Discover the Okavango Delta in Botswana at its most intimate on this four-night walking safari in one of Africa’s great wilderness regions.
The delta is shaped by the remarkable meeting of the Okavango River and the sands of the Kalahari. The result is a rich mosaic of riverine forest, palm-fringed islands, permanent wetlands and dry sandveld, supporting an extraordinary variety of wildlife.
Key Highlights of Footsteps Walking Safari
- Explore the Okavango Delta on foot
- Enjoy three days with a private walking guide
- Stay in an intimate three-tent bush camp
- Experience the delta by mokoro when conditions allow
- Combine under-canvas adventure with a night at Shinde
Your safari begins with a night at Shinde Camp, followed by three nights at Footsteps Camp. Here, the focus shifts from traditional game viewing to a slower and more immersive way of exploring the bush. Accompanied by your private experienced walking guide, you will learn to read tracks, notice smaller details and understand the rhythms of the landscape on foot.
Mokoro excursions may also form part of the experience, offering a peaceful perspective from the delta’s narrow waterways.
Footsteps reflects the spirit of the original under-canvas safari. The camp is simple, comfortable and deeply connected to its surroundings, with just three guest tents and meals prepared over the campfire.
Accommodation
Footsteps Across the Delta is a small, traditional bush camp in the Shinde Concession.
The camp has three insect-proof canvas tents with sewn-in floors and proper beds. Each tent has a private bucket shower and bush toilet. There is also a raised game-viewing platform and a simple bush kitchen, where meals are prepared over the campfire.
The experience is more rustic than a conventional safari lodge, but it remains comfortable, well hosted and wonderfully atmospheric.
Good to Know
- The guide and private walking-camp costs are shared between guests. The quoted price is therefore based on four people travelling together. So the per-person cost is generally lower for groups of five or six and higher for parties of two or three.
- Walking safaris are not recommended from mid December through February, when high temperatures and humidity can make walking uncomfortable.
- Activities and routes are always guided by local conditions, wildlife movements and safety considerations.
Β Tailor This Safari – Add a Night
We have included one night ay Shinde Camp, 3 nights at Footsteps and 2 full days with an experienced walking guide. However you can add a second night at Shinde Camp to include more time for game drives and water-based activities alongside the walking safari. See our 5-night price below.
Walking safaris can also be arranged from selected camps, including Shinde, Okuti and Kanana. This allows you to enjoy a more conventional lodge stay while still enjoying a full-on walking safari. Contact us for a tailor-made quote.
