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Klaserie Private Nature Reserve

One of the largest and quietest private reserves in the Greater Kruger, open to the park, with South African resident rates you can book now.

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Rates as at 12 October 2026: 11 South African resident specials live in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, from R4,750 pppns (Makumu Private Game Lodge), an average saving of 45% on the usual rate, up to 65% off. Conservation and park fees are extra unless stated.

Makumu Private Game Lodge, Klaserie: R4,750 pppns, usually R13,630, save 65%. South African residents · bookable now, valid until 31 December 2026. Our take: “Less than half the usual rate in the Klaserie. Just 6 rooms.”
Africa on Foot, Klaserie: R4,954 pppns, usually R5,775, save 14%. Subject to availability, valid until 31 December 2026. Our take: “14% off in the Klaserie. Just 5 rooms.”
Xanatseni Private Camp, Klaserie: R5,320 pppns, usually R6,460, save 18%. Subject to availability, valid until 31 December 2026. Our take: “18% off in the Klaserie. Just 6 rooms.”
Simbavati Amani, Klaserie: R5,913 pppns, usually R11,825, save 50%. 30 Day Rate, valid until 28 February 2027. Our take: “More than half off in the Klaserie.”
Simbavati Camp George, Klaserie: R6,750 pppns, usually R13,500, save 50%. 30 Day Rate, valid until 20 December 2026. Our take: “More than half off in the Klaserie. Just 8 rooms.”
Misava Safari Camp, Klaserie: R6,875 pppns, usually R13,750, save 50%. 30 Day Rate, valid until 28 February 2027. Our take: “A third off in the Klaserie. Just 6 rooms.”
The Last Word Kitara, Klaserie: R7,000 pppns, usually R19,500, save 64%. South African residents · bookable now, valid until 15 December 2026. Our take: “Nearly half off in the Klaserie. Just 6 rooms.”
Simbavati Waterside, Klaserie: R8,838 pppns, usually R16,675, save 47%. 30 Day Rate, valid until 20 December 2026. Our take: “Nearly half off in the Klaserie. Just 8 rooms.”
Kateka, Klaserie: R10,000 pppns, usually R24,840, save 60%. Minimum 2 nights, valid until 15 December 2026. Our take: “Under half price in the Klaserie. Just 8 rooms.”
Ximuwu, Klaserie: R26,500 per night for the whole villa. South African residents · bookable now, valid until 15 December 2026. Our take: “Resident rate in the Klaserie.”
Tulela Safari Lodge, Klaserie: R60,000 per night for the whole villa, usually R88,000, save 32%. Whole villa, based on 10 guests, valid until 30 November 2026. Our take: “A third off in the Klaserie. Yours alone, for the whole group.”

The short answer. Choose the Klaserie for space and quiet. It is one of the largest private reserves in the Greater Kruger, it has few lodges for its size, and it is a good place to walk as well as drive. It is a malaria area, reached through Hoedspruit.

What makes it different

The Klaserie covers about 60,000 hectares on the western side of the Kruger, and the fences between them came down in the 1990s, so wildlife moves freely across. The Klaserie River runs through it.

With relatively few lodges spread across a large area, you can drive for a long time without seeing another vehicle. Several lodges here are small, owner-run places, and a few are known for walking safaris.

Who it suits

People who want the bush to themselves. Few lodges and plenty of space.
Walkers. Lodges built around walking with an armed guide.
Families. Some lodges take children from 3 or 8, and there are private lodges for groups.

Getting there

By road the Klaserie is about 6 hours from Johannesburg, through Hoedspruit, and the last part is on gravel. Scheduled flights land at Hoedspruit, and most lodges are a transfer of about an hour. We live in Hoedspruit, so we can tell you exactly what the road is like.

When to go

From May to September the bush is dry and walking conditions are at their best. From November to March it is hot and green, full of young animals and birds, with afternoon storms. Resident specials are often strongest in the quieter months.

Good to know

It is a malaria area. Speak to your doctor before you travel.
A reserve levy is usually charged per person per night, extra unless the special says otherwise.
Walking safaris usually have a minimum age of 12 or 16.

Questions we are asked

Is the Klaserie open to the Kruger?

Yes. There are no fences between the Klaserie and the Kruger, so the wildlife moves freely.

Can you do walking safaris in the Klaserie?

Yes. Several lodges offer bush walks, and some are built around them. Ask us which suits your group.

Is the Klaserie good for a first safari?

Yes, especially if you want it quiet. The Big Five live here, though sightings take a little more searching than in busier reserves.