Wilderness Trails in the Kruger National Park

General:

Established in the world-famous Kruger National Park, wilderness trails allow adventurous visitors a close personal encounter with nature by traversing large areas of unspoilt wilderness on foot, under the guidance of armed and experienced trail rangers.

In keeping with the wilderness atmosphere, sites for the trail camps are carefully selected for their scenic beauty and diverse plant and animal life. Groups spend three nights in four rustic two-bed huts. 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. The day commences with coffee and rusks in the crisp morning hours. A light meal is enjoyed in the bush and brunch awaits the group when they return at noon. Evening meals comprise either hunters' stew or barbecues, supplemented with salads and vegetables.

Regulations:

• 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 20 km may be walked per day. 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 trails.
• All participants have to complete an indemnity form before embarking on a trail. Minors must be in possession of a form signed by a parent or legal guardian. These forms should be handed to the trail ranger before departing on the trail.
• 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 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 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. 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.

EXCLUSIVE WILDERNESS TRAIL T-SHIRTS, GOLF SHIRTS AND CAPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE TO ALL TRAIL PARTICIPANTS AT THE POINT OF DEPARTURE AND ON COMPLETION OF THE TRAIL. PLEASE ASK YOUR TRAIL RANGER FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

Duration
The duration of the trails is three nights and two days, either from Sunday to Wednesday, or from Wednesday to Saturday. Trailists meet at the designated restcamp at 15:30 on Sundays and Wednesdays from where they leave by vehicle for their trail camp after a short briefing.

Hints
A camera, binoculars, sunscreen lotion and reference books are optional. A powerful torch is essential.

Transport
Trailists have to provide their own transport to the restcamp from where they will be transported to the trail camp.

Click on one of the 6 Trails listed below:

• Bushman Wilderness Trail ~ Berg-en-dal Restcamp or Malelane Gate
• Metsi-Metsi Wilderness Trail ~ Skukuza Restcamp or Kruger Gate
• Nyalaland Wilderness Trail ~ Punda Maria Restcamp or Punda Maria Gate
• Olifants Wilderness Trail ~ Letaba Restcamp or Phalaborwa Gate
• Sweni Wilderness Trail ~ Satara Restcamp or Orpen Gate
• Wolhuter Wilderness Trail ~ Berg-en-dal Restcamp or Malelane Gate

Good Luck & Enjoy!

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