Game Drive into Musi Otunya National Park: White Rhinos on Foot

White rhinos stand ten meters away on foot: the only place in the park where this happens.

A three-hour game drive through Musi Otunya National Park near Livingstone with a live English-speaking guide, morning or afternoon departure, and hotel pickup included. You travel by vehicle through the park to spot white rhinos on foot at close range, along with elephants, buffalo, giraffe, antelope species, zebras, crocodiles along the Zambezi River, and numerous bird species. Bottled water and snacks are provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Game drive in Musi Otunya Park

• Pick up travelers for safari
• Drive through Musi Otunya National Park
• Observe White Rhinos on foot
• See elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and antelopes
• Spot crocodiles along Zambezi River
• View zebras and various bird species
• Learn about park's fauna and flora from guides

The experience

The drive covers the park's main wildlife zones, and the guide positions the vehicle to approach white rhinos on foot within ten meters: closer than most safari experiences allow, and the best setup for photographs. The same route passes through habitat where elephants, buffalo, giraffe, impala, bushbuck, kudu and zebras move through the landscape. Crocodiles sun themselves along the Mighty Zambezi River, which borders the park, and the bird species shift with the season.

You choose between a morning or afternoon departure, each timed to animal activity patterns. The guide stays focused on what you want to see and photograph, adjusting the route to track movement and explain the park's fauna and flora as the day unfolds. Three hours covers the main circuit without the fatigue of a full-day commitment.

What’s included

• Bottled water and snacks.
• hotel pickup.
• three-hour guided drive with a live English-speaking guide.
• foot approach to white rhinos within the park's permitted distance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 09:00, 14:00 and 15:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (15 to 85 years) · Child (6 to 14 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 37 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Revival Safaris and Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the morning departure if you want animals at their most active, or the afternoon slot if your schedule runs later in the day: both times work equally well for rhino sightings and photography.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 14 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

What animals will I actually see on a game drive in Musi Otunya?

White rhinos, elephants, buffalo, giraffe, antelope species including impala and kudu, zebras, crocodiles along the Zambezi River, and numerous bird species inhabit the park. The guide positions stops to maximize sightings and photography opportunities.

Can I get close enough to white rhinos to photograph them well?

Yes, the park allows foot approaches within ten meters of white rhinos, which is the closest encounter available in the park and designed specifically for photography. The guide manages the approach and timing.

Do I need to be fit for this drive, or is it mostly sitting in a vehicle?

The drive is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You sit in the vehicle for most of the experience, though the foot approach to rhinos involves a short walk on flat ground.

What's included in the price, and what should I bring?

Bottled water and snacks are provided. Hotel pickup is included. Bring sun protection, binoculars, a camera with a good zoom, and wear neutral colors that don't startle wildlife.