Seeing the 'Big 5' from 4x4 safari vehicles, experiencing cosmopolitan Cape Town, spice plantations, and the immense Fish River Canyon, cruising in dug-out canoes, gazing at Victoria Falls and giant sand dunes.
Departures
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Marvel at the world's highest sand dunes, float through the Okavango in a dug-out mokoro canoe and meet the San Bushmen in the blazing Kalahari Desert on this epic overland adventure. Journey across nearly half of the African continent—from the southern tip of Africa to Kenya—and soak up the vibrant colours, culture and scenery of seven countries. Our overland trucks are an adventurous and inexpensive way to enjoy the region’s intriguing combination of wilderness and bright city lights, while camping under Africa’s big sky will provide a unique perspective. Take the road less traveled and come away with jaw-dropping photographs and a deeper understanding of this incredible continent.
What's Included
- Fish River Canyon entrance, Sossusvlei Dunes entrance, Entrances and game drives in Etosha and Serengeti National Parks and in Ngorongoro Crater, Okavango Delta entrance with mokoro excursion, Spice Plantation entrance with guided tour, 4 day Zanzibar excursion.
- 38 breakfasts, 30 lunches, 27 dinners. (Allow USD240-280 for meals not included.)
- Simple hotel (6 nts), participation camping (27 nts), full service camping (2 nts), basic bush camping (2 nts), multi-share guesthouse (2 nts).
- Overland vehicle, 4x4 safari vehicles, minbuses, ferry.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO), cook and driver throughout, certified safari guides/drivers, local guide.
- Small group experience; Max 22, avg 20.
Places Visited
- Botswana
- Kenya
- Malawi
- Namibia
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Zambia
About Overland Tours in Africa
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Reverse Itinerary
Would you like to try out popular Nairobi to Cape Town overland tour? See trip code DKNC.
Day 1 Cape Town
Arrive at any time.
Day 2-5 Gariep River/Fish River Canyon/Namib Desert (4B,4L,4D)
Enjoy the sunset at Fish River Canyon. Explore Sossusvlei Dunes, climbing the breathtaking Dune 45. Optional canoe ride at the scenic Gariep River.
Day 6-10 Swakopmund/Damaraland/Etosha National Park (4B,4L,3D)
Various game drives in Etosha in own vehicle. Options to sand-board, go on a dolphin cruise, or to explore historical Swakopmund.
Day 11-14 Waterberg Plateau/Windhoek/Kalahari/Maun (4B,3L,3D)
Optional forest walk in Waterberg Plateau Game Park. Stop over in Kalahari desert, and choose to learn survival skills from the locals.
Day 15-16 Okavango Delta (2B,2L,2D)
Enjoy game walks, traditional mokoro (dug-out canoe) excursions and birding on our two nights bushcamping. Learn the ways of the bush from your local polers.
Day 17-18 Gweta/Chobe River (2B,2L,2D)
Camp under ancient baobab trees, optional visit to the salt pans of Makgadikgadi. Option to embark on a boat cruise on the Chobe River or game drive in open safari vehicle in Chobe National Park.
Day 19-24 Livingstone/Lusaka/Chipata (6B,3L,2D)
Ferry crossing to Zambia. Camp on a private game farm. Option to visit Victoria Falls, and enjoy white-water rafting, canoeing, elephant-back safari and perhaps fly over the falls!
Day 25-28 Lake Malawi (4B,4L,4D)
Relax on the shores of 'the lake of stars,' visit various lakeside camps. Option to go for walks, snorkelling, village tours, fishing trip.
Day 29-30 Iringa/Dar es Salaam (2B,2L,2D)
Climb out of the Great Rift Valley, view vast tea plantations, descend down to the Indian Ocean.
Day 31-34 Zanzibar (4B)
Explore Stone Town, guided tour of a spice plantation. Option to visit museums, historical sites, markets, and enjoy the beach and marine activities like snorkelling, scuba diving, and swimming.
Day 35-36 Korogwe/Arusha (2B,2L,2D)
Ferry to Dar es Salaam. Catch your first glimpse of the Kilimanjaro. Option to visit craft markets.
Day 37-39 Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro Crater/Arusha (3B,3L,3D)
Change over to 4x4 safari vehicles, daily game drives.
Day 40 Nairobi (1B,1L)
Travel through the lands of the Masai people to Nairobi, where the tour ends upon arrival in the late afternoon.
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