Showing posts with label big 5. Show all posts
Showing posts with label big 5. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Highlighting the beautiful Klaserie Private Game Reserve

It often causes a bit of confusion around the "Greater Kruger National Park"...which is a joint venture between the Kruger National Park and Associated Private Nature Reserves. Together they have an area of more than 20.000.000 Ha (or more than 20.000 km²), under their joint conservation. One of these associated game reserves is Klaserie Private Game Reserve situated in the Limpopo Province, past Hoedspruit.

The Klaserie Private nature Reserve (KPNR) is one of the largest privately owned nature reserves in South Africa covering some 60 000 hectares and is part of the greater Kruger National Park. It is an entirely non-government organization involved in the full spectrum of Nature Conservation.
The KPNR was established in 1969 and was officially proclaimed a nature reserve in 1972.

In search for factual information I discovered there are various commercial operations within the Klaserie Reserve ranging from rustic bush camps and walking trails to luxury game lodges. It is the Reserve's policy to keep the commercial and thus human impact to a minimum as it is our mission to make the KPNR as near a pristine environment as possible.


 


African Chapter Tours has recently added Ndzuti Safari Camp to its Portfolio which offers a truly magnificent safari experience at a very affordable cost. The Safari camp has only 4 en suite air conditioned rooms offering a total of 8 people an exclusive yet traditional safari experience coupled with true south African hospitality.  To compliment your relaxing bush safari there is a well established garden housing a boma, swimming pool and lookout hide facing onto a water hole. 

Interestingly ...The “Big Five” was initially a term that referred to the five most dangerous animals to hunt and it is a shame that many visitors to the African Bush sometimes place the success of their safari in the sighting of just five animal species. The Big Five are without doubt exciting animals to see but the African Bush is diverse and varied with countless other animals and birds that will enhance any visitor’s safari. This concession of 3500 odd hectares falls along both sides of the Klaserie River and this attracts herds of elephant as well as buffalo and of course the big cats that hunt them!

An alternative unique experience in the Klaserie Private Game Reserve is affording guests the ability to see the wonders of the savannah close-up on a Foot walking adventure safaris, allowing for the  most intimate experience with the wildlife, flora and fauna of the landscape.  Shangaan Trackers will keep guests intrigued with their ability to find animals utilising only their senses and explain the traditional and medicinal uses of plants you will come across during your authentic african journey. The lodge itself is a traditional rustic Bush Camp comprising of thatched rondavels, situated amongst beautiful bush trees and wide open spaces. Hot water is provided through simplistic “donkey boiler” system, offering piping hot waters with light provided after dark by “hurricane lamps”. All adding to the atmosphere and adventure if you up to it!



For more information contact us for your tailormade package to the Klaserie Private Game Reserve to suit your interests and requirements. Rates are very affordable and under the R2000 p/p category which is great value for money for a quality Bush and Safari Experience.

Should you have been lucky enough to experience any of the above establishments or have had the opportunity to visit the Klaserie Private Game Reserve. We would love for you to share your experiences or input!

Monday, August 16, 2010

Malaria Free Big 5 Reserves

Malaria areas often deter us from visiting such locations in game reserves, especially if a last minute decision to travel, short stays or if you travelling with children. However there are many reserves that are malaria free and are home to our BIG 5 animals.
I recently visited Nambiti Game Reserve in Kwa Zulu Natal (being one of these malaria free reserves) and from Johannesburg it really is not such a long distance drive as it sounds - 3 hours and possible another 30 minutes to your lodge through the reserve, depending on the location. Durban residents are only 2 and half hours away.

The Nambiti Game reserve is a 20 000 hectare reserve located near Ladysmith and boasts over 30 species of game including cheetah, hyhena, giraffe, hippo, kudu and eland (and of course the big 5) in this natural bushveld with its many different vegetations and landscapes. The Reserve is also close to the famous battlefelds of the Anglo-Boer War and various other historic sites.

There about 10 lodges in the reserve to chose from, ranging from tented accommodation to luxury suite accommodation all at very affordable rates and great value for money.

I can highly recommend Lions Valley Lodge, 5 star service and luxury spacious suites for under R1800 per person fully inclusive. (oh and great for honeymoons and romantic weekends, each suite offers a jacuzzi on the deck overlooking the valley!) This is a great price for this standard of accommodation in a big 5 reserve compared to other regions where the going rates for such lodges ranging from R2500 to R4500 pp!

Send me you feedback and further experiences at any other of the Nambiti Game Lodges OR other Malaria Free Game Reserves, our team would greatly appreciate your comments and reviews!