Getaway May_2019

Zoe Greenwell

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Kruger’s two guided

trails are a wonderful way

to experience the wilder

side. You drive the trail in

your own 4x4 and bring

along all your own

provisions, tents,

camping gear, water and

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spent at designated,

basic campsites ( just a

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toilet). During the day

your guide will suggest

places to take a break,

stretch your legs and

point out interesting

features along the way.

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in northwestern Kruger,

between the Olifants

and Luvuvhu rivers.

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day afternoon from

Phalaborwa Gate and

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days and four nights. It

departs from Crocodile

Bridge every Sunday and

ends at Pafuri. One of

the attractions of this

route is that you travel

the whole length of the

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bique border, witnessing

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scape as you meander

slowly northwards.

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Both trails are operated

in the dry season only

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Expeditions are led by

a professional trail guide,

in radio communication

with his guests, but you

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carrying basic vehicle

tools and spares).

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permitted at a time,

maximum four per car,

and no children under

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The Mafunyane 4x4 Eco-Trail

covers a variety of road

conditions, including steep

inclines, mud and river

crossings, for 270 kilometres

north of Phalaborwa Gate.

80 MAY 2019

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