About Klaserie Drift Safari Camps

The Klaserie Private Nature Reserve was established in 1969 and officially proclaimed a nature reserve in 1972. In 1994, the fences between the Klaserie, the Kruger National Park, and its associated reserves were removed, creating part of what is now known as the Greater Kruger - an expansive, unfenced wilderness spanning over 60,000 hectares. This diverse landscape supports an incredible variety of fauna and flora, including the Big Five.

Klaserie Drift Safari Camps was founded in 2016 by local couple, Dawie and Talitha, with a vision to create immersive safari experiences rooted in a genuine connection to this remarkable environment.

At the heart of this story is Misava Safari Camp, one of the original and oldest camps in the Klaserie. Formerly known as Angela’s, the property was first purchased in 1936 by Edwin Crookes and named after his daughter. Over the decades, it evolved from a private retreat into a self-catered camp for local guests, before undergoing a complete transformation in 2019 into the intimate, five-star lodge it is today.

In 2026, this story entered a new chapter with the addition of Amani Safari Camp. Set along a dry riverbed on the opposite side of the Klaserie river, Amani brings its own sense of space, calm, and character to the collection. Together, Misava and Amani form Klaserie Drift Safari Camps - two distinct lodges united by a shared ethos: thoughtful hospitality, immersive safaris, and a deep respect for the wild places we are privileged to call home.