Back to basics
The Wilderness Trails course is an intensive week on foot in the southern Okavango Delta. Without vehicles and largely free from the traces of civilization, you will experience the wilderness firsthand and focus on what truly matters out in the bush.
A combination of simple wilderness camps, mobile tenting, and—where possible—nights under the stars makes this course a truly raw experience. It is suitable both as a standalone adventure and for aspiring trails guides looking to log additional walking hours.
Wilderness without distractions
On foot
The focus is consistently on wilderness walking rather than vehicle safaris.
Small group
With a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 8 participants, the experience remains personal and immersive.
Authentic wilderness experience
Simple camp, campfire, and nights far away from infrastructure and everyday life.
A week in the wild
Approaching wildlife
You will learn to observe animals attentively and approach them as unobtrusively as possible.
Nature up close
On foot, the sounds, tracks, and movements of the wilderness are perceived with heightened intensity.
Campfire setting
In the evening, the simple camp becomes the heart of life in the bush.
Day by day on your journey
Wilderness Trails Content
- Daily wilderness hikes in the southern Okavango Delta
- Mindful movement and navigation in the bush
- Observing and approaching wildlife on foot
- Reading tracks and signs of nature
- Simple camping and living with minimal equipment
- Practical wilderness experience far from vehicles and infrastructure
Training camps for this course
More about this journey
Your Wilderness Trails in the Okavango Delta
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Good to know what’s included.
INCLUDED
- Rustic accommodation in small two-person tents
- Simple meals in the bush
- Drinking water, tea, and coffee
- All training and activities
- Scheduled transfers from Maun to Kwapa Camp and back
- Climate protection contribution for flight emissions via atmosfair
NOT INCLUDED
- Unscheduled transfers
- Travel insurance and flights
- Personal expenses
- Additional drinks
- Gratuities
Clearly planned. Transparently priced.
Group rates on request
(subject to group size)
DEPARTURE DATES
Dates available on request - this course is only held for private groups.
Please get in touch.
Tour code:
MUBCO008
Good to know.
How demanding is the Wilderness Trails course?
The course is physically demanding, as the focus is on daily wilderness hikes and basic camping.
Do I need prior ranger experience?
No. An interest in nature, good physical fitness, and a sufficient command of English are more important than formal prior experience.
How large is the group?
The group size is generally between two and eight participants.
What distinguishes this course from a standard safari?
You will travel primarily on foot and experience the wilderness without the comforts of traditional lodges or constant vehicle-based safaris.
Can this course be combined with ranger training?
Yes. It is also suitable for accumulating additional walking hours as part of advanced trails guide training programs.
To ensure you are well-informed for your travels.
The course is intentionally simple and close to nature. It can be taken as a standalone experience or added to a trails guide training program to log extra walking hours.
For your booked journey, we provide a personal digital itinerary with the detailed route, accommodation information, driving directions and further travel guidance.
The digital travel documents are provided through our partner Wetu B.V., based in Cape Town, South Africa. Wetu B.V.’s privacy policy applies when you use the service. Further information is available in Wetu’s privacy policy.
In its current form, this trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. However, this does not necessarily mean that a trip is not possible for you.
Please get in touch. We would be happy to provide personal advice and work with you to see if and how we can tailor the itinerary and individual services to your specific needs.
Let’s find out together whether this journey is right for you.
Not sure which journey suits you best? Write to us – we’ll be happy to advise you personally and without obligation.