All rates include:
✓ Authentic guided safaris in remote nature
✓ Premium accommodation at a lodge on the game reserve(s) where you will be walking (except for half-day package)
✓ Your own private Trails Guide for the duration of your trip
✓ Breakfast, lunch and dinner as specified in the itinerary
✓ Soft drinks and warm beverages
✓ Game Reserve fees
✓ Where specified in the itinerary, transport between Game Reserves for the purpose of the Walking Safari
✓ Backpack with water bladder - no need to buy your own, we’ve got you covered!
✓ Trekking poles upon request
✓ South African VAT (15%)
All rates exculde:
✗ Flights to/from South Africa
✗ Accommodation outside safari dates
✗ Alcoholic drinks at lodges
✗ Travel insurance and visas
✗ Personal expenses
All prices listed below are in South African Rands, Per Person Per Night, inclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT) at 15%. For more details, please see our full Booking Terms & Conditions.
BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All rates are invoiced in South African Rands, Per Person and Per Package.
Tsala Trails reserves the right to change the rates at any stage. All guests will be required to settle their accounts for extras on departure day.
We accept the following currencies:
• Euros
• US Dollars
• British Pounds
• South African Rands
The credit card used to make the booking needs to be present at check-in along with a copy of the owner's ID/passport.
PAYMENT POLICY
Payment method wire transfer/EFT/PayFast/WISE Link
• 50% of the booking total payable upon booking
• Remaining 50% of the booking total payable 30 days prior to arrival (2 days for half-day package)
CANCELLATION POLICY
• 90+ days: no cancellation fee
• 61-90 days: 10% cancellation fee*
• 31-60 days: 50% cancellation fee*
• 0-30 days: 100% cancellation fee
*or amount already paid can be used as a credit towards a later date If a Safari needs to be cancelled due to insufficient bookings, the affected individual(s) will be notified by email 30 days (2 days for half -day package) before the start date and will receive a full refund. Please note it may take 5-10 working days for banks to process the refund.
Transaction and Service fees:
Please note transaction/service fees are non-refundable.
• for booking payments made by wire transfer/EFT/WISE or through PayFast, Tsala Trails does cover the transaction fees. Incase of cancellation, these will not be refunded to the client.
AGE AND FITNESS LEVEL REQUIRED
• Our Safaris are open to participants aged 12 to 70
• Anyone over 70 is invited to take part provided they supply a doctor's note confirming they are fit enough for the Safari. This ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
• For insurance purposes, children under 12 are unable to join our Safaris. However, we strive to accommodate families by offering alternative activities for younger guests where possible so please contact us to discuss suitable options. Please note the lodges we partner with do not provide babysitting services
• Participants must be in good physical health, with no ankle issues that could impede walking
LANGUAGE
All wildlife interpretations and explanations during the Safari are given in English. If you would prefer to have a translator, we can try to arrange that at an extra cost to you.
Tailor-Made Safaris
We do not accept single-person bookings for our Tailor-Made Safaris. A minimum of two confirmed guests is required at least 30 days before the start date. Each safari can accommodate up to 12 guests. Rates are customized based on your budget and preferred itinerary, please complete the enquiry form on our website or contact us directly for more information.
MULTIPLE DAY SAFARI
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Guiding & Ecotourism Consultancy
Our consulting and development rates vary based on personal time and related cost to execute task. Submit an enquiry form today or contact us directly for more information.
MULTIPLE DAY CONSULTING/TRAINING OR DEVELOPMENT
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Walking Safaris
We welcome single-person bookings; however, our Walking Safaris require a minimum of two confirmed guests on the same package and dates at least 30 days before the start date (or 2 days in advance for the half-day package) in order to proceed. To ensure the safari remains viable, we reserve the right to add additional guests to a booking to meet the minimum of two. Each safari accommodates a maximum of six guests.
