About

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In 1969, 36 farm owners merged their land to unite and form the 60,000-hectare tract of wilderness now known as the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. With the conservation of the natural fauna and flora in mind, the move to join together was with the intention of preserving the integrity of this majestic portion of the South African Lowveld.

 

Now, over 50 years since that momentous year, the KPNR is an extension of the Kruger National Park and the transboundary Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area. It is part of a greater, free-flowing ecosystem that conserves biodiversity, protects endangered species, and supports the sustainable future of local communities. Staying at Klaserie, you’ll be treated to a real off-the-beaten-track safari. Far from the madding Kruger crowds, you’ll meet very few other vehicles when you set off through the bush in your open-topped jeep. This lends the game drives here a really epic, authentic feeling that no longer exists in many other reserves. The landscape of Klaserie is beautiful in its own right, with soft shades of bushwillow woodland rolling off into the horizon and the gentle gushing sound of the Klaserie River in the background. The wildlife viewing is second to none in Klaserie.

 

As well as the Big Five, the reserve is home to giraffe, zebra, warthog, spotted hyaena, baboon, hippo, impala, kudu, vervet monkey, waterbuck, wildebeest, bushbaby and mongoose! In addition, you may see wild dog, cheetah, bat-eared fox, honey badger, porcupine, aardvark, civet, caracal and serval. Up in the trees, all kinds of birds twitter into the twilight, making it a brilliant destination for birders.

Why this photo safari is for you
 

• Klaserie consists of a group of farms that comprise some 60 000 hectares, which makes it one of the most extensive privately-owned nature reserves in South Africa Home to large array of animals including the Big Five plus cheetah, the African wild dog and a huge array of birds
   

• Enjoy the exclusivity of your very own luxury lodge, available only to our small group in the heart of the African bush
   

• Minimal restrictions for off-road traversing, meaning you won’t miss out on getting close up sightings
   

• See the beauty of Africa from the skies with a scenic helicopter ride specialised for aerial photography
   

• Attentive guidance throughout from your private professional photographer, providing tuition in-the- field and back at the lodge
   

• Pick-up and drop-off at international airport, meaning all domestic travel and logistics are organised so you don’t have to worry about a thing!

Trip breakdown
 

• Duration:
  7 day / 6 night duration
   

• Safari Destination:
  Klaserie Private Nature Reserve

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• Meetup location:
  Eastagte Airport, Hoedspruit
   

• Price:
  GBP £3,300 single supplement
  GBP £5,600 per sharing couple
   

• Price includes:
  + Local airport pick up and drop off
  + Ground transfers to and from Klaserie
  + Six nights in Klaserie
  + All meals, tea and coffee in Sabi Sands
  + All game drives
  + Scenic photographic helicopter tour

• + All conservation levies and gate fees
  + Photographic tuition and guidance throughout
  
   

• Price excludes:
  - Any accommodation or travel outside of itinerary
  - Drinks (available as extra purchase at bar)
  - Laundry
  - Items of a personal nature
  - Tips for local guides and lodge staff
  - Travel insurance