PAFURI WALKING TRAIL 2018 - Brett Horley Safaris

PAFURI WALKING TRAIL

       2018

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

ACCOMMODATION

Date            Description                        # Items

2018            Pafuri Walking Trail                 4

                           PAFURI WALKING TRAILS

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Pafuri is unrivaled walking country. Open from April to October every year, these walking
trails are renowned for offering true bush lovers an opportunity to experience one of Kruger’s
remotest corners on foot. Led by experienced field guides, guests will explore a place that is
as vast as it is varied and wild.

The trail offers guests a chance to focus on the little things, while also experiencing the rush of
adrenaline when encountering the Big 5 on foot. Home base is a seasonal bush camp near
the banks of the Luvuvhu where guests will enjoy hearty food and drink in a setting that
allows a close-up experience of untamed Africa.

What to expect:
• Rustic, eco-friendly and off-the-grid trails camp in the heart of the bush
• Comfortable camping beds
• Serviced daily
• Stocked bar - for own account
• Minimum two night stay
• Open from April to October
• Can accommodate a maximum of eight guests
• Professional walking guide
• Short game drives to reach different parts of the concession where walks will take place
• Walks last anywhere between 2,5 and 4 hours and range between 4 and 10km per walk
• Lead guide will take into account the fitness levels of the entire group
• Big 5 game reserve
• Highest biodiversity in Kruger National Park
• Diverse scenery and landscape including Lanner Gorge, Crook’s Corner, Fever Tree
Forest, pans, mountains and floodplains
• Birder’s paradise (over 350 species of bird) with unique species only occurring in Pafuri

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OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
• Check-in is at 14H00 at Pafuri Camp
• Check-out is at 11H00
• No children under 16
• Camp is not fenced
• Moderate malaria area

GAME ACTIVITIES
• Depart every morning and afternoon
• Guides take guests to parts of the concession via open Land Cruiser where they leave
  the vehicle to explore on foot

GETTING TO PAFURI
The Pafuri Walking Trails Camp is situated in the Makuleke Contract Park in the far north of the
Kruger National Park. GPS Co-ordinates: 22°25’15.81”S / 31°13’45.81”E

SELF DRIVE 640km/7 hours’ drive from Johannesburg to Pafuri Camp
• N1 North to Louis Trichardt (Makhado)
• Continue on the N1 over the Soutpansberg and turn right onto the R525 towards Tshipise
• Continue past Tshipise to Pafuri Gate
• Enter the Kruger Park and continue on the H1-9 about 22kms to the Luvuvhu River bridge
• Look out for Pafuri Camp signage on the left of the road
• Please will guests staying at Pafuri Walking Trails Camp check-in and park at Pafuri Camp

CHARTER FLIGHT
Other charter flights can be arranged, please contact our offices

AIR / ROAD TRANSFER
There are daily flights into Polokwane airport and we can arrange for a transfer
from this airport to Pafuri.
We can also arrange for road transfers from Johannesburg to Pafuri Camp

WHAT TO BRING
Small backpack - no bright colours
Water bottle
Comfortable walking shoes
Neutral coloured clothing
Hat
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Binoculars

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Head torch
Camera

COMMUNICATION
There is no mobile phone signal at the Pafuri Walking Trails Camp. Please note that this is
a wilderness area and there is no Wi-Fi available. RETURNAfrica will not be held liable for
any roaming or data charges

LIGHTS & WATER: WHAT TO EXPECT
There is no electricity or running water at the Pafuri Walking Trails Camp. The camp is lit
at night by solar Consol jars, hurricane lamps, and the open air fire pit. Each morning the guides
place warm water in the standing canvas basin outside guest tents. After each game
activity there is the opportunity to shower under the rustic bucket showers. Hot water is
provided from big bonfires.

COST:

Total cost for 1 x adults x 3-night safari

TOTAL COST OF TRIP                                            ZAR 7800.00

Per person – ZAR

*Based on a total eight (8) adults

DEPOSIT

50% Deposit required to secure booking.

