“THIS IS ONE FOR THE ADVENTURERS AND NATURE LOVERS”

Introduction

Africa on Foot Wilderness Trails is a one-of-a-kind mobile safari experience in South Africa. This is one for the adventurers and nature lovers who are looking for a walking safari experience like no other. A sister camp to Klaserie’s Africa on Foot, Wilderness Trails is designed to offer 3 nights camping in the Maseke Balule Game Reserve, each night in a different location. Each day is spent walking through the 8000-hectare reserve in the Greater Kruger Park, and each night is spent at a new, fully set up mobile campsite in a scenic location in the wilderness. The trails depart on specific days, which include Monday and Thursdays; but special allowances can be made for alternate days. A maximum of 8 guests (sleeping in 4 tents) are taken on the Kruger walking adventure of a lifetime. A professional Africa on Foot trained guide and tracker team will lead an informative, thrilling, and unforgettable walk in the wild. While guests are out exploring the Kruger on foot, a ground team will be taking down the first camp and setting up the next one in a new location. A packed brunch will be enjoyed in the bush, while snacks and refreshments will be on offer upon arrival at camp. Evening game drives complete the experience, before campfire dinners and bed in a canvas dome tent.

Location

Africa on Foot Wilderness Trails is in the Maseke Balule Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger, situated between Hoedpsruit and Phalaborwa in Limpopo Province.  It is an 8000-hectare private game reserve, which shares open borders with the Kruger National Park. The Olifants River courses through the reserve, while prominent mountainous ridges and boulder koppies characterise the terrain, making it an incredibly diverse and interesting region to explore on foot.

At A Glance

Set departure days but can make allowances for alternate Exclusive mobile safari in the Greater Kruger’s Maseke Balule Game Reserve 3 Nights camping in different locations, each day walking new ground 8000 Hectares of free-roaming Kruger traverse from mountainous terrain to Olifants River Canvas dome tents (each sleeping 2 people), individual bucket showers and chemical toilets Morning and afternoon walking trails, with brunch and siesta in the bush Evening game drives with sundowners in the Maseke Balule Reserve New campsite in a new location, set up prior to arrival, every afternoon Professional trails guide and tracker conduct two walking trails per day Morning walk 3-4 hours, afternoon walk 2-3 hours, arrive at camp +-15h00 Environmentally friendly, pack up and go safari camping experience

Activities

Full-day guided walking safaris in the Maseke Balule Reserve, Greater Kruger – 3-4 hour morning walk, brunch in the bush, followed by 2-3 hour afternoon walk Evening game drives in the 8000 hectare Maseke Balule Reserve Birdwatching Stargazing

Facilities

4 Canvas dome tents each sleeping 2 people on swags/mattresses En suite bucket showers and chemical toilet facilities Standing hand basins renewed each morning and afternoon with warm water Central mess tent for kitchen and dining Campfire in the evenings Solar powered lanterns in the camp and one supplied per tent Light breakfast in the morning before departure Packed brunch to be enjoyed in the bush Snacks provided in the afternoon 3-course dinner at night Game viewer for evening safaris and transfers in and out of the reserve.

A Typical Day At Africa On Foot Wilderness Trails

Departure times for walking safaris depends on the weather and seasons. Summertime walks will depart earlier, while wintertime departures will be later. A general summary of a day’s activity is as follows:

05:30 – Wake up to coffee and rusks, and kit up in walking gear.
06:30 – Depart camp for 3 – 4 hour walking trail
10:30 – Stop for brunch and a siesta in the bush.
12:30 – Continue on walking trail to next camp site.
15:00 – Arrive at new camp site, enjoy a refreshment and some snacks while settling in.
16:30 – Depart on evening game drive.
19:00 – Return to camp, enjoy refreshments around the fire before dinner is served.

General Travel Information:

Weather

The average mean rainfall for the year is 350mm, with mostrainfall occurring during mid-summer (November -February). The rainfall generally occurs in the form ofthunder- storms where a downpour is experienced, veryseldom lasting longer than a few hours. The averagemaximum temperatures range from 24°C in July to 31°C inJanuary with the average minimum occurring in July at atemperature of 8.5°C.

Malaria

Before travelling, guests are encouraged to consult their local doctors on anti-malarial medication and preparation, however a repellent stick or spray is effective and should be utilised.

What To Pack

During the summer months the weather can be hot and sticky.  You may want to bring a few outfits.

• Comfortable walking shoes, long trousers
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars
• Light, neutral coloured clothing
• Suitable backpack (camping gear is provided)
• Warm jackets essential in Winter (May – Oct)
• Beanie and gloves – the morning are cold during winter

Rates Include

Accommodation; private chef; professional trails guide and tracker; all food and snacks, full day walking safari and evening game drive; transfers between Three Bridges and the camp.

Rates Exclude

All soft and alcoholic drinks and extra activities are excluded. Maseke Balule Conservation levy of R350 per person per stay (added to final invoice)

Child Policy

Children 12 years and older are welcome to join Africa On Foot Wilderness Trails

Rates:

1 Jan – 31 Dec 2024

Full Board

All meals, game drives, & bush walks, teas and coffees

• R4700.00 pp.pn

Fully Inclusive

All meals, all local drinks (soft & alcoholic) game drives and bush walks, teas and coffees

• R5110.00 pp.pn

Children

Children aged 12 and overpay the full adult rate.

Rates excludes

Premium international drinks, Conservation levies (please seedetails below), the Timbavati Gate fee of R300 per vehicle ifself-driving (payable direct at the Timbavati Gate in cash or credit card). Please note that only Visa and MasterCard are accepted at the Camp and the Timbavati Gate.

Single Supplement

No single supplement applies

Children Policy
Children from age 5 years and over are accepted. 
The age limit on walking safaris is 16 years.
Children between the ages of 5 and 16 years will be taken on morning game drives (accompanied by 1 parent/guardian).

Conservation Levies

This will be extra and added to your booking invoice.  Klaserie Private Nature Reserve Conservation Levy: R480.00 pp.pn (all guests).

Road Transfers

The below transfers can be booked through our reservations office in conjunction with a stay at Africa on Foot.
Road transfers are scheduled to tie in with the flight arrival times into and out of Hoedspruit Airport. Please note that these are scheduled road transfers and not private road transfers.
Timbavati Gate to Africa on Foot or vice versa:
R450 per person per way
Hoedspruit/Eastgate Airport to Africa on Foot or vice versa:R500 per person per way

Notes

Rates are quoted in South African Rands.
Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Rates include government taxes where applicable. If taxes increase, we reserve the right to increase the rate accordingly.
We reserve the right to review rates at any given point without notice.
Conservation levies and Gate Fees are subject to change without prior notice in the event of the Private Nature Reserves amending or adding levies due to budgetary needs.

Admin Fee:

• R55.00 once off per reservation.