The genesis of South African guided Wilderness Trails occurred on 19 March 1959 when Game Ranger Ian Player and Magqubu Ntombela led their first trail…
Backpacking in the Southern Lebombos
Some mountains are happy to take second billing. While the Drakensbergs star in a billion photos and promotional videos, the Lebombo range stands in the…
New Trails Base in Somkhanda, KZN
If you enjoy walking safaris, the words “new trails camp” are guaranteed to catch your attention, especially when it’s in a remote and less-visited corner…
In KwaZulu Natal, a new reserve is born
The White Umfolozi river twists and cuts through southern Zululand in KwaZulu Natal province, creating rugged loops and valleys. Watering a variety of wildlife-rich habitats,…
Walking Safari 2021 Specials for SA Residents
As summer heats and rains abate in April, the peak walking season begins in the Lowveld. It promises to be a good one, as the…
Under the stars in iMfolozi
In Walking Safaris of South Africa, we include a narrative of a three day Wilderness Trail in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park in Kwa-Zulu Natal. It describes the…