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Chacma Bush Camp - Kruger National Park
Chacma Bush Camp offers the perfect big five safari experience in 8000 hectares of undulating landscapes dotted with rocky outcrops. Located in the uncrowded Maseke Game Reserve (a management area of the Balule Private Nature Reserve), this family-friendly Kruger safari camp is the ideal hideaway for safari-goers looking for a more intimate Kruger safari. The camp sleeps a total of 10 people in three chalets, and thus offers an authentic and personalised safari experience.
The 8000 hectare private game reserve shares open borders with the Kruger National Park, which means wildlife can roam freely throughout. The undulating landscape is home to the Olifants River just south of camp, while old mica caves dot the landscape throughout.
The Olifants River coursing through the region, together with the abundant caves and outcrops, provides a diverse landscape for game drives. Guests will explore this unique section of the Kruger on expertly guided game drives, which takes place twice daily.
The camp’s perimeter is hugged by Mopane woodlands—a major drawcard for a wealth of wildlife. Bushbuck, kudu and plains game are commonly spotted in these woodlands, and can be viewed from the comfort of the deck area surrounding the sparkling swimming pool. Chacma’s main highlight is its small waterhole in front of camp, which is frequented by elephants during the drier winter months.
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Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone
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Chacma Bush Camp is ideally located in the Maseke Game Reserve, a completely off-the-beaten track private reserve teeming with wildlife. Explore untouched landscapes with rocky outcrops, diverse vegetation and the Olifants River.
The 8000 hectare private game reserve shares open borders with the Kruger National Park, which means wildlife can roam freely throughout. The undulating landscape is home to the Olifants River just south of camp, while old mica caves dot the landscape throughout.
The area is a big five reserve and the bonus? It’s a relatively unknown reserve but certainly doesn’t lack in terms of sightings. Less people, more wildlife!
Chacma Bush Camp has only three chalets, each of which can be configured to suit guests’ needs. Chalets are built from natural stone and thatch, which provides a cooling effect during the hot summer months and a sense of warmth during the winter. Each of the rooms is similar in its decor, amenities and finishings but differs slightly in its layout and views. All rooms have air-con, plenty of cupboard space and en-suite bathroom with shower.
Klipspringer sleeps a family of 6 people and has an outdoor shower; Steenberg chalet sleeps 3 people and is next to the main area with a direct view of the waterhole; and Grysbok chalet has two separate rooms sleeping 2 adults and 2 children. Chalets are all just a few meters from the main area of camp, making it ideal for multigenerational family travel.
During the dry season the vegetation is sparse and wildlife congregates around watering holes. During the wet season the vegetation is dense and wildlife is more dispersed. Expect to see the big five over the course of a 3 night stay. In addition to the big five that are regularly sighted include giraffe, zebra, warthog, spotted hyena, baboon, hippo, impala, kudu, vervet monkey, waterbuck, wildebeest,
bushbaby, mongoose, duiker and steenbok. You might also see wild dog, cheetah, honey badger, porcupine, aardvark, civet, caracal and serval. Birds that are regularly seen are vultures, owls, bee-eaters, rollers, eagles, bustards, hornbills, starlings and shrikes.
Family-friendly (over 5 years of age)
Includes
A guided morning game drive complete with a coffee stop A guided evening game drive with a sundowner stop Teas and coffees Access to all facilities Boma dinners around the fire Bush breakfasts (upon request)
Excludes
Premium international drinks, The Maseke Conservation levy of R450 per person per night The Maseke Bed Levy of R100 per person per stay
Chacma Bush Camp
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What to pack
These are a few essentials to bring on a safari to the Maseke Balule Nature Reserve:
Comfortable, closed walking shoes
Sunblock in the form of SPF lotion
Hat and beanie
Neutral-coloured clothing for when you are out on safari,
Light, airy clothing for midday heat
Swimming costume
Scarves and warm jackets for the winters (May to October)
Outdoor tech gear (binoculars, cameras, phones, headlamp for around camp)