Walking Safaris

Walking safaris, in contrast to other safari activities, provide you the opportunity to wander into uncharted areas of the African bush and truly explore off the main path. Walking on foot instantly immerses you in the environment, bringing you closer and closer to the tapestry of sounds, sights, smells, and cues of your untamed surrounds. In order to obtain a unique perspective of nature and its perfect rhythm, the main goal of a walking safari is to investigate the bush’s minor nuances, which are sometimes neglected or overlooked on game drives, at a slower speed. 

In both East and Southern Africa, guided walking safaris are often held in private concessions and reserves and are frequently prohibited in large national parks. An excursion on foot gives you a more personal and intense contact with animals than if you were in a car, thanks to the guidance of expert guides and trackers who use their extensive bush knowledge and finely tuned senses. You have a greater appreciation for the large and little creatures that inhabit the African wilderness. 

The staff at African Family Safaris customize any safari itinerary to meet your specific needs, from quick guided walks to lengthy multi-day treks in some of the most secluded and pristine areas of the continent. This will enable you to witness the untamed and unrestrained nature of the African bush. 

Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park

It is difficult to find a better place to experience some of the best walking experiences on the continent than South Luangwa National Park. Walking safaris, which have been attracting safari enthusiasts to this area since the 1900s, are thought to have originated in this 9,050 square kilometre unspoiled wilderness in Zambia’s east, in the Luangwa River valley.