South Africa Expedition: Kruger Walking Safari

Experience the real Johannesburg on a Soweto bicycle tour, followed by dinner at a top traditional steakhouse

Venture to where relatively few visitors to South Africa go – the arid and atmospheric remote northern corners of Kruger National Park

Tackle the Pafuri Walking Trails with local guides, marvelling at such unique landscapes as the Luvuvhu fever tree forest

Half the fun is getting to the starting points of your walks each day, as en-route game drives maximise your chances of diverse wildlife sightings

Witness anything from cheetah to lion to elephant to eland, plus some of the hundreds of bird species of Kruger – perhaps a mottled spinetail or lemon-breasted canary

With well-appointed permanent tents, this adventure is a cut above your average camping trip when it comes to comfort

We’ve put a lot of research into putting this new trip together. However, that doesn’t mean it will run perfectly. In fact, because it’s an expedition we expect a few bumps along the way. In our experience, a little detour here and there can make things more interesting if you approach the adventure with flexibility an open mind.

This itinerary has two particularly long travel days, with journeys to and from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park (days 3 and 7).

This trip is designed for those who love to get active. While prior training may not be necessary, a moderate level of fitness will help you get the most out of the activities on this trip.

Home base in the Kruger is a bush camp near the banks of the Luvuvhu river. While this setting allows an up-close experience of untamed Africa, there is limited power and no running water. Showers are rustic bucket-style, while each morning there’s a basin of warm water outside your tent for freshening up.