The Olifants River Back-Pack Trail starts from Olifants Camp. The trail stretches over 4 days and 3 nights and covers approximately 42 km. It is advisable (but not necessary to book accommodation at Olifants or Letaba camps prior to and after completion of the trail.

Hikers can leave their cars at Olifants Camp in a special parking area demarcated for this purpose.

There are no overnight huts on this trail. As the safety of hikers is of major importance, all participants have to bring tents and sleep in them every night while they are walking the trail.

The trail leader will choose a suitable camp site every night. Participants will be responsible for setting up their own tents and for cooking their own meals.

No rubbish bins or toilets are provided at any of the overnight stops – the trail is designed on a "take in, take out" basis and strictly adheres to a "no trace camping' ethic.

Please only use biodegradable products – soap and detergent – on the trail.