Rio Elefantes Canoeing Trail, Three days are spent paddling the meandering river and three nights camping wild on its tree-lined banks. Perhaps a cast or two for tigerfish or a sighting of elephant before our 70 km journey ends at the confluence of the elegant Elefantes and the mighty Limpopo - ‘the epitome of freedom in this amazing wilderness area’ Download brochure


Machampane Wilderness Trail, three nights in the luxury of our tented camp, with the two days in between spent on guided walks that embrace the waterholes along the river and capture the space and solitude of the Lebombo plateau. This is the perfect setting for game and bird viewing in the company of a maximum of eight guests. Read more


For those looking to explore the vast wonderland of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, our guided Shingwedzi 4x4 Trail takes you deep into the remote wilderness of Moçambique’s Parque Nacional do Limpopo whilst The Big 5 Rivers Trail includes the scenic beauty of Zimbabwe’s Gonarezhou National Park. You will be forgiven for reminiscing on the pioneering spirit of days gone by, as you experience challenging river crossings, navigate seldom travelled tracks and explore remote villages. Feel the glorious adventure of camping in unfenced wilderness at the edge of pans and on river beds, whilst listening to the nightsounds of the African bush.Read more


Our guided Massinger Hiking Trail uses four days and nights in providing a true bush wilderness adventure.  It traverses the spectacular slopes above the impressive Massingir dam, continues up the gorge of the Machampane River and ends in the Mopani forests of this pristine wilderness area. There are nightly stops at different locations, where the adventure of the day’s excursion is recalled under the African sky around a warm and welcoming camp fire. Read more

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Machampane Wilderness Trail
Overview:
The Machampane Wilderness Trail offers an experience with daily walking trails in the company of experienced armed game rangers.

Situated in the solitude of a pristine sanctuary wilderness area on the Lebombo mountain plateau in Moçambique’s Parque Nacional do Limpopo, the trail lies on a similar latitude to that of Kruger National Park’s Olifants and Letaba camps.

Nestled in riverine forest at the source of the Machampane River, the trails camp caters for a maximum of 10 guests (with a limit of 8 for walking trails). Accommodation is in luxury en-suite tents on raised decks, set into the river bank and overlooking the permanent water below. Brunch and dinner, with a Moçambiquan touch, are served on a deck shaded by the canopy of trees at the river’s edge whilst pre-and post-dinner drinks are enjoyed around the campfire in the lapa, under a starlit African sky.

Spectacular vistas and picturesque scenery greet guests as they walk out from camp each day on trails that meander through open bushveld, descend into river gorges or wend their way through dense riverine and Mopani forest. Encounters with a wide variety of wildlife are very likely as this area was the subject of a major game re-stocking programme with Kruger National Park.

For guests arriving from South Africa, trails depart at 13h30 in summer and 12h30 in winter every Tuesday, from Letaba camp in Kruger National Park. For guests arriving from Moçambique, trails depart at 15h00 every Tuesday from the Massingir entrance gate to Parque Nacional do Limpopo.

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Important considerations to note:

Border formalities:
Trailists cross into Moçambique’s Parque Nacional do Limpopo through border posts at either Pafuri or Giriyondo.

The border post at Pafuri opens at 08h00 and closes at 16h00. The border post at Giriyondo opens at 08h00 and closes at 16h00 (summer) and 15h00 (winter).

South African citizens require a valid passport but do not require a visa to enter Moçambique. A border fee is payable on entry. This can be paid in cash in rands.

Foreign visitors to Moçambique should ensure that they have a valid passport. The necessary visitor’s visa is obtainable at Giriyondo border post.

Any person not in possession of the necessary travel documents on arrival will not be able to accompany the trail but will be liable for and will forfeit the full trail fee. This forfeiture also applies to all persons who by virtue of their late arrival are unable to accompany the trail. No refund of the trail fee will be made.

Vehicles entering Moçambique require a valid third party insurance certificate for the country only if they travel outside of the National Park. These are obtainable at Massingir and are valid for 30 days.

What to take:
Participants must be aware that the experience involves daily walking trails. Whilst not necessarily over-strenuous, conditions during the summer months can be very hot and humid. Participants must therefore be reasonably fit and be well prepared for the climatic conditions.

 

The items below are suggested as a check list:

Clothing:
Clothing should be comfortable and durable. Neutral colours such as khaki are preferable. Light coloured garments such as whites and creams should be avoided. T-shirts are not recommended as they provide little protection against the sun on the neck. A hat/cap and an all-weather jacket are important items. A tracksuit, either woollen or lightweight, depending on the season, is always useful.

