Plan your trip

GETTING THERE

From Phalaborwa, take the R71 to Gravelotte for 18km, then turn right onto a gravel road; the gate is about 4km further. Guests park here and are driven to the camp. Airlink flies to Phalaborwa Airport from Joburg (tickets from R1 600 pp). Transfers to the reserve can be arranged for R200.

WHEN TO GO

The trail runs from Friday to Monday or Tuesday to Friday. Bradley says the best time is June to September, as the mornings are cooler for walking and the days warm up quickly (no need for heavy winter gear). In summer, the river may be flowing if there have been good rains.

NEED TO KNOW

There are three-day and four-day trail options (minimum four and maximum eight people, no children under 16). Each night is spent at off-the-grid Klein Letaba Camp in en-suite rondavels. Drinking water, coffee and tea are provided, as are the wines and G&Ts for sundowners. Each day the group sets out from camp to walk in the morning and afternoon, for up to three-and-a-half hours. It’s easy going, with no difficult terrain. Each walk ends with a game drive to camp.

WHAT TO BRING

Pack neutral-coloured clothing, good shoes and a torch. It’s advised to take malaria prophylactics. If you want soft drinks or alcohol (apart from the sundowners), bring your own.

BOOKING

The trail costs R1 500 pp per night, all inclusive. 0861-010-347, mthimkhuluwildernesstrails.co.za