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Klaserie Private Nature Reserve- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; South Africa; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 6 hours

Klaserie Private Nature Reserve spans approximately 60,000 hectares on the western boundary of Greater Kruger in Limpopo, South Africa, sharing unfenced borders with Kruger National Park and adjacent reserves. This openness enables free-ranging wildlife movement, supporting robust populations of the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino—as well as African wild dogs, cheetahs, hippos, giraffes, and many antelope species. Over 350 bird species have been recorded, including southern ground-hornbill, saddle-billed stork, white-backed vulture, and martial eagle, underscoring the reserve's importance for avian biodiversity. Founded in 1969 by merging 36 farms and formally established as a reserve in 1972, Klaserie operates as a non-profit entity focused on conservation and community engagement. It implements cutting-edge anti-poaching patrols, participates in rhino protection and ground-hornbill initiatives, and runs the Eco Children educational program benefiting local youth. Tourists can enjoy guided game drives, walking safaris, and birding excursions across diverse landscapes—from riverine corridors to open plains—while accommodations range from luxury lodges to eco-conscious camps, all offering low-density tourism experiences.

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Reviews of Klaserie Private Nature Reserve

Dewald Reinke

5
Reviewed: 2022-02-03

The Klaserie Private Nature Reserve is a private concession that forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park and is located close to the town of Hoedspruit. To enter the Klaserie you need to stay at one of the lodges located within it. We stayed at the Xanatseni Private Camp (reviewed separately) which I can highly recommend. The park is large with a range of different biospheres and all the animals that can be found within the Kurger National Park can also be found here, so you are almost guaranteed of beautiful sightings. The staff at the entrance gate, Enkhulu, were very friendly and engaging and showed they take their job seriously regarding wildlife conservation.
Shannon Williams

5
Reviewed: 2019-08-05

The staff, the accommodations, and the scenery were absolutely amazing! Nick and Khutso, Brenda, Goodness, Neo and the rest of their awesome team made this an experience we'll never forget. We can't wait to come back and see them again! ♥️
Thomas Brock

5
Reviewed: 2019-03-26

Really good camp. It's worth the high Price. We got a meal as we arrived before the first 3-4 hours Safari. The next morning another Safari and Bushwalk. We saw many different animals there. After Breakfast we leaved. Maybe one the is not enough there. It was just a little group with 6 persons.
B Delorey

5
Reviewed: 2018-12-27

This review is long over due, we stayed there in December 2017. What a wonderful place; the drive in alone was amazing. Our guide was fantastic, the food was great, and the rooms are spectacular. Loved doing the walking trek and hanging out with the hyenas.
Steve Horvath

5
Reviewed: 2018-11-28

What's not to love about Klaserie Sands? Much different terrain than I experienced in the Balule game reserve in 2016, but also a much larger swath of land. Nature will delight you here for sure!