Kruger National Park Trip Overview
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Nowhere else in the world can you walk unsupported point to point through a big 5 reserve without any external disturbances. No lodges, no vehicles no barriers between you and the wildlife for 6 days off trail in the Kruger bush.
There are no paths, You will be hosted by myself, supported by 2 South African National Parks Rangers. We rely on our understanding of the wildlife and the two rangers hiking with us who have extensive experience and though armed, we are extremely unlikely to need to use a firearm.
This hike through the Kruger National Park is not available to the public.
There are 7 places only
You cannot book this any other way – I have 3 places available and do this hike twice a year please get in touch with me if you have any queries before you commit to a booking this is not for everyone as you need to be physically fit and up for this safari more so than any other.
Ive said this is not customisable but it is within reason
Additional Info
Duration: 9 days
Starts: Kruger National Park, South Africa
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Nowhere else in the world can you walk unsupported point to point through a big 5 reserve without any external disturbances. No lodges, no vehicles no barriers between you and the wildlife for 6 days off trail in the Kruger bush.
There are no paths, You will be hosted by myself, supported by 2 South African National Parks Rangers. We rely on our understanding of the wildlife and the two rangers hiking with us who have extensive experience and though armed, we are extremely unlikely to need to use a firearm.
This hike through the Kruger National Park is not available to the public.
There are 7 places only
You cannot book this any other way – I have 3 places available and do this hike twice a year please get in touch with me if you have any queries before you commit to a booking this is not for everyone as you need to be physically fit and up for this safari more so than any other.
Ive said this is not customisable but it is within reason
Itinerary
Day 1: Meet & Travel to Skukuza, Kruger National Park
Stop At: Skukuza, Skukuza, Mpumalanga
5 Hour drive to Skukuza Rest Camp inside the Kruger National Park
We will be stopping for Lunch at AZUL where we’ll conduct an equipment check, as the next town will provide the last option to purchase necessary items. This is very limited, and all items on the equipment list should be packed by this point.
I suggest two bags – the hiking bag, and the travelling bag.
After entering Kruger and driving to the Restcamp stopping to view animals along the way, we set up tents and the remainder of the day is at leisure, with swimming pools and rest off the flight over.
An early dinner (own account) at the rest camps restaurant followed by an evening Night game drive of about two hours before bed
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: We’ll be stopping at Azul Petrol Truck stop for a snack meal
• Dinner: Dinner will be your own account at the Restcamp before the night drive
Accommodation included: Your own tent pitched in the Skukuza public Restcamp, with access to a swimming pool
Day 2: Satara Rest Camp, Kruger
Stop At: Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park
Breaking camp packing up and 06:00 departure for a leisurely Game Drive northwards to the next rest camp
Either an early breakfast or breakfast at a picnic site along the way.
Lunch at the Restcamp,
Afternoon meeting the other hikers and arranging all equipment whilst we transfer vehicles to the end point.
Evening meet the rangers and a traditional South African Braai
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park
After breaking camp we drive North to Mopani Restcamp, and set up camp there
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast after the game drive for your own account there is a restaurant available for this
• Lunch: Snacks / Picnic style as we head North we’ll find an appropriate place to stop you’ll need to prepare this yourselves
• Dinner: Hosted Braai (please discuss preferences)
Accommodation included: Your tent become familiar with, and have everything for the journey. 2man tent for 1 person 3man tent for 2 people
Day 3: Hike Day 1 The Kruger Trail
Stop At: Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park
Break and pack up camp and fill up with 5l water at 06:00 we are transferred to the start point at Mopani Rest camp and commence our unsupported hike now. Whatever you dont have at this point now, you wont have for the rest of the hike.
Typically we will hike 13-18km today.
Stopping to overnight around 16:15 at a suitable place to source water.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: None Provided I suggest Oat-so-easy . please get in touch to discuss menu ideas. This is an unsupported hike
• Lunch: meals must be prepared with a gas stove we carry between us
• Dinner: Any meals must be able to be prepared on a gas (butane) stove.
Accommodation included: Camping wild in the Kruger your bag must be inside the zipped tent so hyenas dont drag it away. Applies to all nights
Day 4: Hike Day 2 The Kruger Trail
Stop At: Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park
Hiking approximately 15km as the crow fly’s stopping for a protracted lunch, we are on game tracks and walking with the animals you will not see other people of vehicles
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Padded foam mattress rather than the inflatable ones because of thorns. There are no fenced areas on the hike.
Day 5: Hike Day 3 The Kruger Trail
Stop At: Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park
Game Viewing from foot is a completely different experience and amazing insight into our place in nature.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tents should be mosquito netted and as light as possible whilst still being durable. there will not be strong winds
Day 6: Hike Day 4 The Kruger Trail
Stop At: Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park
Always heading South West this is a Point to Point hike, never staying in the same place twice. Your pack must be inside your tent overnight. a 2 man tent for 1 person and 3 man tent for two people. These are available to rent (R2000 per tent)
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Free camping; we may have a fire for protection, not for cooking. We do not want to attract predators to the camp area
Day 7: Hike Day 5 The Kruger Trail
Stop At: Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park
We continue our journey southwards, Please note that there are no facilities, there is no running water or plumbing, We will need to collect our own water as well as sterilise it for consumption.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: I suggest the Nature hiking Mongar or First Ascent Lunar for 1 person.
Day 8: Hike Day 6 The Kruger Trail
Stop At: Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park
The last day a mixture of elation and sorrow, you have now walked for about 100km through pretty tough terrain in Big 5 country, there is no-where else in the world where you can have this experience.
On arriving we are transferred to Shingwedzi Rest camp to relax
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: By now everyone wants a hearty meal Usually the Kruger Burger or Restcamp Venison Pie, chips and Beer(s) (own account)
Accommodation included: Our Last night we are in the public Restcamp (camping again) within the security of an electric fence
Day 9: transfer to Skukuza airport
Stop At: Skukuza, Skukuza, Mpumalanga
Bidding fond farewells you’ll transfer to Skukuza Airport for flights to Cape Town, or Johanesburg for onwards travel arrangements.
Flights are for your own account
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in the Tent, rest-camp chalets can be booked separately (from £90 for 2 people sharing)
