Wolhuter Widerness Trail

Satara, Limpopo

The Wolhuter wilderness trail is the first of the wilderness trails developed in the Kruger National Park. The area comprises of large granite rocks, deep valleys and wide, flat landscape which all make walking this trail beautifully scenic. It is renowned as white rhino country making the possibility of bumping into one or more very likely. Culturally, the trail was a very active area in the past as a result a lot of evidence of Bushmen and stone and iron age people can be found on the higher lying areas. This area is also classified as a botanical reserve within the Kruger National Park. Walking this trail in summertime will be a dream for bird lovers as all the summer migrants return.

Features:

Duration:

3 Days, 3 Nights

Distance:

20km

Max Capacity:

8 guests

Guided:

Accommodation:

Basic Huts

Difficulty:

Easy to moderate

Age:

12 years and older

Activities:

Wildlife viewing, big 5, birding, cultural sites and learning

Features:

Guided, No Electricity, Transport included, Porterage/No backpack required, Meals Included, National Parks

Itinerary

Note:

If the night before accommodation is not booked, your itinerary will start below at the day 1.

Day of Arrival:

No Hiking
Transport: Self drive or shuttle to Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp – Not included.
Parking: There is secure parking at Berg-en-dal.
Accommodation: Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp
Check in Time: 2:00pm
Meals: Self-catering

Day 1:

0 km

Transport: Self drive or shuttle to Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp – Not included.
Parking: There is secure parking at Berg-en-dal.
Accommodation: Wolhuter Wilderness Trails Camp
Check in Time: Not later than 3:00pm at the Berg-en-dal reception. The rangers will meet you there.
Transfer: The rangers drive the group to the wilderness trail camp. This drive is within the park and is a prime game viewing opportunity
Meals: Dinner included

Day 2:

7 – 15km (Depending on the group)

Recommended Trail Departure Time: Rangers will advise
Accommodation: Wolhuter Wilderness Trails Camp
Meals: Dinner included

Day 3:

7 – 15km (Depending on the group)

Recommended Trail Departure Time: Rangers will advise
Accommodation: Wolhuter Wilderness Trails Camp
Meals: Dinner included

Day 3:

7 – 15km (Depending on the group)

Recommended Trail Departure Time: Rangers will advise
Accommodation: Wolhuter Wilderness Trails Camp
Meals: Dinner included

Day 4:

0km

Meals: Breakfast included
Departure/Check out time: Guests can discuss with rangers, but not later than 10am
Transfer: The rangers drive the group back to berg-en-dal where there cars are parked. This drive is within the park and is a prime game viewing opportunity.

Additional Information

Wilderness trails start on either a Wednesday afternoon to a Sunday morning or a Sunday afternoon to a Wednesday morning.

It is a three-night trial with the two days in between spent walking.

Trailists arrive and book in at the Berg-en-dal rest camp reception.

The trail ranger meets the group at 15H30 in a designated parking area at Berg-en-dal.

At this point trailist must be ready and equipped as well as all last minute shopping done before the rail departs which only come back after the three nights in the wilderness camp.

All participants must complete an indemnity form before embarking on the trial.

Traillist provide their own liquor or soft drinks.

The cook prepares all meals in a very basic kitchen with washing up basins and storing facilities.

Water for washing gets pumped from boreholes close to camp. Water should not be wasted unnecessarily – especially in dry times.

To the Start:

By Air: The closest airport to Kruger National Park is Nelspruit Airport or O.R Tambo International Airport
By Road: Berg-en-dal Rest Camp, Kruger Park

Porterage/Luggage Transfer:

This is a base camp trail, therefore, a light day pack can be used for the days hike, with all other belongings left

What’s Included

Trail Permit
Accommodation (3 Nights)
Guide/Ranger
All meals and drinking water
Transfer to and from the Wilderness Camp

What’s Excluded:

Porterage – Not required
Alcohol
Other soft drinks and snacks
Transport to and from the trail

Trail Route

Start point: Berg-en-dal Rest Camp, Kruger National Park
End Point: Berg-en-dal Rest Camp, Kruger National ParkThe trail route is of easy to moderate difficulty. The group is dropped off by open vehicle to the basic rest camp in the middle of the wilderness where walks will start and end each day. Hikers embark on two walks a day, the first being in the early morning and the second, less strenuous, follows a much-needed afternoon siesta. The distances and route vary based on the group and will be determined by the two-armed rangers, usually totaling between 7km to 15km per day.

Day 1: 0km
Day 2: 7km-15km
Day 3: 7km-15km
Day 4: 0km

Equipment

Please note: The below is a recommended list of items required for the trail.

Hiking daypack
Water bottle
Water bladder
Trekking poles
Mosquito repellent
Sunscreen

Recommended Clothing:

Please note:

Clothing should be comfortable and durable. Neutral colours such as khaki are preferable. Light or bright coloured garments should be avoided. The below is a recommended list of items required for the trail. Judgement can be made before based on quantities as well as weather conditions.

Hiking pants
Hiking shorts
Comfortable shorts
Comfortable T-shirt
Hiking shirts
Fleece/ thermal shirt
Tracksuit Pants
Rain jacket/poncho
Swimming costume
Underwear
Cotton socks
Hiking socks
Hiking shoes
Flip flops/crocs
Cap/hat
Sunglasses

Recommended Food:

Please note:

All meals from dinner on the day of arrival and breakfast on the last day of the trail are included in the trail fee. These meals are simple but wholesome prepared by a cook on either an open fire or a gas stove. Trailists with special dietary requirements must please realize that although the trail can cater for some (e.g. vegetarians) it is very difficult to suit every individual’s special need. Prior arrangements in this regard are essential. We will help if it is in any way possible.Trailists provide their own liquid refreshments in the form of alcohol or any other cool drinks. Drinking water is provided as well as coffee and tea with a fruit juice as part of the bush breakfast. There are limited cooling facilities in each camp. The below is an additional list of snacks and drinks that can be brought with you. Judgement must be made on quantities beforehand.