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    Plains Camp at Rhino Walking Safaris

    Private Concession in The Kruger National Park, Limpopo

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    Overview

    Discounted Last Minute Rates Available on Request. Please contact your travel specialist for more information on our special offers.

    Rhino Walking Safaris lie within a private concession in the world-renowned Kruger Park just north of Skukuza and so offers a wildlife experience second to none. To give you some idea of how prime this area is, the concession shares an unfenced boundary with the famous Mala Mala and Sabi Sand reserve with an abundance of wildlife moving freely between the two.

    To be in an excellent prime Big Five game viewing area is one thing – to then tackle it on foot out of the comfort zone of a Land Rover makes it a much more intense, heart pumping experience altogether! Rhino Walking Safaris specialise in exclusive walking safaris through 12,000-hectares of pristine bushveld where you will follow animal trails on foot. The bush walks are all accompanied by two highly qualified and armed rangers who understand animal behaviour and territorial boundaries and will share their wealth of bush knowledge with you – from the animals, trees, grasses, insects and birds you might see to the medicinal uses of plants, basic tracking and survival skills.

    Nothing is predictable in the bush; therefore, each walk offers a potentially new experience which will open your eyes, nose and ears, making your heart thump a hundred beats a minute. You are not guaranteed to see any game but you know they are there (probably watching you in fact!) as you see signs, perhaps a fresh leopard track, the warning bark of a secretive bushbuck, or the unmistakable scent of a passing elephant herd. But don't fear as these animals would rather carry on their daily life than worry about you - much less attack you! But you might have an opportunity to encounter many of the classical African game such as herds of impala, walk next to stately giraffe or come across a crash of rhinos (perhaps even the toothier members of the Big Five!) This truly is a way to feel much more at one with the bush and really feel alive!

    Rhino Walking Safaris operates from Plains Tented Camp which only caters for a maximum of eight people, (no children under 12), so you are ensured of a quality, pristine wilderness away from the crowds! There are 4 luxury, comfortably furnished African explorer-style tents with en-suite bathrooms (hot water) and whilst simple they offer all the necessary comforts whilst avoiding unnecessary luxury - all linen is 100% cotton percale, there are gorgeous down duvets and furnishings of a very high quality, including numerous antiques and a variety of guest amenities are provided. The tents are set an acacia knob thorn thicket which overlooks the spectacular Timbitene plain and an active waterhole so you can enjoy game viewing right on your doorstep.

    Built in authentic pioneer tradition, it creates the ambience of a 19th century naturalist’s retreat - take in an Africana book collection and antique treasures reminiscent of a golden bygone era. The lodge’s tents and public areas are raised on wooden decks – the tents are constructed purely from canvas and wood, with no trees having been chopped down in keeping with operating company Isibindi Africa’s ethic of “treading lightly on the land”. This camp is specifically designed for low energy consumption and makes use of a generator and a back-up battery system, which power overhead fans and 24-hour lighting (also used to re-charge camera batteries). The communal area includes a lounge and dining area with an outside fireplace for cold evenings and small plunge pool – perfect for chilling those sore muscles after a long walk!

    A typical day at Plains Camp begins with a mug of steaming coffee (or tea) and traditional homemade rusks, after which you set out on your morning walk - following rhino tracks and elephant paths! Trails are structured by the rangers taking into consideration the fitness levels of the group (usually 3-4 hours in length) and avoid the heat of midday. After a delicious brunch, afternoons are spent enjoying and relaxing in the cool of the acacia trees, keeping an eye on the waterhole where a stream of animals coming to drink will keep you enthralled. After the heat of the middle of the day is passed, you will set out again in the late afternoon to explore again on foot or take a game drive. Dining is an elegant affair in keeping with the nostalgic ambiance with your table set with crisp linen and silver - food is all homecooked, fresh and delicious!

    We find that the walking camp makes a great combo with its more conventionally luxurious sister camp, Rhino Post, which is centred around vehicle-based game drives. So, you could for example spend a couple of nights at Rhino Post before moving across to the Plains Camp for the walking experience – this way you get to enjoy 2 completely different experiences.

    Talking of different experiences, another stunning option (at extra cost) is to spend an unforgettable night out under the stars at the concession’s Sleep-Out camp - sleeping outdoors, under the stars on elevated wooden platforms 4 metres high. You will arrive on foot and after hanging up your mosquito net and preparing your bed on the platforms which overlook a waterhole, you can relax and enjoy the sunset. As the night settles you can appreciate the sounds and other senses of the African bush, whilst sipping a refreshing sundowner, while your guide prepares a braai on an open blazing fire. Then it is time to retire to your individual platform where you may be serenaded to sleep by the whooping of a hyena or the roar of a distant (or perhaps not so distant!) lion!

