Hwange Walking Safari sets out to explore this richly diverse area by foot; interspersed with the occasional game drive to ensure you get the most out of your time in Hwange. The Hwange Walking Safari offers an authentic safari experience that will leave you feeling like a participant in nature rather than a spectator. Key species that can be seen along the way include elephant, buffalo, sable, roan, giraffe, wildebeest, gemsbok, lion, leopard, wild dog and cheetah. Birding is also fantastic in the area with the likes of Dickinson’s Kestrel, Bradfield’s Hornbill, Racket-tailed Roller and Arnot’s Chat occurring.

On arrival at Linkwasha Airstrip, you will be met by your Wilderness Safaris Explorations guide and transferred in an open game-viewer to Davison’s Camp. The first night of this adventure is spent at Davison’s Camp, in Linkwasha Concession allowing you to settle into the pace of the safari before the walking commences the following morning.

You are woken at first light and will enjoy breakfast as dawn breaks over Ostrich Pan. Shortly after breakfast you head out on a short drive to either Scott’s Pan or Back Pans from where you start our first walk. The route takes you through varied woodland habitats presenting you with the opportunity to see a wide variety of wildlife and birds. You arrive at Ngamo Pan at around lunch time for a well-deserved meal and a siesta or an afternoon watching the procession of game visiting the waterhole. Later, depending on the local game movements, you either head out on a short walk or game drive to explore the surrounding area. You return to your camping site at around sunset to enjoy dinner around the fire beneath the canopy of the African night sky.

Ngamo Plains, Linkwasha Concession

You rise to the Hwange dawn chorus and enjoy a hearty breakfast. You then head out on a short game drive to find a suitable area to walk. The route takes you through the combetrum, terminalia, teak and acacia woodlands. Lunch is enjoyed on arrival back at the Ngamo Plains camping site. You recharge your batteries with an afternoon siesta before heading out on either a game drive or walk. Dinner is enjoyed under the African sky.

As dawn breaks you depart on foot to the luxurious Linkwasha Camp. A highlight is the opportunity to explore the acacia forest fringes of the iconic Linkwasha Plains. On arrival at Linkwasha Camp you are greeted with a sumptuous brunch. The day is spent at leisure before you head out on a game drive in the latter part of the afternoon. You return to camp after dark for dinner.

You bid farewell to your adventure with a game drive from Linkwasha Camp to Linkwasha Airstrip for onward arrangements.

OR choose to stay a little while longer at LInkwasha enjoying the luxurious lodge and home comforts, whilst reminiscing of your incredible adventure in Hwange National Park!

Truly a walk on the wild side!