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Reviews of Klaserie Drift 5 stars

Klaserie Game Reserve, Timbavati Road, 1380 Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, South Africa

Review score

Based on 46 hotel reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.9

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    10
    Best experience we have ever had
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Nothing

    - Amazing room and view from the pool - World class food - all personal are exceptional (Don‘t forget to generously tip in the end as they well deserve it) - 2x safari drives were amazing (saw all big 5) - Everything was just perfect Thank you very much for this unforgettable experience

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    10
    Fantastic safari
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    No complaints.

    Amazing views off the common area. (Up on a bluff above the river). Excellent food and service. Great wildlife

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    10
    An outstanding experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    There was really nothing I disliked about this stay.

    My wife and I stayed 5 nights. It surpassed my expectations in all aspects of our stay. The game drives are amazing. The private nature preserve experience, while a bit expensive, turned out to be a good value. This preserve is adjacent to the park and the wildlife has unfettered access to both. The level of intimacy in the wildlife viewing just cannot be appreciated until you experience it. I do not think you could get this in a simple excursion into Krueger Park itself where you are limited to the public roads. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and personable. The food, accommodations, and service were all excellent. One afternoon the elephants dug up the water lines from the well. The staff worked thru the night to restore service by morning. Even this added to the adventure.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    10
    Special Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing really. It takes some effort to get there but the remoteness is part of the magic

    Beautiful place in an amazing location overlooking a big part of the reserve, I could see more than 30 elephants from the swimming pool. Game drives were great, luxurious rooms and personal service.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    10
    Fantastic, luxurious, personalised experience. Highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the small boutique approach to everything. There weren’t loads of other people staying so we felt looked after in every way. The river room was just superb. Huge. And overlooking the river bed below. The staff were amazing. Our personalised guide, Matt, was such a great guy, and guide, who was passionate about everything to do with sharing the best safari experience possible. Thoroughly recommend.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    10
    Amazing place for a game drive in complete luxury
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    none

    Amazing hotel, super luxurious. Amazing guide that took us on some incredible game drive, always trying his best to help us see all the animals we wanted to.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    10
    Absolutely incredible, perfect break..even the Big 5 sightings felt hand crafted. All in all, Klaserie Drift lives up to
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bar can be stocked up a bit more..and a standard menu for food might help (over and above the customisations)

    All credit to the staff including the Ranger/Guide (Wess) for going out of their way to create a memorable experience. The lodge is serene, extremely well kept and loaded with warm smiles and care. The rooms are spacious..the food and bar arrangements are spot on. Too many things to rave about Klaserie but, then it will need a dedicated blog

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    10
    Our stay and safari was truly magical!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The views from the property were beautiful, the food excellent, and our room absolutely dreamy. Our guide Matt was knowledgeable, funny, and did a great job including us in the search for various animals. The rest of the staff were incredibly warm, welcoming and thoughtful. We came for our honeymoon so some of the special touches like a private dinner were much appreciated.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2023

    10
    A lifetime experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was a bit hard to find our way to the camp. It's about 20-30 min drive from the reserve gate to the camp, provided you know the way. There are a few turns that you need to take. At the junctions there are wayfinding signs, but most of them don't have the Klaseri Drift on them, instead they have their old name, Misava. Because of that, it took us longer than anticipated to reach the camp and we missed lunch and 1 game drive. The staff were kind to us and suggested to give us a ride to join the game drive, but we were tired from the drive and accepted an offer for a late lunch instead, which was most appreciated.

    We recently had the pleasure of staying at Klaseri Drift for two nights and my experience was exceptionally good. The camp is situated in a beautiful natural setting that is surrounded by animals, making it a truly immersive and memorable experience. The number of rooms in the camp is small, which provides a private and peaceful atmosphere that is perfect for relaxing. Additionally, the camp features a viewpoint with a pool, which offers a fantastic opportunity to see animals while enjoying a refreshing swim. During our stay, between the game drives, we observed a group of giraffes hanging about in the area, which was an amazing experience. The service at Klaseri Drift was simply the best we have ever experienced. The staff were extremely attentive to our every need and went above and beyond to ensure that our stay was comfortable and enjoyable. I would like to give a special mention to Brenda, who was particularly helpful in assisting us with our stay and also helped us to plan our next days of adventure in the KNP. The game drives were an absolute highlight of our trip. We were fortunate enough to see a variety of animals, including a leopard, lions, giraffes, and elephants, among others. Our guide, Kuotso, was incredibly knowledgeable and also a lot of fun, making the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, I would highly recommend Klaseri Drift to anyone looking for an exceptional safari experience. The combination of a beautiful natural setting, excellent service, and unforgettable game drives make it a must-visit destination for any wildlife enthusiast.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2023

    10
    A wonderful, exotic adventure.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Was the best! Absolutely nothing to complain about.

