Livingstone: Game Drive & White Rhino Walk with Close-Up Viewing

Summary

Walk close to white rhinos after a Livingstone safari drive

You’ll ride out from Livingstone into Mosi-oa-Tunya for a game drive with a local guide, then step quietly onto a short walking safari to see white rhinos up close. Expect honest moments: snacks shared under acacia trees, real stories from your guide, and that strange hush when you finally spot the rhinos grazing nearby.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Game drive and rhino walking safari

• Pick up from lodging
• Drive to Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
• Guide pays park entry fees
• Pre-tour briefing on park rules
• Two-hour game drive in 4x4 vehicle
• Disembark for short white rhino walk
• Photograph white rhinos up close
• Enjoy drinks and snacks during tour

Top questions

How long does the Livingstone game drive & white rhino walk last?

The combined game drive and walking safari lasts about 2 hours.

Is hotel pickup included for this day trip?

Yes, pickup from your lodging or preferred spot in Livingstone is included.

Can I choose between morning or afternoon tours?

Yes, you can select either a morning or afternoon slot for your tour.

Are park entry fees covered in the booking?

All park entry fees are included in your tour price.

Will we see animals other than white rhinos?

You may also see impalas, zebras, birds, and other wildlife during the game drive.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

The tour is suitable for most fitness levels but not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

Are drinks or snacks provided during the safari?

Bottled water and snacks are provided during your tour as needed.

What’s included

Your experience includes hotel pickup in Livingstone, all park entry fees paid by your guide on arrival at Mosi-oa-Tunya, bottled water and snacks along the way, plus guidance throughout both game drive and walking safari before returning to town.

What’s the experience like?

We’d just bumped along the dusty track in Mosi-oa-Tunya for maybe half an hour when our guide, Joseph, slowed the 4x4 and pointed out a cluster of impalas darting through the brush. I was still chewing on a peanut from the snack bag they gave us at pickup (honestly, didn’t expect snacks to taste that good when you’re this far from town). The air smelled sharp — dry grass and something sweet I couldn’t place. Joseph kept his voice low as he told us about how the park’s white rhino population is protected by rangers around the clock. You could hear birds somewhere behind us, but mostly it was just tires crunching over gravel and everyone’s quiet excitement.

After we’d seen zebras — closer than I thought they’d get — Joseph stopped near a thicket and said it was time for the walking part. I’ll admit, stepping out of the vehicle made my heart thump in my ears. We followed him single file, trying not to snap twigs or talk too loud. The sun was already slanting through the trees, so everything looked gold and a little surreal. Suddenly there they were: two white rhinos grazing like it was no big deal we were there. We kept our distance, but honestly? Being that close felt unreal. Their skin looked almost prehistoric up close — thick and cracked like old tree bark. I tried whispering “asante” (wrong language here, but Joseph smiled anyway).

I still think about that quiet moment with the rhinos — nobody moved or even breathed too loud. On the way back to the 4x4, someone asked if they ever get used to seeing them like this. Joseph just shook his head and said every day is different here. We had water and more snacks before heading back into Livingstone; my shoes were full of dust but I didn’t care much by then.