Wild Africa Trek

[jusgar213]

hey guys!

just wondering if any one has taken or knows of a good review of the low key verison of the Wild Africa Trek

we travel with a young guy with downs .. he walks just fine ... just seems like the trail would be difficult for him and there is no way we would get him over that bridge!!

thanks so much!

 

[jusgar213]

bump...

anyone take the low key version of the trek???

thanks!

 

[ireland_nicole]

I havent, but I did take my son with mild hypotonia on the trek in June. The path is somewhat uneven, but not really that difficult. There is a practice bridge to get used to everything- is there a chance he might manage it if he saw it all on YouTube first and got the short practice run?

 

[jusgar213]

Thanks but no pretty sure he'd be too scared to walk across it he gets nervous just walking by the tops of stairs and balconies

 

[ireland_nicole]

Thanks but no pretty sure he'd be too scared to walk across it he gets nervous just walking by the tops of stairs and balconies

Oh, yeah the bridges will probably not work for him then. Sorry. I hope you find your answers- fwiw, we absolutely loved the trek and I have no regrets about doing it- the guides were fantastic and we learned a lot - and a lot of that would be part of the more accessible trek as well

 

[mom2rj]

Is there any way a wheelchair could make it if the occupant can walk 25-50 feet??

 

[oynk]

We just did the Accessible version of the Wild Africa Trek this week. My eight year old daughter has problems with her joint and nerves and uses a stroller wheelchair in the parks most of the time. She is able to walk by herself, but gets excessively tired easily and has some pain. She also is not very coordinated, but she really wanted to do this tour.

We did ask about the standard tour, but we felt like it was just too much walking for her, so we were thrilled to find out about the accessible version.

We met up with everyone to start and then were split into two groups. The main group suited up and went off to their walk and rickety bridges. Our group (it was just my daughter and I) were taken, instead, to the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail. We had two guides with us who gave us detailed information about each of the animals. They also took near constant pictures, which will be sent to us on a CD.

When we got to the aviary part, one of the bird guys came out with bird food and the birds came swarming over! It was pretty amazing.

This trail part lasted for about an hour and was very personalized and much more detailed than just walking through the trial by yourself.

We then got on a truck and were transported into the Safari part to meet up with the rest of the group. Because she did want to "explore" a little bit, we did get out and walk around a short trail and go to a point to overlook the Savannah. Again, we had our personal guides who were very patient and informative. We did not have to get out an walk, but we did want to.

We then joined up with the rest of the group and finished with the jeep tour and the "snack" in the Savannah "hut." I'm sure you can find much more detailed reports about that part elsewhere.

Overall, my daughter loved it. The individual attention was great and it was an enjoyable experience.

 

[jusgar213]

thanks so much!!!!

 

[zaksmom]

Considering this for my son who must remain in his manual chair. When you said you "got on the truck" was there any walking involved to do this? Can you remain in your wheelchair on the truck? Thanks so much.

 

[oynk]

They had a ramp. It was possible to do the entire trek and remain in a wheelchair. I felt that it was very customizable, so that my daughter (who could walk some) was able to experience a bit of walking without tiring herself out, but by the same token someone who couldn't walk at all would be accommodated.

 

[zaksmom]

Thanks so much...glad to hear this is now accessible. Can't wait!