NORTHERN TRAILS
WELGEVONDEN GAME RESERVE 4-DAY PACKAGE
2026 prices
Add-on JNB Airport transfers
2027 prices
R15,408
On request
R16,487
Single room - price per person per night
2026 prices
Add-on JNB Airport transfers
2027 prices
R10,256
On request
R10,947
Double room - price per person per night
GREATER KRUGER TRAILS
Please note that for our Greater Kruger Trails, airport transfers to and from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport are included should you be flying into Hoedspruit. Arrangements can be made after booking.
BALULE GAME RESERVE (SOUTH) HALF-DAY PACKAGE
2026 prices
2027 prices
R3,467
R3,607
Single room - price per person per night
BALULE GAMER RESERVE (OLIFANTS RIVER SOUTH) 6 - DAY PACKAGE
2026 prices
Add-on JNB Airport transfers
2027 prices
R19,183
On request
R20,526
Single room - price per person per night
2026 prices
Add-on JNB Airport transfers
2027 prices
R12,827
On request
R13,275
Double room - price per person per night
2026 prices
2027 prices
Add-on JNB Airport transfers
R15,408
R16,487
On request
R10,256
R10,947
On request
Single room - price per person per night
Double room - price per person per night
Signature Journeys
PREDATORS & GIANTS 8 - DAY PACKAGE
24 April - 1 May 2026 prices
R31,062
Single room - price per person per night
We welcome single-person bookings; however, our Signature Journeys require a minimum of six confirmed guests at least 30 days prior to the scheduled start date in order to proceed. To ensure the journey remains viable, we reserve the right to add additional guests to a booking to meet the six-guest minimum. Each journey accommodates a maximum of seven guests. Please note that for our Signature Journeys, airport flights to and from OR Tambo International Airport and destinations are included plus transfers in-between.
OLIFANTS RIVER & BIRDING PARADISE 8 - DAY PACKAGE
24 April - 1 May 2026 prices
R24,850
Double room - price per person per night
24 June - 1 July 2026 prices
R19,546
Double room - price per person per night
24 June - 1 July 2026 prices
R24,432
Single room - price per person per night
ZULU ECHOES & WILDERNESS ON FOOT 8 - DAY PACKAGE
24 April - 1 May 2026 prices
R31,062
R24,850
Single room - price per person per night
Double room - price per person per night
24 - 31 August 2026 prices
R27,046
Single room - price per person per night
24-31 October 2026 prices
R29,177
Single room - price per person per night
24 - 31 August 2026 prices
R21,637
Double room - price per person per night
BEACH CHRISTMAS & WILD NEW YEAR 9 - DAY PACKAGE
WHALES & WILD HIDES 8 DAY PACKAGE
24 December 2026 - 1 January 2027
R21,228
Single room - price per person per night
24 December 2026 - 1 January 2027
R16,983
Double room - price per person per night
24-31 October 2026 prices
R23,342
Double room - price per person per night
24 December 2026 - 1 January 2027
R21,228
R16,983
Single room - price per person per night
Double room - price per person per night
PENGUIN MEET RHINO 8 - DAY PACKAGE
24 June - 1 July 2026 prices
R24,432
R19,546
Single room - price per person per night
Double room - price per person per night
24-31 October 2026 prices
R29,177
R23,342
Single room - price per person per night
Double room - price per person per night
24 February - 3 March 2027
R20,876
Single room - price per person per night
24 February - 3 March 2027
R16,701
Double room - price per person per night
24 February - 3 March 2027
R20,876
R16,701
Single room - price per person per night
Double room - price per person per night
24 - 31 August 2026 prices
R27,046
R21,637
Single room - price per person per night
Double room - price per person per night
2026 prices
2027 prices
R3,467
R3,607
Single room - price per person per night
2026 prices
2027 prices
Add-on JNB Airport transfers
R19,183
R20,526
On request
R12,827
R13,275
On request
Single room - price per person per night
Double room - price per person per night
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