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Top 15 Walking Safaris

28 tours  ·  from $40 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 walking safaris justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get your boots by the door.

Rainforest Hike and Waterfall Safari - Fruit plantations, local life, and the Anse La Raye approach
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Rainforest Hike and Waterfall Safari

1.Rainforest Hike and Waterfall Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 567 reviews · from $66Our pick

Ride from Gros Islet in an open-air 4x4 through fruit plantations and rainforest to Anse La Raye. Guides such as Lulu, Marley, Crystal, and Kelvin explain St. Lucian history, plants, and local life before a short, wet hike to Venus Estate Waterfall. Closed shoes or water shoes are essential.

“A brilliant easy hike through the forest and well worth the walk You cross over 4 streams so be prepared to get your feet wet or wear water shoes”

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Howth Safari Hiking Tour - Bog of the Frogs and Shielmartin Hill
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Howth Safari Hiking Tour

2.Howth Safari Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $71

Meet your guide in Howth for scones, tea, and coffee, then walk 6 to 9 miles across heathland, cliffs, beaches, and rocky paths. Guides such as Zack, Shane, Dee, and Sean share local history and legends. Tides and weather may change the route.

“Shane and Loki took us up and down green hills dotted with wildflowers, over rocky beaches and through sea caves exposed to the low-tide, and through the charming village of Howth. Along the way we learned of the forest, Vikings and druids, plants, trees, birds, and everything else there was to know about the coast and peninsula. Shane was an amazing conversationalist and told the best stories. We highly recommend this tour and would 100% go again!”

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Lamar Valley: Safari Hiking Tour with Lunch - Six miles through open Yellowstone country
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Lamar Valley Safari Hiking Tour with Lunch

3.Lamar Valley Safari Hiking Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 164 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $182

Walk six miles through Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley with guides such as Josh, Emily, and Spencer. Expect bison herds, pronghorn, birds, tracks, and possible distant bear or wolf sightings. Lunch, hot drinks, binoculars, bear spray, and trekking poles are provided, but bring two liters of water and warm rain gear.

“Or tour guide, Josh was personable and knowledgable. He came prepared with any equipment needed to make the hike enjoyable and save. We experienced many upclose and personal wildlife sightings”

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Full Day Tour with Safari Float, Waterfall and Volcano Hike - Floating through the Peñas Blancas rainforest
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Full Day Tour with Safari Float, Waterfall and Volcano Hike

4.Full Day Tour with Safari Float, Waterfall and Volcano Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $210

Start at 7:30 a.m. with a gentle Peñas Blancas River float, wildlife spotting, and tropical fruit. Then swim at La Fortuna Waterfall, eat a home-cooked Costa Rican lunch, and hike old Arenal lava trails. Guides such as Tony, Pepe, Oscar, and Francisco are praised for sharp eyes and warm teaching.

“It's not five stars just because they have pick-ups and drop offs of customers between activities. Activities and lunch were great. The best way to see wildlife is on boat tour and that was our experience after having done many different activities over a week in CR. Just the travel between activities and picking up customers felt like waste of time.”

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Dovrefjell National Park: Hiking Tour and Musk Ox Safari - Meeting at Hjerkinn at 09:45
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Dovrefjell National Park: Hiking Tour and Musk Ox Safari

5.Dovrefjell National Park: Hiking Tour and Musk Ox Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 88 reviews · from $64

Meet your Norwegian or English-speaking guide at Hjerkinn for a 5 to 6-hour musk ox safari in Dovrefjell National Park. Guides such as Kim and Uwe lead hikes of 6 to 15 km, using a telescope to spot wild herds from at least 200 meters away. Bring lunch, water, and warm waterproof gear.

“The activity is wonderful! Highly recommended. Our guide was Uwe: he was super competent and funny! I will do it again!”

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Dublin: Howth Safari Hiking Tour - Starting with scones at The House Restaurant
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Dublin: Howth Safari Hiking Tour

6.Dublin: Howth Safari Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $67

Spend five hours hiking Howth’s south-facing cliffs, heathlands, beaches, and coves with a local English-speaking guide. The route covers 10 to 15 km of uneven ground and includes tea, coffee, scones, goat sightings, lighthouse views, and a complimentary video.

“I got this tour as a Christmas gift for my mum and we both thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it! As we were staying in Dublin for an entire week we also wanted to get out to see some of the surrounding nature, and this walking tour of about 4 hours was the perfect way to do it. The guide was very friendly, informative and open to questions, and as a bonus a cute dog joined us on our tour as well! Afterwards we got recommended a nice little restaurant to warm up with some nice food. 5/5 would book it again.Read more”

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Sigiriya Lion Rock Hike & Minneriya National Park Safari - Climbing Sigiriya before the heat builds
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Sigiriya Lion Rock Hike & Minneriya National Park Safari

7.Sigiriya Lion Rock Hike & Minneriya National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 55 reviews · 10 hours · from $40Best value

Spend 10 hours pairing Sigiriya’s steep stair climb with a 3 to 4-hour private jeep safari. Your English-speaking driver-guide, including guides such as Puncha, Dananjaya, Dilum, or Sudee, may take you to Minneriya, Kaudulla, Hurulu Eco Park, or Gal Oya.

“Great experience overall with a very friendly driver! The elephant safari was definitely a success. And the lunch stop unforgettable!”

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6 Days Serengeti Safari(hiking waterfalls &coffee tour) - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobab country
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6 Days Serengeti Safari(hiking waterfalls &coffee tour)

8.6 Days Serengeti Safari(hiking waterfalls &coffee tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $1,250

Spend six active days exploring Tanzania’s northern parks in a pop-up-roof safari jeep with a guide, driver, and cook. You get two Serengeti days, a Ngorongoro Crater descent, Tarangire elephants, Lake Manyara wildlife, and a final Materuni waterfall and coffee visit.

