De reis: Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
We head into the wilderness on foot, through a landscape where lions, elephants and rhinos roam freely. That way we effortlessly return to the essence.
Hosted by Nature's Playground
- Where
- Hluhluwe-iMfolozi National Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- How long
- 6 days
- Group
- 4–12 people
- Languages
- Dutch, English
The experience
In the north of South Africa, in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, lies one of Africa's oldest parks: Hluhluwe-iMfolozi National Park. Savannahs, hills and riverbeds come together in a landscape where wild animals roam freely.
This area carries a deep history. For generations Zulu kings used it for hunting and royal rituals. The park saved the white rhino from extinction and still counts as one of the most important places for its protection.
We head into the wilderness on foot and move through a landscape where lions, elephants and rhinos roam freely. That way we effortlessly return to the essence. You don't have to achieve anything. But often something like clarity arises by itself.
Who this is for
Said plainly, so you can rule it out as easily as rule it in.
- You are at a crossroads and feel more is possible than what you are living now
- You want something that really shakes something loose — not another workshop or a weekend away
- You are open to simplicity: walking with a backpack, sleeping under the stars, living with what there is
What's included
Included
- A 90-minute intake
- A one-day preparation session in the Netherlands
- A six-day trek in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi National Park
- Guiding by two internationally certified wilderness guides
- A one-day session in the Netherlands after returning
Meet your host
Nature's Playground
5 years running experiences
Niels Thijssen and Alexander “Ali” Gerritse take individuals, teams and organisations into the wild so that they come home, in their own words, “essentially different”. Their working idea is awe — the moment nature is so much bigger than your own story that the mind briefly falls silent and perspective shifts. Programmes run from a single day in Dutch woodland up to four-month trajectories built around an expedition in Italy, South Africa, Norway or Slovakia, and they also run a free monthly Community Hike.
Why you can trust this listing
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- Your money is held by NatureTreats and released to the host 3 days after the experience ends.
Practical details
Including the cancellation terms — visible before you book, not buried at checkout.
Meeting point
Not published. The trajectory opens in the Netherlands; travel to South Africa is arranged with the group.
What to bring
Broken-in walking boots and a daypack of 30–35 litres Light, breathable layers plus something warm for the evenings Sun hat, high-factor sun cream and sunglasses A valid passport, any required visa, and personal travel insurance
Accessibility
A good basic level of fitness is required: you walk for several days through hilly terrain, carry your own basic equipment, and sleep outside in a sleeping bag for several nights.
Cancellation — Moderate
Full refund up to 30 days before the start date.
- More than 30 days before: 100% refund.
- More than 14 days before: 50% refund.
- Inside the last window: 0% refund.