Within the boundaries of the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park, and for the greater part lying wedged between the White and Black Imfolozi rivers, lies the “jewel” in the crown of South Africa's wilderness areas. The wilderness area covers some 30 000 hectares of Imfolozi's total area of 66 000 hectares. The wilderness is an area where the earth and its inhabitants are not disturbed by man, and where man himself is but a visitor who does not remain. In this area access is only permitted on foot or horseback. There are no roads and the only tracks are those made by animals. Managed so that its pristine character is not altered in any way, it is an area where the sights and sounds of nature dominate.
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PRIMITIVE TRAILS

(4 nights / 4 days) R 2970-00 p.p.
This is aimed at the outdoors enthusiast who would like to combine a wilderness experience with backpacking and sleeping out under the stars.

All four nights are spent out in the bush, and four days will be spent walking. Trailists carry all of their own equipment, food, and water for these four days. Camping follows a very strict 'minimum impact - no trace' ethic, in line with wilderness principles.

The ethos of the trail aims to facilitate an experience of living basically, with a minimum of sophistication in equipment and food. Water is collected from springs or rivers in the wilderness area, and bathing is done in the river wherever possible. A very important part of the trail is spending time alone on watch at the fire at night. This is where one gets to embrace silence and solitude, qualities that are difficult to find in today's world of fast moving technology. On trail everyone leaves their watches behind, and gets to experience the freedom of not being bound by time, and not having to continually meet deadlines and appointments.Small camps are set up at night, with trailists sleeping under the stars around a small fire, after enjoying a meal prepared by the trails guide and assistant. Distances covered in walking are not excessive, due the carrying of all equipment. Backpacks are sometimes left at a campsite and day walks taken to explore the wilderness area.

Primitive trails are booked at any time of the year depending on guide availability. Persons wanting to book a primitive trail can either must book the entire trail of minimum six and maximum eight persons or join in with other bookings. Enquire on availability.

You are encouraged to make very certain before you book a primitive trail that you know what to expect.

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TRADITIONAL TRAIL

(4 nights / 4 days)R 2690-00 p.p.
Trails are led, by two wilderness guides whose experience and knowledge of the bush serve to inform the trailists, as well as to ensure their safety. The first and last nights are spent at a base camp, the last night being optional. Trailists' motor vehicles are left here in a safe environment. The guide does not spend the last night at the base camp. The two middle nights are spent at a trails camp in the wilderness.

At first light on the second day, all clothing and provisions are loaded onto donkeys for portage to the “satellite” camp, leaving the trailists to carry their lunch and water bottles in comfortable daypacks, all of which are supplied. Specially designed donkey bags are also provided.

The trail party, led by their guide and assistant, will walk to the satellite camp. As walking occupies the majority of time spent on this trail, a fair degree of fitness is required. The rugged nature of the terrain ensures that the best game viewing opportunities are afforded from higher ground. The average distance covered per day can be up to 15 km, although can be far less depending on the average fitness of the participants. River crossings are sometimes necessary during the walks. The daily routine is dependent on the time of year and guides' style of trail.The following two nights are spent at a satellite camp in the wilderness, from which full day walks are undertaken with a light trails lunch eaten en route. Most of the last day is spent walking back to the base camp. Trailists will arrive back around mid afternoon, and will spend the last night there. The trail is concluded after breakfast on the fifth day and trailists must check out of base camp by 09:00.

Traditional trails are run from mid February to mid December.

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WEEKEND TRAIL

(2 nights / 2 days)R 1520-00 p.p.
Weekend trails are run from Mid February to Mid December.

All food will be transported into the wilderness trails camp on donkeys, but trailists will be expected to carry their own clothing, toiletries, and drinks. Personal items will, however, be transported back from the wilderness on the donkeys at the end of the trail.

Trailists walk into the trails camp in the Wilderness area on Friday afternoon, and spend the following two nights in a tented camp, from which a full day walk is undertaken on the Saturday.

Trailists walk back on Sunday, to arrive and have lunch with time to leave the game reserve before the gates close.

The distance walked on the first day is approximately 7 km. The average distance covered on the second and third days can be up to 15 km, but is flexible depending on various factors.

Trailists only carry all their personal equipment on the first day. On the second and third days they carry only a light pack containing their picnic lunches and water bottles.

This trail is by no means an endurance test, but a fair level of fitness will ensure greater enjoyment.

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SUMMER BUSHVELD TRAILS

(2 nights / 2 days)R 1620-00 p.p.
Summer Bushveld Trails are run between Mid December and Mid February.

Summer bushveld trails were introduced to make it possible for people to enjoy the exploring the wilderness area during the very hot Zululand summer. Standard trails, which involve walking all day, are too strenuous on most people. Bushveld trails are designed to enable trailists to make the most of the summer weather. Trailists will drive to the base camp, which is situated on the edge of the wilderness area, and the trail will take place from there.

Early morning and late afternoon walks provide opportunities to explore the wilderness area. During the hotter part of the day, trailists can rest at the base camp, enjoy game viewing from the commanding heights of a nearby hill, or do some bird watching.

The emphasis is on relaxation, and only a moderate level of fitness is required. Due to the summer heat, walks are done in the cooler parts of the day.

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General Information

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