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Walking Safaris

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Written by  Paula Rabeling

 • Travel Writer

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Walking safaris are a great way to see the wild. By walking, you get closer to nature and start seeing the environment like the locals have for centuries. Unlike the quicker game drives, walking lets you see not just the big animals like elephants and giraffes but also the smaller details—the insects, the birds, the plants—that make the ecosystem complete.

Seeing wildlife on foot gives you a different view. You get to see the big animals up close, but also the small creatures that you might miss from a car. It’s all about noticing the little things and the plants that are all around you, waiting to be found.

These luxury walking safaris tours are safe, and you don’t need to be very fit to join in. You won’t be climbing mountains—just taking leisurely walks on mostly flat paths. A professional guide will walk with you, explaining all the interesting things you see and hear. It’s a chance to discover the hidden parts of the African bush in a new way.

Discover Africa Through Travellers' Stories

These stories capture the real magic of Africa – where every journey becomes a chapter worth sharing.

The true magic, though, is with the people. They’re not just staff; they’re my friends, my family.

JJ Towler

United States

Matthys Van Aswegen

JJ Towler's journey was crafted with the expertise of Matthys Van Aswegen

I went to Africa to help my parents check a box, but I returned with a new perspective on my own life. Africa is no longer a "someday" destination for me; it’s a "must-return".

Steven

United States

Vihann Van Wyk

Steven's journey was crafted with the expertise of Vihann Van Wyk

We trusted our guide implicitly as we sat mere metres from elephants, lions, and hippos.

Cathy & Debb

Canada

Vihann Van Wyk

Cathy & Debb's journey was crafted with the expertise of Vihann Van Wyk

The Serengeti offered us sights we had never witnessed before, such as the surreal image of lions lounging high in the trees

Cathy & Nat

Canada

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"A trip of a lifetime. Great guides covering Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyana, Ngorongoro crater and southern Serengeti, where we saw herds of elephants, giraffes, antelope, zebra, wildebeast, cape buffalo, eland, jackels, hyenas, mongeese, hippopotomi,..."

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"Was just awesome, would recommend anytime...saw all big 5, all small 5, live kill by lions...was just divine"

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"From start to finish, every phase of our trip was seamless. From the man who greeted us at Nairobi airport when we arrived to the woman who assisted us at our departure, we were taken care of perfectly. Our lodges at Saruni Samburu and Saruni Mara were beau..."

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"What we appreciated was the effort in doing all the best to satisfy our requests! So everything was as expected.. the tented camp (everything was like at home),the game drive( we asked a private tour), the position of the camp ( very important for us, we sa..."

Silvia Del Giovane, Italy12 Nov 2025

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"Magic tour, the most beautiful sunset I have ever seen in all my life, I really love this ancestral land: nature, wise animals, and humans with very big heart."

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"Susan took care of us from the planning to the experience itself. She was always available for us in answering questions and find best solutions. While on tour she kept in contact with us all the time. In terms of services, very well organized and reliable ..."

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