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Walking Wild

Walking Wild

R395.00
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Walking Wild is not your typical safari -- no game drives, no cool sundowners and definitely no fences. Instead, it’s 605 km of dust, sweat and unforgettable moments as an unlikely group of strangers sets out to walk the entire length of Kruger National Park. Over six stages and three years, they walked from Crooks’ Corner in the far north to Malelane in the south, averaging 20 km a day with heavy backpacks and only the wild for company. Led by two armed guides, they braved blistering heat and violent storms. At night, as hyenas nosed their tents and lionesses strolled right through camp, some slept soundly -- others lay wide-eyed, waiting for dawn. They drank from murky trickles in dry riverbeds, navigated thick riverine bush teeming with hippo, buffalo and crocodiles, and slowly learned to read the bush -- from the smallest antlion to the distant roar of a lion. But Kruger’s wilderness is not without its challenges. Poachers -- both criminal syndicates and those in search of bushmeat -- move in the shadows, rivers bring pollution from beyond its borders, and conservation battles rage on. Walking Wild captures the magic and the madness of life on foot in one of the world’s most iconic national parks. It’s a story of adventure, camaraderie and deep immersion in the wild -- a journey that leaves no one unchanged. Walking Wild is a testament to resilience, discovery and the deep connection between people and nature. If you’ve ever dreamed of experiencing Kruger beyond the safari vehicle, this book is your ticket to the trail.

Walking Wild Book Review
I bought this book for my Husband, who loves the Kruger, he said it is awesome, doesn't want it to end :-)! I can't wait to read it too!

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Eric
Fitting

Great book

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Mia
A recurring journey across the untamed soul of Kruger National Park

Walking Wild is not just a recount of traversing the length of Kruger National Park. iIt's a visceral, pulse-raising immersion into the raw essence of the African wilderness. Each chapter pulses with the thrill of walking among predators, facing the unforgiving elements, and pushing physical and mental limits in the name of discovery and connection with nature.
The book’s strength lies in its unfiltered honesty. It doesn’t romanticize the wild, it respects it. The author captures the adrenaline-spiked moments, whether it’s close encounters with lions or navigating rough terrain, with such vivid detail that you feel the dust, hear the silence, and hold your breath at every crack of a twig.
Yet it’s not just about the danger. There’s a meditative rhythm to the recurring walks - something grounding in the repetition, the hardship, the stillness between the storms. Despite the obstacles, or maybe because of them, Walking Wild left me yearning for more. More insight, more wildness, more raw truth. It’s a book that doesn’t just describe walking the Kruger, it invites you to walk with it.
For lovers of nature writing, adventure, and the deeper human search for meaning through motion, Walking Wild delivers on every front. A memorable, humbling read.

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Paul Van Dam
Walking Wild

Great recount of a wonderful experience walking Kruger from north to south.

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Gaynor
Walking Wild

Bought this for my husband to read while we were staying at Pafuri last week. He is really loving it - just the perfect read for a relaxed bush break.

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Laura Hulley
Walking Wild Book Review

Bought this for my hubby - he LOVES it!!! If we hear the author is doing a book signing nearby, we'll be sure to get it signed. Fantastic read.

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