Backcountry Hiking Safari (2)
Embark on an unforgettable backcountry walking safari in the African wilderness, guided by the most knowledgeable and experienced trailsmen in the world. Witness the captivating wildlife and immerse yourself in the beauty and thrill of a landscape filled with mind-bending surprises.
Backcountry Hiking Safari (1)
Join us on an unforgettable backcountry hiking safari in Africa, where you’ll witness the continent’s incredible wildlife and experience the raw beauty of the savanna firsthand. Our expert guides will lead you through dramatic landscapes, revealing the secrets of this diverse ecosystem. This is the life-changing adventure that nobody has ever told you about.
A River Runs Through Us
Eight women embark on a transformative journey through the heart of Makuya Nature Reserve, guided by the Luvuvhu River. Experience breathtaking wilderness, encounter wild creatures, and discover strength within as you join them on this 4-day Primitive Trail.
Circle of Awareness
Discover the Circle of Awareness, a powerful tool for staying present and alert in any environment. By using our senses to their fullest extent, we can gain a deeper understanding of our surroundings and anticipate potential risks and opportunities. The Circle of Awareness is not just for Trails Guides; it can be applied in many areas of life, helping us cultivate a greater sense of mindfulness and awareness. Incorporating the Circle of Awareness into our daily routines can have a positive impact on our mental and physical health, enabling us to be more productive, creative, and mindful.
Trailing Flow State
The ‘flow state’ is considered to be a peak performance state as it allows an individual to achieve a level of performance that would not be possible in a state of distraction or disinterest. It can be experienced in a wide range of activities, including sports, art, music, work and of course tracking. Any activity where a modicum of skill is needed, where feedback is immediate and where a high degree of focus and attention is required, especially if there is a hint of possible danger involved, can lead to a flow state. When your objective is to follow the signs until you find your quarry, which is often a potentially dangerous animal, your senses have extra reason to be piqued.
The Stone
Who in their right mind stops for a stone? We do, because a stone’s story is your story and it may add something of value to your life journey – perspective. In order to gain perspective, you will have to go from looking at the stone to looking into the stone.
Backpack Selection
Here’s the ultimate guide on how to select a backpack for your next Lowveld Trails Co. ‘Primitive Trail’. From capacity, features, fit, material, accessibility and brand reputation, we will guide you through the process of choosing a pack that fits your needs and keeps you comfortable on the Trail. Don’t miss out on the perfect backpack for your next adventure.
The Animal and the Cage
Imagine for a moment that the zoo keeper forgot the Lion’s enclosure open one night. The animal could easily step out and become free. However, its immediate surroundings will still be artificial and ecologically shattered. There will be no way in which this Lion can sustain itself and it will ultimately perish. The Lion can only ever be wild if the space it occupies allows it to be. Therefore, one could argue that space holds the spirit of the wild.
So, if a Lion’s state of being can range from captive to free, then the space it occupies can go from cagy to Wilderness. The idea that space can range in wildness may be more challenging to define, but it doesn’t justify ignoring such intrinsic value altogether.
Conserving Kinship
In the sudden stillness, I could hear the drone of bees. There was a hive in a large tree trunk just off to my right. “What are you waiting for?” I could hear the Honeyguide’s question as it stared at me from a nearby perch. “We have a deal, you and me. Don’t you remember?” I looked at the expectant bird. My lack of action felt like a betrayal, and I dropped my head in shame. What have we become? Have we forgotten our place in Nature? And if so, what terrible consequences await us?
The Hero’s Trail Journey
The ‘Hero’s Journey’ is one of the most influential archetypes in almost all cultures around the world. Often referred to as the monomyth due to its pervasiveness as a foundation or backbone for man’s greatest tales and lore, the story of the ‘Hero’s Journey’ resonates deeply with everyone, whether they are aware of it or not. The typical Hero’s Journey can be broken into a number of components, all of which are experienced during a Primitive Trail