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Guided walking safari

Want to truly experience Africa, its smells, sounds and that unmistakeable wilderness feeling? Then get off the safari vehicle and walk a little closer.

Samara is one of few game reserves where walking forms an integral part of the safari experience. With fragile ecosystems and a “tread lightly” policy, our preferred form of off-roading is on our own two feet, providing the ideal place for an unforgettable walking safari.

Tracking cheetah on foot, Samara Private Game Reserve, Great Karoo, South Africa

The experience

What a way to explore the bush!

Let our experienced guides walk you through our five vegetation biomes, pointing out the signs of the wild invisible from the vehicle. Marvel at busy termites as they go about their daily business, listen out for the call of the Honeyguide leading you to wild honey and feel your senses heighten in every way as you navigate the sort of landscape our prehistoric ancestors dwelled in long ago, once again home to the Big Five.

wildlife bush walk experience

Explore on foot

Reconnect with Nature

Every tree, every rock and every track has a story to tell. During your walking safari, breathe in the silence and space so foreign to our everyday urban lives and feel yourself reconnecting to Nature. No one can fail to be moved by the sound of trickling water in a stream, the gentle whistling of the wind rustling the leaves, the sense of suspense and awe at walking to within metres of endangered cheetah and rhino.

Tracking giraffe during a bush walk, Samara Private Game Reserve, Great Karoo, South Africa

Unforgettable & humbling

Track wildlife

If the conditions are right, you'll get the opportunity during your walking safari to track these iconic animals on foot, with safety always top of mind. What a privilege to enter their space and witness these animals living wild and free. An unforgettable and humbling experience awaits.

To Note

  • Daily rates at Karoo Lodge and The Manor include two game drives and optional guided bush walks. These bush walks are offered after the main game drive has returned to the lodge, subject to availability.
  • Many game drives will include a certain amount of walking and tracking. If mobility is an issue for a member of your party, please advise Reservations when booking. None of the walks during game drives are particularly strenuous but a basic level of fitness is recommended.
  • Longer hikes can also be arranged on request. We recommend a minimum of 3 nights if you are keen to explore Samara’s vast landscapes on foot.
  • Plains Camp is an off-grid tented camp welcoming 8 guests focusing on walking safaris and reconnecting with Nature in elegant simplicity. Learn more here.
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