Kruger is home to an incredibly rich diversity of animal live and ecosystems. Each Leg is different and special in its own way. No two days are the same on trail.

While we cannot guarantee any spesific sighting, you are sure to spot many different animals on your journey. You will see places very few people, even staff, are priveleged to see. Because we are walking we often see interesting things most often overlooked while driving.

A part of the magic of The Kruger Trail is just about being in the wilderness. It is about the silence, the smells and the feeling of being part of creation.

The Kruger Trail is a challenging trail. You need to prepare properly.

You will walk long distances, with a heavy backpack in difficult terrain and the weather can be harsh. The majority of the walking is done on animal trails or simply bushwaking. There are no laid out trails, no markers.

You can expect heat. We avoid walking during the hotests times of the day, but you need to be able to manage walking in the heat.

You will need to be fit and a strong walker. We recommend that you prepare properly and do a multi day backpack route before attempting The Kruger Trail.

Have you previously done a backpack trail in KNP? TKT is much more challenging!

The distances covered each day differs depending on the area and the Leg you are walking. It can be anything between 15km and 25 km. Be prepared for an average of 20km per day.

The route itself is not technically very challenging. You will need no climbing skills.

Each Leg starts on a Sunday. You will meet your guides on the Sunday afternoon in the appropriate KNP rest camp and spend the evening in that camp. We will book a campsite for the group, but you are welcome to book your own chalet should you prefer. Note that you need to stay in the spesific camp which has been chosen for that Leg. You may not book in another camp!

Before sunrise on the Monday morning you will depart for the start of your trail. You will walk for six days and sleep five nights in the bush.

You will complete the Leg late on the Saturday afternoon and again sleep in a rest camp that evening. You can depart for home on the Sunday at normal gate opening times.

We utilise the group's vehicles for transport to the start and again from the end of each Leg. Please ensure that you have enough vehicles available. The lead guide will coordinate transport arrangements.

Each Leg starts where the previous Leg ended.

There is a certain element of risk involved. You will be in the bush which is home to animals such as lion, elephant and buffalo. These animals are wild and can be dangerous. There are also environmental and other risks.

Having said that, this risk is limited and is managed to the best of our ability. Over many years we have established an excellent safety record on the backpack trails in Kruger National Park.

You will be guided by two experienced and armed guides who will look after your safety and well-being. It is important to at all times listen to the guides and adhere to the instructions given.

We are supported by the Kruger National Park rangers, who will assist in case of emergency.

Guest are not allowed to bring weapons of any kind. Besides being illegal, it is also completely unnecessary and even potentially dangerous.

Don't expect the trails to be filled with adrenaline raising experiences. The vast majority of interactions with animals are quite placid and based on mutual respect and co-existance.

The night before we start walking (Sunday evening) you need to sleep in the designated Kruger tourist camp (base camp) for that leg. The night after you complete the walk (Saturday evening) you again need to sleep in that same camp.

TKT book camping sites for these evenings in the correct camp. This is included in your leg fee.

Should you decide to book a chalet it needs to be in the correct base camp and it will be at your own cost.

The base camp is carefully selected for logistical reasons. Participants must not book in a different camp as it may compromise arrangements and may have a negative impact on the trail.

Please discuss any private bookings beforehand with the TKT Coordinator to ensure that you book in the correct camp.