Why Go on a Walking Safari?
Walking in the Wild
Ideal for the seasoned safari-goer or those with an adventurous spirit, walking safaris are the perfect twist on a classic African escapade. The growing popularity of guided walking safaris has revolutionized traditional game viewing activities by moving visitors away from the confines of a vehicle and enabling them to venture into big game country on foot, whether it be for an hour’s stroll or several days within the wilderness.
Get Up Close & Personal with Nature
Safari vehicles are an amazing way to roam the untamed plains of Africa, but it lacks one distinct quality – connection to nature. When on a walking safari, you get to immerse yourself in the great outdoors like never before. Beyond experiencing the African wilderness at close range, cultural elements also come into play – whether it be greeting a local herdsman or sharing stories with your local guide.
Encounter Africa’s Most Majestic Wildlife
Participating in a walking safari removes the barrier between you and the majestic wildlife roaming the plains. Spend your days following animal tracks, shadowing a foraging baboon troop or settling down in the shade to watch buffalo gather at a waterhole. This might sound alarming, but you’ll be protected and secure the entire time. Armed rangers and professional guides ensure your safety and comfort.
Enjoy a Trekking Holiday
Walking safaris augment Africa’s other great on-foot experiences – trekking holidays. A more mountain-based experience, trekking through lush rainforest for gorillas and chimps has become a must-do activity in Uganda, Rwanda and the Congo, while a multi-day Mount Kilimanjaro trek belongs at the top of any adventurer’s bucket list.
Walking in the Wild
Ideal for the seasoned safari-goer or those with an adventurous spirit, walking safaris are the perfect twist on a classic African escapade. The growing popularity of guided walking safaris has revolutionized traditional game viewing activities by moving visitors away from the confines of a vehicle and enabling them to venture into big game country on foot, whether it be for an hour’s stroll or several days within the wilderness.
Safari vehicles are an amazing way to roam the untamed plains of Africa, but they can lack one distinct quality – connection to nature. When on a walking safari, you get to immerse yourself in the great outdoors like never before. Beyond experiencing the African wilderness at close range, cultural elements also come into play – whether it be greeting a local herdsman or sharing stories with your local guide.
Get Up Close & Personal with Nature
Encounter Africa’s Most Majestic Wildlife
Participating in a walking safari removes the barrier between you and the majestic wildlife roaming the plains. Spend your days following animal tracks, shadowing a foraging baboon troop or settling down in the shade to watch buffalo gather at a waterhole. This might sound alarming, but you’ll be protected and secure the entire time. Armed rangers and professional guides ensure your safety and comfort.
Enjoy a Trekking Holiday
Walking safaris augment Africa’s other great on-foot experiences – trekking holidays. A more mountain-based experience, trekking through lush rainforest for gorillas and chimps has become a must-do activity in Uganda, Rwanda and the Congo, while a multi-day Mount Kilimanjaro trek belongs at the top of any adventurer’s bucket list.
Exclusive Lodges & Camps
Embarking on an authentic African walking safari doesn't necessarily mean roughing it in a dusty dome tent. You can expect to experience fire-cooked meals, starlit nights, and remote lodges or tented camps, without compromising on the modern comforts and conveniences you’ve grown to love. Don’t worry, you’ll still end each day by slipping into a comfy bed.
Why Go on a Walking Safari?
Incredible game-viewing
See the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo) and more wildlife found only in Africa, with expert guides who'll get you so
close you can hear them breathe.
Walking safaris, hot air balloon safaris, cultural interactions with
local people- all safari activities support conservation and communities. The ultimate win-win.
Rewarding experiences
The luxury of time
Enjoy being off-the-grid and truly away from it all with private plunge pools and spa facilities at intimate lodges in some of the most remote parts of the world.
Indulge your senses
Sip sundowners as giraffes stroll across the hot pink horizon, and sample gourmet African dishes and wines over fireside dinners while the sounds of the bush serenades you.
