Which luxury safari operators in Africa are best for walking safaris?

These are the camp owners whose own websites list walking safaris, walking trails, walking mobile safaris or fly camping at their camps, read with their rates, child ages and reviews.

Which luxury safari operators in Africa are best for walking safaris?

Each card below quotes the company's own walking safari or walking trail offer, then its countries and private guide terms, from its own website.

What do they charge per person per night?

15 of the 34 camp owners on this page publish a rate per person per night; the rest do not state it on their own websites. Each line is the company's own figure as its website gives it.

• Angama: Lowest published nightly rate: USD 950 per person, Angama Safari Camp, 2026 Standard Season.
• Asilia Africa: Lowest per person per night: US$500 (Encounter Mara, Green Season 1 to 30 Apr 2027; Emboo, Green Season 1 Apr to 31 May 2027).
• Bushtops Camps: Lowest published adult rate: $1090 per person per night at Serengeti Bushtops, Mid season (6 Jan to 2 Apr, 1 Nov to 20 Dec), 2026.
• Etali Safari Lodge: Single published rate for the lodge: R18 500 per adult per person per night sharing, 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2026 (lowest and highest are the same for adults); the child rates are R12 950 (6 to 15) and R5 550 (0 to 5).
• Green Safaris: Lowest published 'From' rate: $600 per person per night at Ila Safari Lodge.
• Kwandwe Private Game Reserve: Lowest published per person sharing rate R19,400 per night (Luxury Suite at Ecca Lodge or Great Fish River Lodge, 1 May-30 Sep 2027); highest R34,050 (Ecca Private Vehicle Suite, 1 Oct 2027-30 Apr 2028).
• Lemala Camps & Lodges: Lowest published rate: $250 per person sharing per day at Hamerkop House (low season, 1 Mar to 31 May 2027).
• Onguma: In the readable part of the 2026 rack rates: lowest N$2,810 per person per night (Bush Camp Rondavel, dinner, bed and breakfast, sharing); highest N$29,790 (Camp Kala, all inclusive, sharing; single supplement N$14,180).
• Rhino Walking Safaris: Plains Camp is a single flat rate: R9,830 per person per night sharing (1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027) and R10,500 (1 Jul 2027 to 31 Dec 2027), full board and activities.
• Robin Pope Safaris: Lowest per person per night: Pumulani Lodge, 390 USD pppn in Emerald season (January to mid May, one of two figures given).
• Samara Karoo Reserve: Per person sharing per night, ZAR with VAT: lowest R17,800 at Plains Camp (2026 and 2027); highest R21,850 at Karoo Suite, Karoo Lodge (2027).
• Simbavati: River Sands villa R98,900 for the villa on Rates & Offers, R180,000 per night on its own page.
• Thornybush Collection: ZAR, per person sharing per night, including VAT. 2026 (1 Jan to 31 Dec): Saseka R28,000 (single R42,000)
• Time + Tide: Lowest published: Tsara Komba Ocean View Room €385 per adult per night sharing (rest of year, 2026); in USD, $840 at Luwi and Nsolo in green season 2026, or $600 under the Spontaneous Safari offer (1 to 15 Nov 2026).
• Ximuwu Lodge: Suites, per person sharing per night: ZAR 26,500 (2026), ZAR 28,000 (2027).

What age limits do they set for children?

29 of the 34 camp owners on this page publish a child policy; the rest do not state it on their own websites.

