The genesis of South African guided Wilderness Trails occurred on 19 March 1959 when Game Ranger Ian Player and Magqubu Ntombela led their first trail in Umfolozi Game Reserve. Today, walkers continue to experience the joy of this genuine immersion in the natural world in what is now Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, […]
This year, getting out on foot in Zimbabwe’s Matusadona National Park is easier thanks to the launch of several new overnighting options. The park, on the southern shore of Lake Kariba, has been managed for five years by the Matusadona Conservation Trust (MCT), a joint venture of African Parks and […]
Uganda’s national parks offer alluring opportunities to explore on foot, with a strong focus on tracking primates, trekking and ornithology. The mighty Rwenzori Mountains on the western border are known for some of Africa’s best, and toughest, high-altitude trekking. But multi-day walking safaris of the type found in Kenya and […]
Some great news from Africa’s walking heartland, the Luangwa Valley, with the launch of two new multi-day trails in Luambe National Park. Luambe lies on the east bank of the river between South Luangwa National Park and North Luangwa National Park. The park was once a premier Zambian safari destination […]
Nomad is a big name in Tanzanian walking safaris thanks to its unrivalled park distribution. As well having camps in the big name destinations of the northern circuit – the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire – Nomad also has the southern circuit covered with seasonal camps in Nyerere, Ruaha, Katavi and […]
Earlier this year, we wrote about how to combine a walking safari with a visit to Victoria Falls. Now, there’s a new option, with the launch of Inzila Mobile Safaris a safari company based in the town of Victoria Falls.The name behind the company is Adam Jones, an experienced Zimbabwean […]
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