Walking Safaris of South Africa

A walking safari is one of the best ways of exploring South Africa's famously diverse parks and reserves - just as our ancestors once did, on foot, in the tracks of wild animals, attuned to the scents and sounds of nature. Accompanied by expert trail guides, walkers experience the thrill of encountering wildlife, and gain insight into their behaviour and habitat.
Seasoned hikers Hlengiwe Magagula and Denis Costello identify 59 guided walking experiences across 18 parks and reserves in South Africa, along with two in eSwatini and one in Botswana. They present the choices available in each park - short, dawn and dusk walks, wilderness trails from dedicated base camps, and multi-day backpacking trails. Accommodation ranges from ultra-luxurious to 'wild camping' under the stars, so there is something to suit every pocket. A series of first-hand accounts vividly illustrates the profound impact of encountering nature on foot, and a practical section discusses pre-trip preparation and the dos and don'ts of walking in areas with big game.
"Walking Safaris" is both an invitation to reconnect with our wild heritage and a call to preserve the myriad life forms of our natural world - essential for the future of all creatures.