Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park Nature Walk: Half-Day Tour

Giraffes, zebras, and white rhinos on a guided walk through the park

A 3-hour guided nature walk through Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the Zambia side of Victoria Falls, where you search for game and birdlife on foot instead of from a vehicle. Your guide leads you through teak and mahogany forest to spot giraffes, zebras, warthogs, white rhinos, and hippos along the Zambezi River, with a mid-walk break and light refreshments included. Hotel pickup from Livingstone and park entry are part of the booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Nature walk in Mosi-oa-Tunya Park

• Pickup from hotel or lodge
• Walk in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
• Observe wildlife and vegetation
• Mid-walk break near Zambezi River
• Return to hotel or lodge

The experience

The walk starts from your Livingstone hotel and heads into Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, where you'll move through the bush on foot rather than by safari vehicle. This approach lets your guide adjust the pace and focus to what interests you most, whether that's tracking the park's significant white rhino population, watching for elephants and buffalo, or noting the teak, mahogany, mopane and marula trees that shape the landscape. The park holds three of Africa's Big Five, and you're also likely to encounter giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, warthogs, primates and antelopes as the morning or afternoon unfolds.

Partway through the walk, you'll reach the Zambezi River, called Kasamba Bezi locally, where a break gives you time to watch hippos and ibis work the riverbanks. The guide points out the vegetation and animal behavior as you go, and because wildlife varies with the season and the day, no two walks are quite the same. Light snacks and bottled water come with you, and the air-conditioned vehicle handles the transfer to and from your hotel.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from select Livingstone hotels.
• national park entry fees.
• air-conditioned vehicle transfer.
• live English-speaking guide.
• light refreshments and bottled water during the walk.

Options for this experience

2 options

6.30am DepartureGuide in English · 06:30 and 14:30This nature walk gives you a rare, close-up chance to discover and learn about the African bush, its wildlife and birds. Local guides will point out some of the animals we have here. Includes pickup.

2.30pm DepartureGuide in English · 14:30This nature walk gives you a rare, close-up chance to discover and learn about the African bush, its wildlife and birds. Local guides will point out some of the animals we have here. Includes pickup.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:30 and 14:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 32 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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Savannah Southern Safaris

Is this one for you?Choose the morning departure if you want to walk while the bush is cooler and animals are more active. The afternoon slot works if you prefer to spend the early hours elsewhere in Livingstone.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What animals am I likely to see on this nature walk?

Mosi-oa-Tunya is home to giraffes, zebras, warthogs, wildebeest, primates, antelopes, and a significant population of white rhinos. The park also holds elephant and buffalo, and during the mid-walk break at the Zambezi River you'll often spot hippos and ibis along the banks.

Why is a nature walk better than a safari drive?

Walking through the park is more eco-friendly and gives your guide the flexibility to adjust the route and pace based on what you want to see and where animals are that day. You move at a natural rhythm through the bush rather than staying in a vehicle, and the guide can focus on details (trees, bird calls, animal behavior) that a drive-by doesn't allow.

How long is the walk and what's the fitness level required?

The tour runs 3 hours total, including the mid-walk break at the river. It's suitable for all physical fitness levels, so you can book with confidence regardless of your experience with walking tours.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Livingstone, national park entry fees, an air-conditioned vehicle for the transfer, a live English-speaking guide, light refreshments and bottled water during the walk are all included.

Can I choose a morning or afternoon departure?

Yes, you select either a 6:30am or 2:30pm start time when you book, so you can fit the walk around the rest of your day in Livingstone.