When booking a safari holiday, there are a number of different choices you have, for example, you may want to go on a self drive safari, a guided safari or a walking safari. Each type offers a totally unique experience and one which will create fond memories for years to come.

Experiencing a safari on foot allows you to experience the natural environment and animals on their terms, rather than just spectating from a distance, you often become part of their world. Walks typically last two to four hours and they are not done at a marching pace, so you needed worry if you’re not particularly an avid walker. You will be accompanied by one or often two guides, one of which will certainly be armed if you are likely to encounter dangerous big game.

Often the guide makes a massive difference to the type of walking safari you will experience, so it is worth while doing a bit of research to make sure you book with one of the best ones.