Today enjoy the Pafuri Walking Trail - a three-night, four-day walking safari in the spectacular private Makuleke Concession in the far northern Kruger National Park. It is perhaps the best area for walking in the entire park and is blessed not only with exceptional biodiversity but also spectacular scenery, seasonally high densities of many large mammal species, a feeling of wilderness and remoteness, and a sense of history. There is no better way to explore this magnificent area than on foot.
The camp is set up in the shade of enormous trees at one of a number of campsites on the concession. Comfortable walk-in dome tents with separate hot bucket showers and 'eco-loos' accommodate a maximum of eight trailists. Using the campsite as a base, each day is spent in different parts of the surrounding area, walking along the pathways made over the years by its animal inhabitants and following their tracks. Walks are led by an experienced, armed guide.
Habitats include the Limpopo and Luvuvhu Rivers, both with well developed floodplains, and a series of vitally important seasonal pans. Between the two rivers lies a ridge of hills with a network of drainage lines and secret perennial springs to which game is drawn. Rugged baobab dotted hills rise above mopane woodlands, with vistas across palm-studded floodplains, acacia woodlands and riverine forest.
At night, lanterns and a crackling fire light the camp and create a convivial atmosphere with a light eco-footprint, whilst we dine under the stars!
Children < 16 are not allowed on walking safaris