INTO AFRICA
AN AUTHENTIC AFRICA
Southern Africa offers some incredible “immersive” experiences that allow you to connect to nature on a deeper, more intimate level; and allow you to experience authentic – and often more exciting – ways to discover and explore untouched wildernesses and the wildlife that inhabits them.
Whether it’s coming within a few feet of an elephant; kayaking past hippos, crocodile and buffalo; or hiking along the edge of a wild coastline, Khaki Fever will show you what it’s like to really experience Africa.
WALKING SAFARIS
Stay in luxury, authentic bush camps and enjoy walking trails each morning and afternoon. Walking safaris are great for families and groups of friends; and it’s easy enough to add a short walking trail onto the end of your traditional wildlife safari! Or simply opt for a few walks instead of game drives at your lodge or bush camp.
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CANOE SAFARIS
Often accompanied by a “mobile safari” set-up or luxury “glamping”, this type of safari is full of adventure and good fun. Our top destinations for canoe, kayak or “mekoro” safaris (traditional canoe) are Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Some lodges and camps offer morning or afternoon canoe trails instead of game drives, while other destinations offer multi-day adventures on the water – a fantastic holiday for the whole family!
ADRENALIN FUELED
Zambezi Canoe Trails, Zimbabwe and Zambia
The mighty Zambezi River offers unique and adrenalin-fuelled adventures with big waters and fantastic game viewing. Divided into the Upper Zambezi: a “free flow” stretch with a few small rapids near Victoria Falls; and the Lower Zambezi: this stretch includes Mana Pools National Park and the Lower Zambezi National Park shorelines, which offer almost endless opportunities to view big game and complete isolation. You’ll pass broad floodplains, islands and rugged escarpment on either side of the valley.
There are many types of canoe adventures on offer on the Zambezi, and we’ll help you figure out the best experience for you. From 4-day luxury trails to 10-day participatory adventures, and from luxury “glamping” to rustic camping, we can help you find the right canoe safari that suits your interests and your budget!
HORSEBACK SAFARIS
Stay in luxury, authentic bush camps and enjoy a traditional safari experience when you’re not on a horse. Or choose to stay in a magnificent private concession where horse-riding and walking safaris are both on offer. Whether you’re an expert rider, or just a beginner, there is a safari, and a guide, that’ll make your horseback safari an unforgettable experience. Horse-riding adventures are also possible around the Greater Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls, Chobe and even on the beaches of Mozambique! Just let us know exactly what you’re after and we’ll craft the perfect adventure for you.
HIKING TRAILS
WORLD FAMOUS
Otter Trail, South Africa
This world-famous trail is the most phenomenal once-in-a-lifetime hiking experience in the Tsitsikamma National Park. You will not see another person, road, or car for four days, and the scenery is truly breath-taking – out of this world. The hike is challenging, and accommodation is in basic wooden huts with bunk beds. All your food, linen, and cooking equipment must be carried with you on this self-guided trail.
Twelve people go on the trail at any one time, so if your group does not fill all twelve spots, you will be hiking with fellow, like-minded adventurers. The trail is in high demand and booking 12-months in advance is essential! If you want to experience nature and its raw beauty in a truly exhilarating way, then the Otter Trail is not to be missed.
TOWERING MOUNTAINS
Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa
Base yourself anywhere in the Drakensberg and you will have a multitude of fantastic day and multi-day hikes to choose from. Phenomenal mountain scenery and indigenous forests create the most magnificent environment for short trails to waterfalls and crystal-clear pools; and longer hikes up rocky escarpments to over-night caves.
There is so much on offer in the ‘Berg: from epic hikes and scenery, to horse riding, a game of golf, or trout fishing, we will help you choose the perfect location depending on the type of Drakensberg experience you’re craving.
PREMIER HIKING
Amatola Trail, South Africa
The Amatola Trail in the Hogsback area of the Eastern Cape is one of South Africa’s premier hiking trails, and is a treasure chest for nature lovers. Considered a real-life “fairyland” the area is covered in indigenous forests and ferns, Lord-of-the-Rings-like mountain scenery, endless waterfalls, and pools of pure mountain spring water. The Hogsback area is claimed to be J. R. R. Tolkien‘s (who was born in South Africa) inspiration for The Lord of the Rings, in particular for his fictional forest of Mirkwood.
The 6-day hike has many exciting loops and requires a good degree of fitness. All supplies and linen must be carried with you, and your accommodation is in basic over-night huts with bunk beds. This trail is definitely for the more adventurous at heart, and is a phenomenal experience for any nature-loving, mountain-mad hikers!
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