Olifants Wilderness Trail, Kruger

Situated on the banks of the Olifants River, this wilderness area is very popular. It offers remote valleys and gorges where the river flows through the Lebombo Mountains, as well as flat open plains with good game viewing potential. The river is a big attraction, especially as both the Olifants and Letaba rivers join before flowing into Mozambique. These rivers are the focal point of the trail experience, as they have a lot to offer. Large concentrations of hippo and crocodiles are dominant features. The day is incomplete without the call of fish eagles, ever-present on the rivers. Birding as well as a diverse plantlife are a big plus for this popular wilderness trail.