Zinzi Walking Safaris– Greater Kruger, South Africa

An Invitation to Walk the Wilderness. At Zinzi Walking Safaris, the journey is as essential as the destination. Located along the Olifants River in the Balule / Greater Kruger region, this walking safari experience invites guests to slow down, listen, and connect

Experience Zinzi Walking Safaris

Zinzi offers intimate wilderness trails and off-grid dome tents for an unforgettable, immersive nature experience.

Discover & Explore

  • Camping scene with a tent, a table with food, chairs, a fire pit, and two people at a rustic outdoor bar, overlooking a landscape at sunset.

    The Reserve

    Set within the unspoiled wilderness of Balule Game Reserve, Zinzi Walking Safaris offers an immersive bush experience along the Olifants River in the Greater Kruger ecosystem. 

  • Group of people on a nature walk by a river, surrounded by greenery and trees, with cloudy sky overhead.

    Walking Safaris

    Experience the African bush on foot with expert guides, tracking wildlife, observing birdlife, and learning about the flora, fauna, and ecology up close.

  • A landscape with a hill covered in green trees and rocks, under a clear sky, during sunset or sunrise.

    Bush Immersion

    Move silently through the bush, discovering watering holes, predator tracks, and the subtle rhythms of the wilderness that can only be appreciated on foot.

  • Interior of a camping tent with two beds, a small wooden table with a bowl between them, and a cowhide rug on the floor.

    Luxury Camping

    Sleep under canvas in stylish, eco-friendly dome tents with comfortable beds, linens, and hot showers — an intimate, off-grid bush experience.

  • An outdoor wooden dining area at night with a table set for a meal, illuminated by lanterns, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.

    Dining Under the Stars

    Enjoy gourmet meals prepared by an expert chef, served in the heart of the bush beneath the African night sky for a truly unforgettable safari dining experience. 

     

Property Information

Zinzi offers a unique place to pause, to reflect, to observe, and to feel the bush at your pace.

  • Zinzi offers off-grid dome tents that balance simplicity with comfort in the heart of the wild.

    • Sleeping Capacity: Each dome tent accommodates two guests, with stretcher-style beds dressed in soft cotton linens.

    • Bathroom: Flushing toilets and hot-water showers are available—comfort amid wilderness.

    • Camp Setup: Intimate camps that use minimal footprint, blending into the environment and prioritising low-impact design.

    • Shared Spaces: Small gathering zones for meals and evening fires, where stories unfold under the stars.

  • Zinzi offers a unique place to pause, to reflect, to observe, and to feel the bush at your pace.

    • Small-Group, Low-Impact Philosophy: Maximum of 8 guests per trail ensures intimacy, minimal disturbance, and deeper engagement with nature.

    • Unfenced Wilderness Corridor: Zinzi lies within an open landscape where wildlife moves freely, offering rare, walk-in encounters with the bush and its denizens.

    • Expert Guides & Bush Craft: Your guides serve as interpreters of the land—sharing knowledge of tracks, flora, fauna, and the subtle language of the wild.

    • Half-day Walking Adventure: A shorter introduction to walking safaris—explore nearby trails, learn about tracks and signs, and return in time for a relaxing afternoon.

    • Full-Day Walking Safari: Begin early at the lodge, venture across plains and shaded bush paths, pause for a bush lunch under a canopy of trees, and return via a winding route, absorbing quiet moments along the terrain.

    • Overnight & Multi-night Trails (1–3 nights): Venture deeper into the wilderness by day, rest in camps by night, and let the bush become a constant companion across the journey.

    • 07:00 — Arrival at Zinzi River Lodge, welcome and orientation

    • 07:30 — First steps into the bush; track reading begins

    • 07:30 – 10:00 — Walking terrain: plains, bush, riverine sections

    • 10:00 – 10:30 — Mid-morning rest with refreshments

    • 10:30 – 13:00 — Deeper bush exploration

    • 13:00 – 14:30 — Bush lunch under shade, stories, quiet time

    • 14:30 – 16:30 — Return trail, reflections, wildlife observation

    • 16:30 — Return to lodge, refreshments and relaxation

    (Times and pace are flexible to guest needs and bush conditions.)

ANSWER THE CALL OF THE WILD

A place to pause, to reflect, to observe, and to feel the bush at your pace.

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