KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - WILDERNESS TRAILS

WILDERNESS TRAILS (HIKING TRAILS)

For most people, this is an experience of a lifetime. Not only does it transport you away from any civilization, you also feel transported back in time. Encounter the wildlife, while hiking in the wilderness accompanied by armed trail rangers. Adrenaline will be pumping every step of the way as you have the chance to see wildlife from the smallest to the largest from close by.

The interpretive skills of the trail rangers will amaze you with their wide and excellent knowledge of the fauna and flora.

There are no set routes as you leave early morning for the day’s hike.

Each night is spent at the same trail camp. Accommodation is in basic A-frame huts and bedding is provided. All meals and coffee/ tea are provided. There are hot and cold water and toilets.

The Wilderness Trails Are:

The Wilderness Trails Are:
Bushman Trail:
In the south near Berg-en-Dal
Metsi-Metsi:
In the central region near Tshokwane Picnic Spot
Napi:
In the south between Pretoriuskop and Skukuza
Nyalaland:
In the far northern region, south of Punda Maria
Olifants:
In the northern region near Olifants Rest Camp
Sweni:
In the central region, east of Satara
Wolhuter:
In the south near Berg-en Dal

Duration: 3 nights and 4 days
Maximum 8 persons per trail
No persons under 12 years old

Tariffs:
For more detailed information, enquiries and
reservations, visit the official website of:
South African National Parks

THE OLIFANTS RIVER BACK-PACK TRAIL:
The Olifants River Back-Pack Trail differs from the other trails (mentioned above), in the sense that it is a total wilderness experience, where participants will hike from a certain point towards their destination, which they will reach after 4 days. In the main the trail follows the course of the Olifants River. There are no overnight accommodation facilities and participants will sleep in the bush every night at a different location, as they advance along the trail. The trail does not follow a set route and the camping sites are selected anew by the Trails Ranger in charge of the group. In line with the conservation aspects and the ecological sensitivity of the area through which the trail is conducted, this trail operates on the basis of "everything you bring in, you must take out with you", to try and keep it as untouched as possible by humans.

This unique wilderness experience starts at Olifants Camp, from where you will be taken by vehicle to your starting point. From there on everything needed for the trail (tents, sleeping bags, etc.), must be carried by participants themselves. At the end of the trail, participants will be picked up again and driven back to Olifants Camp.

The duration is 3 nights and 4 days. A maximum of 8 persons are allowed on the trail.

Tariffs:
For more detailed information, enquiries & reservations, visit the official website of:
South African National Parks

MPHONGOLO BACK-PACK TRAIL:
From 1 April 2010

Mphongolo Back Pack Trail is found between Shingwedzi and Mphongolo Rivers and the duration of the trail is three nights, four days. It will depart from Shingwedzi Camp every Wednesday and Sunday at 14:00. However, on account of rainy conditions in summer, the trail will only be open between 1 February and 30 November of every year. There are no overnight huts on this trail and back-packers must provide for all their needs for the duration of the trail i.e. sleeping bags, tents and food. The trail takes a maximum of eight back-packers and a minimum of four at the time and it will be guided by two experienced Trails Rangers.

These wilderness trails are very popular and reservations must be done a year in advance to ensure availability.

Tariffs:
For more detailed information, enquiries & reservations, visit the official website of:
South African National Parks