Pafuri Walking Trails

This ancient land, particularly the low-lying floodplains near the confluence at Crooks’ Corner where our camp is located, harbours an abundance of life. It’s a natural choke point for wildlife crossing between Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South Africa, and forms a distinct ecological region.

Huge herds of elephant, buffalo and other game congregate here, especially when the surrounding bush lies parched before the rains. Predators and scavengers, ranging from the great cats and hyenas to servals, genets, civets, caracals, amongst many others, find shelter here.

The area is also famous for its elephant herds in winter, which come to drink from the Luvuvhu river. The wildlife roams without the hindrance of borders in a trans-frontier park that spans 3 countries. The diversity also brings a profusion of birds, with numerous sightings in what bird lovers regard as South Africa’s most rewarding birding destination.

While comprising only about 1% of the Kruger National Park’s actual area, Pafuri contains plants and animals representing almost 75% of the Parks total diversity.

We tend to head out in the mornings for 4-5 hour walks returning to rest at camp during the heat of the day. Afternoons are mostly typically spent on game drive, giving your legs some well deserved rest. After an evening sundowner we return to camp to share stories around the fire on the edge of the Luvuvhu River.