Two trips in one
The best trips combine Africa's top destinations. Easily go from the African bush to buzzy Cape Town or an idyllic Indian Ocean island- with all the details and transfers taken care of.
Why you need to experience an African safari vacation:
"...I thought this was a once in a lifetime trip,
but I'm already planning my next safari!"
Convenient Add-Ons
Regular flights and accessibility make it easy to combine your walking safari with a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure in Rwanda or Uganda. The same goes for crowning your trip with a luxury beach vacation.
Walk the Walk in East or Southern Africa
Walking safaris are offered in some of Africa’s most beloved safari destinations throughout East Africa and Southern Africa. A walking safari can typically be divided into two main types: short, guided bush walks offered by lodge as an alternative activity to game drives, or multi-day guided walking safaris. The former does not need to be booked in advance and can be built around your safari schedule. However, the latter requires a degree of fitness, the right gear, and a willingness to engage with wilderness around you.
$450
From
USD per person per night
See below
Land & Water Safari Experiences
From lunar-like desert landscapes and open grasslands to riverine forests and papyrus-lined canals, Botswana delivers the very best in land and water safari experiences. Combine luxury and adventure in some of the world’s most remote locations, while the magical sights and sounds of Africa leave you with memories you’ll cherish forever.
$4,000
From
USD pps
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The Best of Both:
Walk the Walk in East or Southern Africa
Walking safaris are offered in some of Africa’s most beloved safari destinations throughout East Africa and Southern Africa. A walking safari can typically be divided into two main types: short, guided bush walks offered by lodge as an alternative activity to game drives, or multi-day guided walking safaris. The former does not need to be booked in advance and can be built around your safari schedule. However, the latter requires a degree of fitness, the right gear, and a willingness to engage with wilderness around you.
From
$4,800
USD pps
Top Destinations for Walking Safaris
The Wildebeest Migration, Big 5, Cultural Experiences & More
Kenya offers a vacation for every traveller. From unforgettable family safaris with child-friendly activities and services to exclusive hideaways for couples and honeymooners, Kenya has it all and then some. Whatever type of traveller you are, there’s not much that beats a Kenya safari. The standards of service are high and Kenya’s top destinations offer luxury accommodation ranging from lavish, colonial-style lodges to contemporary boutique hotels and amenity-packed resorts.
$000
From
USD per person per night
See below
The Wildebeest Migration, Big 5, Cultural Experiences & More
Kenya offers a vacation for every traveller. From unforgettable family safaris with child-friendly activities and services to exclusive hideaways for couples and honeymooners, Kenya has it all and then some. Whatever type of traveller you are, there’s not much that beats a Kenya safari. The standards of service are high and Kenya’s top destinations offer luxury accommodation ranging from lavish, colonial-style lodges to contemporary boutique hotels and amenity-packed resorts.
$000
From
USD per person per night
See below
Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
While most of Kenya’s national parks do not permit walking safaris, walking safaris are slowly becoming more accessible in neighbouring wildlife concessions, conservancies, and private ranches. Kenya’s incredible Masai Mara National Reserve is undoubtedly one of the most well-known safari destinations in the world and you can join bush walks with local Maasai warriors, who certainly know the land best. With generations of knowledge, they share their traditional secrets and ancient hunting techniques.
Best time to go: June - Oct
Serengeti
Tanzania
January–March & June–October
Dry Season:
The weather is usually mild and dry from January to March, and most of the safari crowds are absent. June to October is safari’s high season; the Serengeti is busy, but weather conditions are perfect and the Wildebeest Migration’s dramatic river crossings take place. Although the sheer size of the Serengeti will give you a soul-stirring sense of space, the areas around the Migration’s river crossing points can get busy. If you want to be close to the action yet enjoy some serenity, we suggest staying in an adjacent private reserve.
Green Season:
November–December
The ‘short rains’ season relieves the dry mid-year winter. Clouds build up in the mornings and break in spectacular, but generally short-lived, showers in the late afternoons. Migrant birds return from the northern hemisphere and resident plains game give birth, which means the predator action is thrilling.
