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Backpacking

On a backpacking walking safari, hikers carry everything needed and camp out in the wilderness, leave-no-trace style. Water is sourced from nature.

Usually a tent is carried, but Primitive Trials allow sleep-outs. In any case, hikers need to carry several days of food and a camp kitchen kit and be prepared for a pack of up to 15kg.

The best range of backpacking walking safaris is found in South Africa.

 

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Backpacking & Slackpacking Safaris in Matusadona

Embark on a walking adventure in Matusadona National Park, a rare opportunity to hike and camp in Zimbabwe’s most scenic big game habitat.

Backpacking
8 pax
6 Days
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Primitive Trail in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi

Sleep out under the stars in Kwa-Zulu Natal’s greatest wilderness.

Backpacking
8 pax
4 Days
From $181
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Backpack the Trail de Akagera

Five nights on foot in the wilderness of Akagera National Park, sleeping out under the stars.

Backpacking
8 pax
8 Days
From $3,990
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Hone Your African Wilderness Skills

Hike and sleep-out in the most biodiverse hot-spot in the Kruger National Park on a week-long training adventure with EcoTraining.

Backpacking
8 pax
March 21, 2023
March 21, 2023 May 13, 2023 September 4, 2023
From $708
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Trails Guide Training Observation

Get an up-close insight into Trails Guide field training with an Observer spot on a Lowveld Trails Company Mentorship Trail.

Backpacking
4 pax
4 Days
From $256
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Remote Greater Kruger Backpacking

Wander the upper Letaba river courses in backpacking style, sleeping in a tent or even under the stars.

Backpacking
Mobile Safari
8 pax
4 Days
From $177
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South Africa’s Original Wilderness Trails

Venture on a Kwa-Zulu Natal Wilderness Trail in the sleep-out style pioneered in the 1950s.

Backpacking
8 pax
6 Days
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Backpacking in Letaba Ranch

Nourish your spirit with this three night backpacking trail in remote wilderness adjacent to the Kruger National Park.

Backpacking
8 pax
4 Days
From $212
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Timbavati Primitive Trail

Dive into pristine wilderness for four days, carrying everything needed for survival for three nights in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.

Backpacking
8 pax
4 Days
From $2,112
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Greater Kruger Conservation Patrol

Spend four days patrolling on foot in Makalali, a Greater Kruger reserve, helping with vital conservation measures.

Backpacking
Trails Camp
8 pax
4 Days
From $264
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