Walking Safaris – Africa on foot
Leave the vehicle behind and experience Africa at ground level. Walking brings you closer to the landscape, from tracking wildlife and reading the signs of the bush to discovering plants, insects and smaller creatures along the way. Led by an experienced guide, a walking safari offers a slower, more immersive way to experience the wilderness.
A different way to experience the wild
Walking changes the pace completely. You'll notice more, hear more and learn to read the landscape around you, with an experienced guide leading the way.
Tracking Wildlife
Follow tracks, dung, broken branches and other signs to work out what has passed through the area and where it might be heading.
Walking with a Guide
Your guide becomes your eyes and ears, sharing their knowledge of the landscape and helping you understand what you're seeing along the way.
Reading the Bush
Learn to read the landscape through tracks, plants, sounds and other subtle signs, while experiencing the wilderness at ground level.
Smaller Wildlife
Look beyond the Big 5 and discover insects, reptiles, birds and smaller mammals that become much more interesting when you're exploring on foot.
Nights Under the Stars
After a day on foot, settle into the quiet of the wilderness beneath an extraordinary African sky, with the sounds of the bush around you.
Big Wildlife Encounters
Walking doesn't mean missing out on big game. Depending on the destination and conditions, you may encounter elephants, buffalo, giraffes and other wildlife on foot.
Remote Wilderness
Walking safaris often take you away from the main roads and deeper into wild areas, where the sense of space and solitude is part of the experience.
Bush Breakfasts & Sundowners
Stop along the way for a bush breakfast, morning coffee or a sundowner in the wilderness — simple moments that become part of the adventure.
Photography
Slow down and look beyond the obvious, with opportunities to photograph landscapes, tracks, birds and the smaller details of the bush.
Where to go on a Walking Safari
From the open plains of East Africa to the wild waterways of Southern Africa, these are some of Africa's most rewarding places to explore on foot.
Zambia
Zambia is one of Africa's great walking destinations, with vast wilderness areas and a strong tradition of guided walking. Expect to spend time away from the vehicle, following wildlife and learning to read the bush.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe offers exceptional opportunities to explore the wilderness on foot, particularly in areas where walking is central to the safari experience. Days are spent moving through varied landscapes with expert guides and tracking wildlife along the way.
Botswana
Walking adds another dimension to Botswana's diverse landscapes, from the waterways of the Okavango Delta to the drier areas of the Kalahari. Explore at a slower pace and discover the tracks, plants and wildlife that make up the smaller details of the bush.
Kenya & Tanzania
East Africa offers a very different walking experience, with vast landscapes, abundant wildlife and opportunities to explore beyond the vehicle. Walk through the foothills, plains and wilderness areas with guides who know the landscape intimately.
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