Sometimes the destination is not only most rewarding part of a trip, especially when the journey is driving through the diverse and wonderful South African countryside.This is a short trip to one of the best private game reserves in the Kruger, incorporating a 6 hour drive along the Blyde River, mountains, waterfalls, farmland, and a bit of South African culture.
Arrive at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg from where you will collect your pre-arranged rental car and follow the directions to the Klaserie. Spending 3 nights at Xanatseni Private Camp will result in ultimate relaxation with big game viewing and accommodation in modern chalets.
From approximately USD 1300 per person sharing.
Please note that you can drop a night at each lodge to shorten your safari and lower the cost. (Includes car rental).
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Arrive at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport where you will collect your rental car and self-drive to Xanatseni Private Camp in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. Here, you will stay for 3 nights on a full board plus game activities basis.
The drive from Johannesburg to Xanatseni takes approximately 6 hours on good, safe and well-signed roads. There are some great stopping points along the way, including restaurants, look-out points and roadside crafts for sale.
Xanatseni Private Camp, located in the heart of the Klaserie, offers an authentic and charming safari experience. The chalets are modern and well appointed and the main area has a spacious lounge offering private nooks to relax, a pool and various dining options. The camp also has an elevated viewing deck that overlooks the Klaserie bush.
After your morning game activity and brunch, you will self-drive back to Johannesburg giving yourself at least 6 hours for the journey in order to make time for your onward travel arrangements.
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Our expertise in African travel comes from years of experience travelling the continent, canoeing the rivers, walking the bush trails, and seeing the stars. We've been on the game drives and watched the sunsets, spent nights wrapped up in remote areas, and eaten great food around the fire. Our recommendations come first-hand, and they are your assurance that a safari booked with us is one we know you'll love, because we did.
We know a safari can be pricey, but we guarantee that we're giving you the best deal on your travel. We don't want your trip to Africa to be a once in a lifetime experience, we want you to do it again, and again! Through nurtured relationships with our suppliers, we can offer you the best deal they've got, and you'll never pay more than you should for your accommodation. If you find the same holiday for less, we'll confidently better the price.
Just like the spots on a leopard's back, each of our tailor-made itineraries is unique. Every journey has a personality, carefully designed to match the desires and expectations our clients bring to the table. Every element is taken into consideration to stitch together a personalised safari experience, grown from seed and cultivated to embody the perfect adventure. Our tailored itineraries are your safari dreams, defined.