Experiencing Africa's wilderness areas is integral to many of our trips, and there's no better way than on foot. There are nearly always opportunities for walking, but to maximise these, choose carefully where you visit.

Walking holidays to Namibia

From gentle wanders to strenuous hikes, Namibia offers walking, free of dangerous big game, through some of Africa's most dramatic scenery. Tok Tokkie Trails organises an excellent three-day walk across the Namib's dunes and mountains, whilst guest farms near the Naukluft Mountains make perfect bases for your own exploration. The walking at Waterberg and Erongo Wilderness is good, as it is in many parts of Damaraland – particularly Hobatere, Etendeka and Desert Rhino Camp; although our top recommendation is, without doubt, the expertly-guided three-night trails at Mundulea. We rate these as amongst the most fascinating guided walking trips in Africa.

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Walking holidays in South Africa's Cape

The Cape offers mountainous walking in high, open areas – topographically similar to gentle British ranges. You can hike independently in the Cedarberg Mountains, whilst the coastal Tsitsikamma area is particularly verdant and spectacular.

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Walking trips to Zambia

Formal walking safaris began in Zambia in the 1960s and you'll still find some of the continent's best on-foot experiences here. You can walk from camps in the Lower Zambezi and Kafue. However, the Luangwa Valley has the most comprehensive choice with virtually every camp offering highly experienced walking guides. Go a step further: the camps in North Luangwa don't offer any activities other than walking!

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Walking holidays in Tanzania

Tanzania's camps are increasingly combining walking with adventurous fly-camping. The best options are in the Selous and Katavi whilst walking in nearby Mahale involves tracking chimpanzees along hilly forest paths. In Tarangire, Oliver's Camp stands out as having guides who concentrate on walking, whilst in the Ngorongoro area, Gibb's Farm is the start for a strenuous but stunning 8-hour walk up to the crater's rim.

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Walking trips to Botswana

The choice in Botswana has been simple for a long time: head for the specialist walking trails at Footsteps or consider Linyanti Bush Camp – ask about the walking safaris from its mobile camp.

A relatively new option here is the 'walking and canoeing' trip offered on the Selinda Reserve – from Selinda and Zarafa camps. Ask us about this new trip for more details!

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