Included
• Accommodation at the rustic trails camp
• All meals and select local beverages
• Two bush walks per day
• Serviced daily
• Transfer to and from Pafuri Airstrip

Excluded
• Flights / travel costs
• Transfer costs (unless otherwise stated)
• Park entry fees & government taxes
• Personal insurance / travel insurance

GENERAL EXCLUSIONS:
   • Visa costs
   • Travel insurance
   • Any Items of personal nature
   • Any items not described in above mentioned inclusions
   • Beverages not specified at any of the above camps
   • Any scheduled/commercial flights and related taxes not described in above quote
   • Cancellation, baggage, and medical insurance
   • Car rental

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•   Excursions/day trips not specified
   •   Transfer or activities not specified in above quote
   •   Staff gratuities at all camps
   •   Curio shop at all camps
   •   Any and all other services not specified in included rates

BOOKING PROCEDURE

1) Your booking is confirmed upon acceptance of this quote, agreeing to our standard
Terms & Conditions, and payment of a 50% deposit. Payment of deposit indicates
acceptance of our quote and Terms & Conditions. Other payment methods are via direct
deposit/money transfer to our bank account held with Standard Bank Hoedspruit

2) After payment of the deposit, booking is confirmed and the balance will be due 10 weeks
prior to arrival.

3) Upon final payment, guests will be issued with final travel details, vouchers, and tickets.

4) Bookings made within 8 weeks (60 days) prior to arrival are subject to full prepayment at
the time of confirming the reservation.

PAYMENT METHOD

Payment can be made via:

Name of Account:               Brett Horley Safaris (PTY) LTD
Name of Bank:                  Standard Bank
Account No:                    251251411
Branch:                        Hoedspruit
Branch Code:                   052752
SWIFT Code:                    SBZAZAJJ
Universal Branch Code:         051001

ZAR invoices can be paid via direct deposit/money transfer to our ZAR bank account.

NOTES
Please note that you are required to have travel insurance in place as a condition of
booking. Travel insurance should be taken out in guest’s home country and we recommend
insurance covering you for personal effects, personal accident, medical and emergency
travel expenses, cancellation and curtailment.

You will need to take malaria pre-cautions.

Please note our standard cancellation policy:

Cancellation outside 8 weeks prior to travel = 30 % deposit
Cancellation 8 to 6 weeks prior to travel      = 50% of total cost
Cancellation less than 6 weeks prior to travel = 100% of total cost

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Please note that should you have been quoted in US Dollars and wish to settle payment by
means of a credit card, your quotation will be converted to South African Rands prior to the
transaction being processed. The Dollar/Rand rate of exchange on the day that the
transaction is processed will be used to determine the equivalent Rand amount. The South
African Reserve Bank prohibits South African companies from taking foreign credit card
payments and keeping the payment in foreign currency. The payment has to be converted
to South African Rands before it is credited to the recipient.

Guests are welcome to settle payment by means of a bank transfer. In this instance, your
bank, on presentation of the invoice, will convert the amount. ALL bank charges are for the
guests account.

Please note that in the event of flights being booked by Brett Horley Safaris on behalf of the
guest, airlines require the full names of passengers as printed on their passports and will not
accept changes once tickets are issued. Brett Horley Safaris accepts no responsibility for
incorrect passport numbers or incorrect spelling of full names. Please ensure accurate
information is sent to your Brett Horley Safaris consultant.

International visitors require a valid passport together with onward travel documents. If
travelling to South Africa, guests must please ensure that their passport is valid for at least 6
months after their entry date, and that they have a minimum of 2 blank back-to-back pages
in their passport to enable the entry visa to be issued. (If there is insufficient space in the
passport then entry will be denied). All passport holders should verify with their relevant
consulate concerning visa entry requirements. If you are extending your journey to other
countries, please establish entry requirements for those countries as well. In addition, a parent
traveling with children without the other parent present will need a letter of consent from the
absent parent. The letter of consent must be police-certified.

Please ensure that you have all the necessary visas prior to departure (unless only available
on entry) AS BRETT HORLEY SAFARIS CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY ERRORS.

CONTACT DETAILS FOR BRETT HORLEY SAFARIS

Please note the following contact details for Brett Horley Safaris

Office:                        +27 (0)82 888 0236
Email:                         info@bretthorley.com
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                                   BOOKING STATUS:
Quote only, camp available and 50% deposit payable to secure booking

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