Where to Book Walking and Trekking Safaris Worldwide — Our Top 15

1.Rainforest Hike and Waterfall Safari

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

Ride an open-air 4x4 from Gros Islet through fruit plantations and rainforest to Anse La Raye. Your guide leads a short, sometimes wet hike across streams to Venus Estate Waterfall, where you can swim and take photos. Guides such as Lulu, Marley, Crystal, and Kelvin are known for island history, plant knowledge, humor, and careful trail help.

“Walking through the rainforest and seeing the local trees, fruits and wildlife was so different to the beach. Walking through streams and seeing the natural waterfalls, bathing in the pool it was beautiful. Dee and Marley gave a very informative trip, took photographs of us and made it fun as we went along. We also visited the local town and ate Caribbean food made by the locals. It was a great outing. Thank you.”

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2.Howth Safari Hiking Tour

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

Meet your guide in Howth for fresh scones, tea, and coffee, then walk 6 to 9 miles across heathland, cliffs, beaches, and rocky paths. Guides such as Shane, Zack, Dee, and Sean share local tales while you visit Martello Towers, sea caves, Baily Lighthouse, and Howth Summit. Tides and weather can change the route.

“This was a wonderful experience! A must do if you are in Ireland! The views are breathtaking and the weather was perfect!”

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3.Khao Sok: Private Day Trekking, Jungle Dinner & Night Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 206 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Big Boy, June, Bom, or Bowee, depending on availability. Trek Khao Sok by day, swim at a forest waterfall, help cook a Thai meal in bamboo over an open fire, then use a flashlight to spot nocturnal animals. Pickup and park fees are included.

“The whole activity was excellently organized. The pick up, our guide (Big Boy), and the food were amazing! We saw spiders, scorpions, snakes and dragons. Big Boy is very experienced and made the activity for us with his jokes along the way. It was very pleasing to walk into the jungle, but the nighttime gave it a whole new dimension! The only downside is the amount of people talking during the tour, which scared animals away. We had a private tour, but sometimes our guide had to distract other groups to lead us away from them.”

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4.El Calafate: Safari Azul Los Glaciares Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 9 hours · from $182

From El Calafate, sail across Lago Rico, hike through forest and rocky ground to the edge of Perito Moreno Glacier, then spend two hours at the catwalks. English and Spanish guides lead the day. Expect about three hours of easy but uneven walking, and bring your own lunch, water, warm layers, and park entry fee.

“we absolutely loved this tour. we had just the right amount of time at every stop. at the glacier the guides leandro and diego showed us which path we should take to see the north side of the glacier. on the boat ride we could gape at the north side of the glacier. for the trekking next to the glacier we even got more guides for our group so everybody was safe. we got more from the tour than we could ever imagine. 10 / 10 would recommend.”

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5.3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $2,600

Travel by private 4x4 from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, meet a local English-speaking guide, visit the Batwa community, and spend a full day tracking mountain gorillas. The $2,600 price includes permits, two nights’ accommodation, meals, transport, drinking water, and a Lake Bunyonyi canoe ride.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 88 reviews · from $64

Meet your guide at Hjerkinn at 09:45, then drive to the trailhead for a 5 to 15 km hike through Dovrefjell National Park. Guides Kim and Uwe lead the search for wild musk ox, keeping at least 200 meters away. Bring warm waterproof clothing, lunch, drinks, and binoculars.

“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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7.8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $3,598

This private Uganda safari links Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, and Lake Bunyonyi. An English-speaking guide such as Derrick, Benon, or Vianney drives you between parks, with game drives, boat trips, chimp tracking, and gorilla trekking included. The pace is active, and chimp and gorilla permits cost extra.

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8.Dublin: Howth Safari Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $67

Spend five hours hiking 10 to 15 km across Howth’s southern cliffs, heathlands, beaches, and coves. Your English-speaking local guide leads you to Martello towers, Baily Lighthouse, goat country, and fine Dublin Bay viewpoints. Scones, tea, coffee, and a complimentary video are included, but bring water, snacks, sturdy shoes, and rain gear.

“Spectacular experience. The hike was the right length & vigor. The environment is breathtaking. Zack is experienced, interesting, full of lore and a genuine pleasure. I would do it again.”

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9.Sigiriya Hike & Minneriya Safari Private Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $60

Spend about eight hours combining Sigiriya’s ancient rock fortress with a private safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park. You’ll have hotel pickup, bottled water, a safari Jeep and driver, and the option to arrange a village lunch. Kumaran is one named driver associated with the experience.

“It was a great day and Kumaran was great at showing us the nearby sights and attractions. We didn't get to see Minneriya national park on the day, so went to Kaudulla park instead which was still great, and he took good care on the trip!”

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10.Sigiriya Lion Rock Hike & Minneriya National Park Safari

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

Spend 10 hours combining Sigiriya Lion Rock with a private jeep safari in Minneriya, Kaudulla, Gal Oya, or Hurulu Eco Park. Your driver-guide, such as Puncha, Dananjaya, Dilum, or Sudee, handles transport and wildlife spotting. Expect a demanding stair climb, open-jeep viewing, lunch at your own cost, and park entrance fees paid separately.

“Our driver, Puncha, has been very kind. Thank you!”

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11.6 Days Serengeti Safari(hiking waterfalls &coffee tour)

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

Spend five days on a small-group safari through Tanzania’s northern parks, then hike to Materuni Waterfalls and enjoy a coffee tour. Expect a custom safari jeep with a pop-up roof, a guide-driver, chef-prepared meals, camping, two Serengeti days, and a maximum listed group size of six clients, or seven travelers in some booking details.

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12.Lamar Valley: Safari Hiking Tour with Lunch

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

Meet your guide at 8 am at the Lamar River Trailhead for a six-mile hike through Yellowstone’s wildlife-rich Lamar Valley. You’ll use binoculars and a spotting scope to look for bison, pronghorn, bears, wolves, elk, and birds, then enjoy lunch beside the Lamar River. Guides including Bob, Dallas, Karlie, and Marisa lead this English-language outing.

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

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13.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 the lanes of Kritsa, climb to Katharo Plateau, cross Selakano Forest, walk through Sarakinas Gorge, enjoy a local meal, and swim at Voulisma Beach. Guides such as Alex, Janis, and Zacharias are praised for their local stories, humor, and knowledge of plants, wildlife, food, and tradition.

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

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14.4-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $2,450

This private four-day Uganda safari combines Queen Elizabeth game drives, a Kazinga Channel cruise, gorilla trekking in Bwindi, and Lake Bunyonyi. Your guide handles the long road transfers from Entebbe, with Smith frequently praised for his care and flexibility. Expect an active trip, changing lodges, and one hour with a habituated gorilla group.

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15.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. Guide Ivar, who grew up in Svalbard and comes from a wildlife-photography family, helps you spot reindeer, Arctic foxes, ptarmigans, and seasonal birds. You will ride in a van, take an easy hike of up to three hours, and pause for warm drinks and snacks.

“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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