Immersive guided walks in Kruger

TOP 5 KRUGER PARK WALKING SAFARIS

Guided Walking safaris are a unique and unforgettable wait to see the African Bush. The Greater Kruger National Park in South Africa is home to some of the most rewarding walking trails in Africa. Being on foot in the bush can be both grounding and thrilling at once, but always informative.

We are talking about multiple day walking safaris in Kruger, not just the walk you take from most safari lodges. Where you get to really immerse yourself in the walking trail, in a small group, sleep under canvas and have your meals prepared on the fire in front of you. Exploring Africa on foot is an experience you will remember forever.

Soak up the sounds of nature, from birdsong, monkey chatter and insects to the rumble of an elephant or the snort of a zebra. There is always plenty to see on a walking safari. We do suggest that you combine your walking trip with a stay at a safari lodge that offers traditional game drives. This will allow you to catch the predators and traverse a wider area.

Located in some of the best private concessions these Top 5 Kruger Park Walking Safaris will delight and dazzle you. Most of these trails only operate during the winter months in South Africa, from May to October, to avoid the heat of summer.

TOP 5 KRUGER PARK WALKING SAFARIS

Rhino Walking Safaris

Located on a private concession within the Kruger National Park, Rhino Walking Safaris was one of the original walking trails in Kruger. Plains Camp at Rhino Walking Safaris is an intimate explorer-style canvas safari camp with en suite facilities. Enjoy views over the Timbetene Plain and active waterhole while in camp.

Set off as the sun rises for a few hours of tracking animals on foot, learning about the flora and more. Return to camp for a swim and lunch. Late afternoon sees you heading out for a shorter walk, followed by a game drive in the evening. Enjoy a 3 day walking safari in Kruger with Rhino Walking Safaris, and add in a 4th day by spending a night in sister camp, Rhino Post Safari Lodge for a traditional safari experience.

Pafuri Walking Safaris

Discover Northern Kruger Park with Pafuri Walking Safaris. Located in one of the most remote, wild and picturesque parts of the Kruger, this seasonal walking trail showcases the bushveld, forests, mountains and pans found in this area. Highlights include visiting Crook’s Corner where the Luvuvhu and Limpopo Rivers meet, Lanner Gorge and the fever tree forest.

Spend your first night at Pafuri Luxury Tented Camp and enjoy game drives and beautiful views before embarking on your 3 day walking safari, staying at Pafuri Trails Camp. Enjoy comfortable and authentic safari tents nestled under the shade of the forest, complete with ensuite facilities.

Each morning you will explore the Makuleke Concession and surrounds with a few hours walk before returning to camp for brunch and some quiet time. Late afternoon embark on another walk or change it up and enjoy a game drive.

Africa on Foot Wilderness Trails

Brought to you by the team behind Africa on Foot Camp in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Africa on Foot Wilderness Trails is a set departure 4 day walking safari in Kruger. Explore the picturesque Maseke Balule Game Reserve with the armed and very experienced walking trails guides. Spend each night in a different location as you explore the Maseke and the beautiful Olifants River that runs through this area.

Your tents are canvas dome tents with plush and comfy beds with an authentic safari bucket shower and chemical toilet. You will spend your mornings walking, then drive to your next camp location, with some quiet time in camp in the middle of the day. Afternoons are spent on a walk or on a game drive, after discussion with the group and the guides. Africa on Foot Wilderness Trails runs on set departures every Monday and Thursday from April through to November each year. This is a truly authentic, affordable and remarkable walking safari experience.

Simbavati Trails Camp

Located in a secluded spot in the Timbavati Game Reserve, Simbavati Trails Camp is a back to basics walking safari camp that retains touches of simple luxury you expect from the Simbavati brand. Simbavati Trails Camp focuses exclusively on walking safaris in its intimate camp. Enjoy meals cooked on the fire and nights under the stars around the campfire. Each of the four tents has en suite facilities with hot water bucket showers on demand.

Experienced trails guides showcase what you miss when you are on the back of a safari vehicle. Spend your mornings out on walks before heading back to camp for lunch and some quiet time. Late afternoons see you on the track again ending with a sundowner out in the bush. A safari vehicle will then collect you and drive you back to camp.

Tanda Tula Field Camp

Set within a private concession in the Timbavati. Tanda Tula Field Camp is a mobile tented camp that is eco friendly and intimate. You can only book Tanda Tula Field Camp on an exclusive use basis, with a maximum of 8 guests, ensuring a private experience. Tanda Tula brings the elegance of old-time living to the basics of nature and safaris with each of the tents ensuite with an outdoor bathroom.

The walking safaris at Tanda Tula Field Camp are conducted by experienced field guides and trackers, who share their specialised knowledge of the area. Spend your mornings out on foot before returning to camp for a well-deserved lunch and rest. Depart for your late afternoon walk till your sundowner spot. From there you will take a short night drive on the safari 4×4.

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