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Who walks our Trails?
  • Anybody who is reasonably fit and is sixteen 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.

What can we expect to do?
  • The typical day would start 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.

How safe are we?
  • 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.

What should we bring?
  • 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!!

What is the price of the Trails?
  • We will quote you with a price once the Trail(s) of your choice and the duration thereof has been finalized.

What does my Trail Price Include?
  • All accommodation, food, teas, coffees, and all activities.
  • Excludes soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
  • Excludes transfers to and from camps/lodges.
  • Excludes Kruger National Park entrance fee of R45 per person
 
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