“What a great adventure! A trip that can not be explained by words and must be experienced. The tour guide David is have positive energy and really knowledgable.”

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Tuk-Tuk Safari Liptons seat,Tea Fields Hike,TeaFactory Tour - Walking Through the Tea Fields
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Tuk-Tuk Safari Liptons seat,Tea Fields Hike,TeaFactory Tour

9.Tuk-Tuk Safari Liptons seat,Tea Fields Hike,TeaFactory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · 7 hours · from $60

Travel from Ella by tuk-tuk through Bandarawela or Haputale, walk tea-estate paths with an English-speaking guide, stop for a picnic, and visit Dambatenne Tea Factory. The day ends in Haputale, with views toward seven districts from Lipton Seat and a close look at how green leaves become black tea.

“This was such a nice day out! The guide was so friendly and informative, he even dropped us back to our homestay which wasn't meant to be included. My partner and I enjoyed every aspect of this trip today.”

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Lamar Valley: Safari Hiking Tour with Lunch - Six miles through open Yellowstone country
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Lamar Valley: Safari Hiking Tour with Lunch

10.Lamar Valley: Safari Hiking Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 44 reviews · 6 hours · from $192

Meet your guide at 8 am for a six-mile Lamar Valley hike with binoculars, bear spray, trekking poles, and lunch. Guides such as Bob, Dallas, and Karlie share wildlife, geology, and Native American history while helping you safely watch bison, pronghorn, bears, wolves, elk, and birds.

“Bob was a great guide! Friendly, informative and knowledgeable. Would definitely use Yellowstone Guides again”

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South Crete: Sarakinas Gorge Hike, Swim & Jeep Safari - Kritsa: narrow lanes and traditional Crete
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South Crete: Sarakinas Gorge Hike, Swim & Jeep Safari

11.South Crete: Sarakinas Gorge Hike, Swim & Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 39 reviews · 8.5 - 9 hours · from $108

Spend 8.5 to 9 hours exploring southeast Crete by jeep. Visit Kritsa, ride through Katharo and Selakano, walk Sarakinas Gorge, enjoy a regional meal, and swim at Voulisma beach. Guides such as Alex, Janis, and Zacharias have earned praise for their local knowledge and lively driving.

“Tolle Tour, super sympathischer Guide, viele interessante Infos über die Insel, gute Gruppengrösse - ein wirklich schöner Urlaubstag 👍👍👍”

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Longyearbyen: Wildlife Safari & Hiking Photography Tour - The secret stop is really a flexible wildlife search
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Longyearbyen: Wildlife Safari & Hiking Photography Tour

12.Longyearbyen: Wildlife Safari & Hiking Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 27 reviews · 5 hours · from $246

Join See & Explore for a five-hour wildlife and photography outing around Longyearbyen. A local guide such as Ivar helps you spot reindeer, Arctic foxes, ptarmigans, and seabirds, then gives you time to photograph them. Expect a van ride, an easy hike, warm drinks, snacks, and up to three hours outside.

“Our guide moved to the area as a high schooler (from northern Norway), and his father is a wildlife photographer and birder, so Ivar knew wildlife and living here. What I appreciated most as the only person over 40 (as in almost 70!), was Ivar’s efforts to keep me in involved in the group (of just 6) lending a subtle hand when needed (I think it scared us both when a gust of Spitzenberg’s famous winds caught me off guard and nearly blew me off my feet!), and taking my phone to grab a shot he saw I wanted but didn’t want to make the group wait for me to…”

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5 days safari, hiking & culture (Serengeti & kilimanjaro) - Day 1: Tarangire and the first game drive
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5 days safari, hiking & culture (Serengeti & kilimanjaro)

13.5 days safari, hiking & culture (Serengeti & kilimanjaro)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $1,950

Travel from Arusha or Moshi through Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti, then finish near Kilimanjaro with a Materuni waterfall hike, coffee-making, and Kikuletwa hot springs. Expect long drives, camping, included meals, private group travel, and guides such as Innocent, Cheddy, or Chadi depending on assignment.

“Overall an amazing experience. Exceeded our expectations. Accomodation and food was great throughout and plentiful. During the game drives, Innocent, our tour guide was great at getting us to certain spots ahead of time to avoid crowds. Read more”

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Bog Safari Hike - Reading an Ancient Peatland
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Bog Safari Hike

14.Bog Safari Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50

Join Sharon of Solas Ireland Walks and Hikes for a two-hour guided ramble across a Donegal bog. You’ll learn how peatlands form, hear local myths, visit an ancient monastic site, see traditional turf cutting, and enjoy wide views across Inishowen and West Donegal.

“I highly recommend taking the Bog Tour. Sharon shares wisdom, information and lore in a chatty and approachable manner. Plus you get to hike in a BOG! I was lucky to have Sharon to myself and relatively good weather. We met up with one of her neighbors out working in the big so got to see how the bog places a role in the daily lives of people still. It is a unique experience that I thoroughly enjoyed!”

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Shai Hills Safari - Hike & See Animals - The short hike and wide views
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Shai Hills Safari – Hike & See Animals

15.Shai Hills Safari – Hike & See Animals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $130

Start at 9:00 am from Accra Mall for a three-hour Shai Hills outing with an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, WiFi, park admission, a light hike, and game viewing. You may see baboons, zebras, ostriches, antelopes, birds, and monkeys. Guide Enoch has received praise for his organization and local knowledge.

“Nice and interesting tour Nice to have a taste of African nature We had the chance to se baboons zebra and ostrich Nice and passionate guide”

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