Klaserie Private Nature Reserve

Klaserie Private Nature Reserve safari

Klaserie Private Nature Reserve

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Klaserie Private Nature Reserve safari

A spectacular wilderness area where intimate animal encounters are par for the course.
Sharing a fenceless border with the Kruger National Park, Klaserie is one of the largest privately owned reserves in South Africa, spanning a whopping 60,000 hectares. Diverse terrain and foliage provide a home for an incredible menagerie of animals from gentle plains game and secretive rhinos to big cats. The shimmering Klaserie River snakes its way through the vast terrain, where hippos and crocodiles dwell and elephants arrive in their numbers. Klaserie is beloved for its exclusive, off-the-beaten-track wilderness experience with only two vehicles allowed at an animal sighting at a time, and a fantastic array of bush walks on offer. Accommodation choices range from utterly luxurious to true bush-style lodges – and some even have the option of a sleepout beneath the stars, the sounds of the wild all around you. The Klaserie Reserve is also recognised for its outstanding conservation projects, protecting everything from the humble hornbill to rhinos.
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This vast 60,000-hectare wilderness delivers an authentic safari experience far from well-worn tracks. The shimmering Klaserie River attracts impressive elephant herds, while hippos and crocodiles claim permanent residence in its waters. The diverse landscape creates the perfect habitat for plains game and secretive rhinos, though patience rewards those seeking glimpses of the area's more elusive predators. Conservation stands at the heart of this private reserve, with projects protecting species from hornbills to rhinos. The strict two-vehicle limit at sightings ensures intimate wildlife encounters, while an emphasis on walking safaris allows a deeper connection with the smaller wonders of the bush. Accommodation ranges from sophisticated lodges to rustic bush camps, some offering the magic of sleeping beneath the stars. Game drives explore this untamed terrain, but it's the walking safaris that truly reveal Klaserie's wild spirit, where each footstep brings discoveries in this pristine environment.

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