There are currently 7 wilderness trails in the Kruger National Park. The first trail, Wolhuter, was established in July 1978 in the south western part of the KNP. These trails were so popular that almost immediately two others were opened namely the Olifants (November 1979), along the eastern side of the Olifants river, and the Nyalaland (July 1980) between Punda Maria and Pafuri in the far north of the KNP.

Bushmans (July 1983) is situated in the southwestern corner of the KNP and neighbours Wolhuter trail. Metsi Metsi (August 1988) was built north of Orpen dam on the eastern side of the well-known Tshokwane picnic site.

Both the Sweni (October 1990) and the Napi (October 1991) are donor camps and are situated near Nwanetsi and Pretoruiskop respectively.

Wilderness trails starts on either a Wednesday afternoon to a Saturday morning or a Sunday afternoon to a Wednesday morning.
It is a three-night trail with the two days in between spent walking.

Duration

Trailists arrive and book in at the reception of the rest camp from where the trail departs. The trail ranger meets the group at 15h30 in a designated parking area in the respective rest camp. At this point trailists must be ready and equipped as well as all last minute shopping done before the trail departs which only comes back after the three nights in the wilderness camp.

What to bring

Clothing should be comfortable and durable. Neutral colours such as khaki are preferable. Light or bright coloured garments 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. Sandals can be worn in camp.
Cameras, binoculars, walking sticks, sunscreen lotion and reference books are optional.
A good quality torch is essential for moving around camp at night. Lighting is provided in the form of kerosene lanterns, as there is no electricity.
Malaria prophylactics are essential. Consult your chemist. Insect repellents can also help to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes or other insects.

Catering

The trail provides simple but wholesome meals prepared by a cook on either an open fire or a gas stove. Trailists with special dietary requirements must please realize that although the trail can cater for some (e.g. vegetarians) it is very difficult to suit every individual’s special need. Prior arrangements in this regard are essential. We will help if it is in any way possible.
Trailists provide their own liquid refreshments in the form of alcohol or any other cool drinks. Drinking water is provided as well as coffee and tea with a fruit juice as part of the bush breakfast. There are limited cooling facilities in each camp. Alcohol abuse will and cannot be tolerated.

Prijzen (geldig tot 30-10-2009)