A special area has been set aside in `The Selinda` for walking safaris . Located in the northern reaches of the reserve, the walks follow the time-worn trails of elephant & antelope through forest and open plains.

Region:

Selinda

Lodge Name:

Selinda Walking Trails

Accommodation:

The two or three night walking safaris are limited to a maximum of four trailists at a time (or 6 if they are a group traveling together). Typically, guests undertaking a Selinda Walking Trail will start their safari with a night at one of the reserve’s permanent camps (Selinda or Zibadianja). The trail will then head out from here in the early morning terminating at one of two Trails Camps – Mokoba and Tshwene

The camps comprise of three custom designed, twin tents on high decks with open verandahs and fly sheet. The idea of the open verandah is so that guests have the choice of ‘sleeping out’ is they wish to do so. Half bathrooms (flush toilet and basin) en-suite at ground level. Hot and cold water is available upon request.
A secluded open air ablution deck is then shared amongst all guests. The bathrooms contain twin bucket showers and have plenty of hot water as well as spectacular views!

• Full Board:     y
• Bar:     y
• Dining in the Boma or Private:     y
• Viewing Deck:     y
• Game Walks & Mokoro Excursions:     y

Additional Info:

Whilst walking from one camp to the next, guests need to carry only their cameras and binoculars. All luggage will be transferred by vehicle to the next camp.
Water and snacks are provided along the way.
The back up vehicle doubles as a game drive vehicle to offer night drives after dinner.

Game Viewing & Activities:

Selinda Walking Trails are led by an armed Professional Guide as well as a tracker. The Trails guide carries a rifle, two-way radio and first aid kit. A back up vehicle is available in emergency. The morning walk is between 7-10km/4-6miles and lasts for between three and five hours. Typically, the morning trail ends at that evening’s trail camp. Walking safaris are the best way to become closer to nature , to see it up close and to feel it. The Trails guide and tracker will introduce the smaller creatures, plants and spoor, as well as stalk up on some of the larger manmmals. Elephant are common and frequently encountered but mostly viewed from a distance. Lion and cheetah are seen less often. Wild Dog sightings are rewarding and quite possible during the dry season. Birding is excellent with more than 310 species having been recorded on The Selinda Reserve.
The species more commonly seen on foot include: buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, warthog, hippo, hyena and a wide variety of antelope