Migration Season:
December–September
The herds usually cross the Grumeti River in the western Serengeti between about May and July, then move towards the Mara River in the north to cross into the Masai Mara between about July to October. November's short rains trigger the herds
to move back to the Serengeti to give birth before calving season, which takes place from January to March and is renowned for bitter-sweet predator action.
Highlights
- Crowd-free game viewing, nature walks and off-road game drives in private game reserves
- Custom-made safaris for every traveller type – from families and honeymooners
- Incredible year-round game viewing, especially predators
- The Great Wildebeest Migration (December to October)
Consider Adding …
Zanzibar
Lying just off the coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar is the perfect place to unwind and relax. Recoup from your walking safari by spending your days exploring Stone Town, participating in spice tours, tanning on palm-fringed beaches, and sailing on white-sailed dhows across a turquoise sea.
Cape Town
Easily one of the most beautiful cities in Africa, Cape Town has more to offer than just its breathtaking scenery and iconic Table Mountain. From world-class beaches and top restaurants to must-see destinations like the Cape Winelands and whale-watching capital, Hermanus, Cape Town offers something for everyone.
Victoria Falls
Forming the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe and offering awe-inspiring sights of the majestic Zambezi River, the mighty Victoria Falls is the world’s largest waterfall. Experience Victoria Falls in a variety of different ways, including via the Victoria Falls Bridge, Livingstone Island, helicopter, micro-light, white water rafting or jet boat.
Top Destinations for Walking Safaris
7 DAY KENYA'S LAIKIPIA & MASAI MARA
• Track black rhino & the Big 5
• Fly fishing & flying safaris
• Witness the Great Migration in season
• Experience Maasai & Swahili culture
• Off-road game drives
FROM
$4 000pp
13 DAY TANZANIA FLY-IN CRATER, MIGRATION & ISLAND
• All inclusive fly-in safari experience
• Arguably some of Africa’s best game viewing
• Visit Lake Manyara’s tree-climbing lions
• Explore the natural wonder of Ngorongoro Crater
• Witness the wildebeest migration across the Serengeti
• Dive the coral reefs of a tropical island
FROM
$10 000pp
13 DAY PRIVATE GUIDED BOTSWANA & KENYA FLY-IN
• Fly between camps in a Pilatus PC-12 light aircraft
• Private, award-winning guide throughout
• Stay at Relais & Chateaux properties
• Excellent predator sightings
• Best of Botswana & Kenya
• Only 6 places available – ideal for exclusive-use
FROM
$40 000pp
South Luangwa National Park, the birthplace of walking safaris, is a fantastic destination to discover on a Zambia walking safari. The park is well known for their extraordinary dry season walking safaris. During this time the park has one of the largest concentrations of wildlife in Africa that flock to the banks of the Luangwa River - a spectacle to witness. Complete with comfortable camps along the way, multi-day itineraries offer the opportunity to explore these classic wilderness areas to the fullest: expect jaw-dropping game viewing under the watchful eyes of some of the best guides in Africa.
Best time to go: June - October
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
The Kruger
South Africa’s biggest and best-known national park is home to the country's greatest diversity of animals and exquisite safari lodges on private game reserves. As one of the oldest conservation areas in Africa, it boasts healthy populations of wildlife and highly sought-after sightings of cheetah and wild dog. But the Kruger’s pièce de résistance is the almost guaranteed encounter with the super-celebrities of the safari circuit: Africa’s iconic Big 5.
Dry Season:
May–Oct
The dry winter season is considered the best time to go to Kruger for game viewing. Vegetation is low and sparse, making animals easier to spot and follow, and wildlife will not move far from remaining water sources at this time of year. It’s a very comfortable time for a safari with few mosquitoes around, little if any rain, and pleasant temperatures.
