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Ratings

To ensure that you get the most out of your hiking experience, please take note of the following.

Event
Nature
Nature camp
Accommodation is from luxury chalets to own tents in basic bush camp.  Bird, game and general ecological viewing, walks and drives.  Facilities vary from full to nil – generally self-catering.
Camp
Accommodation is from luxury chalets to own tents in established camp sites.  Day hikes of various ratings.  Facilities vary from full to nil – generally self-catering.
Nature trail
Generally a guided event by an authority in a game part with varying accommodation.
Base hut trail
Circular marked trails radiate from base accommodation of varying luxury and facilities – usually dormitory type with mattresses.  Day packs only – self catering with cars nearby.
Hutted/cave trail
Arrival hut with overnight huts/caves of varying luxury and facilities along marked trail.  Accommodation usually dormitory with mattresses.  Food and equipment carried in backpack.
Wilderness trails
Hiking on remote unmarked paths, tracks or off-track – often challenging.  Overnight in own tents (shared) or caves.  All equipment carried in backpack.