Question 1

Is a walking safari in Tanzania safe?

Accepted Answer

Walking in big game country requires experienced guides and trained armed trackers — both of which Bobby Safaris provides as standard. Your guide carries a rifle for disturbance rather than hunting, and the trackers ahead read animal behaviour continuously. The risk profile is managed through preparation, not chance.

Question 2

What is the minimum age for a walking safari?

Accepted Answer

Most operators set a minimum age of 12 or 16 for walking safaris. Bobby Safaris assesses each enquiry individually. The determining factor is not age alone but the child's temperament, the group's composition, and the specific terrain of the walk. Don Kassim discusses this with parents directly.

Question 3

How fit do I need to be for a walking safari?

Accepted Answer

Walking safaris can be tailored to a range of fitness levels — from gentle 2-kilometre walks to full-day traverses. Don Kassim assesses your fitness during the planning brief and routes accordingly. You set the pace in the field, and guides are experienced at reading fatigue and adjusting.

Question 4

What should I wear on a walking safari?

Accepted Answer

Don Kassim provides a detailed packing and dress list during the planning process. The essentials are: neutral earth-tone clothing, sturdy closed shoes, a wide-brim hat, and sunscreen. Bright colours and white are not worn. The camp provides all safari equipment including walking sticks where helpful.

Walking Safari Tanzania — The Bush at Walking Pace