Many safari lovers toy with the idea of embarking on a walking safari at some point during their stay, while others consider it a must for experiencing the wilderness at its best.
These outings offer an unmatched immersion in your natural surroundings and provide valuable insights into the workings of the natural world. It’s only on a walking safari that you can move at the pace of nature.
The Home of Walking Safari’s
There are many excellent outings available all-over southern Africa but if you want to experience the ultimate walking safaris on offer, Zambia is the birthplace of the walking safari and a top destination for these astounding experiences.
Here, you’ll experience the dedicated attentions of some of Africa’s best safari guides.
These are the best places to experience a walking safari in Zambia.
Follow the paw prints of lion and leopard as you marvel in the richness of your surrounds at exclusive lodges like Time and Tide Chinzombo and Time and Tide Mchenja, Here, a safari walk is as much a rite of passage as a game drive.
After a comprehensive safety briefing you will set off into the wilderness at dawn and dusk, accompanied by experienced, armed guides where you will unearth the best that South Luangwa has to offer.
Walking in South Luangwa
During these outings, you’ll discover all the secrets of the bush first-hand.
Your guides leave no leaf unturned, from the secret hiding spots of sought-after species to age-old medicinal treatments lurking within common plants. They’ll share all the tricks of the trade with you, from telling the difference between the lion and leopard prints you are following to identifying some of the multitude of birds in the area.
When you head out from these camps, you’re in for more than a stroll in the bush, every bush walk’s a unique experience tailored to meet your expectations. You’ll enjoy coffee over the campfire before walking out to greet the sunrise or a refreshing gin and tonic while the sun sinks into the savannah.
In the hands of these experts all your qualms about safety vanish amid the constant fascinations before you. Whether it’s a herd of buffalo or elephant on the horizon or a pack of wild dogs at the waterhole, there’s always something new to discover on a game walk in southern Africa.
Take Your African Adventure to the Next Level
If you’re interested in trying out the ultimate African experience as we begin to welcome back our international visitors, get in touch. I can set you up with the best experiences on your southern African safari. Send me a mail right away and I’ll get you on track.
