January 18, 2026
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Located east of the town of Hoedspruit, Klaserie Game Reserve covers 600 square kilometres of gently undulating Lowveld acacia scrub, dissected by seasonal rivers, and is one of the largest privately owned reserves in South Africa. It shares the same entrance gate with Timbavati Game Reserve and only a road going east from the gate is separating the two.
Our Tours In Klaserie Private Game Reserve
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Southern Africa – 9-day Victoria Falls, Cape Town & Kruger Low-key Safari – Tailored Driven
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9 days
South Africa – 9-day Greater Kruger Simbavati Big Five Safari – Tailored Driven
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9 days
South Africa – 4-day Klaserie Safari with Nzumba Lodge – Tailored Driven
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4 days
South Africa – 4-day Klaserie Safari with Misava Camp – Tailored Driven
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4 days
South Africa – 4-day Klaserie Safari with Makumu Private Game Lodge – Tailored Driven
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4 days
South Africa – 4-day Klaserie Safari with Ivory Wilderness River Rock Lodge – Tailored Driven
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4 days
South Africa – 4-day Klaserie Safari with Africa on Foot – Tailored Driven
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4 days
South Africa – 3-day Klaserie Safari with nThambo Tree Camp – Tailored Driven
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3 days
South Africa – 4-day Greater Kruger Safari with Simbavati Camp George – Tailored Driven
Africa
4 days
South Africa – 4-day Klaserie Safari with Xanatseni – Tailored Driven
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4 days
South Africa – 4-day Klaserie Safari with Amani Camp – Tailored Driven
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4 days
South Africa – 4-day Klaserie Safari with nThambo Tree Camp – Private accommodated
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4 days
A True Wilderness Experience
Why Visit Klaserie Private Game Reserve?
Since its inception in 1969, Klaserie has had a keen eye focused on keeping commercial and human impact in the reserve to a minimum. As a result, it is one of the most unspoilt reserves in the area. Limited visitor numbers allow for guests to spend more time at game-viewing spots observing the wildlife. It feels like a relatively pristine stretch of wilderness, with game-viewing close to the levels associated with more premium brand reserves. Klaserie is also known for its excellent walking safaris.
As well as the Big 5, Klaserie is home to endangered African wild dog, southern ground hornbill, and white-backed vulture. Visitors will spot hordes of plains game on the open veld while the Klaserie River is popular with hippos, elephants, rhino, and buffalo herds.
Space to Roam, On Foot or By Vehicle
Klaserie’s Walking Safaris and Low Visitor Numbers
Klaserie was established in 1969 and is one of the largest privately owned reserves in South Africa, covering 600 square kilometres of open lowveld east of Hoedspruit. The reserve deliberately keeps lodge numbers and bed capacity low relative to its size, which means fewer vehicles at any sighting and more time spent watching wildlife rather than sharing space with other groups.
Klaserie is one of the few Greater Kruger reserves where walking safaris are offered alongside standard vehicle-based game drives, giving guests the option to track wildlife on foot with an armed guide at camps such as nThambo Tree Camp and Africa on Foot, a different pace of safari that suits travellers who have already done a more conventional drive-based trip elsewhere.
Best Times To Visit Klaserie Private Game Reserve
Seasons that Shape the Safari
The reserve offers rewarding game-viewing year-round, with each season adding its own character to the bush.
- 🌿 Winter (May–September)
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Dry conditions make wildlife easier to spot as animals congregate around waterholes. Pleasant daytime temperatures.
- 🌿 Summer (October–April)
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Lush green landscapes, newborn animals, and excellent birding. Afternoon thunderstorms add dramatic skies.
- 🌿 Year-Round
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Big Five sightings possible in every season.
Planning Your Klaserie Safari
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Klaserie keeps visitor numbers low relative to its size and is one of the few reserves in the region to offer walking safaris alongside vehicle-based game drives, giving guests a choice of pace and a good chance of quiet, uncrowded sightings.
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Yes, several camps in Klaserie, including nThambo Tree Camp and Africa on Foot, offer guided walking safaris with an armed ranger, in addition to the standard open-vehicle game drives available across the reserve.
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Yes, Klaserie forms part of the open, unfenced Greater Kruger system, sharing boundaries with Timbavati and, further along the system, Kruger National Park itself, so wildlife moves freely between them.
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Klaserie covers 600 square kilometres of open lowveld east of Hoedspruit, making it one of the largest privately owned reserves in South Africa.
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Klaserie was established in 1969 and has kept lodge numbers deliberately low relative to its size ever since, which continues to shape the quieter, less crowded feel of a game drive there.
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Klaserie holds the Big Five alongside African wild dog, southern ground hornbill and white-backed vulture, with plains game and hippo also present across the reserve.
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Klaserie’s lodges include nThambo Tree Camp, Africa on Foot, Nzumba Lodge and Ivory Wilderness River Rock Lodge, spanning a range of styles from walking-safari camps to more conventional vehicle-based lodges.
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Yes, Klaserie’s walking safaris and lower visitor numbers make it a good option for travellers who have already done a more conventional drive-based safari and want a different pace on a return trip.
Untouched Wilderness, Endless Discovery.
Your Wilderness Adventure Awaits
Experience the untamed beauty of Klaserie with tailored safari options that match your travel style. Whether you seek private luxury or rustic charm, this reserve promises unforgettable wildlife encounters.
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