Classic Safari
see the Big 5 and much more on our Game-Drives through the african savannah
Classic Safari
...for the best moments in life
This is the Classic African Safari. We strive to bring you a unique and memorable experience through our expertise and our commitment that each of our guests depart from South Africa with memories of a wonderful Safari in pristine wilderness.
We will take you on unforgettable and exciting Game Drives to see the animals of the African bush.
What do you get?
Bush mornings start early with tea and coffee before we take you on 4x4 game drives or a guided walking Safari with one of our highly experienced and trained trail guides for those who wish to stretch their legs and get the most from their African experience. Before the sun sets high on the sky we return to camp where our chef spoils you with an excellent brunch, while you enjoy looking back on the morning adventures.
During the day you can relax at the pool of the luxury lodge with a great view of the waterhole and witness the coming and going of large animals or birds who stop by for a drink.
In the afternoon we take you on a sundowner Game Drive, especially looking out for nocturnal animals as leopard, lion and spotted hyena. This is the perfect time to find animals getting active after a warm African day. We return to camp after dusk and invite you to join us in our boma where the fireplace generates the incredible atmosphere of the bush night. Our chef will serve you delicious African and international meals. Bushveld memories of the day and the sounds of the African night will linger on in your dreams.
The Classic Safari is available throughout the whole year. Each season has its different flair and beauty but wildlife will be seen in summer and winter – no matter what! Please contact us directly for your preferred days and we will give you more information and rates on this exclusive experience.
Bushlover Safari
This Safari is all about an exciting mix of walking trails and game-drives to re-awaken your senses. We will sleep outside under the African stars, learn about tracking and safely approach wildlife on foot. Get ready for the amazing sunrises and sparkling star-lit nights!
The Bushlover Safari is not only for adventurous people! It is created for any active person that is physically fit to go on leisurely guided walks in the savannah and loves viewing wildlife together with learning things like tracking, navigation on foot and interesting uses of the plants of the Bushveld.
What do you get?
During the daily walking trails with your experienced trails-guide we will focus on re-awakening your senses. You start again to rely on smell, hearing and eye sight in this diverse and exciting environment. During the game drives and walks you will learn a lot about animals, insects, plants, birds, tracking and even dung - while having fun. They are all telling you a story of their own. On the walks we focus on essential bush skills to stay safe, like recognizing animal signs and navigation. The Bushlover Safari will also give you the unique chance to spend one night in the middle of the bush when we take you on a sleep-out under the African, starlit night sky. We will prepare our meal on an open fire and enjoy a fantastic stargazing Safari session. All walking is planned in the cooler early mornings and in the afternoons we set-out for further destinations on inter-active Game Drives.
...walk with us on the wild side
The Bushlover Safari is available throughout the whole year. Each season has its different flair and beauty but wildlife will be seen in summer and winter – no matter what! Please contact us directly for your preferred days and we will give you more information and rates on this exclusive experience.
Ride & Dine Safari
...experience the bush and its wildlife on horseback
In cooperation with Wait a Little - Big 5 Horse Safaris we offer this “once in a lifetime” Safari experience with the iconic Big 5 and culinary highlights. You will be riding each day for about four to six hours through some of the most scenic game viewing areas on two game reserves and on over 30.000 ha. The game trails you follow on horseback are often the same routes used by elephant, hippo or rhino. When lucky, you may get the rare opportunity to gallop alongside giraffe or wildebeest. Rides are usually early in the day to avoid the most intense heat and sun, while afternoons are spent at leisure with a siesta and thrilling Game Drives.
What do you get?
The ride starts at the main Camp in the Karongwe Gamereserve, where you spend the first days of your Safari. On day four our guests ride to Clive’s Safari Lodge, where "Claudia Schnell Safaris" will be your host. This glamorous modern lodge has a beautiful open kitchen where you can watch how we cook and prepare our meals. Our chef has learned from the best and is a passionate chef. Between the rides he will surprise you with delicious meals, quite often served at pristine wilderness locations in the bush. Imagine having dinner around a fire place and under starlit night-skies in the middle of the open savannah. Specially selected South African wines and creative cocktails will accompany your culinary highlights. In the afternoon our guides will take you on game drives in the open Land Rover or on an exciting walking trail. After two nights at Clive’s Safari Lodge we arrive after the morning ride at our last stop: Weaver’s Nest Lodge. We will again host you here for another two nights before you leave the Greater Makalali Private Game Reserve, back to Wait A Little main Camp and your last two nights in the African bush.
The Ride & Dine Safari is for experienced riders only. We offer this exclusive Safari during special weeks that we have set-aside throughout the year or after advance reservation. Please contact us directly for more information, dates and rates.
Element-Safari
The pandemic showed us: From one day to the next, we all fell into a deep sleep with the lockdown !!!! No more traveling and life is now very calm and in peace - live at home !!!! ... and who knows, maybe that was urgently necessary for us and especially for nature: stop the bike and look at what is important in life. Our new element safari focuses exactly on this: nature, our well-being and having time !! Visit us here in South Africa and join us on a safari with the elements for five days. We will meet them on our game drives between the wild animals, we will cook according to the element theory and get a taste of the world of coaching - with personal element coaching. Discover the five elements of water, wood, earth, fire and metal in a new way. In our life we are surrounded by the five elements every day, whether in the big city or out in the woods - whether on vacation or just at home! They are part of life.
What do you get?
Our new element safari takes our guests through the incredibly beautiful nature of Africa. Spend time on game drives and join us on foot in search of wildlife. You will learn a lot about the elements and how they relate to wildlife. But this connection can change - like the seasons - so it will always be exciting! After the morning game drives, discover cooking with the elements and those interested can learn everything from us about “warm” and “cold” foods that have nothing to do with their temperature. We have developed a special cooking course for this purpose and our chef is happy to take you on a journey through the elements kitchen in the early afternoon! Your personal well-being will be influenced by it and with us you will learn to use this for yourself. If you wish, we will determine your “personal” element during coaching, and how much it may have influenced your life so far ?! A new and interesting mixture spread over five days and a “slightly different safari” - for a new time that has reached us all due to the pandemic. Focus on nature, on us and on what is really important for our wellbeing.
...more freedom and time for yourself