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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

When

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Price per person

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

When

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Price

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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