Primitive Walking Trail, Timbavati

This unforgettable walking trail lets you reconnect with nature through the ultimate back-to-basics experience. Aptly named the "Primitive Trail", it will expose you to the fine details, grandeur of the landscape and the thrill of moving among large mammals. Well beyond an activity, it is a fully immersive experience that permits participation in nature as opposed to traditional spectatorship. It is real, visceral and completely authentic. Lead and facilitated by experienced trail guides, the trail takes place over a period of 3 nights and 4 days across exclusive properties in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger National Park). Participants carry everything that they need for the duration of the trail in their backpack- including food (you will be surprised at how little you need. Don't overpack-the idea is to simplify for a few days). There are no demarcated campsites or routes. You set your own pace and explore according to your interests and capabilities, sleeping at a pristine site under the stars each night (no tents) and packing up in the morning to leave no trace. Nights are spent sleeping in the open, around a fire, with each participant taking turns at “watch duty”. Different versions of the Primitive Trail are available, including Yoga and Storytelling trails- please enquire.

Why we like it

Connect closely to nature in its wildest form; Completely authentic; No routes or campsites; Walking, camping and sleeping in the wilderness; Yoga version available