Wolhuter Wilderness Trail, Kruger

Situated between Berg-en-dal, Ship Mountain and Afsaal Picnic Site, this trail is named after one of the Kruger's first and most famous rangers . Harry Wolhuter killed a lion single handedly with his hunting knife while out on patrol on horseback. It is a spectacularly scenic wilderness area, characterized by high granite outcrops with deep valleys. Evidence of Bushmen and Stone and Iron Age people can be found on the higher lying areas and rocky outcrops. The famous dog from 'Jock of the Bushveld' fame and his master Sir Percy Fitzpatrick also criss-crossed this area on their adventurous hunting trips and transport driving routes. Plantlife here is very diverse, especially in the higher lying areas. Birdlife is also good. White and black rhino can be found in the Wolhuter wilderness area. Elephant and buffalo are also regularly seen. Other common species include zebra, giraffe, kudu, waterbuck, blue wildebeest and warthog. The Wolhuter Trail's biggest attraction is to sit on a granite outcrop and to stare into the distance experiencing the sights and sounds of this magnificent wilderness area