- High concentrations of wildlife
- Off-road driving, spot-lit night drives and guided nature walks in private reserves
Highlights
- Luxurious lodges with spas, gyms, private pools and star-beds
- 5-star service and exquisite cuisine – some of the best safari food in Africa
- Virtual guarantee to see all the Big 5
Green Season:
Nov–Apr
The summer’s afternoon thundershowers transform the Kruger into a beautiful, thriving green landscape that makes for superb photography. Game viewing is still good – with many young summer-born animals around it's a predator's paradise – and it's the best time to visit the Kruger for bird watching plus safari-and-beach holiday combinations.
Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
On a walking safari in Tanzania it's best to visit part of Tanzania’s southern circuit. Ruaha National Park is East Africa’s largest national park, but because of its remote location it’s a less crowded option, receiving far fewer visitors than its counterpart the Serengeti. The sceneries of Ruaha National Park are diverse, including grassy plains and hills, acacia and miombo woods, baobab trees, and the magnificent Ruaha River. Allow experts to guide you securely through Ruaha National Park’s difficult landscape, the same way ancestors of the land did, on two feet, and with the exhilaration of not knowing what lurks in the bush.
Best time to go: June - October
Consider Adding …
Easily one of the most beautiful cities in Africa, Cape Town has more to offer than just its breathtaking scenery and iconic Table Mountain. From world-class beaches and top restaurants to must-see destinations like the Cape Winelands and whale-watching capital, Hermanus, Cape Town offers something for everyone.
Zanzibar
Lying just off the coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar is the perfect place to unwind and relax. Recoup from your walking safari by spending your days exploring Stone Town, participating in spice tours, tanning on palm-fringed beaches, and sailing on white-sailed dhows across a turquoise sea.
Cape Town
Forming the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe and offering awe-inspiring sights of the majestic Zambezi River, the mighty Victoria Falls is the world’s largest waterfall. Experience Victoria Falls in a variety of different ways, including via the Victoria Falls Bridge, Livingstone Island, helicopter, micro-light, white water rafting or jet boat.
Victoria Falls
8
Days
South Luangwa’s 4X4, Walking & Biking Safari
This 7-night Zambian walking safari incorporates excellent hosting and guiding in one of the most spectacular wilderness areas the country has to offer: the South Luangwa National Park. Offering a truly exceptional game-viewing experience, this package is aimed at the bona fide safari-enthusiast who will relish moving between three camps on foot.
The first – Tafika Camp – is the largest and offers not only expertly guided walking safaris but also 4x4 game drives and other activities. Tafika’s sister camp – Chikoko Tree Camp – is situated across the Luangwa River in a section of the national park set aside for the exclusive use of walking safaris.
$4,849
From
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Days
9
Walking Safari Trip Ideas
Kenya’s Big 5 & Walking Safari
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Great mix of game viewing by 4X4 vehicle and on foot
- Private and exclusive wildlife destinations throughout Kenya
- Unique Samburu walking safari with camel train
THE EXPERIENCE:
Three of Kenya’s best private wildlife destinations are on the itinerary of this safari, and you have a chance to experience them in different ways.
Adventurous, extremely comfortable and with an emphasis on providing a diverse wildlife and cultural experience, this tour is ideal for travellers looking for a slightly different safari to the mainstream.
Its lovely accommodation and high standards of service mean it is also suited to fit honeymooners and active couples.
$6,404
From
USD pps
Consider Adding…
Here are some of our best packages, all completely customisable to your requirements and travel wishes:
This trip is perfect for couples or honeymooners. Each accommodation on this safari is an elegant tented camp with facilities such as swimming pools, spa treatments and private dining. The distances between destinations are taken care of by short flights, enabling you to enjoy as much time on safari as possible. You can look forward to a unique rhino tracking adventure and seeking out the Special 5 – Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, long-neck gerenuk and Somali ostrich – in Samburu, plus incredible game viewing in private conservancies along the Masai Mara.
