Northern Kruger Park Walking Safari

This 24000 hectares private Concession is located in the northern section of the Kruger National Park.It has 2 Rivers as it boundaries ie the Limpopo River in the north and to the east, and the Luvuvhu River in the south.

Being a private concession,only the game drive vehicles that belonging to the three operators,operate on the dirt roads,which adds to the feeling of this wilderness and remote area.

This is one of a handful of  true wilderness areas in South Africa.The Makuleke area is well known for its diversity and the scenery.

This area hosts  large herds of Elephant and Buffalo,with a range of  antelope ie Nyala,Eland,Kudu,and Zebra.These in turn support a variety of predators.

This area is known for its bird life,all year round,with over 350 species being identified thus far.

 

An Overview of the Concession

South Africa Safari Location:Northern Kruger National Park

Best time to visit:April to November

Approximate trip cost:This depends on what else is added on to the trip

Trip summary: Walking Safari with option for a lodge or a bush tented stay,with game drives as well

Trip activities:Walking Safari,optional Game Drives,Birding,

Can this trip be modified: Yes we can create a full South Africa Tour around this experience.

Makuleke Concession,Pafuri Northern Kruger National Park

The Outpost Lodge can be used as a base for the walking Safari if a bush tented experience is not what you want.

There  are 3 trails  that  you can choose  from.

The Limpopo Walking  Safari Trail

You have the opportunity to experience your walking Safari in the spectacular 24000 hectare Makuleke Concession.Here we offer you 2 choices of lodging:

You can enjoy a luxury 5 Star Lodge, or a base  en suite tented  camp.2 different experiences Luxury or rustic camping( en suited of course so not that rustic)

The walking Safaris differ ….either we walk from the Lodge itself into the surrounding bush,this includes the areas around the confluence of the Luvuvhu and Mutale Rivers, or we drive in open air jeep to other areas within the Reserve.This allows greater flexibility dependent on the movement of the animals and the weather.

A typical day will look like,if you are staying in one of  the 12 guest rooms that have incredible views over the Luvuvhu River valley.You may be lucky and have good game sightings of elephant and buffalo in the river.

After the morning walk,you will enjoy a English Breakfast.Thereafter its time to relax,maybe by the pool,or treat yourself to a some quite time.This is followed lunch and then its time for the afternoon activity.

The Afternoon walks/game drives usually end up at the scenic view points to watch a Africa  sunset.

The evening Safari  drive back to the lodge is a traditional night drive, a sits to dangerous to walk in the dark.With a spotlight to try spot the  nocturnal nightlife,we will take  a leisurely drive back to the Lodge/camp.

If you are staying at the lode,dinner is usually served on the pool deck which is lit only by lamp light.

There are no set departures for this walking Safari.We can operate it as you like.

As well meal times are also very flexible,particularly after the morning walk,as this arrival time,is largely determined by the sightings/time of the morning walk.

2) The Hutwini Walking Safari Trail

Located on a bend in the Luvuvhu River, the Pafuri Camp Lodge can provide the lodging/meals on this trail.Alternatively,we set up a en suite tented camp.

The location of the lodge provides for easy walking to the Fever Tree Forests,and or the  nearby pans and Luvuvhu River floodplains,or we drive in open air jeep to other areas within the Reserve.This allows greater flexibility dependent on the movement of the animals and the  weather.

The morning Safari walks begin at sunrise so we can be done before it gets to hot,while the afternoon walks end with a sundowner,as you watch a African sun set,with the sounds of the Africa Bush to keep you company.

The evening Safari  drive back to the lodge is a traditional night drive, a sits to dangerous to walk in the dark.With a spotlight to try spot the  nocturnal nightlife,we will take  a leisurely drive back to the Lodge/camp.

There are no set dates of departure or trail duration,however a  3 nights/4 days walking safari gives you enough time to experience this majestic wilderness area.

3)  The Pafuri Walking Safari Trail

The Pafuri Walking Safari Trail offers a more rustic tented camp type experience,located near to the banks of the Luvuvhu River.

This is an unfenced fly-camp that will give you a wilderness experience, like no other.You are in the heart of the Makuleke bush, and all day long you are on Safari.A remote,wilderness Safari experience.

This Trail operates from about the  1 April to 31 October.The 4 day, 3 night walking Safari begins either on a Friday or Monday afternoon.

Your bush accommodation are in walk-in canvas dome tents,with ensuite chemical toilets.You are provided with two bucket type hot water showers.All meals are prepared for you, and they are cooked on a  open fire.

The morning Safari walks commence early at dawn.After rusks and coffee/tea we walk.Again either from the camp itself,or we use the vehicle to drive out further into the  bush.

After we return to camp, brunch is served. Then its down time, followed by the afternoon/evening Safari walk or game drive.

A hot shower awaits you on your return,after the evening game drive.Ice cold drinks,dinner,and then some down time around the camp fire.Under the Africa sky…

You get the picture.

A one night stay at the Pafuri Camp after the Trail to unwind after this adventure is recommended.