Walking Safaris
Step off the vehicle and into the bush. A game drive lets you see Africa. A bush walk lets you feel it.
Bush Walks: Your First Step
Think of a bush walk as an introduction to Africa on foot. After a morning game drive, your guide leaves the vehicle behind and takes you on a gentle stroll around camp or along nearby animal trails.
Walking in the Wild
For most guests, a bush walk is their aha! moment – realizing the safari isn’t only about lions and elephants, but the hidden wonders of the wild.
No engine, just nature
Hear the crunch of leaves underfoot, birdsong, and the wind in the grass.
The language of the bush
Discover why a giraffe chews so slowly, or how termites build their towering mounds.
See the details you’d miss
Tracks in the sand, the iridescent wings of a butterfly, the smell of wild sage.
Safe and guided walks
Perfect for families with older kids or anyone who wants to stretch their legs.
Walking Safaris: The Next Level
If a bush walk is dipping your toes in, a walking safari is diving in headfirst. This is the true adventure – multi-day journeys across remote wilderness, pioneered in Zambia by legends like Robin Pope and still thriving today.
Sleep in the wild
Sleep under canvas in wild camps, far from roads.
Follow the herd
Track elephants and buffalo on foot with expert guides.
Nature’s pace
Slow down to nature’s rhythm – every step is a story.
Destinations that Inspire
Zambia’s Luangwa Valley
This is where the walking safari was born.
Kruger’s Pafuri Wilderness
A remote corner of South Africa with giant fever trees.
Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools
Legendary guides and elephant encounters.
Walking Safari FAQ's
Is a bush walk in Africa safe?
Yes. Guides are armed and trained, and the walks are short and controlled.
Do I need to be fit for a walking safari?
Bush walks are leisurely, usually 1–2 hours at an easy pace. Walking safaris require moderate fitness.
What will I see on a walking safari?
Bush walks highlight tracks, plants, insects, and smaller wildlife. Walking safaris go deeper and may include encounters with big game.
Can kids join a bush walk in Africa?
Many lodges allow bush walks for teens 12+; walking safaris are generally 15+.
Ready to step into Africa?
Whether you’d like to try your first bush walk or embark on a multi-day walking safari, we’ll help you choose the experience that’s right for you.