Big Five wilderness an hour’s flight from home — and right now, on special for South Africans

Curated by Jenny’s Travel

Location: Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger. 

Perfect for: Families, couples, honeymooners, milestone celebrations, first-time and seasoned safari-goers 

Style: Conscious five-star bush luxury

The Backstory: A Different Kind of Luxury

Some safaris are built around ticking off the Big Five. Klaserie Drift is built around something quieter — and that’s exactly what makes it special.

Tucked into the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger, this family of two intimate camps has earned a five-star reputation by doing the simple things beautifully: genuine wilderness, warm and personal service, and a deep, sincere commitment to conservation.

You don’t come here to rush. You come to slow down, breathe, and be looked after properly.

The Setting: Untamed, Unfenced, Endless

This is the real Greater Kruger:

• Over 11,000 hectares of private traverse
• Unfenced from the national park, so wildlife roams freely
• The flowing Klaserie River as your backdrop

It’s wild, it’s private, and it’s properly remote in feeling — yet there are daily flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town, or it’s a roughly six-hour drive from Gauteng. Far enough to feel like another world. Close enough to do over a long weekend.

The Suites: Two Camps, One Reserve

With just 17 suites across two camps, Klaserie Drift never feels crowded — and there’s a perfect fit for every kind of traveller.

Misava Safari Camp is the more expansive of the two:

• Luxury suites and interlinking family rooms in quiet wild gardens
• Private river-view villas with plunge pools and panoramic views
• Star beds for sleeping out under the night sky
• Fully inclusive of all meals, drinks and activities

Amani Safari Camp is the laid-back, intimate sister camp:

• Wide bushveld views and private plunge pools
• Generous garden space to simply unwind
• Ideal for couples and families wanting immersion without fuss

The Game Viewing: The Real Reason You’re Here

Let’s be honest — this is the highlight.

The Big Five are all at home in the Klaserie, and with thousands of private hectares to explore, your sightings feel genuinely your own— no queue of vehicles, no rush.

Think:

• Expert-guided morning and evening drives
• Walking safaris that bring the small details to life
• Skilled trackers and guides who read the bush like a book

Jenny’s Tip: Give yourself at least two nights — three is even better. The bush rewards those who don’t rush.

The Experience: Beyond the Big Five

Days here are as full or as gentle as you’d like:

• Rejuvenating spa treatments
• Specialist birding (it’s a recognised birding site)
• Yoga for those who want to unwind
• Family activities to keep younger guests delighted
• Romantic touches for honeymoons and anniversaries

What We Love

• The intimacy — just 17 suites, never a crowd
• That it’s 100% solar-powered, with sustainability in every detail
• The conservation impact is woven into every stay
• World-class Big Five country without a long-haul flight
• The warm, hands-on, genuinely South African welcome

Perfect for a bucket-list safari that’s closer than you think.

The Special: Flash Sale for South African Residents

A limited flash sale is running for SA residents — and the booking window is short.

Sale period: Thursday 28 May (08h00) – Saturday 30 May 2026 (17h00) Valid for stays: 28 May – 31 July 2026

Misava Safari Camp

• One-bedroom river-view villa, plunge pool & star bed — R8 200 per person sharing, per night (single supplement R12 300)
• Two-bedroom river-view villa, plunge pool & star bed — R33 000 per night for four guests sharing
• River-view suite — R7 000 per person sharing, per night (single supplement R10 500)
• Garden-view suite — R5 500 per person sharing, per night (single supplement R8 250)

Amani Safari Camp

• Riverbed suite with pool — R6 200 per person sharing, per night (single supplement R9 300)
• Lodge suite — R4 500 per person sharing, per night (single supplement R6 750)

Children: Ages 6–16 pay 50% of the adult rate when sharing a suite with an adult. Guests 17 and older are charged as adults.

Why Book with Jenny’s Travel?

Because we know how to place a stay like this within a bigger journey — whether it’s a quick bush escape, a family safari, or a honeymoon that mixes safari and coast.

We’ll handle:

• Securing your flash-sale rate before the window closes
• Flights, transfers and driving logistics
• Choosing the right camp and suite for your trip
• Dietary preferences and special occasions
• Add-on experiences

Email us: holidays@jennystravel.co.za Call us: +27 12 347 8891

Final Word

Klaserie Drift isn’t loud about its luxury. It doesn’t need to be. It’s wild, warm, and quietly world-class — the kind of safari you carry with you long after you’ve come home. And with this flash sale closing Saturday at 17h00, there’s never been a better time for South Africans to go.