Bush Walks

Slow it right down. Read the bush on its own terms.

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On the Trail

Two safari guides crouching on a dirt path, examining animal tracks or signs during a walking safari in the bush. — Trails guide leading a bush walk

Safari guide Themba explaining details of the bush during a walking safari in Olifants West Nature Reserve, South Africa. — Small group on a walk

Safari guide demonstrating animal tracks in the sand with a stick during a bush walk, with a guest's foot visible. — Reading tracks on foot

Close-up of a snake's skin, showing intricate patterns of brown, black, and cream scales. — Detail sighting on a walk

Safari guide kneeling, showing guests a tracking guide card during a bush walk in the Olifants West Nature Reserve. — On the bush walk trail

A walk changes the scale of the bush completely. From the vehicle you cover ground; on foot you slow right down and start noticing the things that make the whole system work — tracks, dung, birdsong, the chew marks on a branch, the alarm call that tells you something is moving up ahead. A qualified trails guide leads, and your safety comes first the entire way.

We keep the walks small and shape them around what interests you. You may well cross paths with big game, but the walk is not a chase for it — it is a chance to read the bush on its own terms and come away understanding it a little better than you did. It is one of the quietest, most rewarding hours you can spend out here.

Good to know

Enquire with the reservations team at info@sausagetree.co.za to arrange this activity.
Minimum age: 14 years.
Group size: minimum 2, maximum 6 guests per walk.
Duration: approximately 3 hours.
Cancellation: a 50% fee applies to cancellations received less than 14 days before the activity.

Every booking with Sausage Tree contributes R50 to Daktari Bush School.