Tanzania walking safaris: the best lodges and camps

For adventurous walkers, who'd like to see some of Africa's big game close up, a walking safari in Tanzania might be just the right thing. Many camps and lodges in Tanzania combine walking with fly-camping, accompanied by expert guides, and providing you with great opportunities to see big game.

For walking which isn't so focused on big game, see our suggestions for the best camps and lodges for walking in Tanzania - there are some particularly lovely hikes in the Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area.

Below we've carefully selected the best camps and lodges for walking safaris in Tanzania. By clicking on the names or images you can read more about them, and add them to your list of favourites if you like what you see.

Our 11 favourites for walking safaris in Tanzania

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  Beho Beho

  |100% (92 reviews)

  Walking safaris at Beho Beho are some of the best you will find in Tanzania. With extremely knowledgeable and well-trained guides, and good wildlife viewing in the Selous throughout the year. The high guiding standards translate into visitors gaining more of an insight ... More about Beho Beho
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  Beho Beho fly-camping

  |96% (25 reviews)

  Beho Beho's fly-camping is usually mostly walking safaris - with some of Africa's very best professional walking guides More about Beho Beho fly-camp
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  Chada fly-camping

  |100% (2 reviews)

  Walking safaris are usually integral to fly-camping trips - and both combined give a really great sense of this amazing wilderness area. More about Chada fly-camping
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  Greystoke Camp

  |95% (13 reviews)

  Mahale's chimp-tracking trips can be quite strenous walks, including some steep forest paths. More about Greystoke Camp Mahale
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  Lake Manze Adventure Camp

  |92% (124 reviews)

  Walking safaris in the Selous are permitted for those over the age of 16, and morning walks from Lake Manze last around two hours. The guide will explain tracks and droppings, while pointing out the smaller insects and plants to you. More about Lake Manze Camp
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  Lemala Ngorongoro

  |80% (13 reviews)

  Lemala is in a hilly, forested part of the Ngorongoro Crater rim; it's a pretty area which is lovely for walking; when escorted by an armed park ranger. Such walks can be long or short, taking you through the rolling hills of the crater rim, with the option of visiting ... More about Lemala Ngorongoro
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  Ndutu Safari Lodge

  |92% (5 reviews)

  Walking isn’t allowed in many areas of the Serengeti National Park, but Ndutu Safari Lodge is just inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area – where walking safaris are allowed, provided that you are accompanied by an NCAA ranger. Such walks typically last around two hours ... More about Ndutu Safari Lodge
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  Oliver's Camp

  |91% (28 reviews)

  Oliver's Camp offers guiding walking safaris within Tarangire National Park - a great way to experience the environment from a different perspective and really appreciate the little things. More about Oliver's Camp
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  Sand Rivers fly-camping

  |97% (6 reviews)

  Sand Rivers fly-camps usually include time spent walking as well as driving, and the guides here are first-rate - walking safaris are one of the camp's specialities. More about Sand Rivers fly-camp
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  Sand Rivers walking mobile

  |100% (3 reviews)

  Sand Rivers have always been strong on walking safaris, and have some first-rate professional walking guides. These four-night fly-camping trips are purely for walkers, and rate as one of Africa's top big game walking safaris. More about Sand Rivers walking
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  Selous Project

  |100% (1 review)

  The Selous Project is booked out on an exclusive basis and so you can do as much walking as you like. This area offers some fantastic walking safaris – which specifically aim to stalk and approach game on foot with skilled trackers. You can even walk for a number ... More about Selous Project