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Kruger National Park Wilderness Hiking Trails
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Wilderness Trails in the Kruger Park allow adventurous travellers a close personal encounter with nature.
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- View Bushman Paintings on the Bushman Trail
- On the Sweni Trail sight the Sweni Lion Pride
- Bird sightings from a hide on Metsi-Metsi Trail
- Sight the Black and White Rhino on the Napi Trail
- View the rare Pels Fishing Owl on the Olifants Trail
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PLEASE NOTE THAT WILDERNESS TRAILS ARE IN HIGH DEMAND AND NEED TO BE BOOKED AT LEAST ONE YEAR IN ADVANCE.
Under the guidance of an experienced and armed safari game ranger, parts of the many attractions of Kruger Park can be explored on foot by small groups of a maximum of 8 people. This way one can get into close contact with the wilderness and the wildlife attractions in the Kruger National Park.
The emphasis of the trail is to spend time on foot in the Kruger National Park, not only looking for the large mammals but also the smaller creatures. These aspects of the bush that are normally overlooked when sightseeing and driving around Kruger Park.
In keeping with the wilderness atmosphere, sites for the safari trail camps are carefully selected for their scenic beauty and diverse plant and animal life. For three nights, groups enjoy accommodation and lodging in four rustic two-bed huts. All Kruger Park ablution facilities comprise reed-walled showers and flush toilets. A covered lapa serves as a dining / socialising area where the campfire's flickering shadows encourage stories of adventures in the African bush.
Simple, wholesome meals are provided on this Kruger Park Safari. The day commences with coffee and rusks (biscuits) in the crisp morning hours. A light meal is enjoyed in the bush and brunch awaits the group when they return from a safari at noon. Evening meals comprise either hunters' stew or barbecues, supplemented with salads and vegetables.
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Bushman Wilderness TrailThe Bushman Wilderness Trail is situated in the south-west of the Kruger National Park and is so named because the path criss crosses an area rich in Bushman paintings. This safari trail camp is situated in a secluded valley. The landscape is characterised by awe-inspiring granite hills, reminiscent of the Zimbabwean Motopos, which provide splendid vantage points in the surrounding bush. White Rhino, Elephant and Buffalo are some of the wildlife attractions encountered on this Kruger National Park Safari. Bushman paintings can be viewed in many of the hill shelters and are a feature of this trail. |
Metsi-Metsi Wilderness TrailThe Metsi-Metsi Wilderness Trail runs through the area east of the Nwarmuriwa Mountain near Tshokwane. The trail camp nestles at the foot of the mountain and overlooks a small waterhole. A hide provides the ideal place to view many species of birds and wildlife at close range. The landscape varies from undulating savannah to rocky gorges and ravines. The Nwaswitsontso River, being one of the few permanent sources of water during the dry winter months, attracts an abundance of wildlife attractions – especially Elephant. A great variety of wildlife attractions, including Black Rhino and large predators, can be found on this Kruger Park Safari. |
Napi Wilderness TrailThe Napi Wilderness Trail attraction is situated midway between Skukuza and Pretoriuskop in picturesque woodland bushveld. The trail camp of the Napi Trail lies nestled in luxuriant riverine bush at the confluence of the Napi and Biyamiti streams in the Kruger National Park area. The Napi wilderness is characterised by undulating terrain, granite hills and a high resident population of white rhino. Black Rhino, Elephant, Lion and Buffalo also frequent the area. Birdlife is prolific. |
Nyalaland Wilderness TrailThe Nyalaland Trail winds through one of the prime wilderness attraction areas of southern Africa. The safari trail camp is situated on the bank of the Madzaringwe Stream north of Punda Maria, near the Luvuvhu River. The magnificent Lanner Gorge and other vantage points offer splendid views of the South African bushveld, within the Kruger Park area. The area is known for its fever tree and boabab forests, prolific birdlife and spectacular sightseeing. The beauty of this wild area more than makes up for its lack of big wildlife. Another interesting attraction of the safari trail is the recently discovered fossil sites. |
MALARIA PROPHYLACTICS ARE ESSENTIAL. PLEASE REFER TO INFO ON THIS SITE AND DO CONSULT YOUR CHEMIST. |
CLOTHINGClothing should be comfortable and durable. Neutral colours such as khaki are preferable. Light-coloured garments such as whites and creams should be avoided. T-shirts are not recommended as they provide little protection against the sun on the neck. A hat and an all-weather jacket should be taken along on this Kruger National Park Safari. A tracksuit, either woollen or lightweight depending on the season, is a useful garment. Footwear should be worn-in prior to the trail, have thick soles and provide good ankle support. It is preferable not to wear white shoes. |
DURATIONThe duration of the safari trails is three nights and two days, either from Sunday to Wednesday, or from Wednesday to Saturday. Trailists meet at the designated safari restcamp at 3.30pm on Sundays and Wednesdays from where they leave by vehicle for their safari trail camp after a short briefing to start on their Kruger Park Safari. |
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The safari trail camp for the Olifants Wilderness Trail is situated on the southern bank of the Olifants River, west of the Olifants / Letaba confluence. It offers a magnificent view of a beautiful stretch of this perennial river which ultimately f ...
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Black Sparrowhawk
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The Black Sparrowhawk which frequents wooded areas is normally silent when breeding.
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Elephants
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Elephants need to consume about 4-6% of their bodyweight every day and must therefore eat for about 16 hours a day. Their digestion is very poor so they eat everything including bark, leaves, grass and shrubs.
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Zebras
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Zebra can be found in open woodland, scrub and grassland They are dependent on water and will not move much more than distances of 12 kilometres away from it.
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