Kruger National Park Wilderness Trails:
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.
Wilderness Trails: Click on one of the 6 Trails listed
below:
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