Olifants Wilderness Trail

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 flows through Mozambique and into the sea. The landscape varies from riverine bush and gorges to the foothills of the Lebombos. It supports a variety of wildlife, including large predators, Elephant and Buffalo. The Olifants River is home to Crocodile, Hippo and many bird species. The call of the African Fish Eagle is almost synonymous with this safari trail and the Rare Pels Fishing Owl can sometimes be seen along the riverine vegetation.

Sweni Wilderness Trail

Conjure up a picture of Africa at its wildest: herds of Zebra and Wildebeest and tall, stately Giraffe scattered across sun-drenched grass plains; the pungent smell of Buffalo in one's nostrils, the heart-stopping sight of an enormous Elephant bull feeding in a thick stand of Lala palms only metres away. The safari trail camp of the Sweni Wilderness Trail, which overlooks the Sweni Stream in the wilderness area near Nwanetsi provides a view of the surrounding marula and knobthorn savannah. The area is home to the Sweni Lion pride. Black and White Rhino have also been sighted in the Kruger National Park area.

Wolhuter Wilderness Trail - white rhino country

As the name implies the Wolhuter Wilderness Trail commemorates the legendary father and son rangers, Harry and Henry Wolhuter, who for many years patrolled the southern section of the Kruger National Park. The trail camp is situated midway between the Berg-en-Dal and Pretoriuskop restcamps in the southern section of the park - the heart of White Rhino country.

TAKE NOTE

A maximum of eight persons between the ages of 12 and 60 years may participate per trail. To derive the optimum benefit and enjoyment from a trail adventure, it is recommended that a group comprises persons of a similar age, with common interests and the same level of fitness. A reasonable level of fitness is required as up to 20km (12.4 miles) may be walked per day trip. The distance is covered at a leisurely pace, however, to afford trailists an intimate encounter with the wilderness. Due to the terrain covered and the safety factor, handicapped persons should not participate in these Kruger Park Safari trails.

All participants have to complete an indemnity form before embarking on the Wilderness Trails. Minors must be in possession of a form signed by a parent or legal guardian. These forms should be handed to the safari trail ranger before departing on the Wilderness Trails in Kruger National Park.

The general rules and regulations of the Kruger National Park also apply to trailists. Trailists depend on the trail ranger for their safety and for guidance. The trail ranger should therefore be obeyed at all times. Failure to co-operate in this respect could lead to the immediate cancellation of the trail.

For safety and ethical reasons liquor may be consumed at the safari trail camp only. Excessive consumption of liquor is strongly discouraged. Trailists provide their own liquor and soft drinks. Limited space is available in a communal refrigerator.

MALARIA PROPHYLACTICS ARE ESSENTIAL. PLEASE REFER TO INFO ON THIS SITE AND DO CONSULT YOUR CHEMIST.

CLOTHING

Clothing 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.

DURATION

The 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.