Maseke Wilderness Trail

This 3-night walking safari takes place in the Maseke Balule Game Reserve - an 8000-ha private reserve, which shares open borders with Kruger National Park. Just a half-hour transfer from Hoedspruit Airport, this trail is also easily accessible by flight or drive.

Each day an experienced Big-5 Walking guide and tracker will lead you on an enlightening walk in the wild, whilst our ground team sets-up your mobile camp in a new scenic location. Lodging is in classic dome-style tents, with stretcher-beds and a hot water bucket shower, providing all that you need for a comfortable, immersive, bush experience.

Brunches are enjoyed out in the bush, whilst snacks and refreshments welcome your arrival at a new camp. A late afternoon game drive concludes the day, returning for warm showers and a sumptuous dinner under star-washed skies.

  • Trip Duration4 Days / 3 NightsTrail CLOSED 1 Dec - 31 March
  • Daily DistancesVariable based on conditions and animal movements - but anything from 7-10 mindful kms.
  • Trail Grading1-2 / 5 - Fitness. This trail should be accessible to those with less fitness, but a base level always helps.2 / 5 - Technicality. Terrain is mostly flat or gentle rolling hills which can also be rocky and thorny in parts.
  • Trail TerrainSavannah woodlands and grasslands, riverine biome along the Olifants River, quartz and dolerite outcrops.
  • AccommodationCanvas dome tents - twin sharing. Traditional bucket shower (warmed). Mess tent for food preps and kerosine lamp-lit dining table for meals.
  • Logistic SupportProfessionally guided Big-5 Wilderness trail, with support crew providing all catering, camp set-up and logistical support. Sunset game drives.
  • Group SizeMin 2 - maximum 8 trailists
  • Pricing3 Nights / 4 Days: R12 940/pp
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At a Glance

Scheduled trails depart on Monday and Thursdays, but special allowance can be made for alternate days. The trail is closed from 1 Dec – 31 March - being the hottest and wettest months of the year.

Safari by-foot, led by an experienced Big-5 Walking guide and tracker; whilst our ground team moves camp from one wild location to the next.

Having open borders with Kruger means there is a dynamic movement of animals; with many animals attracted to the waters of the Olifants River, especially during the drier winter months. Giraffe, Wildebeest and Waterbuck are abundant, and this in turn attracts predators in good numbers. Big herds of Buffalo are also common.

Day’s run to the rhythm of the bush, waking with the birds (…and coffee and rusks) and an early start to enjoy the cool of the mornings. Brunch will be enjoyed out in the bush, and we generally arrive at camp by early afternoon. After some refreshments and snacks, and maybe even a little snooze, a game drive can be enjoyed before dinner and a nightcap around the campfire.

  1. Hike DaysTrails are run from start of April - end of November.

    Hike days are changed up according to season, animal movements, guest interest's & capabilities.

    But typically one will walk in the morning, followed by some rest and then an evening drive.

Reminiscing about the day, around the camp fire.

Accommodation for the trail are classic dome-style canvas safari tent’s equipped with comfortable stretcher beds and linen, with ensuite porta-loo and bucket shower.

The campsites are entirely mobile, leaving no trace behind.

There is a central ‘mess tent’ to house the kitchen, food prep, and washing up. This is where our private chef will work to prepare your flame-grilled meals. A dining table is set every evening, and in the mornings, to offer coffee and rusks before departure.

The camp provides an intimate setup, where the ‘bush tv’ (aka…fire) is central to the space and socialisation of the group.

Fine dining under the stars on the Maseke Wilderness Trail.
Crisp linen, comfortable bed and warm outdoor shower. What more could you want.
  1. What are we likely to see?

    Having open borders with Kruger means there is a dynamic movement of animals; with many animals attracted to the waters of the Olifants River, especially during the drier winter months. Giraffe, Wildebeest and Waterbuck are abundant, and this in turn attracts predators in good numbers. Big herds of Buffalo are also common.

  2. What is the quality of the food like?

    Our campfire cuisine will nourish your soul and your tum. 3 course dinners cooked on the open fire, fresh brunches enjoyed on the trail and plenty of snacks and refreshments to never leave you wanting.

  3. What is the best time of year for this trail?

    The trails are only run from the beginning of April to the end of November, as its too hot outside of these months. November can be rainy. Winter months are generally the best.

  4. Do you run scheduled trails?

    Not specifically. It is best if you find yourself a group (min 4 persons), and then we'll try book a trail as per your date request. Otherwise, if you are a single or couple - please give us your available date range and we'll see what trails we can join you on to.

  5. Is malaria a problem here?

    Kruger National Park is a moderate malaria area, so you are advised to take malaria prophylactics if you are a higher risk candidate,

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3 Nights / 4 Days: R12 940/per person

Whats included in this tour
  • 2.5 Day Expert Guided Walking Safari + Evening game drives each night
  • 3 Nights in a Mobile Tented Camp - Stretcher beds and bedding provided. Outdoor bucket shower heated for you, as well as a flushing toilet.
  • All meals- from lunch on arrival day to breakfast on departure day
  • Bottled water, teas & coffees
  • 2 x Experienced Wilderness Trails Guides & Tracker
  • Private vehicle for game drives in the afternoon
Whats not included in this tour
  • All soft & alcoholic drinks
  • Maseke Conservation levy: R450pp/per night
  • Maseke Bed Levy: R100 pp/per stay
  • No Single Supplement applies, for scheduled trails on a tent sharing basis
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