4 day Olifants Trail
The trail camp for the Olifants 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 Lebombos and supports a variety of wildlife. Sightings of lion, buffalo and elephant are common. Kruger's wilderness trails enable adventurous visitors to make close personal contact with nature by traversing large areas of unspoilt wilderness on foot, under the guidance of armed and experienced trail rangers. Groups are limited to eight persons and the duration is three nights and four days. A daily conservation levy is payable . Wilderness Trails are not available between 15 December and 15 January.
The Olifants River in the Kruger 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 Pel's fishing owl may be seen.
Rates on request
food and cold drinks
alcoholic drinks
snacks
conservation levy
Limitations:
group size: minimum: 4 maximum: 8
In keeping with the wilderness atmosphere, sites for the trail camps are carefully selected for their scenic beauty and diverse plant and animal life. Groups spend three nights in four rustic two-bed huts. Ablution facilities comprise reed-walled showers and flush toilets. A covered lapa serves as a dining/socialising area where the campfire's flickering shadows encourage stories of adventures in the African bush.
The starting point for this trail is Letaba restcamp (closest airport is Phalaborwa). Persons doing the Olifants Trail are advised to book accommodation in Letaba Camp the night prior to commencing the trail unless they can guarantee they will get to Letaba by 15:30 on the day of departure.Scheduled flights: - Johannesburg to Phalaborwa Airport Hoedspruit Airport or - Johannesburg to Hoedspruit Airport or - Johannesburg to Kruger/Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA)Road transfers: - Chauffeured road transfers from local airports to campSelf-drive: - Rental cars can be arranged from the airports to self-drive to start point
Scheduled flights: Hoedspruit Airport