Pafuri, in the wild north of the Kruger National Park, is unrivalled walking safari country. You’ll call the seasonal bush camp home, where staff serves fuel for the next day’s trek: rich food and drink in hearty portions. The walking safari offers guests the opportunity to focus on the little things, whilst also experiencing the rush of adrenaline when you happen upon the Big 5.

The area has both semi-arid vegetation including numerous large baobabs as well as rich riverine forests with large Nyala Trees and Jackalberries. Game is plentiful all year round. The area is probably most famous for its elephant and buffalo herds.

The Hutwini & Nkula camps are in the same vicinity & a few minutes walk from each other. The Hutwini camp has recently been upgraded, hence higher priced, but the package & experience for both camps remain same – meals, beverages, activities etc..

Hutwini main tent (upgraded)
Nkula main tent
Hutwini double tent (upgraded)
Nkula double tent
Lanner Gorge
Hippo in the Luvuvhu river
Black Winged Stilt
Elephant drinking in the Luvuvhu river

On walking safaris you can expect to encounter an array of changing landscapes, from bushveld to riverine forests, mountains to floodplains, and perennial pans, which all attract a spectacular variety of animals and birds. Discover forests of Fever trees, groves of Baobabs, and a diverse collection of wildlife.

These packages include all meals, beverages – local beers, soft drinks, spirits, house wines & snacks, morning Walking Safari activities and afternoon Game Drives (in open vehicle), and serviced accommodation.

GUIDES

Walks: Each group is accompanied by two expert guides- a Lead Trails Guide and a Back-Up Trails Guide – to ensure utmost safety during walking safaris among the Big Five.

Drives: Each group is accompanied by one or two expert guides to provide the services expected on one’s game drive.

DAILY SERVICES

The Package: Includes all meals, beverages – local beers, soft drinks, spirits, house wines & snacks, morning Walking Safari Activities and afternoon Game Drives (in open vehicle), and serviced accommodation.

Experience & Activities

Walking Safaris: On walking safaris with a minimum of 6 persons (max 8), you will be accompanied by a Professional Lead Guide and Back-up Guide.

Highlights of the walking experience include visits to Crook’s Corner, where the Luvuvhu and Limpopo Rivers meet, Lanner Gorge, and the fever tree forest.

Walk through ancient and diverse landscapes & feel the adrenalin surge when you encounter the Big 5 on foot.

Wet your feet in the Luvuvhu River.

Experience Crook’s Corner, the Fever Tree Forest, Lanner Gorge and more.

Wildlife Sightings

This part of Kruger is known to be one of the best birding areas in the park and is home to birds of prey, rarely seen bird species such as the Pel’s Fishing owl, Racket Tail Roller, Arnot’s Chat, Three-Banded Courser and the Grey-Headed Parrot. Along with other predators, this national park is home to the elephant, buffalo, zebra, kudu, nyala, eland, impala, bush pig, and not to mention the others, such as wart hog, wildebeest, mongoose etc..

Pod of Hippo on the concourse – Luvuvhu River & Limpopo River

Black-Backed Jackal

Daily Walks & Drives

A highlight of your stay will be the daily game walks and game drives that we offer. Led by experienced guides, you will have the chance to witness the awe-inspiring beauty of the African bush up close. With each step, you’ll be amazed by the incredible diversity of wildlife that surrounds you.

Daily Walks – morning

Qualified Lead Trails and Trails Back-up Guides to ensure utmost safety, and experience the raw nature of the bush

Daily Game Drives – afternoon

Additional Activities

Our camp also offers other activities such as taking part in bush fitness and fully immersive nature experiences in our unfenced camps. With no barriers between you and nature, you’ll feel like you’re truly part of the African wilderness.

Bush Fitness

Walking along the Luvuvhu river

The Hutwini & Nkula camps are situated close to the Luvuvhu river

Staying at the camp

Hutwini camp – double tent

Upgraded – Comfortable accommodation

Walk Pafuri offers two-person canvas tents with twin beds and can accommodate a maximum of 8 guests (x4 tents). Bookings of 6 or more in one group give guests exclusive use of the camp and are essential for any Leading Leopard Safaris trails run itineraries.

Nkula camp – double tent

Comfortable accommodation

Walk Pafuri offers two-person canvas tents with twin beds and can accommodate a maximum of 8 guests (x4 tents). Bookings of 6 or more in one group give guests exclusive use of the camp and are essential for any Leading Leopard Safaris trails run itineraries.

Rooms

Hutwini camp

x2 single beds

En-suite flush toilets

All tents sit on a raised wooden platform.

Nkula camp

x2 single beds

En-suite bathroom – outside shower

Ground tents

Beds

x2 Single beds in comfortable double tent. We provide bedding.

Ablutions

Hutwini camp

En-suite flush toilets, bucket showers, hot water

The walk-in canvas tents include en-suite flush toilets, bucket showers, hot water is provided daily.

Nkula camp

En-suite bathroom & outside showers

The walk-in canvas tents include en-suite bath room & outside showers.

Mosquitoes

Gauzed tents to help keep out the mozzies

What to bring

Head light, torches, lighting for tents etc..

Provided bedding (a duvet and a pillow).

RATES AND BOOKINGS

Minimum base rate of six (6) persons, maximum eight (8) persons.

Accommodation: Camp comprising four (4) 2 person canvas tents. Main tent area – dining, lounge & porch.

The below Packages provide the minimum basic rate for six (6) guests in the camp, whether they are SA or SADC guests.

