29 October 2009

Two new adventure trails in the Kruger National Park

Malopeni Overnight Eco-Trail (from 01 Nov 2009)
Malopeni Overnight Eco-Trail is a one night guided adventure trail along the management roads in the north-east of Phalaborwa Gate up to the Letaba River. This trail will depart on daily basis from Phalaborwa Gate throughout the year; however during heavy rains or other urgent management related issues, the route may be changed or even be closed temporarily. Only five vehicles plus the guide vehicle are allowed per trail, with a maximum of four people per vehicle. [more info]
bookings: SANParks central reservation system at reservations@sanparks.org

Mphongolo Back Pack (from 01 April 2010)
Mphongolo Back Pack Trail is found between Shingwedzi and Mphongolo Rivers and the duration of the trail is three nights, four days. It will depart from Shingwedzi Camp every Wednesday and Sunday at 14:00. However, on account of rainy conditions in summer, the trail will only be open between 1 February and 30 November of every year. There are no overnight huts on this trail and back-packers must provide for all their needs for the duration of the trail i.e. sleeping bags, tents and food. The trail takes a maximum of eight back-packers and a minimum of four at the time and it will be guided by two experienced Trails Rangers. [more info]
bookings: SANParks central reservation system at reservations@sanparks.org

NB: The existing Nonokani 4 x 4 Adventure Trail which runs through the wilderness areas of Phalaborwa section up to the Olifants River will get permanently closed. "A number of visitor related problems in the past that affected the experience of tourists" is reason behind the closing, according to a SANPark official.

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