Rates generally depend on timing (i.e. key travel seasons like holidays) and level of luxury (the type of amenities and exclusivity). As a guideline, South Africa safaris can range anywhere from approximately 450 USD per person per night in low season to over 1 550 USD at the finest lodges in high season.
How Much is a
South Africa Safari?
Talk to one of our experts to explore availability during your travel dates.
Our favourite accommodations are the most intimate ones. It's always best to book as far ahead as possible to ensure you have experiences like this ...
Our favourite accommodations are the most intimate ones. It's always best to book as far ahead as possible to ensure you have experiences like this ...
How Much is a Walking Safari?
Rates generally depend on timing (i.e., key travel seasons like holidays) and level of luxury (the type of amenities and exclusivity). As a guideline, safaris can range anywhere from approximately $450 USD per person per night in low season to over $1,650 USD at the finest lodges in high season.
What's Included in the Cost?
Most accommodations are all-inclusive; all your meals, snacks, beverages, alcohol (with some exceptions) are part of your room rate. In addition, your game drives, and other excursions like walking safaris and cultural village visits will all be included. To operate in such remote areas at such a high level of hospitality, it takes some serious logistics and often means guest-to-staff ratios of more than 5 to 1. Not to mention many accommodations offer services like laundry, so you can pack light and travel easily.
The only things you’ll have to pay for are special activities (like hot-air balloon rides and spa treatments) and, in some cases, imported spirits. Beyond that, just gratuities for the incredible staff who will make your stay at each lodge so memorable.
Rates generally depend on timing (i.e., key travel seasons like holidays) and level of luxury (the type of amenities and exclusivity). As a guideline, safaris can range anywhere from approximately $450 USD per person per night in low season to over $1,650 USD at the finest lodges in high season.
What's Included in the Cost?
Most accommodations are all-inclusive; all your meals, snacks, beverages, alcohol (with some exceptions) are part of your room rate. In addition, your game drives, and other excursions like walking safaris and cultural village visits will all be included. To operate in such remote areas at such a high level of hospitality, it takes some serious logistics and often means guest-to-staff ratios of more than 5 to 1. Not to mention many accommodations offer services like laundry, so you can pack light and travel easily.
The only things you’ll have to pay for are special activities (like hot-air balloon rides and spa treatments) and, in some cases, imported spirits. Beyond that, just gratuities for the incredible staff who will make your stay at each lodge so memorable.
How Much is a Walking Safari?
Africa Safari Expert
Justin Chapman
"The surest way to feel fully connected to your environment in Africa is by getting to physically move through it on your own two feet. A walking safari can mean different things depending on the lodge and area, varying from a multi-day trip dedicated to the activity to simply a guided stroll around a lodge’s concession. However, the common thread that runs through all types is that it is a more immersive safari experience that is focused on developing a deeper appreciation for the smaller things that may otherwise go unnoticed in a vehicle."
Africa Safari Expert
Ashley Gerrand
Justin Chapman
Africa Safari Expert
"The surest way to feel fully connected to your environment in Africa is by getting to physically move through it on your own two feet. A walking safari can mean different things depending on the lodge and area, varying from a multi-day trip dedicated to the activity to simply a guided stroll around a lodge’s concession. However, the common thread that runs through all types is that it is a more immersive safari experience that is focused on developing a deeper appreciation for the smaller things that may otherwise go unnoticed in a vehicle."
Why Travel With Go2Africa
We are African
Based in Cape Town, our team of experts are all born and raised in Africa. We spend our own holidays on safari, and understand what goes into making every trip a once in a life-time experience.
We have first-hand knowledge of every single destination, lodge and activity we recommend. We spend more than 365 days a year on safari to ensure you get the best, unbiased advice.
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Our size and trusted relationships with Africa’s top operators gives us access to the best possible rates. If you find a better quote for your itinerary, let us know and we’ll match it.
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We are African
Based in Cape Town, our team of experts are all born and raised in Africa. We spend our own holidays on safari, and understand what goes into making every trip a once in a life-time experience.
