We chose the Klaserie Game Reserve because it is a private reserve with an unfenced border with Krugur Park and only a couple of lodges that have traversing rights. While the game sightings were less predictable (we never saw any lions in six game drives!), when we did find something interesting, like a herd of elephants feasting on the trees all around us, or a pack of wild dogs on a hunt, we were the only vehicle on site, and could stay with the animals as long as we wanted.

The Klaserie Sands River Camp was perfect, on a watering hole with an infinity pool overlooking it, and only five rooms.