The Selous Game Reserve and Ruaha National Park offer some of Tanzania’s finest walking safari experiences, with vast wilderness areas and diverse terrain including riverine forests, open plains, and rocky outcrops. Walking safaris can range from short morning walks focusing on smaller wildlife and plant life to multi-day expeditions with fly-camping under the stars. The slower pace allows for remarkable discoveries, from observing dung beetles at work to finding ancient baobab trees and learning about their cultural significance to local communities.
Professional guides and armed rangers accompany all walking safaris, sharing their extensive knowledge of animal behaviour, tracking techniques and bushcraft skills passed down through generations. Participants learn to read animal tracks, identify cats and understand the subtle signs that indicate recent wildlife activity. The ability to stop at any moment to examine plants, insects or geological features provides educational opportunities often missed during vehicle safaris.
