Makuya Primitive Trail for Individuals

Makuya Primitive Trail

On the Makuya Primitive Trail you will have the opportunity to walk through the most awe-inspiring landscapes of the Lowveld. The majority of the Trail follows the course of the Levuvhu River through rugged sandstone country, with forays inland to explore secret springs and the river’s magical tributaries.

Well beyond an activity, this is a fully immersive experience that permits participation in Nature as opposed to traditional spectatorship. It creates the space for personal, social and Wilderness regeneration.

It is real, visceral and completely authentic.

What to Expect

This 3-night Trail takes place in the Makuya Nature Reserve, one of South Africas’s best kept secrets, which shares an un-fenced border with the far-northern Kruger National Park.

Led by professional Wilderness Trails Guides, with thousands of trail hours experience each, you will spend a minimum of three self- sufficient nights (four days) in the wild.

Due to the rocky rugged terrain, participants require a reasonable level of fitness. Groups set their own pace and explore according to their interests and capabilities.

There are no demarcated campsites or routes. Each night is spent under the stars (no tents) at a pristine location with participants sharing the responsibility of ‘watch duty’.

Book your Makuya Primitive Trail

These Trails are restricted to a maximum of 8 participants.

Makuya Primitive Trail Departure for Individual Bookings

In 2025 we have scheduled one departure for individual bookings:

13-16 June

2025 Individual Spot Trail Rates:

3-Night Primitive Trail | ZAR 7 500 /person

Wilderness Levy | ZAR 600 /person/Trail

Trail Rate excludes:

What you need to know:

"Unbelievable experience. Our Trails Guides were exceptionally equipped with knowledge and skill to make you feel right at home in the bush. Truly an experience I will never forget. I would totally recommend this walk, totally worth every penny!"

Aden Kleve

September 2023 Makuya Primitive Trail

Wilderness Rating

Makuya Nature Reserve has attributes not found in any other wild area of South Africa. The panoramic appeal is unsurpassed, with sandstone ridges lined by ancient baobabs flanking mile upon mile of Levuvhu River frontage. Although part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem, with the potential of seeing all of the savanna species, animal numbers are low, and the focus of this Trail is not game- viewing. The arid spiritual landscape and powerful associated ‘Sense of Place’ more than makes up for the low animal densities.

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