We are safari experts
We have first-hand knowledge of every single destination, lodge and activity we recommend. We spend more than 365 days a year on safari to ensure you get the best, unbiased advice.
Our best price promise
We have first-hand knowledge of every single destination, lodge and activity we recommend. We spend more than 365 days a year on safari to ensure you get the best, unbiased advice.
Your money stays in Africa
As an African company, we ensure 100% of the money from your safari stays in Africa, supporting local communities and conservation projects, making a difference long after you return home.
24/7 On-safari support
Book with us and we’ll be alongside you from our first chat, offering 24/7 assistance and local know-how from the right time zone, whenever you need it.
Complete financial protection
Your money is safe with us. All our clients are protected by our supplier default insurance and our accreditation bond with the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association.
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Also Consider Kenya
Samburu National Reserve
Samburu is an arrestingly beautiful, rocky landscape that heralds Kenya’s vast northern deserts. It’s the traditional homeland of the Samburu people and a haven for the unique Special 5: Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, long-neck gerenuk and Somali ostrich.
Amboseli National Park
With its perennial wetlands flourishing beneath towering Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park is the best place in East Africa to see massive herds of elephant. If you’re looking for that iconic postcard image of wildlife against a Kili backdrop, this is the place to get the shot.
Laikipia
The high plains of Laikipia are increasingly recognised as one of Kenya’s
best safari regions. It’s home to some of the country’s most encouraging conservation success stories like Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a sanctuary
for black and white rhinos as well as Grevy’s zebra.
Kenya Beaches
Relaxing along Kenya’s dazzling tropical coastline is one of the best ways to crown your safari. From family-friendly resorts to exclusive beach villas, the country’s coastline offers excellent accommodation and superb diving and snorkelling spots.
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Browse our Walking Safari resources
Embarking on an authentic African walking safari doesn't necessarily mean roughing it in a dusty dome tent. You can expect to experience fire-cooked meals, starlit nights, and remote lodges or tented camps, without compromising on the modern comforts and conveniences you’ve grown to love. Don’t worry, you’ll still end each day by slipping into a comfy bed.
Exclusive Lodges & Camps
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Participate in twice-daily walking safaris in pristine wilderness
- Be guided by rangers who are very knowledgeable and experience
- Enjoy mountain biking, micro lighting and village visits
THE EXPERIENCE:
7
8
Days
South Luangwa’s 4X4, Walking & Biking Safari
- Participate in twice-daily walking safaris in pristine wilderness
- Be guided by rangers who are very knowledgeable and experienced
- Enjoy mountain biking, micro lighting and village visits
This 7-night Zambian walking safari incorporates excellent hosting and guiding in one of the most spectacular wilderness areas the country has to offer: the South Luangwa National Park. Offering a truly exceptional game-viewing experience, this package is aimed at the bona fide safari-enthusiast who will relish moving between three camps on foot.
The first – Tafika Camp – is the largest and offers not only expertly guided walking safaris but also 4x4 game drives and other activities. Tafika’s sister camp – Chikoko Tree Camp – is situated across the Luangwa River in a section of the national park set aside for the exclusive use of walking safaris.
HIGHLIGHTS:
THE EXPERIENCE:
7
9
Days
THE EXPERIENCE:
Three of Kenya’s best private wildlife destinations are on the itinerary of this safari, and you have a chance to experience them in different ways. Adventurous, extremely comfortable and with an emphasis on providing a diverse wildlife and cultural experience, this tour is ideal for travellers looking for a slightly different safari to the mainstream. Its lovely accommodation and high standards of service mean it is also suited to fit honeymooners and active couples.
$6,404
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USD pps
Kenya’s Big 5 & Walking Safari
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Great mix of game viewing by 4X4 vehicle and on foot
- Private and exclusive wildlife destinations throughout Kenya
- Unique Samburu walking safari with camel train
While most of Kenya’s national parks do not permit walking safaris, walking safaris are slowly becoming more accessible in neighbouring wildlife concessions, conservancies, and private ranches. Kenya’s incredible Masai Mara National Reserve is undoubtedly one of the most well-known safari destinations in the world, and you can join bush walks with local Maasai warriors, who certainly know the land best. With generations of knowledge, they share their traditional secrets and ancient hunting techniques.
