Africa on Foot Wilderness Trails is a unique 3 night walking safari experience in the Maseke Balule Game Reserve in South Africa's Greater Kruger region.
29/01/2025
Walkings safari's are an incredibly low-impact way to experience the African bush.
Leave-no-trace satellite camps are set up in unique locations each evening while traversing through the bush on foot allows for an entirely new experience of the African wilderness.
Safaris awaken a desire to protect and conserve the wild places of our world.
We compiled a list of small everyday acts that make a big difference. Read more on our blog about how you can contribute to conservation efforts from the comfort of your home, wherever that may be.
There is nothing ordinary about a day spent walking and exploring the African wilderness. But here is what to expect on a 'typical' day on trail.
🐾 Rising with the sun, each begins with a dawn chorus of birdsong and a cup of freshly brewed coffee
🐾 Walking begins with a 3/4 hour walk while the air is still cool
🐾The first stop is a long, lazy brunch followed by a siesta in the bush
🐾 We continue on the trail until we reach our next campsite for the night
🐾 Settle in and enjoy some light refreshments
🐾 Depart for an evening game drive where we got the opportunity to spot predators and cover more ground
🐾 Return to camp for your gourmet dinner beneath the stars. Share stories from the day's adventures around a crackling campfire with the sounds of the wild all around
Spend 3 unforgettable nights in the untamed wilderness of the Greater Kruger.
With luxuriously comfortable satellite camps set up for you in unique locations each night.
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with Africa on Foot Wilderness Trails.
06/01/2025
Want to spend more time in nature in 2025?
Nothing awakens the senses or immerses you in nature quite like a walking safari.
Africa on Wilderness trails traverse the undulating and rugged terrain of the Maseke Game reserve in the Greater Kruger, covering relatively unexplored and wild landscapes.
Satellite camps are set up beneath the stars in unique and wild locations each night.
Enjoy gourmet meals cooked on a campfire while listening to the calls of the wild all around.
Step into the wild with Africa on Foot Wilderness Trails.
01/01/2025
Happy New Year!
May all your wildest dreams come true in 2025!
Step into the wild with us and experience the African wilderness up close 🐾
19/12/2024
It doesn't get much wilder than having a giraffe tower over you or watching elephants amble past so close you can hear their low rumbles. On foot.
A walking safari dissolves all barriers between you and nature. Slow down to nature's pace as you tune into the rhythms of the natural world.
Spend the day walking amongst the Big 5 to a camp set up for your arrival each night in a unique and wild location.
Africa on Foot Wilderness Trails offer the perfect blend of adventure and comfort.
Enter your explorer era and book your next adventure today.
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Africa on Foot Wilderness Trails - an immersive Big 5 walking safari experience. A truly wild wilderness adventure.
06/12/2024
All the small things.
While the Big 5 may steal the spotlight, the real magic of the bush lies in the tiniest of treasures. From critters to bugs to the cutest of creatures, beneath every leaf and log is a world of its own.
Don't miss a thing.
Discover nature's small wonders at Africa on Foot - Wilderness Trails.
At Africa on Foot Wilderness Trails, we dine under the stars.
Surrounded by the sounds of nature and engulfed by the beauty of the Kruger, dining at Trails is always an experience.
20/11/2024
Curious to know where you'll spend your nights?
Take a peek inside the dome tents!
Each of the four dome tents can sleep two people comfortably on individual mattresses, made up with bed linen, duvets, and pillows.
And the bathrooms?
Well, they're also pretty comfy! Expect powerful bucket showers and an ensuite bathroom.
16/11/2024
One of the many highlights of exploring Kruger on foot is learning how to track from the experts. Because your walk is led by a qualified guide, they will teach you how to determine the freshness of the tracks, the species, and the direction the animal was headed.
These walkers discovered fresh leopard tracks and spent time following in its footsteps.
30/10/2024
You've probably heard of a zebra crossing, but have you heard of an elephant crossing? Here at Trails, we encounter a lot more elephant crossings than zebra crossings! The Olifants River, which courses through our reserve, offers a life force for a wealth of wildlife - especially our elephants! 🐘🐘🐘🐘
21/10/2024
Have you ever seen a column of soldier ants marching to their own tune? 🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜
When you explore the wild on foot, led by our qualified trails guide, you'll discover the small wonders of nature, like these Matabele ants. It's quite a marvel to watch thousands of these ants swarm across the road in a neat column. They prey on termites, hiss when agitated and leave a rather stinging bite.
21/10/2024
14/10/2024
A walking safari in the Kruger, a must for 2025 🥾
This kind of safari is for adventurers and nature lovers who are looking for a walking safari experience like no other. While on foot, you'll learn about wildlife and landscapes, ensuring that you always stop en route for the small things. Your knowledgeable trails guide will explain everything from tracks to animal behaviour and how to spot wildlife.
Why not pair an immersive 3-night walk through the wild with a more elevated stay in one our camps/lodges? 🥾🌿
When it comes to safaris, we urge you not to think linear! The below Wilderness Explorer package offers a walking safari combined with a stay at the sought-after Nambu Camp.
While exploring the wilderness on foot, you'll encounter abundant opportunities to photograph landscapes, wildlife and birds. There's also be plenty of time to get up close to small creatures while on foot (think dung beetles, butterflies and spiders).
From downtime on the river's edge to all-encompassing sunsets and getting up close to creatures, Trails is a journey of discovery and connection with nature.
We've said it before, and we'll say it again: COME, WALK WITH US! 🥾
Fireside Moments 🔥 It's not a walking trail without a campfire. We use it for cooking, heating water, ambience, lighting and a central hub for socialising. Check out a few of our campfire moments below !
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One of the many highlights of exploring Kruger on foot is learning how to track from the experts. Because your walk is led by a qualified guide, they will teach you how to determine the freshness of the tracks, the species, and the direction the animal was headed.
These walkers discovered fresh leopard tracks and spent time following in its footsteps.
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LIONS on game drive 🦁
The focus at Trails is walking safaris. However, there’s a limit as to how much ground we can cover on foot. And that’s why we add in a game drive - to maximise chances of seeing wildlife.
While out on drive, we came across the Orion male lion with the Broken tooth females tucking into a meaty meal of buffalo. What a sighting!
📹 Courtesy of guide Faf
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The launch video for Trails highlighted the various aspects of the walking safari lifestyle. This immersive bushveld experience introduces guests to the wild, but on a different level. Mornings kick-off early, and most of the day is spent exploring. Evenings guests can enjoy a short game drive to find the nocturnal predators, and nights are spent huddled around the campfire.
It's cosy, it's cool, and it's an adventure. Watch the video if you haven't seen it yet.
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The Wildernes Trails Experience
Africa on Foot Wilderness Trails is a one-of-a-kind mobile safari experience in South Africa. This is one is 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. A maximum of 8 guests (sleeping in 4 tents) are taken on the Kruger walking adventure of a lifetime, with plenty of stops en route. A professional Africa on Foot trained guide and tracker team will lead an informative, thrilling, and unforgettable walk in the wild.
The walks are at an easy pace and you will stop en route for refreshments. The below is what you can expect during your 3 day trail.
3-Nights camping in different locations, each day walking new ground.
A new campsite in a new location, set up prior to arrival, every afternoon.
Explore in 8000 Hectares of free-roaming Kruger traverse.
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.
Nights are spent in the comfort of a classic safari-style dome tent with private facilities
Visit our website to find out more > www.wilderness-trails.co.za 🌿
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