    About The Kruger National Park

    The largest game reserve in South Africa, The Kruger National Park is larger than Israel. Nearly 2 million hectares of land that stretch for 352 kilometres (20 000 square kilometres) from north to south along the Mozambique border, is given over to an almost indescribable wildlife experience. Certainly it ranks with the best in Africa and is the flagship of the country’s national parks - rated as the ultimate safari experience.

    Lying in the heart of the Lowveld is a wildlife sanctuary like no other, its atmosphere so unique that it allows those who enter its vastness to immerse themselves in the unpredictability and endless wilderness that is the true quality of Africa.

    The Kruger National Park lies across the provinces of Mpumalanga and Limpopo in the north of South Africa, just south of Zimbabwe and west of Mozambique.

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    Reserve
    • Name
      Private Concession in The Kruger National Park, Limpopo
    • Size
      12,000-hectare private concession in The Kruger National Park
    Children

    12+ welcome

    Fast Facts
    • Big 5
    • Bush Walks
    • Camp Unfenced
    • Fans
    • Fireplace
    • Malaria area
    • No Cell Phone Signal
    • No Wi-Fi
    • Pool
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    • Limpopo
    • Kruger National Park
    Why We Love It
    • Discover nature’s hidden wonders in specially tailored walking trails
    • Sleepouts – elevated wooden platforms 4 metres high where you will be sleeping outdoors under the stars!
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    Details
    • 4 Twin Explorer Tents

    • Setting: Overlooking a waterhole & the plains
    Activities
    • Birding Safaris
    • Game Drives
    • Walking Safaris
    • Sleep-Outs (need to be pre-booked, subject to availability, and are based on a "first come, first serve basis"). The first guests to reserve a trail determines whether a sleep-out will be included on that trail or not. If the first guests who reserve the trail request the sleep-out then all guests on that trail will do a sleep-out. If the first guests to book the trail stipulate that they do not wish to do a sleep-out then nobody on that trail will be able to do a sleep-out. No additional cost to Sleep-Outs from Plains Camp
    Children

    12+ welcome

    Guests per Safari Vehicle

    6 Guests

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    Rates
    • Per person per night sharing
    • From
      R 4,778
    • Rules
      Book within 7 days of travel
    • Normal selling rate
      R 9,100
    • Save up to
      Save 47%
    • Validity Date
      Valid from 1 July 2025 until 30 June 2026
    • Prices are indicative. Please contact us for a comprehensive quotation.
    Rates Include
    • Accommodation at Plains Camp
    • All meals
    • Teas & coffees
    • Early morning safari walks (3-4 hours)
    • Afternoon walk & game drive combo
    • Transfers between Rhino Post Safari Lodge and Plains Camp at scheduled times
    Closest Airport

    Skukuza Airport or Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA, Nelspruit)

    Drive Time

    6 hours from Johannesburg

    25 minutes from Skukuza Airport

    3 hours from KMIA (Nelspruit)

    Reserve
    • Name
      Private Concession in The Kruger National Park, Limpopo
    • Size
      12,000-hectare private concession in The Kruger National Park
    Location
    • Plains Camp, home of Rhino Walking Safaris, Kruger National Park, Skukuza, South Africa

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    • Limpopo
    • Kruger National Park
    Terms and Conditions
    • All rates quoted are per person per night sharing, unless otherwise stated
    • Please chat to one of our Game Lodge experts for the single accommodation & child rates
    • Our 'From' rate reflected is only an indication of the property's pricing. Once we have your exact dates, we will send through a detailed quotation
    • A number of our rates quoted are based on specials for SADC Residents
    • All accommodation will be subject to availability
    • All rates quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
    • Any applicable Conservation Levies & Park Fees will be quoted as an additional amount
    • When we specify ‘Off Road’, this applies to Big 5 sightings only
    • Bush Walks will often need to be pre-booked
    • Childminding is generally at an additional cost
    • For our comprehensive T's & C's, please see the link in our main 'navigation bar'
    Children

    12+ welcome

    Important Notes
    • We regret no children under the age of 12 can be accommodated at Plains Camp unless a family or group have booked exclusive use of the camp
    • Set departure days: Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
    • Guests must meet at Rhino Post before 2pm in order to be transferred across to Plains Camp at 2pm with any other guests
    • SANParks Gate Entrance Fees of R 128 per person per stay must be settled directly at the gate on entry into the park
    • Please ensure you enter the park at least one hour prior to the gate closing
    • Opening hours vary depending on the time of year, please be sure to check
    • All visitors who are 18 years and older, must produce a positive identity document for scanning in order to gain access to the Kruger National Park:
    • SA Residents must produce their SA ID document or driver's licence
    • Non SA Residents must produce their passports
    • Please note that Federal Airlines do not service Skukuza Airport on their daily shuttle service to / from Johannesburg
    • All fees quoted are subject to change & will either be pre-paid or settled directly to the Lodge on departure

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