Walking safaris are the purest form of safari. Walking in Tanzania is completely different to game driving. On foot you are a participant in the world of wildlife rather than a spectator, a thrilling and unbeatable safari experience.
Feel, hear and smell Tanzania
Tanzania's Game Reserves are run by a
slightly more relaxed organization called the Game Division whose
regulations are less clear - this has created a disparity in walking
safari standards. Walking Safaris are hugely dependent on how
experienced and knowledgeable the guide is - they can therefore be a bit
hit-and-miss. All of our walking guides are highly
qualified guides who stick to rules, which have been set by the specific park- these walking safaris are very good. So do include some
walking in your Tanzania safari, but do talk to us first as experiences
can vary hugely different between park and park.
Tanzania classifies its wild areas in
different ways, each with different rules - meaning that the practices,
and standards, of walking safaris differ widely. We have some first-rate
walking safaris in Tanzania, with great guides - chosen, as usual, by
seeing them first hand. Some of the real stars are the walking safaris
done on camping trips.
Walks in the National Parks have to
abide by the strict rules laid out by TANAPA (Tanzanian National Park
Authorities); these rules have been put in place to make walking as safe
as possible. No more than six guests are able to go on a walk at any
one time; and they must be accompanied by at least one TANAPA qualified
armed ranger, who must stick to specific walking routes. These
regulations are however relatively new to Tanzania's national parks
Imagine, you walk on the same path as the elephants and other wildlife, you feel the wind through you hair, hear a lion roar in the distance and smell the bush and wildlife. Your senses awaken, as you become part of your environment and the wilderness becomes more real.
Wildlife up close and personal
While animals will generally ignore you in a vehicle, they see you as another type of animal when you are on foot. Getting up close and personal with wildlife is definitely a rush of excitement. Walking is also a great way to appreciate the smaller wildlife, which can't be so easily seen from a vehicle.
Access remote areas on foot
On foot you can walk into remote areas and reach places that a safari car can’t. Once on foot, you are not constrained by roads and can go almost anywhere you like. Away from the crowds, off the beaten track. It offers you a freedom incomparable to any game drive safari.Pioneer in walking safaris
Ndoto Safari is a pioneer in setting up walking safaris, particularly in Serengeti National Park. Only a handful of companies have been granted permission to enter this park on foot. The regulations stipulate that an armed and qualified walking guide from the operating company must accompany all walks. An armed ranger from the National Park will also join every walk. and so we would only recommend walking from camps that we know have a consistent record for reliably good walking safaris, and well established guides.