Best time to go: June - October
Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Kruger National Park, South Africa
One of the best places to enjoy a walking safari in South Africa is at the Kruger National Park. This famous safari destination offers outstanding dry season bush walk expeditions with multi-day trips. Walking safaris are also available in some of South Africa’s private reserves, including those at Kruger, Sabi Sands, the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu Natal. They all offer interactive bush walks that showcase a higher level of detail that you wouldn’t normally encounter on a regular game drive.
Best time to go: May - October
Convenient Add-Ons
Regular flights and accessibility make it easy to combine your walking safari with a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure in Rwanda or Uganda. The same goes for crowning your trip with a luxury beach vacation.
The Wildebeest Migration, Big 5, Cultural Experiences & More
Kenya offers a vacation for every traveller. From unforgettable family safaris with child-friendly activities and services to exclusive hideaways for couples and honeymooners, Kenya has it all and then some. Whatever type of traveller you are, there’s not much that beats a Kenya safari. The standards of service are high and Kenya’s top destinations offer luxury accommodation ranging from lavish, colonial-style lodges to contemporary boutique hotels and amenity-packed resorts.
$000
From
USD per person per night
See below
Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
On a walking safari in Tanzania its best to visit part of Tanzania’s southern circuit. Ruaha National Park is East Africa’s largest national park but because of its remote location, it’s a less crowded option, receiving far less visitors than its counterpart the Serengeti. The sceneries of Ruaha National Park are diverse, including grassy plains and hills, acacia and miombo woods, baobab trees, and the magnificent Ruaha River. Allow experts to guide you securely through Ruaha National Park’s difficult landscape, the same way ancestors of the land did, on two feet, and with the exhilaration of not knowing what lurks in the bush.
Best time to go: June - Oct
The Wildebeest Migration, Big 5, Cultural Experiences & More
Kenya offers a vacation for every traveller. From unforgettable family safaris with child-friendly activities and services to exclusive hideaways for couples and honeymooners, Kenya has it all and then some. Whatever type of traveller you are, there’s not much that beats a Kenya safari. The standards of service are high and Kenya’s top destinations offer luxury accommodation ranging from lavish, colonial-style lodges to contemporary boutique hotels and amenity-packed resorts.
$000
From
USD per person per night
See below
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
South Luangwa National Park, the birthplace of walking safaris, is a fantastic destination to discover on a Zambia walking safari. The park is well known for their extraordinary dry season walking safaris. During this time the park has one of the largest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, that flock to the banks of the Luangwa River- a spectacle to witness. Complete with comfortable camps along the way, multi-day itineraries offer the opportunity to explore these classic wilderness areas to the fullest: expect jaw-dropping game viewing under the watchful eyes of some of the best guides in Africa.
Best time to go: June - Oct
The Wildebeest Migration, Big 5, Cultural Experiences & More
Kenya offers a vacation for every traveller. From unforgettable family safaris with child-friendly activities and services to exclusive hideaways for couples and honeymooners, Kenya has it all and then some. Whatever type of traveller you are, there’s not much that beats a Kenya safari. The standards of service are high and Kenya’s top destinations offer luxury accommodation ranging from lavish, colonial-style lodges to contemporary boutique hotels and amenity-packed resorts.
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Kruger National Park, South Africa
One of the best places to enjoy a walking safari in South Africa is at the Kruger National Park. This famous safari destination offers outstanding dry season bush walk expeditions with multi-day trips. Walking safaris are also available in some of South Africa’s private reserves, including those at Kruger, Sabi Sands, the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu Natal. They all offer interactive bush walks that showcase a higher level of detail that you wouldn’t normally encounter on a regular game drive.
Best time to go: May - Oct
