Hiking Trails - Kruger National Park The Bushman Wilderness Trail

Bushman Wilderness Trail Camp
The Bushman Wilderness Trail lies in the south-western section of the Kruger National Park, near Berg-en-Dal rest camp. The trail camp is situated in a secluded valley. The landscape is characterised by awe-inspiring granite hills, reminiscent of the Zimbabwean Motopos, which provide splendid vantage points in the surrounding bush. White rhino, elephant and buffalo are some of the animals encountered on the trail. Bushman paintings can be viewed in many of the hill shelters and are a feature of this trail.

Area:	Berg-en-Dal
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Animals:	Impala, kudu, reedbuck, buffalo, elephant, white rhino, sable, mountain reedbuck, wild dog, hyena
Ecozones:	Malelane Mountain Bushveld

The Metsi-Metsi Wilderness Trail
The Metsi-Metsi Wilderness Trail runs through the area east of the Nwarmuriwa Mountain near Tshokwane. The trail camp nestles at the foot of the mountain and overlooks a small waterhole. A hide provides the ideal place to view many species of birds and mammals at close range. The landscape varies from undulating savannah to rocky gorges and ravines. The Nwaswitsontso River, being one of the few permanent sources of water during the dry winter months, attracts an abundance of game – especially elephant. A great variety of wildlife, including black rhino and large predators, can be found here.

Area:	Tshokwane / Orpen Dam
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Animals:	Impala, klipspringer, kudu, giraffe, buffalo, waterbuck, zebra, lion, leopard
Ecozones:	Lebombo Mountain Bushveld
Arrival:	Trailists should report to Skukuza or Kruger Gate

The Nyalaland Wilderness Trail
The Nyalaland Wilderness Trail winds through one of the prime wilderness areas of southern Africa. The trail camp is situated on the bank of the Madzaringwe Stream north of Punda Maria, near the Luvuvhu River. The magnificent Lanner Gorge and other vantage points offer splendid views of the South African bushveld. The area is known for its fever tree and boabab forests, prolific birdlife and spectacular views. The beauty of this wild area more than makes up for its lack of big game. Another interesting feature of the trail is the recently discovered fossil sites.

Area:	Punda Maria / Pafuri
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Animals:	Impala, nyala, kudu, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, sharpe's grysbok, wild dog
Ecozones:	Sandveld
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The Olifants Wilderness Trail
The trail camp for the Olifants Wilderness Trail is situated on the southern bank of the Olifants River, west of the Olifants/Letaba confluence. It offers a magnificent view of a beautiful stretch of this perennial river which ultimately flows through Mozambique and into the sea. The landscape varies from Riverine bush and gorges to the foothills of the Lebombo. It supports a variety of wildlife, including large predators, elephant and buffalo. The Olifants River is home to crocodile, hippo and many bird species. The call of the African fish eagle is almost synonymous with this trail and the rare Pels fishing owl can sometimes be seen along the Riverine vegetation.
  

Area:	Olifants
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Animals:	Impala, elephant, giraffe, kudu, zebra, waterbuck, buffalo, lion, leopard, hippopotamus
Ecozones:	Lebombo Mountain Bushveld & Olifants Rugged Veld
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The Sweni Wilderness Trail
The trail camp of the Sweni Wilderness Trail, which overlooks the Sweni Stream in the wilderness area near Nwanetsi, provides a view of the surrounding marula and knobthorn savannah. The area is home to the Sweni lion pride. Black and white rhino have also been sighted in the area.

Conjure up a picture of Africa at its wildest: herds of zebra and wildebeest and tall, stately giraffe scattered across sun-drenched grass plains; the pungent smell of buffalo in one's nostrils, the heart-stopping sight of an enormous elephant bull feeding in a thick stand of lala palms only metres away ...

Area:	Satara
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Animals:	Impala, giraffe, kudu, wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, sable, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena
Ecozones:	Knob Thorn / Marula Savannah
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Wolhuter Wilderness Trail
The Wolhuter Wilderness Trail commemorates the legendary father and son rangers, Harry and Henry Wolhuter, who for many years patrolled the southern section of the park. The trail camp is situated midway between the Berg-en-Dal and Pretoriuskop rest camps in the southern section of the park - the heart of white rhino country.

Area:	Between Berg-en-Dal and Pretoriuskop
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Animals:	Impala, kudu, reedbuck, buffalo, elephant, white rhino, sable, mountain reedbuck, wild dog, hyena
Ecozones:	Malelane Mountain Bushveld
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