Walking Safaris
Walking safaris were pioneered in the 1950s in the Zambian bush by the famous environmentalist Norman Carr. In our opinion walking is a magical way to explore
the African bush. There is a world of difference between experiencing a safari on foot, "old style", than from a noisy safari vehicle. Naturally you cover less
distance but when you step out of a safari vehicle you feel your senses sharpen and you become alert to every sound as you become part of the bush. Walking safaris
are all about quality not quantity and it is very often about the smaller creatures and the flora which is so often missed whilst in search of the Big 5. It may
be intimidating at first, however, expert guides will quickly make you feel at ease. Imagine the tingle of your senses and the beating of your heart as you edge
closer to a herd of elephant!
True walking safaris are generally those which are offered over a course of a few days where you will walk between camps, covering a larger area. Some will also
include game drives. With only the canvas of your tent between you and the bush - it's an experience not easily forgotten. The best walking safaris in our opinion
are still those offered in Zambia but other countries such as South Africa, Tanzania and Botswana also provide quality experiences.
Many camps and lodges across Africa which would traditionally have only offered game drives have now started offering walks as additional morning or afternoon
activities. Please do enquire about these should you want a taster of this special and very memorable experience.
Sample Walking Safaris
The following is a set departure 8 day fly in itinerary beginning and ending at Johannesburg Airport. It includes a stay in the Kruger park at either Rhino Post
Safari Lodge or Plains Camp (both offer game drives and walking) followed by a 4 night stay in the sunny province of KwaZulu Natal. Here you have a choice of one
or two accommodations, Thonga Beach Lodge and / or Kosi Forest Lodge...
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Mahlatini offer walking safaris in the Kruger Park. Accommodation is in exclusive unfenced tented camps. The safaris run every Mon-Fri (5 day / 4 night) and
every Fri-Mon (4 day / 3 night) and transfers to and from Johannesburg are included. Each camp can sleep up to 12 people in large walk-in twin-bedded tents (linen
is provided, so sleeping bags are not needed) with sown-in mosquito screens...
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This trip is a sample seven night safari in the South Luangwa National Park combining Kapani Lodge with a walking safari down the course of the Luwi River staying
at three separate bush camps, Luwi, Nsolo and Kakuli. During the course of the walking safari you will also have the option for an exciting 'Return to the Wild
Sleepout' (see detailed trip)...
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The following sample holiday is a Mobile Walking Safari. These have come to be known as THE wilderness experience of the South Luangwa. Following 2 nights at
Nkwali Camp, the party drives up to the remote north of the park. For 5 days the safari follows the Mupamadzi River, covering approximately 10km a day. This clear
river is a major tributary of the Luangwa. The area is remote and wild, the terrain and habitats varied and the game shy and unused to man...
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Contact Mahlatini for your personalised Walking Safari
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