Kruger National Park
Wilderness Trails

With the intoduction of the Wilderness Hiking Trails the Kruger Park administration reacted to an ever growing demand by the visitors for hiking facilities in the National Park. Under the guidance of an experienced and armed game ranger, parts of the park can be explored on foot by small groups of max. 8 people. This way one can get into close contact with the wilderness and the game in the Kruger Park.

Bushman Trail
In the southwest of the Kruger Park near the Berg-en-dal Restcamp. The Wildnis Camp lies in a hidden valley. The terrain is hilly. Rhinos, elephants and buffaloes and many other species can be watched while hiking on this trail. Even San drawings can be seen here.

Metsi-Metsi Trail
The Metsi-Metsi hiking trail lies east of the Nwarmuriwa Mountains near Tshokwane. The camp at the foot of a mountain overlooks a little waterhole. Hilly savannah landscape with a few rocky gorges. Very rich in game, particularly elephants, black rhino and big cats.

Napi Trail
Halfway between Skukuza and Pretoriuskop in very beautiful wooded bushland. The camp lies at the concurrence of two streams. The landscape is slightly undulating, interrupted by granite hills. Numerous white rhinos, but also lions, elephants and buffaloes. Innumerable bird species.

Nyalaland Trail
This path winds its way through one of the most beautiful wilderness areas of southern Africa. The camp lies at the Madzaringwe stream north of Punda Maria. Attractive bushveld scenery with the spectacular Lanner Gorge and other sights. Many baobab trees. numerous birds, but no big game can be expected.

On the two-day hikes one sleeps over three times in the wilderness. Basic, though beautiful thatch-roofed 2-bed huts were erected at interesting spots. In the evenings, when sitting at the camp fire, the ranger tells stories and adventures of the African bush.The day starts very early with coffee and rusks. At midday a simple lunch is served, and in the evenings a barbecue will be held or a one-pot meal prepared over the fire.

Olifants Trail
At the banks of the perennial Olifants River. The camp offers a stunning view of the river. A lot of game, also the big cats, elephants and buffaloes. At the river there are living crocodiles and hippos. Exceptionally rich bird life. The hiker will surely hear the call of the Fish Eagle.

Sweni Trail
An adventurous path through wonderful African wilderness. Wide, sun-drenched savannah with a lot of game, mainly zebra and wildebeest herds, giraffes, buffaloes, elephants and a pride of lions. Even rhinos have been spotted. The wilderness camp lies near Nwanetsi and overlooks the Sweni river.

Wolhuter Trail
This hiking trail lies in the southern part of the Kruger Park which once was patrolled by the legendary rangers Harry and Henry Wolhuter. The wilderness camp is situated halfway between the Berg-en-dal and Pretoriuskop restcamps. This region has particularly many white rhinos.

A good health condition is a prerogatory for participating in the hikes on the Wilderness Trails. And malaria prophylaxis is urgently advised. Alcoholic drinks may not be taken along. Further information and booking addresses are to be found on the Tourist Information page for the Kruger National Park.