The 5-day ‘Trailing Experience’ will open up a new world to the Naturalist. Participants will be guided and mentored by two FGASA Trails Guides, one of whom will have a Senior Tracker qualification through the CyberTracker system.
The focus will be on the ability to follow the trail of an animal, anticipate where the trail is going, find the animal and approach the animal, if the situation permits.
Our quarry of preference is rhino, lion and elephant, although we could follow any trail that is workable, including those made by kudu, giraffe and buffalo.
Passion. Experience. Quality.
The group will be thoroughly briefed on the principles of Trailing with each participant taking it in turns to act as lead Tracker. Lowveld Trails Co. follow the CyberTracker system and standards, and utilise a ‘team-tracking’ technique, which ensures maximum engagement for all participants. There will be continual mentoring through the process of finding and evaluating a trail, track recognition, trail anticipation and maintaining momentum in order to catch up to the animal.
There is a maximum number of six participants per group, ensuring each participant has multiple opportunities to track the animals themselves. The time spent with us will be practical and intense, with an average of 7 to 8 hours spent in the field each day.
Anyone with an interest in Nature, wildlife, tracking and an all-encompassing immersive experience would value this opportunity.
There are no guiding or tracking qualification prerequisites to take part in this experience. Just arrive eager to learn and with an open mind.
The Timbavati Trailing Experience is fully catered and based at the Lowveld Trails Co. Tented Camp in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve (PNR).
The group size is limited to a maximum number of six participants (a minimum of four participants ensures departure).
2025 Scheduled Dates
18 – 22 October
2025 Rate
ZAR 19 800 /person
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