• Alex Walker's Serian: Yes, families are welcome: Serian The Original has a dedicated family suite and Ngare Serian's four tents suit families or groups of friends.
• Amalinda Collection: Khulu Bush Camp: 'Children aged 12 and over are welcome'.
• Anabezi: 'Anabezi and Amanzi camp does not allow children under the age of 12 unless they are part of the group bookings.' There is a family tent with two connected rooms.
• Angama: Children of all ages welcome year round.
• Asilia Africa: Minimum age 5 at Naboisho ('children over 5'), Ol Pejeta, Encounter Mara (twin tents for kids over 12), Rubondo, Olakira, Oliver's, Sayari and Retreats, Namiri, Emboo, Roho ya Selous and Jabali Private House.
• Bushtops Camps: 'The Bush is not ideal for very young children. However, for anyone over the age of seven' the camps are suited.
• Elewana Collection: All properties 'welcome and accommodate children' with flexible dining times, children's menus and children's activities.
• Entumoto Safari Camp: Conservancy fee for children under 18 is $58 per night; park fees for children 9-17 are $50.
• Etali Safari Lodge: Children of all ages welcome.
• Flatdogs Camp: A child is anyone under 12 (2021 sheets); children under 12 pay 50%; under 4 pay $46.50 per night on safari package and stay free on room only.
• Gondwana Collection Namibia: Namib Dune Star Camp is not suitable for children 12 or younger and some excursions need ages 12 and over.
• Green Safaris: Family accommodation is listed: Ila Riverside Family Tents, Shawa Luangwa Family Suite, Potato Bush Family House and Kaya Mawa Family Houses.
• Imvelo Safari Lodges: Nehimba and Camelthorn: up to two children may share with an adult; under 7s only 'by special arrangement' with separate vehicles and private dining.
• Kwandwe Private Game Reserve: Ecca Lodge Private Vehicle Suites and all three villas accept children of all ages.
• Lemala Camps & Lodges: Children are welcome at the Mara & Ndutu, Ewanjan and Kuria Hills camps ('contact us for more information about our Lemala Cubs').
• Lewa Wilderness: Lewa Wilderness: 'All ages welcome', family cottages, garden cottages described as family-friendly.
• Machaba Safaris: Machaba Camp, Gomoti Plains, Gomoti Private, Kiri, Verney's and Monachira welcome all ages.
• Onguma: Minimum ages: Bush Camp and Forest Camp all ages (mostly fenced; Bush Camp children 3 to 11 pay half, under 3 free)
• Remote Africa Safaris: Minimum age: Tafika 8, Olimba 8, Takwela 8 (12 for walking safaris), Chikoko Tree 12, Big Lagoon 12, Mwaleshi 12.
• Rhino Walking Safaris: Plains Camp: no children under 12 years for safari walks; child-minding is not offered.
• Robin Pope Safaris: Minimum ages: Tena Tena 12.
• Samara Karoo Reserve: Karoo Lodge and The Manor: children of all ages welcome.
• Saruni Basecamp: 'Children of all ages are welcome.' Under 5 sharing with adults are free; ages 5 to 16 pay 50% of the adult sharing rate in a standard room or tent with 1 to 2 adults, 75% in their own room, or a Family Unit rate.
• Sausage Tree Camp: 'For families with children above eight years old'.
• Simbavati: Trails Camp: only children aged 16 and above.
• Sosian: Families are catered for: discounts for teenagers and children on the rates, a Family Cottage with interconnecting double and triple rooms, child friendly food and early suppers, a children's listening service and children's ponies.
• Thornybush Collection: Thornybush Game Lodge: all ages; under 6s not on drives unless a private vehicle is booked (R17,500 per day in 2026, R20,500 in 2027); child rate under 12 (75% in a separate room with one adult; three children sharing 50% each).
• Time + Tide: Children of all ages welcome in all Zambian camps, Miavana and Tsara Komba.
• Ximuwu Lodge: Children 8-12 sharing a suite with two adults pay ZAR 10,000 (2026) / ZAR 10,500 (2027), limited to one child; a single child in their own suite pays the full adult rate; guests aged 12+ pay the conservation levy.

Which offer a private guide and vehicle?

23 of the 34 camp owners on this page offer a private guide or vehicle; the rest do not state it on their own websites.

• Amalinda Collection: The Homestead and Khulu's Retreat both include a private guide and dedicated safari vehicle.
• Angama: Angama Mara and Amboseli: private safari vehicles are extra, USD 200 half day / USD 400 full day in Standard Season.
• Asilia Africa: Private guide and vehicle included: Retreats at Sayari and Namiri Plains, Jabali Private House, Kokoko, Usangu Expedition Camp (last-minute bookings subject to availability) and Roho ya Selous (game drives, last-minute subject to availability).
• Beho Beho: Bailey's Banda comes with its own safari vehicle and dedicated guides, as a private hillside villa.
• Bushtops Camps: A private game drive vehicle is included for every non-solo booking ('Game drives are on a private basis for all non solo bookings').
• Etali Safari Lodge: Private game drive vehicle with private guide and private tracker available at an additional R8 000 per day, guaranteed if confirmed in advance.
• Flatdogs Camp: The Crocodile Nest comes with a private vehicle and guide for all activities and Treehouse groups of 4 or more adults are entitled to one (2021 sheets).
• Gondwana Collection Namibia: Private tours can be booked through the Travel Centre ('on a private basis') and its chauffeur drivers.
• Green Safaris: Potato Bush Camp has 'guaranteed private guiding' and 'private guided experiences'.
• Kafunta Safaris: 'Private Safaris' is listed as a package category.
• Kwandwe Private Game Reserve: Private guide and vehicle with ranger and tracker are available at extra cost at the lodges (R16,600 per day, 2027), booked for the full stay and are included in all villa stays and Ecca Private Vehicle Suites.
• Machaba Safaris: Private vehicles, guides and specialist guides for birding, photography and tracking are offered through the personalised safari page.
• Onguma: Private vehicles are available at an additional cost, subject to availability and advance booking; required for families with children under 7.
• Remote Africa Safaris: Also a private photographic vehicle (2 guests, extra daily cost) and private photographic safaris with Bryan Jackson (additional cost).
• Rhino Walking Safaris: A private game vehicle can be booked, required for children under six on game drives.
• Robin Pope Safaris: A private guide and vehicle are available 'at an extra cost' at Tena Tena, Nsefu and Nkwali.
• Samara Karoo Reserve: The Manor includes a private vehicle with dedicated field guide, tracker, chef and host on every booking.
• Saruni Basecamp: 'Private vehicle with guide for exclusive use is available at an additional cost per day' at USD 400 per day, with a note to contact the company for rates.
• Sausage Tree Camp: Private guiding is guaranteed at Sausage Tree Camp and Potato Bush Camp, 'which means private game vehicles, boats and canoe trips'.
• Simbavati: Private safari vehicle: River Sands guests have a private safari vehicle (exclusive-use villa)
• The Bushcamp Company: Private guide and vehicle hire: 'Available at all BCC camps.' At the Villas at KuKaya a dedicated guide and vehicle comes with each booking.
• Thornybush Collection: Private Vehicle Safaris are listed as an activity.
• Time + Tide: Private vehicle $570 per vehicle per night; private guide and vehicle $750 per vehicle per night in South Luangwa (2026), subject to availability.

Richard Jasinski · Uncompromised Travel · written from Valencia · first published 2 November 2026 · updated 2 November 2026