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Africa Walking Safari: the Guide to exploring Southern Africa on foot

Nothing beats experiencing Africa on foot. Walking safaris and hiking trips are two of the best ways to experience the African bush and scenic wilderness areas. 

On foot, you get to immerse yourself in nature and take in the details and beauty at a more relaxed pace. On Wildlife Walking Safaris you experience the thrill of face-to-face wildlife encounters on the ground!

Southern Africa Walking Safari - explore the African bush on foot

Our Southern Africa Walking Safari explores top wilderness areas in South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe on guided bush walks.

This Southern African Lodge Safari offers a lot more than just walking, including:

  • Game viewing walks in Klaserie Game Reserve, South Africa
  • A bush walk in Northern Tuli Game Reserve, Botswana
  • Bushman Walk in Central Kalahari Desert, Botswana
  • Okavango Delta dug-out canoe trip, Botswana
  • Day & night game drives in the Khwai River area, Botswana
  • Game viewing in the Private Imbabala Reserve, Zimbabwe
  • Guided tour of the mighty Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Southern African Walking Safari

Greater Kruger Park Walking Safaris - walk with Africa's wildlife

Kruger Walking Safari options include a 3-day, 4-day and 5-day option.

These Greater Kruger Walking Safaris take you on guided game walks with trained rangers in the Klaserie Private Game Reserve or similar.

In addition to bush walks in the Big Five game reserve these walking safaris include:

  • Thrilling night game drives in Greater Kruger Park
  • Chalet accommodation in Klaserie Private Game Reserve
  • Morning and afternoon game viewing drives in Greater Kruger

Walking in Greater Kruger on Safari

Kruger Park Walking Safaris:

South African Walking Safaris - scenic and wild walks

13-day South Africa Walking Safari

Walk in the wilderness of Kruger National Park, Swaziland, the St Lucia Wetlands area, the Battlefields of KwaZulu Natal and the scenic Drakensberg Mountains.

South African Walking Safari

6-day Wild Coast Hiking or Cycling Adventure

Explore the remote and rugged Wild Coast region of South Africa on foot. An area untouched by mass tourism and renowned for its spectacular beauty and rich culture.

Hiking Tours in Africa - for some serious walking and climbing

5-day Mount Kenya Hike

A scenic Hiking Tour up Mount Kenya, starting and ending in Nairobi, Kenya. An ideal short hiking trip or add on to any Safari in Kenya.

Kilimanjaro Hikes in Tanzania

Hike up Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest Mountain, and one of the world's Seven Summits. Choose from the most scenic, the easiest and the quietest routes up Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

Kilimanjaro hiking trail

For more walking and hiking tour options browse our Africa Walking Safaris.


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Landia Davies Landia is a nature and animal lover. This South African woman avoids crowds seeking out quiet places. She has worked in the African safari industry for over 16 years!

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