth of morning sunlight with a cup of coffee. As night falls, the boma comes alive with vibrant energy and acts as a space where guests can gather under the starry skies around a campfire, sharing stories of the day’s adventures.
Simbavati Waterside
Simbavati Waterside is an intimate safari lodge, built overlooking a dam that draws countless animals to quench their thirst. The lodge has been designed to blend in with the surrounding wilderness and is the perfect place for guests to disconnect and reconnect with nature. Simbavati Waterside offers ample privacy for couples, as well as plenty of space for families and friends travelling together. Guests are accommodated in just eight luxury suites overlooking the dam – four family suites with interleading bedrooms, two intimate luxury suites perfect for couples, and another two bush-facing suites with their own private wood-fired KolKol hot tubs. The main lodge also features a view-drenched swimming pool and deck, a firepit boma, a fully stocked wine cellar and bar, a spacious lounge, and even a spa and gym. Guests at Simbavati Waterside will experience all the reserve has to offer with twice daily game drives, sundowners on the lodge deck overlooking the dam or in the heart of the bush, and even family safari activities.
Simbavati Homestead
Simbavati Homestead is an intimate self-catered safari offering an exclusive experience. The homestead is a modern African farmhouse and has been designed with friends and families in mind, with a contemporary style and great connection with the bush through expansive stoeps and terraces for soaking up the surrounds. Simbavati Homestead features five bedrooms, all of which have king-sized beds (that can be changed to twin). Two are en suite with one having a private balcony, while the others offer shared bathrooms. The villa also boasts a swimming pool, small boma, covered patio, open plan lounge and a dining area – ensuring there is plenty of space for everyone to gather and enjoy the peaceful setting. Guests of Simbavati Homestead will have ample opportunity to explore all the natural beauty of the area with twice-daily game drives and from the comfort of the lodge overlooking the waterhole.
nThambo Tree Camp
nThambo Tree Camp is a peaceful safari escape, offering lovers of the African bush a beautiful retreat in nature. Experience the magic of an authentic Safari, without the crowds, at nThambo Tree Camp and stay in unique accommodation in the heart of the Klaserie – a Big 5 reserve sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park. nThambo Tree Camp features just five wooden chalets on raised stilts, eye-level with the trees, each with tented sides for an iconic bushveld look and feel. Guests can experience elevated views of the reserve from their private wooden balconies, extending all the way to the Drakensberg mountains. The main area has a bar and dining area that leads through to a boma, and a swimming pool with a deck area. Elephants are regular visitors to the splash pool during the drier winter months, and often create quite the spectacle for onlookers! The intimate size and seclusion of nThambo Tree Camp means that activities are flexible and exciting night drives can also be conducted.
Simbavati Camp George
Simbavati Camp George is an elegant safari lodge offering a beautiful escape in the African bush. The lodge captures the essence of the area’s raw beauty and sits alongside a dry riverbed surrounded by lush indigenous gardens and historical baobab trees. Inside, the luxury suites (offering serene views and bespoke artworks), coupled with warm hospitality and attentive service, offer the perfect mix of authentic tradition with a modern twist. Simbavati Camp George features an intimate number of just eight suites that overlook the dry riverbed, where individually designed murals add a touch of unique style to comfortable spaces. Each site offers private decks, king-sized beds, air-conditioning, a deep soaking tub and indoor and outdoor showers. Guests of Simbavati Camp George can immerse themselves in the surrounds with daily game drives and guided bush walks, or explore the lodge’s curated gardens, where rare South African cycads set the stage for tranquil moments.
Africa on Foot Safari Camp
Africa on Foot is a small and exclusive hideaway renowned for its exceptional guided walking safaris and informative game drives, making it a top choice for safari enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable adventure in a Big Five destination. The camp offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, providing guests with just five brick and thatch chalets, each decorated with rustic decor and accents inspired by the surrounding bushveld and equipped with mosquito nets, showers, and standing fans. For a more adventurous experience, guests can book the treehouse at an additional cost. The camp features a charming bar area, a communal dining space, and an outdoor boma for shared meals and socialising. During the summer, guests can relax and cool off in one of the two splash pools, complete with decking and sun loungers. The camp offers morning bush walks and evening game drives, led by professional guides and trackers, within the expansive 13,000-hectare traverse. In the event of unpredictable weather, game drives may replace walks to ensure guests can enjoy two activities per day. This allows guests to fully enjoy the diverse wildlife and natural beauty of the reserve.
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