Footwear should be worn-in prior to the trail, have thick soles and provide good ankle support. It is preferable not to wear white shoes.

Transport:
Guests arriving from South Africa travel to the meeting point at Letaba camp in their own vehicles where the vehicles are left for the duration of the trail. Guests are then transported to Machampane Wilderness Camp. This trip, including border formalities, takes approximately 3,5 hours. Guests are returned to Letaba camp after breakfast on the last day of the trail.

Guests arriving from Moçambique travel to the meeting point at Massingir entrance gate in their own vehicles where the vehicles are left for the duration of the trail. Guests are then transported in a game drive vehicle to Machampane Wilderness Camp. This trip takes approximately 2 hours. Guests are returned to Massingir after breakfast on the last day of the trail.

Departure times:
Trails starting at Letaba depart promptly at 13h30 in summer and 12h30 in winter to ensure that border formalities at Giriyondo to enter Moçambique are completed before the closing time. Guests are requested to ensure that they arrive at the departure point at Letaba camp by no later than 13h00 in summer and 12h00 in winter on the day the trail commences. Trails starting at Massingir entrance gate depart promptly at 15h00 in summer and 14h00 in winter. Guests are requested to ensure that they arrive at the departure point at Massingir by no later than 14h30 in summer and 13h30 in winter on the day the trail commences. The trail departure will not be delayed for late arrival
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Shingwedzi 4x4 Trail
Overview:
The Shingwedzi 4x4 Eco-Trail is a guided, self-drive, 5 night / 6 day 4x4 trail. It offers a unique pioneering opportunity, to no more than 6 participant 4x4 vehicles, to explore the tracks and wilderness of Moçambique’s Parque Nacional do Limpopo. Led by an experienced trails ranger in his own vehicle, the convoy makes regular stops for environmental, historical and cultural interpretation or to share special experiences and photographic opportunities.

The trail is aimed at true bush lovers and those who enjoy the wilderness and is not designed as an obstacle course or endurance test. The terrain requires 4x4 vehicles with low range, and “soft-roaders” with low profile tyres are not recommended. Off-road trailers and off-road caravans are welcome, provided they are towed by proper off-road vehicles. (Please consult us if you are unsure about your vehicle’s capabilities)

The trail departs each Thursday at 13h00 from Letaba camp in the Kruger National Park, entering Moçambique at Giriyondo. After entering Moçambique, the route climbs to Fronteira Campsite on the top of the Lebombo range for the first night.  Here the trail guide introduces participants to the trail, while all enjoy the 360 degree panoramic views afforded from this impressive vantage point. On the second day the route uses a mix of public and exclusive tracks as it winds through the southern/central region of the Park, crossing the Shingwedzi River shortly before arriving at the second campsite, Spane.  Days three and four are spent in the interesting pan system of the central sand veld region of the Park, using exclusive tracks reserved for our trails.  Participants spend night three at Tiven and night four at Banga Pan. On day five the route gradually finds its way back to the public track for a while, before branching off again to follow the exclusive track to our final campsite at Mamba Pan. The final day takes the group through Mapai village where participants are able to refresh themselves at the local shop as well as stock up with Mozambiquan beer and other beverages to take back to South Africa. Thereafter the route follows the Limpopo River before exiting at Pafuri and returning to Kruger National Park to end an unforgettable 4x4 experience.
More details are available from our Operations Centre in Phalaborwa - telephone +27 15 781 2356 or by emailing to info@dolimpopo.com.

 

Package includes:

 

Package excludes:

 

Important considerations to note:

Border formalities:
Trailists cross into Moçambique’s Parque Nacional do Limpopo through the border post at Giriyondo.

The border post at Giriyondo opens at 08h00 and closes at 16h00 (summer) and 15h00 (winter).

South African citizens require a valid passport but do not require a visa to enter Moçambique. A border fee is payable on entry. This can be paid in cash in Rands.

Foreign visitors to Moçambique should ensure that they have a valid passport. The necessary visitor’s visa is obtainable at Giriyondo border post.

Any person not in possession of the necessary travel documents on arrival will not be able to accompany the trail but will be liable for and will forfeit the full trail fee. This forfeiture also applies to all persons who by virtue of their late arrival are unable to accompany the trail. No refund of the trail fee will be made.

Vehicles entering Moçambique require a valid third party insurance certificate for the country only if they travel outside of the National Park. These are obtainable at Massingir and are valid for 30 days.

