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The best walking safaris in Tanzania

What is a Walking Safari in Tanzania? Unlike traditional game drives, a walking safari in Tanzania takes you into the wild on foot, guided by professional rangers and armed scouts. You walk through the bush, tracking wildlife, reading animal prints, learning about flora and fauna, and immersing yourself in Africa’s raw beauty.

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The best walking safaris in Tanzania

Tanzania Walking Safari Guidelines – Where to Go and Things to Do!

Tanzania is a paradise for safari lovers, and while game drives are the most popular way to explore its stunning landscapes, a walking safari offers a unique and immersive experience. Unlike traditional safaris, walking safaris allow you to connect with nature on a deeper level, observe wildlife up close, and gain a richer understanding of Tanzania’s diverse ecosystems. If you’re planning a walking safari in Tanzania, here’s everything you need to know, from the best destinations to essential guidelines and things to do.

Why go on a walking safari in Tanzania?

Walking safaris offer guests a different perspective on the magic and awe of an African safari. In the company of trained park rangers and professional guides, visitors can access special areas which are not typically open to the public.
What will I see on a walking safari?
The main focus of a walking safari experience is to embark on slow paced, guided walks exploring different wildlife and big game species and landscapes in the bush.
Depending on the type of walking safari, visitors may see elephants and leopards up close in the Serengeti in northern Tanzania or on a week-long walking tour of Mahale Mountains National Park, home to some of the largest populations of chimpanzees in the world. Guests can also opt to explore the wildlife rich Ngorongoro Crater rim and Rift Valley or the beautiful Lake Manyara.
When to go on a walking safari in Tanzania?
Walking safaris are possible in Tanzania throughout the year. Where to walk in any given month is more nuanced as Tanzania is a huge country and its sheer size means that its climate varies considerably within it, as well as year on year. Understanding the best time to visit Tanzania for a walking safari is important as this can impact accommodation, flight prices, availability and the weather that visitors can expect on their safari.
As a rule, the long dry season lasts from June to October across the country – rainfall is rare and this is generally considered the best time for a walking safari in most areas.
If walking on the Serengeti, it’s more about where the migration is and where you can catch up with the wildlife without the crowds.
Cost of a walking safari in Tanzania?
The price of a walking safari package is difficult to estimate given costs can vary depending on the time of year, type of accommodation and how secluded it is, locations travelled to, activities selected and add-ons selected. Walking guides for such safaris can start from USD $40 per person for short walks to $4,000 for a multi-day overnight trip. Carrying a small amount of Tanzanian currency, the Tanzania Shilling (TZS) is recommended as back-up when paying for smaller items.

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