Greater Kruger Bush Walk
Greater Kruger Bush Walk
A bush walk, as opposed to a standard game drive, allows you to get up close and personal with nature and to direct all your senses toward all the little things that you’d most likely miss on a drive. Get a deeper understanding of tracks, bird calls, plants and all the subtle signs that contribute to the balance within the entire ecosystem.
The thrill of walking along old game paths amongst Africa’s most iconic creatures is bound to be an experience you’ll remember forever.
Our recommended operators work in private reserves adjacent to Kruger (Greater Kruger). For options within the park, refer to our detailed Kruger National Park information guide.
Greater Kruger
Bush Walk
Recommended operators
A guided bush walk in the Hoedspruit area typically takes place at Pridelands, located less than 15 minutes from LALA LODGE. The experience includes a convenient lodge pickup service and lasts about 3 to 4 hours, after which you are returned to the lodge.
Stones Safaris:
Michael and Lynne Stone, freelance guides with over 50 Kruger Backpack Trails explored, are based in HWE. Add a personal focus to your walk, like animal tracking, birding or plants, and they’ll turn your wildest dreams into reality!
Tel +27 (0) 81 286 96 53
stonessafaris@gmail.com
stonessafaris.co.za
Safari Reinhardt:
As a small, family-run business, Safari Reinhardt welcomes you with heartfelt hospitality and personalized service, making you feel like part of the family. Reinhardt du Plessis is an expert guide excelling at tailoring safaris to suit families with children.
+27 (0) 828 20 38 97 (phone or WhatsApp)
info@safarireinhardt.com
safarireinhardt.com
Discover the wildside with some of the most personalized multi-day trails available. Dedicated to creating immersive experiences, Andrew brings you closer to the raw beauty of the wild. Move at nature’s pace encountering majestic wildlife and hidden wonders along the way. For a unique adventure, join the Pafuri Full Moon Trail — a 3-night backpacking trail through Makuleke’s secluded wilderness in northern Kruger, with the comfort of sleeping in tents.
Tel +27 (0) 63 685 4508
andrew@wildsidetrails.com
wildsidetrails.com
Experience an even deeper connection with nature on a 3-night Primitive Trail. Choose from 3 unique trails, each with a distinct wilderness rating. True to its name, this adventure has no set campsites, marked routes, or tents — just you, fully immersed in the wild. Sleep under the stars, learn fire-making, and discover how to source water. After 4 transformative days, you’ll leave no trace but carry a profound new awareness of the natural world.
Tel +27 (0) 723 79 58 54,
admin@lowveldtrails.co.za
lowveldtrails.co.za
With 20 years of expertise as a Safari Guide, Mentor, and Trainer, Noelle creates unforgettable, behind-the-scenes safaris — personalized multi-day walking, conservation, or photographic Safaris. Dive into hands-on conservation working with K9 Anti Poaching Units for a day, tracking wildlife or joining activities like dehorning or snare collection and make a real impact in preserving the wild.
Tel +27 (0) 734 45 68 39
info@trailsuniverse.com
tchagratrails.com
― Karen Blixen, Out of AfricaThe Cicada sing an endless song in the long grass, smells run along the earth and falling stars run over the sky, like tears over a cheek. You are the privileged person to whom everything is taken.
