Active Safaris
There are so many ways to get out there and experience the wilderness, away from the vehicle and truly immersed in the environment.
Walking safaris of any duration are available, from short bush walks to longer hikes or multi-night camping safaris.
Kenya is best known for longer walks in wilder areas, sometimes with camels in Laikipia Plateau.
Zambia and Zimbabwe are also renowned for high quality of walking guides and beautiful terrain,
Canoe safaris along the Zambezi river valley are available as a day activity or a multi-night safari.
Explore Botswana’s Okavango Delta by traditional dug-out canoe or walk with with the San bushmen and meerkats in the Kalahari Desert.
Trek to see gorillas or chimps in Rwanda or Uganda and hike in the Afro-montane forests
Track desert rhinos on foot through riverbeds in Namibia, and play in the big dunes at Sossusvlei
Bunjee, swing, heli, raft, paddle and swim along the edge of Victoria Falls
Mountain biking, horseback riding, surfing and kayaking. Let us know what you’re into.
Many Next Adventure ® Custom Safaris link permanent tented camps and lodges on a circuit so you experience a range of habitats and attractions in a region or country. Some are in private concession areas, others in or near reserves or national parks.
We match and vary activities to suit your interests including boating, canoeing, walking, wildlife tracking, ballooning, cycling, fishing, night and day game drives.
For an authentic and more rustic experience, we may encourage you to join a small group on a full-service camping safari where the thin canvas of your tent wall is all that separates you from the African bush. If you’re keen on adrenalin-producing activity, we can recommend the best operators and destinations for rafting, a canoe safari or elephant or rhino-tracking on foot. Whatever your interest, we’ve probably done it ourselves and can share from personal experience.
For travelers with limited mobility, there are plenty of options to explore. Many camps and lodges feature wheelchair accessibility, and accommodations can be made for more active excursions.
Overland vs. Fly-in Safaris
With a few exceptions, most of our trips in Southern Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and/or Zimbabwe) are flying safaris where the various destinations are linked by either scheduled commercial flights or light aircraft transfers.
In East Africa (Kenya Tanzania), we offer flying safaris using scheduled domestic flights or charters as necessary, or overland safaris with transportation in a private 4×4 safari vehicle driven by a naturalist guide.
For overland safaris in Kenya and Tanzania, our trusted local partner African Horizons maintains a fleet of custom-designed Land-Cruisers, each of which has been specially adapted to meet the demands of the rugged African terrain and modern convenience. These vehicles offer the following:
Comfortable twin seating
Sliding windows and roof hatches for optimum panoramic vision
12V cigarette lighters, which are ideal for charging batteries
HF or VHF radio connections
Cooler boxes
First-aid Kit
The great advantage of driving is that you see the extraordinary scenery while catching a glimpse into the everyday life of the countryside. Flying over the dramatic landscapes of Africa, however, remains the most efficient way to get from place to place if you’re pressed for time.