Walking safari experiences

There's no more intimate way to explore the wilderness than on foot, with only a pair of binos and an expert guide. Test your stamina on a heart-pumping, camp-to-camp expedition spanning several days, or take a leisurely morning stroll that ends back at camp before lunch. For us, foot safaris are all about appreciating the little moments – the call of a francolin, the fresh smell of elephants nearby, the alarm call of a kudu, or lions roaring in the distance. At Timbuktu, our favourites include the undisputed king of the walking safari, Zambia, with Botswana and southern Tanzania a close second.

Track rhino on foot with an armed guide in Matobo

A tiny park in Zimbabwe's south, Matobo may not have appeared on your radar before, but it happens to be one of the last bastions of wild black and white rhino. With an armed guide to lead the way, you'll set out by foot or 4x4 to explore the lush, forested landscape of Matobo Hills where rhino roam amongst the trees and craggy sentinels. Whether it's an hour or four, it's worth spending the time to find these tough-skinned creatures and watching as they enjoy their protected home. It's not every day you have the chance to get this close to a rhino!