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Ivory Wilderness provides authentic walking trails and driving safari, combined with the comfort of

Experience the abundance of wildlife that is the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. This vast unfenced wilderness, extending into the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park, is home to astounding numbers of game roaming freely across one of the largest protected areas in the world. Become absorbed in the beauty of nature through our authentic walking trails, combined with the comfort and luxury of your private Luxury Rondavel. Our intimate eight person lodge provides a truly unforgettable African experience. Enjoy a fully inclusive stay with a tailored, wholesome menu, bush dinners and sun-downers.

Relax and unwind in one of our lush Kruger-style Rondavels with private en suite bathroom. Each Rondavel is also equipped with an extra private outdoor shower, for you to fully unwind from this secluded spot. Enjoy a peaceful night's sleep from the comfort of our Egyptian cotton linens, where you can drift off listening to the ambient sounds of the African night. Each Rondavel is also equipped with overhead fans and power sockets.

04/11/2026

Early mornings at camp have their own kind of quiet. There may be birds calling in the trees, movement along the river and the first cups of coffee being poured before the day begins properly.

There is no need to fill every moment here. Sometimes having the time to sit, notice what is happening around you and let the morning unfold is enough.

02/11/2026

Plot twist: the tree has a tenant. 🐆🌳

Start at the roots and let your eyes climb... up the trunk, through the branches, and there she is. Karula leopardess, perfectly at home high above the bush, watching the world go by in the golden light.

Rent is paid in impala, the views are unbeatable, and the neighbours are very, very quiet. 🤫

📹: Neil Coetzer

29/10/2026

There is something familiar about returning to camp after a few hours in the bush. The vehicle pulls in beneath the trees, someone is there to welcome you back and stories from the drive usually begin before everyone has even made it to their rooms.

By evening, the fire is lit and the pace changes again. It is a simple rhythm, but one that quickly becomes part of the experience of staying at Ivory Wilderness.

22/10/2026

Everyone arrives with a Big Five checklist, but moments like this are why we love the bush. A giraffe towering over a dazzle of zebras, the light turning the waterhole to glass: no tick on a list, just pure wild magic. 🦒🦓

The Big Five are incredible, but the bush is so much more than five animals. Slow down, look closer, and let the general game surprise you. Some of the best sightings are the ones you never knew to ask for and it paints the perfect picture of Africa.

📹: Neil Coetzer

21/10/2026

Some of the most interesting moments on safari begin with something very small.

A fresh track in the sand, a broken branch or a change in the wind can tell an experienced guide a great deal about what has passed through and what may still be nearby. Stepping out of the vehicle to take a closer look gives guests the chance to understand some of those signs for themselves.

It is often in these quieter moments that the bush begins to reveal a much bigger story.

13/10/2026

A morning in the Klaserie rarely unfolds exactly as expected. Fresh tracks may lead us away from the road we intended to follow, an alarm call can draw our attention somewhere else or we may simply stop and spend time with whatever is happening around us.

That uncertainty is part of what makes every safari different. The wilderness sets the pace and we follow its lead.

05/10/2026

Breaking news from camp: the leopard has no respect for our game drive schedule. 🐆

Guests left at 16h00, full of hope, cameras, and sundowner plans. Not long after, he strolled past the front of camp like he’d just remembered he had a reservation. No rush. No spots out of place. Not a single glance at the “please keep to the path” sign.

Our team got the best seat in the house. The guests got a very good story about the one that got away.

Meanwhile, somewhere out in the bush, our guides are scanning every tree for a leopard who is, in fact, back at the lodge. He’s not even hiding. He’s practically waiting for a table.

Lesson learned: sometimes the best sighting is the one you didn’t plan for. And sometimes it’s the one you drove away from🙈

Tell us in the comments: would you rather find a leopard on drive or at your doorstep? 👇

Klaserie PNR

📹: Caitlin

28/09/2026

Its not always just about the big things, the small ones matter too.

Was lovely seeing this tree squirel goes about its day around camp.

📸: Danell Peens

Ivory Wilderness
Klaserie PNR

22/09/2026

World Rhino Day!

Armor-plated, gentle-hearted🦏 Every rhino left on this planet is a reminder of what we stand to lose — and what’s still worth fighting for. Here’s to the horn that needs no defending, only protecting.

Klaserie PNR

01/09/2026

Brown Headed Parrots

We’ve had some late-winter visitors in camp recently, and it seems they missed the memo about keeping the noise down!

From sunrise onwards, these feathered troublemakers can be heard screeching, squabbling, and generally announcing their presence to anyone within earshot. In between all the commotion, they’ve been hard at work feasting on the seeds and flowers of the trees around camp.

We can’t say they’re the most considerate neighbours, but they certainly bring plenty of personality, colour, and entertainment to our days! 🌿

Klaserie PNR
📹: Caitlin

Address

Ivory Wilderness River Rock Lodge, Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
Hoedspruit
1380

Website

https://www.ivorywilderness.com/

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