Queen Elizabeth National Park
Uganda
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Savannah walking trails alongside the Kazinga Channel, tracking buffalo, hippo and antelope on foot.
Visit UgandaWalking Safaris
On foot, with an armed ranger, reading tracks and signs at a pace no vehicle ever allows.
Overview
A walking safari trades the reach of a 4x4 for something a vehicle can't offer: the sound, smell and scale of the bush at ground level. Guides read spoor, dung and broken branches the way a game drive guide reads open plains.
These run as a few hours added to a wider safari, not a replacement for it. Every walk goes out with an armed, licensed ranger, and pace and distance are set around the group's fitness.
Queen Elizabeth National Park, UgandaWhy Do This
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A ground level perspective a vehicle can never give you
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Guides trained to read tracks, signs and animal behaviour on foot
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A quieter, slower pace that suits a smaller group well
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Adds real variety to a longer game drive focused itinerary
Walking Safaris By Country
Uganda and Namibia offer two very different walking safaris, one through savannah wildlife country, the other through desert adapted wilderness.
Uganda
Visit Uganda- Logistics
- Walking safaris run out of Queen Elizabeth National Park, an easy add on to a standard southern Uganda game drive itinerary.
- Cost
- Guided walks run around $40 per person, on top of standard park fees.
- Where To Stay
- The same lodges used for game drives in Queen Elizabeth double as your walking safari base.
- Our Take
- An easy, low cost add on if you're already in Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives.
Namibia
Visit Namibia- Logistics
- Damaraland's walking safaris are arranged through specialist desert guides, based out of a small number of remote camps.
- Cost
- Multi day walking safaris run $300 to $500 per person per day, including camping and guide.
- Where To Stay
- Small, remote tented camps built specifically around walking access to desert elephant and rhino territory.
- Our Take
- A genuinely wild, tracking focused walking experience, at a premium price reflecting the remote access required.
Best Parks & Regions For Walking Safaris
These landscapes reward a slower, on foot pace that a vehicle safari simply can't offer.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Damaraland
Namibia
Damaraland
Desert adapted elephant and black rhino tracked on foot through one of Africa's most remote wilderness areas.
Visit Namibia
The Sudd
South Sudan
The Sudd
Wetland edge walks through one of the world's largest swamps, among the least visited walking terrain we offer.
Visit South SudanWildlife You Might See
Tracking on foot means reading signs as much as spotting the animals themselves.
Sample Walking Safaris Itineraries
A few of our ready made itineraries built around Walking Safaris, or ask us to design your own.
Murchison Falls, UgandaUganda Wildlife Safari Adventure
Queen Elizabeth game drives and boat cruise, with a guided walking safari added to the same park.
FROM $1,690 ppView Itinerary
What To Expect
Walks run one to three hours at a measured pace, with regular stops to look at tracks and signs. An armed, licensed ranger leads every walk, and larger dangerous game is deliberately avoided at close range rather than approached.
Damaraland, NamibiaWhen To Go
June to October is driest and most comfortable for walking in both Uganda and Namibia.
GOOD
JanGOOD
FebFAIR
MarFAIR
AprFAIR
MayGREAT
JunBEST
JulBEST
AugGREAT
SepGOOD
OctFAIR
NovGOOD
Dec
Best — ideal conditions
Great — very good conditions
Good — solid, fewer crowds
Fair — wetter or hotter, still workable
Pair It With
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Walking Safaris pairs easily with any of these.
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Boat & Canoe Safaris
A slower, water level view of Africa's wildlife, from a boat cruise to a hand poled mokoro canoe.
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Cultural & Community Visits
Direct time with the communities who call these landscapes home, led by community members themselves.
ExploreWalking Safaris Frequently Asked Questions
Is a walking safari safe?
Yes, every walk goes out with an armed, licensed ranger trained specifically for it, and routes are chosen to keep a safe distance from dangerous game rather than seek it out.
Is there a minimum age for walking safaris?
Most parks set a minimum age, generally around twelve, since the walk requires the ability to stay quiet and follow instructions closely. We'll confirm the exact rule for your chosen park.
Can I combine a walking safari with a vehicle game drive?
Yes, that's how most travelers do it, a walk added to a wider itinerary rather than the whole trip built around it.
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