Africa on Foot Camp

Experience a Kruger walking safari with Africa on Foot Camp. The Klaserie Game Reserve is part of the Greater Kruger Park and shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park. It is here that guests can take part in incredible morning walking safaris.

On a morning walking safari guests will be led by experienced and professional game rangers through a wildlife area rich in game including lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo as well as hyena, hippo, giraffe, zebra and a whole host of other wildlife.The walks normally depart around 06:00 and take roughly 3 hours and take place on flat ground so are not particularly strenuous.

Guests can then depart on an afternoon game drive in an open 4x4 safari vehicles, which allows for 360 degree panoramic views - perfect for wonderful photographic and video opportunities. The afternoon game drives generally leave around 16:00 (times vary according to seasons) and stop for sundowners at sunset before continuing into the night for a bit of nocturnal wildlife viewing and, finally, back to camp.

The camp facilities include a main area which houses a comfortable lounge area with 2 sitting areas and a library. The dining room has a large table where, as per safari tradition, everyone dines together to enjoy each other's company and share stories of the day's game sightings. The boma area with its camp fire is perfect for warming you up with your coffee before the morning walk, or for enjoying evening drinks around the fire.

The Greater Kruger area can get very hot in summer and the camp has a small pool with decking area where guests can relax and siesta during the midday heat between game activities.

Africa on Foot Camp has 5 chalets (2 of which are family units), ensuring an intimate and personal safari experience. To truly immerse yourself in the rustic bush experience, all chalets are equipped with lanterns while plug points in the main area can be used to charge your camera batteries.

There is also a tree house where more adventurous guests can sleep one night out under the stars. Located a few hundred metres from camp, it features a game-viewing platform and a top deck with a bed and a view to be remembered - perfect for fearless romantics!

Rates Include

Full Board Package: All meals; game walks; shared game drives; tea/coffee; and the Klaserie Bed/Conservation levies are included. PLEASE NOTE: All other drinks are NOT included. IN ADDITION: For self-drive visitors, the vehicle entrance cash fee of R280 per vehicle (subject to change), which is payable at the Timbavati/Klaserie Control Gate (cash or Visa/MasterCard credit cards only).

Fully Inclusive Package: All meals; soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages; game walks; shared game drives; tea/coffee; and the Klaserie Bed/Conservation levies are included. IN ADDITION: For self-drive visitors, the vehicle entrance cash fee of R280 per vehicle (subject to change), which is payable at the Timbavati/Klaserie Control Gate (cash or Visa/MasterCard credit cards only).

Children Policy

Children aged 5 years and older are welcome. Children between 5 and 16 will be taken on morning game 'bumbles' or drives (depending on age) while parents enjoy their morning walking safari. Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted on guided bush walks in the reserve.

Bush Walks / Walking Safaris

Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted on guided bush walks in the reserve. The final decision on whether a guest can join a guided bush walk remains with the guide and lodge manager.

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Directions For Drivers

From Hazyview: Follow the R40 towards Klaserie. Continue through Klaserie, and about 6 km before you reach Hoedspruit itself, turn right at the signboard towards Eastgate/Hoedspruit Airport, Thornybush Reserve and Timbavati Reserve (Argyle Road). Go past the airport, and continue along this road.

After 300m you will go through a control gate. Head for the Timbavati Game Reserve Gate. 17 km later look out for Bones Bush Pub on your left and Josmacs Bush Pub on your right hand side. In front of you now will be the Timbavati Gate (Nkhulu Gate). For self-drive visitors, there is a vehicle entrance cash fee of R280 per vehicle (subject to change), which is payable at the gate. All guests need to present their passport to allow entry into the reserve.

Once through the gate, drive 6.4 km with the fence line on your left hand side. Turn left onto the dirt road when the fence line ends. Drive a further 3.5 km on the dirt road with a new fence line on your left hand side. You will come to a 4-way crossing. Turn right at this crossway. Drive a further 2.5 km until you see a sign for 'Ross' and Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp. Turn left here and drive along the dirt road until you see the sign for Africa on Foot Camp. Do not get out of your car until you reach the camp. You may see some wildlife on your way - if you do, slow down and maintain a good distance. Do not drive off-road in any circumstances.

From Eastgate/Hoedspruit Airport (approximately 40 minutes): Turn left and proceed along this road until you reach the main control gate and follow the directions as above.

From Kruger National Park/Orpen Gate: Exit the Park, and continue along the R531. Turn right onto the R40 towards Klaserie, and follow the directions from Hazyview as above.

From Johannesburg/Pretoria (approximately 6 hours): Take the N12 or N4 highway to Witbank/eMalahleni (from Johannesburg Airport, follow signs to Boksburg to find the N12). Follow the N4 highway past Middleburg (Toll Plaza), Belfast and Machadodorp (Toll Plaza). Follow the Schoemanskloof option on the N4 and then take the R36 to Lydenburg/Mashishing. Follow the R36 to Ohrigstad, go through the Strydom Tunnel and take the R527 to Hoedspruit. Turn right onto the R40 towards Klaserie, and continue along this road until you see the turning off to the left for Eastgate/Hoedspruit Airport. Turn left here and follow the directions from the airport as above.

PLEASE NOTE : On some signposts/maps, Belfast MAY also be referred to eMakhazeni.

General Information For Guests

All rooms are of the same standard with en-suite bathrooms with a shower (no bath), a room safe, mosquito nets, a clothing rack, bedside tables, fans, solar powered lamps and bathroom toiletries. Each room also has an air horn in case of an emergency.

The treehouse has a double bed, and an outside bathroom and shower. It sleeps a maximum of 2 guests.

The electricity at Africa on Foot is solar-powered to keep things natural and eco-friendly. The power is switched off between midday and 16:00, so all charging of devices should be done before and after this period. Plug points in the main area can be used to charge your camera batteries. Water is gas-heated. It is requested that hair dryers are NOT used as they will overload the system.

There is Wi-Fi in the lounge area to keep guests connected to the outside world.

There is a bar which serves local beers, wine, soft drinks and spirits. The camp also has a splash pool. The dining room has a large table where, as per safari tradition, everyone dines together to enjoy each other's company and share stories of the game sightings.

The camp is unfenced and at night it is asked that guests do not walk around camp without a guide. During the day it is safe to walk between your room, the main area, and the pool, but always be aware that any number of the Big 5 could be close by.

Credit card services are also available.

All guests need to present their passport to allow entry into the reserve.

Like neighbouring reserves, the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve has had to significantly increase anti-poaching measures in order to protect not only rhino but other vulnerable species as well. As such, the rate for guests visiting the reserve now includes a Bed Levy, which goes towards ensuring that the reserve remains in pristine condition and helps to ensure the reduction of the camps carbon footprint, as well as a Conservation Levy which is used to subsidise anti-poaching efforts, further develop smart fences, pay additional teams, contribute to the cost of all counter poaching flights, and purchase new equipment to ensure the continual protection of vulnerable species with the reserve.

Bush Walks / Walking Safaris

Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted on guided bush walks in the reserve. The final decision on whether a guest can join a guided bush walk remains with the guide and lodge manager.

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