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- Gigiri Drive, Off UN Avenue, Kenya
- +254 722 510 431 | +254 733 556 555
- info@safarisandbeyond.com
- Gigiri Drive, Off UN Avenue, Kenya
East African safaris are evolving. Just as the camera has replaced the hunting rifle, the rise of guided walking safaris has transformed the way we experience the wild. Stepping out from the confines of a vehicle, today’s travelers explore big game country on foot—whether it’s a leisurely hour-long stroll or a multi-day expedition with starlit nights spent in remote lodges or tented camps.
A walking safari in East Africa is one of life’s most unforgettable adventures. Picture bird-filled days spent tracking wildlife, following a baboon troop through the bush, or resting in the shade as buffalo gather at a waterhole. With professional guides and armed rangers ensuring your safety and comfort, you’ll enjoy fire-cooked meals and crisp sheets at the end of each day.
This is a safari like no other. Set within some of the finest reserves in East and Southern East Africa, walking safaris offer close encounters with wildlife—but also highlight the smaller wonders of nature: dew-covered spider webs, delicate wildflowers, and busy beetles. You’ll engage with local cultures, meet herdsmen along the way, and share stories around the fire. Barriers fade, conversations deepen, and you leave with a richer understanding of this extraordinary continent.
Ready to go? Explore our handpicked collection of East African walking safari tours. We’ve selected the best walking experiences in top reserves across East and Southern East Africa. Adding a few days at a safari lodge or a tropical beach resort is both simple and rewarding—just ask one of our Safari Experts for the ideal itinerary.
Walking safaris also complement East Africa’s other premier on-foot adventures —trekking holidays. From gorilla and chimpanzee tracking in Uganda, Rwanda, and the Congo, to multi-day hikes up Mount Kilimanjaro, these experiences are a must for any adventure lover.
Private reserves and conservancies are redefining safari travel in East Africa. Most lodges now offer short, guided nature walks led by expert guides or resident naturalists. These include iconic destinations like Tanzania’s Serengeti and Tarangire, and Kenya’s Masai Mara. Many of these bush walks are led by local Maasai warriors, who share their traditional skills—how to make fire, find food, and navigate safely through the savannah.
For longer journeys, multi-day walking safaris are available in some of East Africa’s wildest areas, including Tanzania’s Selous Game Reserve and Ruaha National Park, and Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve. These remote fly-in adventures offer thrilling encounters in untouched wilderness.
If you’re after a walking safari with a twist, consider chimpanzee tracking in the Mahale Mountains of Tanzania or Kibale Forest in Uganda—both set in majestic rainforests and rivalled only by the iconic gorilla treks of Uganda and Rwanda.
