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.

Enjoy a multi-day walking safari in South Luangwa

Don’t simply walk between camps – take the camp with you!

If you like your safaris rustic and robust, a mobile walking safari is for you. Usually lasting 5 or 6 nights, you’ll cover roughly 10km on foot during the day, walking through some of Zambia’s most remote and jaw-droppingly beautiful landscapes. And scanning the landscape for its cast of incredible wildlife every step of the way. At night, you’ll be sleeping in simple fly camps (complete with hot showers, stand up tents and hearty food nonetheless!). The camp won’t move every day – sometimes you’ll return to the same spot to spend the night – but when it does, the well-practised team will have everything taken care of. Blink and you’ll miss it!