Into the Bush

Your walk begins with a safety briefing before heading into the landscape with your guide.

Rather than focusing only on large animals, a walking safari introduces you to the smaller stories of the wilderness: footprints in the dust, medicinal plants, animal trails, dung, feathers and signs that reveal what has passed through before you.

Learn to Read the Landscape

Your guide helps interpret what surrounds you, explaining animal behaviour, ecosystems, plants and the relationships between different species.

You may encounter giraffes, antelope, zebra, monkeys and other wildlife depending on the area, although sightings are never the sole purpose of the walk.

A Different Kind of Safari

There is something completely different about experiencing the bush without the barrier of a vehicle.

You hear more. You notice more. Even familiar landscapes feel different when explored on foot.

Where Can I Do a Walking Safari?

Depending on your itinerary and current park regulations, Balo can arrange walking experiences in suitable areas such as:

• Arusha National Park

• Tarangire and surrounding wildlife areas

• Ngorongoro highlands

• Selected Serengeti areas or private concessions

• Lake Manyara region

The best location will depend on your safari route, season and availability.

Why Add a Walking Safari?

See the Smaller Details
Discover tracks, plants, insects, birds and signs of wildlife that are easily missed during a game drive.

Learn From Local Experts
Your guide turns the landscape into a living story, explaining how animals, plants and people interact with it.

Stretch Your Legs
A refreshing change after several days of travelling by safari vehicle.

Experience the Bush Differently
Walking adds a sense of connection and awareness that even the best game drive cannot quite replicate.