Our Packages

HUTWINI CAMP

3 Night Package

R30 486 Per Person

R10 162 *p/p/p/n (*per person per night)

International Persons +20%

Minimum base rate of six (6) persons

Some or all guests will share a tent – min six (6) / max eight (8) persons

  • x4 tents
  • En-suite flush toilets
  • Bucket showers
  • Boma
  • Firepit
  • Dining tent
  • Maximum 8 guests
  • Minimum 2 night stay
  • Ages 16 and older
  • Eco friendly
  • Morning – Walking Trails
  • Afternoon – Game Drives
  • All meals, snacks, sundowner on drive
  • Local beers, soft drinks, spirits and house wines
4 Night Package

R37 068 Per Person

R9 267 *p/p/p/n (*per person per night)

International Persons +20%

Minimum base rate of six (6) persons

Some or all guests will share a tent – min six (6) / max eight (8) persons

  • x4 tents
  • En-suite flush toilets
  • Bucket showers
  • Boma
  • Firepit
  • Dining tent
  • Maximum 8 guests
  • Minimum 2 night stay
  • Ages 16 and older
  • Eco friendly
  • Morning – Walking Trails
  • Afternoon – Game Drives
  • All meals, snacks, sundowner on drive
  • Local beers, soft drinks, spirits and house wines
5 Night Package

Rxx xxx Per Person**

Rx xxx *p/p/p/n (*per person per night)

International Persons +20%

**If you would like to do a 5 night or longer trail, let us know and we can let you know about available dates and the relevant costs.

Minimum base rate of six (6) persons

Some or all guests will share a tent – min six (6) / max eight (8) persons

  • x4 tents
  • En-suite flush toilets
  • Bucket showers
  • Boma
  • Firepit
  • Dining tent
  • Maximum 8 guests
  • Minimum 2 night stay
  • Ages 16 and older
  • Eco friendly
  • Morning – Walking Trails
  • Afternoon – Game Drives
  • All meals, snacks, sundowner on drive
  • Local beers, soft drinks, spirits and house wines

NKULA CAMP

Minimum base rate of six (6) persons, maximum eight (8) persons.

Accommodation: Camp comprising four (4) 2 person canvas tents. Main tent area – dining.

3 Night Package

R24 120 Per Person

R8 040 *p/p/p/n (*per person per night)

International Persons +20%

Minimum base rate of six (6) persons

Some or all guests will share a tent – min six (6) / max eight (8) persons

  • x4 tents
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Outside showers
  • Boma
  • Firepit
  • Dining tent
  • Maximum 8 guests
  • Minimum 2 night stay
  • Ages 16 and older
  • Eco friendly
  • Morning – Walking Trails
  • Afternoon – Game Drives
  • All meals, snacks, sundowner on drive
  • Local beers, soft drinks, spirits and house wines
4 Night Package

R29 000 Per Person

R7 250 *p/p/p/n (*per person per night)

International Persons +20%

Minimum base rate of six (6) persons

Some or all guests will share a tent – min six (6) / max eight (8) persons

  • x4 tents
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Outside showers
  • Boma
  • Firepit
  • Dining tent
  • Maximum 8 guests
  • Minimum 2 night stay
  • Ages 16 and older
  • Eco friendly
  • Morning – Walking Trails
  • Afternoon – Game Drives
  • All meals, snacks, sundowner on drive
  • Local beers, soft drinks, spirits and house wines
5 Night Package

Rxx xxx Per Person**

Rx xxx *p/p/p/n (*per person per night)

International Persons +20%

**If you would like to do a 5 night or longer trail, let us know and we can let you know about available dates and the relevant costs.

Minimum base rate of six (6) persons

Some or all guests will share a tent – min six (6) / max eight (8) persons

  • x4 tents
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Outside showers
  • Boma
  • Firepit
  • Dining tent
  • Maximum 8 guests
  • Minimum 2 night stay
  • Ages 16 and older
  • Eco friendly
  • Morning – Walking Trails
  • Afternoon – Game Drives
  • All meals, snacks, sundowner on drive
  • Local beers, soft drinks, spirits and house wines

Bookings: enquiries@leadingleopardsafaris.co.za

INCLUDES
  • Your accommodation at trails camp
  • Your meals and snacks
  • Local beers, soft drinks, spirits and house wines
  • All walking activities
  • 2 expert guides to facilitate your wilderness connection and keep you safe
EXCLUDES
  • Personal trail clothing etc…
  • Any personal snacks in addition to what is provided
  • Your travel arrangements to and from Pafuri
  • Conservation fees for your nights at Pafuri
  • Kruger National Park entrance fees
  • Any additional park fees should you be staying in the park before or after your trail
  • Gratuities
  • Medical and travel insurance
  • Anything of a personal nature
  • Any additional experiences, treatments, excursions, ctivities, entrance fees or other options not listed as included
  • Government taxes
  • Any required visas and associated fees
  • Passport applications and associated fees
  • Any covid vaccinations, tests and associated fees required at the time of travelling.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Booking and Cancellation Policy

  • Leading Leopard Safaris Booking and Cancellation Policy below is based on the lodge’s policy. Their policy may change at short notice, and in such cases, the newer policy will apply. Our current Booking and Cancellation Policy is as follows:
  • A non refundable deposit of 30% of the total trip is due to confirm the booking.
  • The remainder is due 12 weeks before you travel.
  • If you cancel between confirmation and 61 days of the start of your trail, you will forfeit your 30% deposit.
  • If you cancel 60 days or less before the start of your trail, the full reservation value is forfeited.
  • The above policy applies should you fail to join or start your safari for any reason, including airline delays or missed connections.

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