Step into the wild and embrace the adventure of a guided walking safari in the wildlife haven of Greater Kruger Park on half day, 4 day or 6 day itineraries.
Picture yourself exploring 30 000 hectares of exclusive wilderness, where every trail leads to encounters with over 336 tree species, 220 bird species, and more than 30 types of mammals including the iconic Big Five, stealthy cheetahs, wild dogs, and intriguing hyenas.
Safari on Foot
Whether you fancy a half-day trek or a multi-day trip complete with luxury lodge accommodation in Balule Private Nature Reserve or Selati Game Reserve, there's a package that perfectly suits your pace and passion.
Designed for guests aged 12 to 70 with a moderate level of fitness, the sandy plains provide just the right challenge for those eager to follow animal tracks and discover the intimate secrets of the African bush.
With your own personal trails guide an expert with a wealth of local knowledge - you’ll be treated to an immersive, tailored experience, full of fascinating insights and hidden wonders along the way.
Walking Safaris Made Accessible
Your itinerary is designed to be flexible, combining guided walks with game drives and other safari activities so you can experience the bush at a pace that suits you.
This offers a comfortable introduction to walking safaris while still giving you the chance to enjoy the unique connection with nature that only travelling on foot can provide, whatever your fitness level or comfort with walking in the wild. It's an approach that appeals to a wide range of travellers without losing the authentic wilderness experience.
Itineraries
Half Day Walking Safari
3 hour guided walking safari
4 Day Walking Safari in Selati Game Reserve
- Day 1: Enjoy lunch, some leisure time followed by a sunset game drive and sundowner walk then dinner.
- Day 2: Following breakfast is a full day walking safari including lunch and optional evening sleep-out in the bush where you enjoy dinner and sleeping under the stars.
- Day 3: Sees you walking back to camp for breakfast and some leisure time followed by lunch and an afternoon game drive or walk and sundowners and a bush braai.
- Day 4: Lets you enjoy breakfast before departing
6 Day Walking Safari in Balule Game Reserve
- Day 1: Enjoy lunch and unwind before a sunset game drive and dinner.
- Day 2: Following breakfast is a full day walking safari including lunch and optional evening sleep-out in the bush where you will go on a sunset game drive before dinner.
- Day 3: Sees you walking back to the lodge for breakfast, then being transferred to a lodge on the banks of the Olifants River where you can relax at the pool before a sunset game drive and dinner.
- Day 4: Includes an early breakfast and riverside walk along the Olifants River. after lunch at the lodge you will go on a boat safari in the late afternoon, followed by a scenic game drive and dinner.
- Day 5: Starts with breakfast before a half day walking safari including lunch, followed by some leisure time and a late afternoon game drive and sundowners then dinner.
- Day 6: Lets you enjoy breakfast before departing
Balule vs Selati: Choosing Your Walking Safari
Both reserves lie within the Greater Kruger ecosystem, offering unfenced access to the same free-roaming wildlife as the Kruger National Park itself, but each delivers a distinctly different walking safari experience.
Balule Game Reserve
Balule Game Reserve gives you variety and comfort in equal measure. Your walk will take you across sandy plains and granite hills in the south, then north to the Olifants River, where riverside trails, optional bush sleep-outs and boat tours add extra dimension to your stay.
The reserve is home to the Big Five alongside cheetah, wild dog and hyena, with 336 tree species and over 220 bird species to enrich every outing. Terrain is moderate throughout, so you can expect an immersive bush experience without demanding excessive fitness. At day's end, you'll return to a proper safari lodge, complete with air conditioning, Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.
Selati Game Reserve
Selati Game Reserve is the choice for those seeking greater exclusivity. Its roughly 30,000 hectares neighbour the Greater Kruger ecosystem but see far fewer vehicles and visitors, so your walks and sightings feel private and unhurried rather than shared with numerous other lodges and operators.
Your camp sits deep within a remote section of the reserve and follows a deliberately low-impact, off-grid philosophy. There's no Wi-Fi and no fences, only the rhythm of the bush and evenings spent around the fire under open sky. Tents are well-appointed nonetheless, with comfortable beds, en-suite bush bathrooms and shaded verandas overlooking the wilderness.
Walking Safari Seasons
Choose the season that best inspires you: during the dry winter months (May to September), enjoy cool early mornings around 11°C that gradually warm to a pleasant 24-27°C, with the sparser vegetation making it easier to spot wildlife gathering at water sources.
Alternatively, the vibrant summer wet season (October to April) offers hot, humid days that can soar to over 40°C, punctuated by refreshing short storms. This is also the time when migratory birds fill the skies and antelope birthing creates a lively, buzzing atmosphere in the bush.
Let your senses come alive on a walking safari that’s as personalised as it is thrilling. Book your journey today and discover the intimate beauty of Greater Kruger Park on foot.
Included
- Authentic guided walking safaris in Greater Kruger Park
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner as specified in the itinerary
- Soft drinks and warm beverages
- Luxurious accommodation at a lodge on the game reserve where you will be walking (except for half-day package)
- Your own private guide for the duration of your trip
- Where specified in the itinerary, transport between Game Reserves for the purpose of the Walking Safari
- Backpack with water bladder
- Trekking poles upon request
- Game Reserve fees
Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Travel insurance
