Klein’s Camp is the ultimate safari experience. It was my first safari ever, so I didn’t know what to expect. It turned out to be just perfect; Klein’s was the best introduction to safari possible! This year we were very lucky, the migration was passing right by the camp, we were watching it from our terraces. Klein’s is in a private concession, this means there are no one else in that territory, there is no noise, there no vehicles other than Klein’s. The camp consists of 10 houses for the guests and a bar and a restaurant area. All buildings are blending with the environment, there is no fence and animals are fee to wonder around the camp. After dark guests are not allowed to walk on their own for that reason.
Each house is spacious, luxuriously equipped with a walk-in shower, toilet, 2 sinks, a large bed, a wardrobe, a painting set (!!), a gym kit (!!). Each house has a private terrace overlooking the planes. Zebra and wildebeest are in the valley below, one can hear the sounds they make.
Food was excellent: it’s all inclusive, with 24 hour butler service, so you can get your gin and tonic any time you like. There was always a veggie option in the restaurant, time of the meals is also adjusted according to the guests’ preferences.
There is a little shop on the premises, a small swimming pool with lounges. Other than that it’s completely wild.
The laundry is also included, it’s done by hand (I think by the butlers), ready same day if there is no rain. Each house has a solar panel, electricity is supplied by a central generator. Klein’s claims to be very environmental-friendly, and I think I will give them that.
There are 2 game drives per day. Vehicles are open (no side walls), each has blankets and rain coats in case it rains – and it did nearly every day even in the dry season. Trackers are excellent, their English varies, but in general they speak very well, know all the animals and birds, tell a lot of interesting facts. Open vehicles allows for amazing views, guests feel very close to the animals.
We saw all animals possible in Klein’s: lions and cheetahs, leopards, monkeys, zebras, ostriches, buffalos, all sorts of antelopes, baboons, giraffes etc etc. Amazing. Klein’s is not in Serengeti – and it’s not a drawback, I’d say it’s an advantage: no vehicles other than Klein’s, complete silence and an unspoilt territory. It is possible to drive to Serengeti from Klein’s, but to be honest – why would you? It is the same ecosystem, animals don’t really care, so shouldn’t the guests.
One of the unique things about Klein’s is a possibility to do a walking safari and to have night drives. We saw a line during our walk – very exciting! During night drives we saw lions hunting – nature at it’s wildest!
Would absolutely recommend Klein’s: it’s a beautiful, well-managed place in a stunning location. Expensive, but worth every penny.
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