What to take:
It is important to remember that participants have to be totally self-sufficient on the trail and the items below are suggested as a check list.

 

Camping equipment:

 

Vehicle:

 

Other:

 

First Aid:

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Massinger Hiking Trail
Overview:
The Massingir Hiking Trail offers an unforgettable wilderness adventure hiking experience.
Starting above the tree lined shores of the vast Massingir Dam that harnesses the Olifants River on its way to the sea, the trail follows the narrow pool-filled gorge of the Machampane River. Trailists, in groups of no more than 8 and in the company of experienced armed game rangers, hike about 10 to 15 km per day and overnight en-route in this pristine wilderness area.

Each night offers its own unique experience, from the vistas of sunset over the dam, to the call of fish eagles in the riverine forested gorge and the trumpeting of elephant amongst the Mopanis. Trailists gather around the fire to prepare their evening meal and then head off to the shelter of their 2man-tent to be lulled to sleep by the sounds of the night.

Located in a sanctuary area that has been re-stocked with game over the past few years in a joint programme with Kruger National Park, trailists have every prospect of encountering a wide array of wildlife.

The trail is fairly rugged and therefore a reasonable level of fitness is essential. Trailists have to be self sufficient and carry in all food, beverages, clothing and sleeping bags as well as carry out all refuse. A portered and catered option is also available. Campsites provide basic ablution facilities, water for cooking and washing as well as firewood.

For trailists arriving from South Africa trails depart at 10h00 every Friday from Letaba camp in Kruger National Park. Trailists arriving from Moçambique depart from Massingir entrance gate at 12h00 on Fridays.

 

Package includes:

 

Package excludes:

 

Important considerations to note:

Border formalities:
Trailists cross into Moçambique’s Parque Nacional do Limpopo through the border post at Giriyondo.

The border post at Giriyondo opens at 08h00 and closes at 16h00 (summer) and 15h00 (winter).

South African citizens require a valid passport but do not require a visa to enter Moçambique. A border fee is payable on entry. This can be paid in cash in Rands.

Foreign visitors to Moçambique should ensure that they have a valid passport. The necessary visitor’s visa is obtainable at Giriyondo border post.

Any person not in possession of the necessary travel documents on arrival will not be able to accompany the trail but will be liable for and will forfeit the full trail fee. This forfeiture also applies to all persons who by virtue of their late arrival are unable to accompany the trail. No refund of the trail fee will be made.

Vehicles entering Moçambique require a valid third party insurance certificate for the country only if they travel outside of the National Park. These are obtainable at Massingir and are valid for 30 days.

What to take:
Participants must be aware that the experience involves hiking distances of up to 15 km per day. The terrain is rugged and conditions during the summer months can be very hot and humid. Participants must therefore be medically fit and be well prepared for the climatic conditions.

 

The items below are suggested as a check list:

Clothing:
Clothing should be comfortable and durable. Neutral colours such as khaki are preferable. Light coloured garments such as whites and creams should be avoided. T-shirts are not recommended as they provide little protection against the sun on the neck. A hat/cap and an all-weather jacket are important items. A tracksuit, either woollen or lightweight, depending on the season, is always useful.

Footwear should be worn-in prior to the trail, have thick soles and provide good ankle support. It is preferable not to wear white shoes.

Transport:
Trailists arriving from South Africa travel to the meeting point at Letaba camp in their own vehicles where the vehicles are left for the duration of the trail. Trailists are then transported in a game drive vehicle to Massingir Hiking Trails base camp. This trip, including border formalities, takes approximately 4 hours. Trailists are returned to Letaba camp after breakfast on the last day of the trail. Trailists arriving from Moçambique travel to the meeting point at Massingir entrance gate in their own vehicles where the vehicles are left for the duration of the trail. Trailists are then transported in a game drive vehicle to Massingir Hiking Trails base camp. This trip takes approximately 1.5 hours. Trailists are returned to Massingir after breakfast on the last day of the trail.

Departure times:
Trails starting at Letaba depart promptly at 10h00 to ensure that border formalities at Giriyondo to enter Moçambique are completed before the closing time and that the hiking trails camp can be reached before sunset. Trailists are therefore requested to ensure that they arrive at the departure point at Letaba camp by no later than 09h30 on the day the trail commences. Trails starting at Massingir entrance gate depart promptly at 12h00. Trailists are requested to ensure that they arrive at the departure point at Massingir by no later than 11h30 on the day the trail commences. The trail departure will not be delayed for late arrivals.

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