The Explorer Trail 4 night Walking Safari In The Imfolozi Game Park
The Explorer Trail- Probably One of the best ways to really get in-touch with the Bush & Wildlife ..
Emagine Walking Out Into the felt, African Big 5, All Around you... A Life Changing Experience...
Definitely Best Photo Video Ops...
4 Nights In The Very Wild Region Of Imfolozi... Price R 6950 pp
This popular trail combines the best elements Of Real Safari. The way of exploration in 1700s In Africa. On Ancient migration trails. Using the Mdindini As Base Camp..
This is the adventurous Primitive Trail. The first and last nights are spent, in the comfort of Mdindini Camp with hot and cold showers and a fridge.
While the second and third nights are spent under the stars out in the infamous iMfolozi Wilderness Area. This allows hikers to start the trail refreshed and to undertake the journey home after a comfortable night's sleep in the Base Camp.
After booking in at Mpila Resort, trailists will be met by the Trails Officer and his Field Guide assistant, and directed to the Mndindini Base Camp where they will be able to settle in and also meet their cook who will prepare their food on the first and final nights.
The Trails Officer and the Field Guide will prepare food on the second and third nights, although hikers are welcome to assist. It is recommended that visitors arrive at Mpila Resort reception by 13:00, as they need to be at Mdindindi by 14:00.
It is further recommended that everyone leave their watches and cellular phones,Use it for photos but if it rings your in trouble... But really, in order to benefit fully from the freedom best to disconnect for outside for wile...
Small camps are set up at night, with hikers sleeping under the stars around a small fire after enjoying a meal prepared by the Field Guide.
A lightweight rain shelter is provided in case of bad weather. Distances covered each day are not excessive due to the need to carry all equipment.
Backpacks are sometimes left at a campsite, however, and day walks taken to explore the wilderness area in relative freedom. As with all iMfolozi Wilderness Trails,
A reasonable degree of fitness is recommended in order to derive the greatest enjoyment from your trail. Explorer Trials are conducted from mid-February to the end of November and take a maximum of eight Hikers.
Catering
KZN Wildlife will supply all equipment and provide all meals. You may bring your own equipment as long as it blends into the bush environment. You may bring you own additional snacks and drinks should you feel the necessity.
Some House Keeping
About Drinks On The Trails..
A little alcohol may be brought into the wilderness area, however no excessive drinking will be allowed for reasons of safety, and to avoid detracting from the wilderness ethic, which involves quietly blending in with the environment.
If the rules are broken, the walks will proceed no further than one kilometre from the base camp or wilderness camp, depending on the trail.
In order to maintain the wilderness ethic and character, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife wilderness trail facilities remain as simple as possible. Remember that you will have to carry all your alcohol for two days!
Packing List & Some NB Advice...
• 2 dull-coloured shirts/blouses
• 3 changes of underwear
• 2 pairs shorts or the equivalent
• 1 pair of trousers or jeans
• 1 tracksuit
• 1 hat
• 1 swimming costume (optional)
• 1 light raincoat
• 1 warm bush jacket or jersey
• Sun protection cream
• Torch with spare batteries
• Insect repellent
• 1 pair of comfortable boots or the equivalent and 1 pair of sandals for around the camp
• Toiletries, including environment friendly/ biodegradable soap
• Binoculars, camera, Fresh batteries, Small solar charger big as you can carry,field guide, Journal etc. (optional)
NB: It is imperative that you wear a comfortable pair of hiking boots, which are well worn in. Bayticol spray (from your pharmacy) is recommended as ticks can be a problem at certain times of the year. Zululand winters are cold, with temperatures dropping significantly at night, whilst the summer temperatures can rise fairly high by midday and rain can be a factore. But the rain is welcomed, it cools the bush down .
