The Base Camp Trail Imfolozi 3 Nights 4 days ...Price R 5999.00 pp
A Trails Officer One with the Gun to protect, assisted by a Field Ranger,
Both are fully qualified ,Their experience and knowledge of the bush will enrich the experience, as well as ensure the safety of hikers. All three nights are spent at the comfortably equipped Mndindini Trails Camp, where hikers are housed in comfortable 2-bed tents.
The camp has a communal ablution facility with hot and cold water as well as flushing toilets. The kitchen has a fridge for cold drinks. Hikers motor vehicles remain here. After booking in at Mpila Resort, Hikers are directed to the Mndindini Trails Camp where they will be greeted by the Trails Officer, Field Guide and the cook.
It is recommended that visitors check in at Mpila Resort by 13:00 on the first day of the safari. So that they can settle in at their leisure, in time to meet the Trails Officer for a briefing at 14:00 at the Mndindini Trails Camp.
During the briefing please advise the officer if you would like to go on an afternoon walk or you would like to relax at the camp.
The following two days will be spent walking in the Imfolozi Wilderness Area.
Hikers depart after breakfast, carrying only a daypack each, containing their personal effects, water and lunch. The trail party will cover between 7 and 14 km per day depending on conditions. For this reason, a reasonable degree of fitness is required.
River crossings are sometimes necessary during the walks. The daily routine varies according to the time of year and Trails Officer’s personal style of guiding. On the final day trailists will do a morning walk, returning to Mndindini for a snack after which hikers are free to pack up and leave by 11:00.
It is essential that you wear a comfortable pair of hiking boots, which are well worn in. Base Camp Trails are run from mid-February to mid-December and can accommodate a maximum of eight pax..
Arrival and Registration
Please check-in at Mpila Resort by 13:00 on the first day of the trail. From there, hikers may drive around the game reserve (should time allow it) or go directly to Mndindini Trails Base Camp to arrive by 14:00.
Here Hikers will be welcomed by the Trails Officer, Field Guide and cook, and will be shown to their accommodation. guests may not, under any circumstances leave the immediate area, base-camp on foot, Unless accompanied by an officer or guide.
Remember, this is a Big Five Park! There are no mosquito nets available.