Selous Safaris: Bush Walks
Experience the Selous up close and discover the intricacies of the ecosystem
As you set out on foot, the sights, sounds, and scents of the Selous envelop you
This is a different approach to safari; an insight into how everything is connected, how it survives and thrives when the environment is left as nature intended.
Bush walks are a great way to get close to nature and learn more about the smaller species and the bush itself. A bush walk gives you the chance to explore the intricate details of the bush, from tiny insects to towering trees, as well as stretch your legs. Although you may spot some giraffes, or warthog, or walk in the footsteps of elephants, our bush walks are tailored to give you the opportunity to learn about the things you miss from a vehicle or boat - the ecosystem that the animals live in. Your guide will share fascinating insights into the plants, birds, and smaller animals that often go unnoticed during traditional game drives, and you’ll learn to identify animal tracks and signs.
Bush Walk
USD 55 per person
Departs camp at 6.30am
Walks are slow-paced, accompanied by both an armed ranger and our expert guide and are around 2-3 hours long. Leaving camp after a cup of tea or coffee and some homemade biscuits, your guide will drive you the short distance to the entrance gate of the National Park, where you pick up your armed ranger before starting your walk from the gate.
Your guide and armed ranger will lead you through the bush alongside the airstrip, not too far from the gate itself. As you walk along, you may spot the tracks of various animals left overnight, come across insects such as colourful butterflies, or an industrious dung beetle rolling a dung ball, or perhaps stop to quietly watch giraffes browsing from an acacia tree in the distance.
You’ll learn about various medicinal plants and their traditional uses, and discover trees such as the Crocodile bark tree, Whistling thorn acacia, Sausage tree, Mahogany and the iconic Baobab tree. You may have the chance to smell elephant dung (actually not unpleasant!), get up close to giant termite mounds or find tufts of fur snagged in thorns, or the bark of a tree rubbed smooth by an itchy elephant.
The walking safari offers an opportunity to witness the harmony of life in the African bush, and no two walks are the same - despite our route not varying much. You gain an insight into the delicate balance of the ecosystem, and how the plants and trees support and sustain this intricate web of life
Please note groups cannot be larger than 6 people. Children must be able to walk unassisted and the camp management, guide or ranger accompanying the walking safari have the right to stop a child from participating if they feel it is in the best interests of the safety of the individual or group.