    Exceptional experience - unbelievable being so close to the animals! Accommodations beautiful, magnificent location, though remote location provided with luxurious services. Was expensive but you get what your pay for - deserved the "treat"!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2023

    10
    Exclusive
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Everything

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything at the Misava Camp was excellent. We stayed for 4 nights and had beautiful encounters with the big five. Our guide for the week, Matt, was well experienced and showed us very beautiful parts of the Klassrie reserve. Also, the two cooks at the camp JB and Lance prepared excellent. Real fast lunch and dinner every day! Beautiful stay!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can honestly say there was nothing we didn't like

    We loved absolutely everything! This is a very special place with amazing accommodation, food and scenery. The game drives were out of this world and all the staff so friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My wife and I had and incredible stay at Klaserie Drift. We would certainly come back to stay here. Beautiful room, great game drives, and incredible food. Thank you!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional safari experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Game drives: Kutsho our guide was exceptional. Always in a good mood, always having some interesting facts to tell us about the nature surrounding us and he went to great lengths to make it possible for us to see the animals. He also provided us with rain ponchos on the colder and rainy drives we had. The coffee breaks and sun downer drinks in the bush are unforgettable. Food: The food we were served was exceptional. Staff: Our butler David always ensured that we had what we needed and wished for and was very attentive. Overall the staff was very warm and welcoming. Location: The lodgel is on a little hill looking over the Misava River where we could spot several times elephants, girafes and antilopes. Room/Cleanliness: Our room was very clean with working AC for the hot days.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2022

    10
    Prachtig verblijf
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Matt was a very good guide, he was not only focused on the big 5 but on all the animals. He knew soooo much about everything! Also our butler gave us a very personal service which was great. They even organised a private diner at the boma for my parents anniversary. Thank you to all the staff!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2022

    9.0
    This was a remarkable place! The location was perfect and our experience was lovely! we loved our guide Mat and all the
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My only suggestion: the shower could use a spring clean

    The location and staff make this Safari Camp exceptional!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2022

    10
    Awesome stay at an awesome location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our stay at the lodge was just awesome. All employees were so friendly and professional. The location and the rooms are perfect. The safari drives were perfectly organized and the effort of the guides spotting animals was outstanding. Emily (tour guide): 10 points JB (the chef): 10 points The reception: 10 points The waitress: 10 points The cleaning staff: 10 points All the other staff members behind the scenes: 10 points And also Mau: 10 points Thanks for our stay with you! It was an unforgettable memory!

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2022

    10
    an unforgettable experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    the bed in the twin room is a bit small

    Very pleasant experience, we saw lions and cheetahs, it was an unforgettable experience on the prairie in the rain, dinner and wine were delicious

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2022

    9.0
    gorgeous boutique safari lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The manager, in all her friendliness, can be a bit too dominant and overwhelming at times. it’s a thin line between ‘elegant’ and ‘too much’ but at this level you expect this to be understood naturally. we were, for example, made to feel that our voluntary tip for the team at the end was not enough. In appreciation for the hospitality we gave > €150. it’s the only remark we have as for the rest all was amazing! maybe one small tip: add mosquito doors to the sliding doors in the room to allow for the sounds, smells and breeze to come into the room, but to keep insects out.

    beautiful boutique home. stunning views. great food, lovely staff, very knowledgeable ranger, comfortable room: Simply perfect. great for couples for a 2-4 day stay. it’s a bit far from nearest facilities (>1 hr drive) but in return you get amazing views up till the horizon where you don’t see anything manmade: Truly unique

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2022

    10
    we can’t wait to go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nithing

    everything - staff were great, food was wonderful and our game drives were outstanding

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2022

    10
    blessed
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was really nice! Enjoyed our stay to the fullest. Beginning from the amazing stuff, who made our stay so special. Food was really good too. You can choose your breakfast menu, get a delicious lunch and dinner! The rooms are super big, comfy and nice and the common areas were designed nicely. The big Terrasse with the pool has an amazing view over the river, where you can already spot some animals while relaxing. But of course the game drives were the most special! We did them with Ranger Nick, who really made every drive special for us! he has so much knowledge about all the animals and wildlife which made it even more interesting, getting all these insights about the animals we saw. So blessed to made this experience with them! We were so sad to leave and hope to get there again!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Fantastic location, staff and experience !!

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2022

    9.0
    Best safari experience ever.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would prefer if it was clear what drinks were available at no extra cost. Very little appeared to be available that did not cost additional money. It would be far better just to include most drinks in the price so guests can just relax and not care about cost of extras.

    River view suite was luxurious and with great views. Food was great with some exceptions—limited fruit offerings.

    Stayed in February 2022

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