For the keen walker, countries including Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Zambia offer some great walking tours but due to the soaring temperatures (and sometimes rainy conditions) these are generally only offered during winter months. Shorter 2/3day tours such as the lovely Tok Tokkie Trail in the Namib Desert is an exception and runs most of the year, perfect to include in a private–guided or self–drive tour. Walking safaris are incredibly rewarding and very different from vehicle safaris when your knowledgeable and experienced guide takes pleasure in pointing out flora and fauna including the smaller creatures such as dung beetles, dune–rolling spiders and identifying spoor, giving you a greater understanding of the unique balance of nature as your senses come to life. There’s nothing quite like it.
Join this guided hiking trail to see the vast beauty of the enchanting desert, it allows you to experience so many different aspects of the desert – from mountainous terrain to sandy dunes. Walking is conducted at a leisurely pace and does normally not exceed 10–12 km a day. Your guide will show you the wonders of the Namib explaining how all life – great and small, survives in this ancient environment.
The Fish River Canyon is reputedly the second–largest in the world, at 161km long, and up to 27km, a canyon lies within a canyon and reaches down 550m in places. Marvel at the vast rock–strewn landscapes and experience peace and solitude. Fish River Canyon.
Tanzania has recently opened up some of its wilderness areas for fantastic walking safaris inside the national parks. Join this Serengeti tour to experience vehicle–based game viewing as well as 3days walking in this wildlife–packed region. You’ll be set up in private camps under the starry night skies among the game and listen to the haunting night sounds of the Africa bush.
The Luangwa Valley, which marks the end of the Great Rift Valley, is one of the last unspoilt wilderness areas and amongst some of finest wildlife regions in Africa. Walking in the veldt gives you a totally different experience, the safari heads to the north of the park where you will walk for five days covering approximately 10km a day, following the Mupamadzi River through woodland and plains and enjoy superb sightings.
A great self–drive focusing on southern Namibia with terrific hiking in Fish River Canyon and the stunning NamibRand Nature Reserve where you can be at one with nature. This tour also takes you to the Sossusvlei dunes, Swakopmund and Erindi for the chance to enjoy fantastic game–viewing. A seasonal trip during Namibia’s winter months with the choice of camping and accommodated options
