Africa on Foot Camp
Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
Greater Kruger National Park
Features
- Big Five Walking Safaris
- Lion pride sightings
- Small, intimate family-run camp
- Knowledgeable guides
- Authentic Kruger Safari
- Flexibility in terms of guests’ needs
- A “sleeping under the stars” bush experience in a treehouse
- The Klaserie is one of the least “commercially developed” game reserves in the Greater Kruger
- Big FiveYes
- Off RoadYes - For Big 5 Sightings Only
- Camp FencedNo
- Child PolicyChildren aged 5 years and over allowed
- PoolYes
- SPANo
- AirconFans
- Cellphone SignalLimited
- Malaria AreaYes
Location
Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, The Greater Kruger, Limpopo
Getting There
5-6 hour self-drive from Johannesburg to the camp.
Fly from Johannesburg, Durban or Cape Town to either of Hoedspruit or Nelspruit Airports and then we can arrange a road transfer to the camp.
There is a daily shuttle service from Pretoria/Johannesburg/OR Tambo that departs approx 6am and arrives at the Timbavati Gate at approx 1pm. Return shuttle also available and both transfers can be booked through our reservations office.
Rates & Special Offers
Deals By Date
Please note:
- All rates are subject to availability.
- Proof of SADC residency may be required at the time of booking or upon check-in at the lodge.
- Surcharges may apply on rates over peak holiday periods and long weekends.
- Unless otherwise stated, all rates listed are based on a minimum 2 night stay. Surcharges may apply for a 1 night booking.
- Rates quoted are only applicable to South African Residents. Special discounted rates for International Residents are available on request.
- Klaserie Gate Entrance Fee of R 310 per vehicle entry applies, based on a light motor vehicle, for self-drive guests. Payable in cash at the gate and subject to change.
- The Klaserie Conservation Levy of R 480 per person per night (for all guests) will be added to the invoice for the accommodation at the time of booking. (Subject to change)
- Africa on Foot offers a 3 hour walking safari in the morning & games drives in the afternoon/evening. Should you not want to walk in the mornings and wish to do a game drive instead, you will need to hire a private vehicle at an additional charge, subject to availability.
- IMPORTANT: Due to the Rhino Poaching crisis, the Timbavati Gate has introduced new rules to police who enters the Klaserie, Timbavati and Umbabat. All guests are required to provide their passport numbers and/or Identity document numbers at the time of booking. Should these details not be provided guests will not be able to gain access into the reserve.
- Please contact your BushBreaks & More consultant for single accommodation rates.
- Children aged 5 years and over are welcome at Africa on Foot Camp.
- Children under 12 years pay 50% of the adult per person sharing rate when sharing with 2 adults.
- Children aged 12 years and over pay the full adult per night rate.
- Children between the ages of 5 and 16 years will be taken on a morning game “bumble” drive dependent on weather. (Must be accompanied by 1 parent / guardian)
- The age limit for walking safaris is 16 years and older.
About Africa on Foot Camp
Africa on Foot is one of the most affordable, authentic safari camps located in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger. The guides at Africa on Foot specialise in professional Big Five walking safaris and focus on tracking predators & other big game; as well as educating guests about the local fauna and flora. The aim at this eco-friendly camp is to provide guests with an authentic safari experience. This is THE place where you will learn about lion pride dynamics and the wilderness. The Klaserie shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park, allowing wildlife to roam freely throughout.
ACCOMMODATION
Africa on Foot has 5 chalets and a treehouse, which is an adventurous option for guests who want to spend a night in the wilderness. Two of the chalets are family units, which have 2 adjoining bedrooms and room for 4 people in double and twin beds. Africa on Foot offers the ideal safari accommodation in the Kruger’s Klaserie because it offers an authentic experience. All rooms are of the same standard with en-suite bathrooms, mosquito nets, a clothing rack, bedside tables, solar powered lamps, and bathroom toiletries.
The electricity at Africa on Foot is solar-powered to keep things natural and eco-friendly. The power is switched off between 12pm and 4pm, so all charging of devices should be done before and after this period. Water is gas-heated.
One night during your stay, try sleeping out in the treehouse, which is located a few hundred metres from camp. A wooden structure reaching up into the trees with a game-viewing platform and a top deck with a bed and a view to be remembered. In summer it is warm and beautiful – perfect for fearless romantics!
