Walking Safaris are offered in many destinations across Africa, as well as some in India and a number of other countries around the world. Being on foot, with an outstanding guide, is a truly unforgettable way to feel at one with nature and experience the wildlife that is around you.
Our trip ideas are offered to inspire you and can be tailored to suit your requirements.
Zambia is the home of the walking safari, and this small group trip along the Mupamadzi River offers the quintessential bush experience. Staying in well-equipped tents and accompanied by expert safari guides, the trip covers three different camps to experience each location’s unique wildlife and habitats.
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A rich blend of memorable wildlife, outstanding scenery, and carefully chosen accommodation can be found on this luxury Kenya safari visiting Laikipia Plateau, Lakes Naivasha, Nakuru and the Masai Mara. Game drives, boat trips and walking safaris conclude with an island escape on Lake Victoria’s shores.
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A gentle and rewarding walking safari in the land of sloth bears and wild dogs, surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve. For tiger fans, a visit to Pench at the end of the trip is a highlight, with almost guaranteed sightings from your safari vehicle.
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Combining two of the most adventurous camps in the Okavango Delta, this itinerary offers one of the wildest and most exciting safari experiences in Botswana. Enjoy unrivalled walking safaris and game drives in remote untouched areas, relaxing mokoro trips, and boat excursions along the Selinda Spillway.
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This small group trip visits Zambia’s sensational South Luangwa and North Luangwa National Parks to enjoy walking safaris, and is jointly led by author Simon Barnes and Wildlife Worldwide founder Chris Breen. Their shared passion for the area and its abundant wildlife guarantee an illuminating and fun experience!
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Gorongosa National Park was long held as one of Africa's finest. After substantial conservation efforts, it has returned to its rightful place as one of the continent’s great wildlife havens. Join tour leader Helen Bryon as we head back to Gorongosa to experience its abundance of flora and fauna.
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Travel to Borneo on a trip that visits some of the best places to see Sabah’s wildlife. Enjoy boat trips to discover the extraordinary wildlife on the Kinabatangan River, including proboscis monkey, orangutan and Bornean pygmy elephant, and spend four nights at one of our favourite lodges in the Danum Valley.
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South Luangwa National Park plays host to the world’s highest naturally occurring population of leopard. Venture into their domain on both vehicle and walking safaris on a fully customisable itinerary in search of this often illusive predator whilst admiring the numerous other species in this magnificent park.
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Affectionately known as ‘The Pearl of Africa’, the small country of Uganda is a haven for some of the best wildlife on the African continent. Our 13-day small group tour heads to Uganda’s finest wildlife locations, each of which is home to animals that will live long in the memory.
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Join us for a unique safari for close encounters and unrivalled photographic opportunities of the wild dogs and bull elephants of Mana Pools National Park. Accompanied by wildlife photographer Bret Charman, you will also view the majestic Victoria Falls as part of this Zimbabwean adventure.
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Every November and December, millions of fruit bats take up residence in Kasanka National Park - witness this incredible sight while staying in a comfortable tented camp near the renowned Fibwe Hide. The trip also includes time in South Luangwa where walking safaris and night drives are a highlight.
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Travel to the fascinating Majete Wildlife Reserve, where black rhino are thriving again after an intense conservation effort, and to Liwonde National Park, Malawi’s premier wildlife destination. End with some relaxation time on the beaches of Lake Malawi, and experience the best of this captivating country.
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Offering one of our most immersive African safaris, this tour gives you the opportunity to join rangers on a 24-hour wildlife count across a wildlife-rich 6,000-hectare private concession. Timed to take place over the dates of a supermoon, this trip offers perfect conditions to observe wildlife into the night.
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Explore the exclusive and wildlife rich reserve in the Kalahari bushveld whilst supporting its preservation with a range of conservation-based activities. Learn about the intricate ecosystem whilst enjoying sightings of wild dog, cheetah, and rare species such as caracal, pangolin, and brown hyena.
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Deep in the dense rainforest of Congo's Odzala-Kokoua National Park, track habituated lowland gorilla groups in a pristine wilderness barely ever touched by tourism, and enjoy the area's incredibly beautiful fauna and flora, with a kayaking trip down Lekoli River and walks on forest elephant trails.
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Observe elephants at close quarters on this specialist safari providing an opportunity to learn about their social structure in the company of expert Samburu naturalists. Spending four nights at the Elephant Watch Camp, you will participate in game drives and walks, birdwatching and bush picnics.
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Enjoy game drives, walks and canoe safaris in Zimbabwe's premier wildlife and wilderness locations. Explore the rivers and floodplains of Mana Pools, admire the sunsets and the seclusion of Lake Kariba and witness the wildlife of Hwange National Park – home to huge numbers of elephants.
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Take a unique primate safari, gorilla trekking in Rwanda’s Parc National des Volcans and Bwindi National Park in Uganda, as well as tracking the equally fascinating chimpanzee in Uganda’s Kibale Forest. Observing these magnificent apes in their natural habitat is a wildlife experience of a lifetime.
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Spend a week at Takwela – a beautiful camp in a wild and remote part of Zambia’s Luangwa Valley. This unspoiled wilderness receives few tourists and offers an authentic safari experience. Exploring both on foot and by day and night safaris, search for leopard, lion and wild dog as well as elephant and more.
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This is Tanzania at its wildest and an ideal choice for the discerning wildlife enthusiast seeking a pioneering Africa trip. Rugged and remote, crossed by wide rivers and inhabited by large numbers of predators including lion, leopard and cheetah, Selous and Ruaha are two of Tanzania’s best kept secrets.
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If you are a connoisseur who yearns for untouched wilderness, this is the safari for you! Zambia's vast Bangweulu wetland is home to over 30,000 black lechwe and the highly endangered shoebill, and Kasanka famously has over 400 bird species, including the rare Pel’s fishing owl.
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Famed for their wild and remote location, the Falkland Islands are home to a superb collection of hardy wildlife. This suggested itinerary visits the wildlife hotspots, where you will find beaches filled with seals and sea lions, five species of penguins, and over 200 bird species.
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This journey takes in some of Africa’s finest wilderness: Kafue is one of Zambia’s best kept secrets and it is home to an incredibly diverse range of wildlife, and Hwange National Park in neighbouring Zimbabwe teems with impressive fauna and flora. The mesmerising Victoria Falls provide a suitable end to this stunning trip.
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This carefully-designed itinerary combines four nights in the Serengeti with three nights in Gombe Stream National Park, providing you with the opportunity to enjoy not one but two of the finest wildlife experiences in Africa – the wildebeest migration and the chimps of Gombe.
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