Walking safaris travel guide


Our Walking safaris Vacations
Tanzania adventure vacation
Hike, cycle and safari through Tanzania's National Parks.
Kenya safari vacation, tailor made
Experience the ultimate safari adventure
Botswana camping safaris
Botswana's premier game parks, Okavango Moremi Savuti Chobe
Malawi & Zambia vacation, safari & beach
An unique and unusual safari and beach combination
Kruger family safari, South Africa
Game drives and bush walks in fabulous Kruger
Tanzania trekking vacation, Rift Valley trail
A walk from Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Natron
Walking safari in South Africa
Walking safaris and game drives in South Africa
Tanzania multi activity safari vacation
See the Serengeti differently on a small group walking tour
South Africa walking vacation
Active walking vacation Kruger Swaziland Zululand Drakensberg
Zimbabwe & Botswana game tracker safari
A lodge safari through Kruger, Zimbabwe & Botswana
Zambia camping safari
Camping expedition exploring Zambia's wilderness & wildlife.
Namibia walking safari, self drive
The Most Authentic Way to Discover This Stunning Country
Zambia walking safari, tailor made
Eye opening experience exploring rural Zambia on foot
Kenya walking safari in the Masai Mara
Walk and experience Maasai culture and spectacular wildlife
Zambia 8 day safari vacation
Game drives & bush walks in Zambia's best national parks
Women only wildlife vacation in Norway
Woman only camping wildlife vacation in Norway
Mobile walking safari in Zambia
A mobile walking safari in a remote part of South Luangwa
Namibia and Botswana camping safari
Camping safari to Namib desert, Caprivi, Etosha & Okavango
Zambia safari in South Luangwa
Some of Africa's best wildlife watching plus Victoria Falls.
Zambia safari and Malawi beach vacation
This wonderful combination of safari & beach will suit all.
Bird and bat safari in Zambia
Specialist Bat and Bird Safari with Guides.
Zambia off the beaten track safari
Escape into Zambia’s remote corners of untamed wilderness
Botswana safari and wild camping
Botswana's premier game parks, Okavango Moremi Savuti Chobe.
What does a walking safari entail?
Bush walks
A deeper connection with the wilderness
Step out from behind your camera lens and feel the might of the African bush. Game drives may get you closer to more wildlife, but a walking safari will stand your hair on end in ways that a vehicle can’t quite muster. You’ll be part of the bush, part of the living, breathing, wild world outside your jeep. Its spine-tingling.Not the Big Five...
At least, not always. While you might get lucky and be able to quietly watch an elephant enjoy a morning munch, a walking safari is more about the experience of being on foot in the wilderness, observing the tiny details, than the Big Five prize. In fact, in some parks, the Big Five, or any big beasts, may not be present. Wherever you are, you’ll learn how to track and identify animal footprints, discover which plants are edible and medicinal, see the bones of long dead animals and immerse yourself in the wild sounds of the bush.Culture and community
Uneven terrain
Paths are not paved, or paths at all, so you’ll want to be sure footed and able to move quickly if needed to enjoy a walking safari. While much of the walking isn’t strenuous, you’ll be following your guide through the undergrowth, ducking under branches, stepping over roots and – although you hope not – perhaps even needing to take swift shelter behind the nearest tree.What about my family?
Minimum ages vary for walking safaris; dependent on your lodge or tour operator it may be 12 or even 16 years old. So, while you may be able to find family friendly game drives and accommodation, walking safaris are often a family no-no. In areas without dangerous big game, for example Malolotja or Mlilwane in Swaziland, age will be less of a consideration.What to wear
Safari shirts are a dull, earthy colour for a reason and while you don’t need to kit yourself out in head-to-toe specially bought gear (any comfortable long trousers and long sleeves will do), you should stick with natural, muted colours – browns, greens, tans – to avoid startling wildlife and keep you as inconspicuous as possible. Good, comfortable walking shoes are also essential – avoid open toes – although sturdy walking boots are not necessary for shorter walks.“I remember walking carefully towards two frankly enormous white rhinos through a thicket of acacia – every twig breaking as loud as thunder – half in awe, half desperately scanning the spindly branches for the best place to climb up should things go south.”
Our top Walking safaris Vacation
Zambia walking safari, tailor made
Eye opening experience exploring rural Zambia on foot
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you between June and October
Best time to go on a walking safari

