A “walking safari” is a unique safari experience where you explore the wilderness on foot, often with a guide, instead of from a vehicle. These safaris offer a more immersive and intimate connection with nature and wildlife. They allow you to experience the bush at a slower pace, focusing on the details of the environment and the wildlife you encounter.

Here’s a more detailed look at what a walking safari entails.

What to Expect

Guided by Experienced Guides from Lavira Safaris.

You’ll be accompanied by trained guides who know the area, its wildlife, and how to ensure your safety.

Focus on Intimacy

Walking safaris offer a more personal and hands-on experience, allowing you to get closer to nature than you can from a vehicle.

Slower pace

You’ll walk at a comfortable pace, allowing you to take in the surroundings and appreciate the details of the environment.

Variety of Options

Walking safaris can range from short bush walks to multi-day mobile safaris.

Benefits of a Walking Safari

Enhanced Wildlife Viewing

You’ll have the opportunity to see wildlife from a different perspective, often spotting animals that may be too shy to come close to vehicles.

Greater Appreciation of Nature

Walking allows you to connect more deeply with the natural world, appreciating the sounds, smells, and textures of the bush.

Unique Experiences

You can experience the bush in a way that is not possible with a standard safari, such as bush camping and sharing meals with Hadzabe hunter-gatherers.

Immersive Experience

You’ll be fully immersed in the wilderness, away from the noise and distractions of the lodge.
Considerations:

Fitness Level

Walking safaris require a certain level of fitness, so be sure to consider your physical abilities before booking one.

Time of Year

The best time for walking safaris is generally during the dry season when the vegetation is shorter and the weather is more pleasant.

Safety

Walking safaris are generally safe, but it’s important to listen to your guide and follow their instructions.