Rhino Walking Safaris

About the Accommodation

Rhino Walking Safaris is situated near Skukuza in the Kruger National Park. The Kruger National Park covers almost 2 million hectares of beautiful, unspoilt terrain and boasts the world’s greatest concentration and diversity of species. An impressive 147 mammal species inhabit this remarkable reserve. In addition it boasts 517 bird species, 49 fish, 34 amphibian, 114 reptile and 336 tree species.

Rhino Walking Safaris offers exclusive guided walking trails with expert guides in the Kruger National Park. An exclusive specialist safari experience, Rhino Walking Safari’s base camp is comprised of four comfortable, en-suite tents overlooking the plain, where a variety of general game as well as predators can be spotted. The Timbitene waterhole at the end of the plain is a popular elephant drinking place.

Plains Camp (home of Rhino Walking Safaris) is the base camp for our walking trails in the Kruger National Park and represents the heart of the wilderness experience. The Camp made up of 4 stylishly appointed en-suite tents nestled in the shade of a knobthorn cluster. We specialize in bringing an authentic bush experience to life, offering unforgettable and informative guided walking tours designed to bring you close to nature, finding the often unseen and fascinating aspects of the African bush.

About the Birding

Tailor-made birding safaris are available from both Rhino Post Safari Lodge and Plains Camp (home of Rhino Walking Safaris). Birders can look forward to pursuing the Big Six: Ground Hornbill, Kori Bustard, Lappet-faced Vulture, Martial Eagle, Pel’s Fishing Owl and the Saddle-bill Stork.

In addition, Hornbills, Starlings, Vultures, Rollers, Bee-eaters and Shrikes make this a prime birdwatching area. Raptor viewing is extremely rewarding with Bateleur, Martial, Black-breasted Snake Eagle, Brown Snake Eagle, African Hawk Eagle, African Fish Eagle and Tawny Eagles seen regularly. In summer birders can spot the Wahlberg, Steppe and Lesser Spotted Eagles.

Contact details:

Rhino Walking Safaris
Skukuza, Mpumalanga
Cell: +27 (0)13 735 8923
E-mail: info@seoloafrica.com
Web: www.rws.co.za