Where you can walk on safari in the north

By Innocent, Founder & Lead Guide1 September 20255 min readSafari
Where you can walk on safari in the north
Ngorongoro highlands, Empakaai, Natron and Arusha NP — on foot, with a ranger.

1. Walking is not allowed in most of the Serengeti or…

Walking is not allowed in most of the Serengeti or on the crater floor, but there is more of it available in the north than people realise.

2. The Empakaai crater descent is a two-hour walk to a…

The Empakaai crater descent is a two-hour walk to a flamingo lake, one of the best half-days in Tanzania.

3. The Ngorongoro highlands offer Maasai-guided walks between bomas, and Natron…

The Ngorongoro highlands offer Maasai-guided walks between bomas, and Natron has gorge and waterfall walks.

4. Arusha NP allows ranger-led walking among giraffe and buffalo

Arusha NP allows ranger-led walking among giraffe and buffalo. All walks are with an armed ranger, and they change the pace of a trip completely.

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Published 1 September 2025