Questions Answered

  • Anybody who is reasonably fit. Children 16 years or older.
  • Morning walks could be up to four hours long, afternoon walks about 2 hours. Distance is never long.
  • No more than eight guests on each trail.
  • Singles, couples, groups, corporate groups are all welcome.
  • The typical day would start at the lodge/camp at sunrise with tea/coffee/rusks.
  • You will either walk from the lodge/camp or drive to an area and walk from the vehicle.
  • A hearty brunch would be served around 10h30 on your return.
  • Free time for a rest in the early afternoon.
  • A light afternoon tea would be served around 3pm.
  • The afternoon activity would be either a walk or drive followed by sundowners and the drive back to the lodge/camp looking for the nocturnal life of the bush.
  • Dinner would be served on return to the lodge/camp.
  • All walks/drives will be conducted in Big Five dangerous game country.
  • Full safety briefings will be conducted before every walk/drive.
  • All guides will be qualified FGASA Trails Guides and suitably armed for safety purposes only, equipped with hand-held radios and be First Aid qualified.
  • Neutral coloured clothing, (khaki, light brown, green).
  • Warm jackets, warm clothing for the early mornings and evenings, in winter (May - August).
  • Light raincoat/poncho.
  • Wide brimmed hats, caps.
  • Comfortable walking shoes.
  • Small comfortable rucksack/backpack.
  • Water bottles, at least 2 x one litre bottles, per person.
  • Sunscreen ( high factors).
  • Insect repellent.
  • Cameras, binoculars.
  • Torch/headlamp and spare batteries.
  • Personal medication:
    • If allergic to bees, appropriate medication should accompany you at all times.
    • As trails are conducted in Malaria affected areas, anti-malaria medication is a personal choice, consult your doctor in need.
  • Personal snacks (careful of the tree squirrels, they tend to like goodies).
  • If you are a smoker then please ensure you bring your own supply sufficient to last you for the duration of the trail.
  • Personal reference books, birds, mammals, trees etc., but nothing too heavy!!
  • We will quote you with a price once the Trail(s) of your choice and the duration thereof has been finalized.
  • All accommodation, food, teas, coffees, and all activities.
  • Includes soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
  • Excludes transfers to and from camps/lodges.
  • Excludes Kruger National Park entrance fee.