Maroela is a family chalet and has a queen size double bed, twin beds and an ensuite bathroom with a shower and toilet. The chalet is two-roomed, with a dividing wall and suitable for parents with children under 16, or three adults.
Ghwarrie has one twin or king size double bed, ensuite toilet and adjoining outside shower. It sleeps a maximum of two guests.
Rooibos has one twin or king size double bed and an ensuite bathroom with a shower and toilet. It sleeps a maximum of two guests.
Hardekool is a family chalet and has a queen size double bed, twin beds and an ensuite bathroom. The chalet is two-roomed, with a dividing wall and suitable for parents with children under 16, or three adults.
Tjankbos has one twin or king size double bed, ensuite toilet and outside shower. It sleeps a maximum of two guests.
The Treehouse has a double bed and an outside bathroom and shower. It sleeps a maximum of two guests.
Room Features
- 5 chalets (2 family) and 1 treehouse with outdoor shower
- Mosquito nets in rooms
- Showers only
- Pedestal solar powered mist fans in each room
- Air horns in each room in case of emergency
About Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
The reserve shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park and is west of the Timbavati, covering 60 000 ha on either side of the Klaserie River. As there are no fences wildlife roams free between the major reserves that form the Greater Kruger Park, which include the Klaserie, Timbavati, Manyeleti, Sabi Sands and the Kruger National Park.
During the dry season the vegetation is sparse and wildlife congregates around watering holes. During the wet season the vegetation is dense and wildlife is more dispersed. Expect to see the Big Five over the course of a 2-3 night stay. There are two resident prides that traverse the Africa on Foot area – the Ross and Giraffe pride. In addition to the Big Five animals that are regularly sighted include giraffe, zebra, warthog, spotted hyena, baboon, hippo, impala, kudu, vervet monkey, waterbuck, wildebeest, bushbaby, mongoose, duiker and steenbok. You might also see wild dog, cheetah, honey badger, porcupine, aardvark, civet, caracal and serval. Birds that are regularly seen are vultures, owls, beeeaters, rollers, eagles, bustards, hornbills, starlings and shrikes.
The Klaserie region is a low risk malaria area. It is best to consult your local Doctor for advice and to prescribe ant-malaria precaution measures. Mosquitos are more prevalent in the wet, warmer season. Mosquito repellent and creams are also great preventative measures.
WHAT TO PACK
|During the summer months the weather can be hot and sticky. You may want to bring a few outfits.|Comfortable walking shoes|Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock|Cameras and binoculars|Light, neutral coloured clothing|Bathing suit|Warm jackets essential in winter (May – Oct)|Beanie and gloves – the mornings are cold during winter
Lodge Features
Boma
Lodge Pool
Wi-Fi
Additional Activities
- Big 5 walking safaris offered every morning
- Evening and morning game drives
- Sundowners in the bush
- Bird watching
- Boma dinners around the fire
- Sleeping under the stars in a treehouse
- Bush breakfasts (upon request)
- Traditional South African braaivleis (barbecue) cooked over the open fire
Getting There
From Johannesburg/Pretoria
- 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 Airport.
- Turn left here and after 300m you will go through a control gate and then head directly for the Timbavati Game Reserve Gate.
- 17km later look out for Bush Pub & Inn on your left and Josmacs Bush Pub on your right hand side.
- In front of you now will be the new Timbavati Gate (Nkhulu Gate). Enter at the Timbavati Gate and drive 6.4km, with the fence line on your left hand side.
- Turn left onto the dirt road when the fence line ends.
- Drive a further 3.5km 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 2.5km 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 lodge.
- 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.
PLEASE NOTE: On some signposts/maps, Belfast MAY also be referred to eMakhazeni.
From Hazyview
- Follow the R40 towards Klaserie & Hoedspruit and about 6 km before you reach Hoedspruit itself, turn right at the signboard towards Eastgate Airport/ Thornybush Reserve/Timbavati Reserve (Argyle Road).
- After 300m you will go through a control gate and then head directly for the Timbavati Game Reserve Gate.
- 17km later look out for Bush Pub & Inn on your left and Josmacs Bush Pub on your right hand side.
- In front of you now will be the new Timbavati Gate (Nkhulu Gate).
- Enter at the Timbavati Gate and drive 6.4km, with the fence line on your left hand side.
- Turn left onto the dirt road when the fence line ends. Drive a further 3.5km 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 2.5km 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 lodge.
- 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.