Top Things to do in Kruger National Park
Top 8 Hiking Trails in Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park
The largest game reserve in South Africa, Kruger National Park is basically a synonym for the word "safari." Home to over 500 bird species, 100 reptiles, nearly 150 mammals, multiple archaeological sites, and a stunningly diversity of trees and flowers, Kruger is the country’s flagship national park. Adventurers can explore the park in a 4x4, take a bush walk or fly above in a hot-air balloon.
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1. Wolhuter Wilderness Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By AfricaLinx - Pretoria, South Africa
40mins drive from Berg en Dal in southern Kruger Park is the base camp for the Wolhuter Trail. The A frame huts sleeps 2 under thatch. Not spacious with thatch roof and mesh windows. A short walk to the shower with hot water and seperate flush toilet. The camp is shaded with large trees and the waterhole next to the camp will attrack some wildlife in dry season. Our visit was in the peak of an extraordinary rain season. The bush was bursting with energy and water in obscene abundance. Every stream was flowing and dams were full. Stephen, our guide took us along the streams, game viewing was a challenge but the lush bush and water made up for that. We select to swop the afternoon walk for a game drive exploring the valleys and rivers in the area. Afternoon sundowners was at the Stollsnek Dam where we shared the sunset with hippos, elephants, buffalo, fish eagle and many more. Great experience in the bush, supported by our guide Stephen that shared 20yrs of stories from ranger experience.
2. Lonely Bull Trail
3. Mphongolo Backpacking Trail
4. Bushmans Trail
5. Sweni Wilderness Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By MarkRieth05
I have just recently spent 2 amazing days walking the Sweni trails in the Kruger park. I was fortunate to be able to share this experience with some bush loving family. We were a group of six although the maximum the walk can accommodate is 8. We were well looked after by the 2 trail rangers David and Rhulani. They navigated us through the plains and riverbeds of the Sweni area and I always felt comfortable and secure. They shared many stories around the camp fire and dinner table and were very knowledgeable and passionate about the bush and their trail guiding.We had some amazing sightings of all the animals. I learnt so much about animal behaviour, and tracking spoor and just being surrounded by lots of game. Our accommodation was in a bush camp with small huts with warm beds and communal hot showers were good. James our resident chef made sure we were well fed with sumptuous dinners and breakfast brunch. The walks were well coordinated and can vary in distance to suit the group. This walk has been a highlight of my many bush experiences and to be able to share the animals `space` was amazing. `Kudos` to David, Rhulani and James for creating special memories!
6. Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 277 reviews
Reviewed By Lutsedutours - Acornhoek, South Africa
Phalaborwa Gate offers an interesting landscape; granite stands forms a series of kloppies that have been used as navigational landmarks for centuries. The grass of this region is both sweet and sour, but is usually scattered due to lack of rainfall. The best game spotting is in the drainage lines and the contours around dry stream beds as the more luscious grasses are usually found in the lower lying areas. You have an opportunity to exit your vehicle within 10 kilometres/6.2 miles from entering Phalaborwa Gate
7. Nyalaland Wilderness Trail
8. Napi Wilderness Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By T713KGkarenc
Napi trail. February 2020 Karen and Phil Carter Rangers : Ronnie and Philimon As a novice in terms of walking in the wilderness, whilst Phil was looking forward to our trail, I was quite nervous. Unsure if I was fit enough, would I cope with the terrain and being that close to the wildlife , could I manage the fairly basic “ camping” accommodation ( I have always avoided camping experiences!), the extreme dark at night etc. However.... the experience was truly amazing and there was no need to be apprehensive. We saw a wide variety of wild life and often in large numbers including crocodiles, giraffe, spotted hyena and their babies, scrub hares, hippos, mongoose, tortoise, terrapins and a huge variety of bird life. The key highlights for us though were : The privilege of tracking and walking with a family of rhino. Watching the buffalo drinking whilst sitting at the edge of the river bed. Walking through the bushveld with wildebeest, zebra and impala. Seeing a pangolin....very rare event! Watching a group of elephants coming to the watering hole at sunset and Ronnie explaining the dynamics of the group. Viewing a pair of lions at another watering hole relaxing in the early evening sun. We soon got into the daily routine. Woken by Philimon around 4.45. Hot drink and a biscuit and ready to walk around 5.30 as it got light. Typically walked for about 2 hours, tracking, discussing all the wonderful life and plants around us, then a bushveld snack and drink and always a good chat about the Park and life in general! Then about another 2 hours of walking and exploring. Back to camp, for brunch... generous portions! Rest up for a few hours and then back out around 16.30. After discussions with Ronnie, we chose to do a drive, often “ on the dirt racks”, each afternoon for about 3 hours, so that we had the best of both worlds. Supper...again generous portions, around 19.30 and then early to bed! Ronnie and Philimon were extremely knowledgeable, sociable and very professional. Philimon’s tracking abilities were truly remarkable. Ronnie’s ability and extensive knowledge to explain about the wild life, the terrain, the plants etc were world class. Any questions, we asked, they answered clearly and in detail. They were both very focused on ensuring we got the best out of the 3 day Trail. Would explore with us each day, what we wanted to do and adapt accordingly. They were extremely client focused. Great personalities and we really enjoyed their company. A real privilege that they shared their experience and love of their Park with us. Would highly recommend the wilderness trail experience.
