Rhino Walking Safari Livingstone: Mosi-oa-Tunya on foot

Walk the Zambian bush with white rhinos, elephants and giraffes

A guided walking safari through Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park near Livingstone where you track white rhinos, elephants, giraffes and smaller wildlife on foot with a professional guide and armed ranger. The walk lasts around 3 hours at a pace you set, with frequent stops to observe and ask questions. Hotel pickup, light breakfast and water are included. You return to your lodge after a picnic by the Zambezi River.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rhino walking safari in Mosi oa Tunya

• Pickup from lodge or hotel
• Transfer to park start point
• Enjoy light breakfast and briefing
• Receive mineral water for walk
• Walk with game ranger for 2-3 hours
• Observe wildlife and ask questions
• Return to vehicle for picnic by Zambezi river
• Transfer back to lodge or hotel

The experience

Your day starts before dawn. A 4x4 picks you up from your lodge or hotel in Livingstone and drives 15–20 minutes into Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, where you'll have light breakfast (tea, coffee and homemade muffins), while your professional guide briefs you on what to expect and the safety rules for walking in the bush. You'll carry a bottle of mineral water and walk at whatever pace suits your group, stopping as often as you want to watch animals or ask your guide about what you're seeing.

The walk itself lasts around 3 hours, though much of that time is spent quietly observing. You're moving through open bush where white rhinos, among Africa's most endangered animals, live alongside elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, warthogs, baboons and antelopes. An armed escort ranger walks with you the whole time. The guide sets the rhythm and chooses where to go based on animal movement and your group's interests. There's no fixed route, so each walk is different.

After the walk, the vehicle picks you up and takes you to a picnic spot on the bank of the Zambezi River, where you'll have freshly made muffins, tea, coffee, soft drinks and more water. Then you're driven back to your hotel. Minimum age is 12 years old. Wear walking shoes, a hat and bush-friendly clothes: long sleeves and trousers protect against sun and brush.

What’s included

• Light breakfast with tea, coffee and homemade muffins before the walk.
• mineral water during the walk.
• professional safari guide in English.
• armed escort ranger.
• picnic by the Zambezi River after the walk with muffins, tea, coffee and soft drinks.
• hotel or lodge pickup and return.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:30 and 14:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 12 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Arnolubi Safaris & Tours

Is this one for you?Small groups walk together at a pace you control, which suits first-time safari walkers and anyone who wants to stop and watch without rushing between stops. The early start and leisurely rhythm mean you see more wildlife and avoid the midday heat, making this better for families with children aged 12 and up than a faster-paced game drive.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals will I actually see on the rhino walking safari?

White rhinos are the main draw, but Mosi-oa-Tunya is also home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, warthogs, baboons, monkeys and various antelope species. What you see depends on where the animals are on the day you walk. Your guide reads the bush and takes the group toward active wildlife.

How early do I need to wake up for this safari?

Pickup happens as early as possible to avoid the heat that builds through the day. You'll be collected from your lodge or hotel before dawn, driven to the park, and start walking while it's still cool: the best time to spot wildlife and walk comfortably.

Can I set my own walking pace, or does the group move together?

You set the pace as a group and can stop as often as you want. The walk is leisurely, designed for observation and conversation with your guide rather than distance or speed. You can ask questions and linger at any moment that interests you.

What's included in the breakfast and picnic?

Light breakfast before the walk includes tea, coffee and homemade muffins. After the walk, at the Zambezi River picnic spot, you get freshly made muffins, tea, coffee, soft drinks and mineral water. Water is also provided during the walk itself.

Is this safari suitable if I've never done a walking safari before?

Yes. The pace is leisurely, the guide explains everything, and an armed ranger accompanies the group for safety. The experience is designed for observation and learning rather than fitness or experience level. Minimum age is 12 years. It's not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries.