Searching for the 'Big 5', inhaling the aromas of a spice plantation, scuba diving in Zanzibar, getting wet at Victoria Falls, marvelling at giant sand dunes, Fish River Canyon and cosmopolitan Cape Town.
Marvel at the world's highest sand dunes, float through the Okavango and meet the San Bushmen in the blazing Kalahari Desert on this epic overland adventure. Journey across nearly half of the continent—from Kenya to the southern tip of Africa—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 for 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
- Entrances and game drives in Serengeti and Etosha National Parks and in Ngorongoro Crater, Spice Plantation entrance and guided tour, 4 Day Zanzibar excursion, Okavango Delta entrance with mokoro excursion, Sossusvlei Dunes entrance, Fish River Canyon entrance.
- 38 breakfasts, 31 lunches, 27 dinners. (Allow USD240-280 for meals not included.)
- Simple hotel (6 nts), Participation camping (27 nts), Full Service Camping (2 nts), Multishare guesthouse (2 nts), Basic bush camp (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 19.
Places Visited
- Botswana
- Kenya
- Malawi
- Namibia
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Zambia
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Reverse Itinerary
This trip also runs in reverse, from Cape Town to Nairobi. See trip code DCN.
Day 1 Nairobi (1L,1D)
Meet your group early, and depart Nairobi to cross through the semi-arid lands of the Masai people into Tanzania.
Day 2-4 Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro Crater/Arusha (3B,3L,3D)
Change over to 4x4 safari vehicles, Daily game drives.
Day 5-9 Dar Es Salaam/Zanzibar (5B,1L,1D)
Travel down to the Indian Ocean. Embark on a guided tour of a spice plantation. Option to visit Arab residences, places, museums, historic sites, go snorkeling and scuba diving, and relax on the beach.
Day 10-11 Ruaha River/Iringa (2B,2L,2D)
Ferry to Dar Es Salaam. Continue to the Ruaha River in Ruaha National Park.
Day 12-14 Lake Malawi (3B,3L,3D)
Relax on the shores of "the lake of stars", visit various lakeside camps. Option to go for walks, snorkeling, village tours, fishing trip.
Day 15-17 Lilongwe/Lusaka (3B,3L,3D)
Check out craft stalls and bustling markets of Lilongwe. Camp on a private game farm outside the capital of Lusaka.
Day 18-21 Livingstone (4B,1L)
Ferry crossing to Zambia. Option to visit Victoria Falls, and enjoy white-water rafting, canoeing, elephant-back safari, fly over the falls, and much more!
Day 22-24 Chobe River/Maun (3B,3L,3D)
Camp under ancient baobab trees. Options include a boat cruise or game drive in Chobe National Park and a visit to the salt pans of Makgadikgadi.
Day 25-26 Okavango Delta (2B,2L,2D)
Enjoy game walks, traditional mokoro (dug-out canoe) excursions, birding. Learn the ways of the bush from your local polers.
Day 27-29 Ghanzi/Windhoek/Waterberg Plateau (3B,3L,2D)
Visit the Kalahari desert, meet the local San Bushmen. Options to walk to learn survival skills, to explore city centre of Windhoek, and to do a forest walk in Waterberg Plateau Game Park.
Day 30-32 Etosha National Park/Damaraland (3B,3L,3D)
Game drives in Etosha National Park in overland truck.
Day 33-34 Swakopmund (1B,1L)
Explore Swakopmunds’s historical town. Option to sand board, go on a dolphin cruise, sky diving, quad biking, a Living Desert tour or much more!
Day 35-38 Namib Desert/Fish River Canyon/Gariep River (4B,4L,4D)
Explore Sossusvlei Dunes, option to climb the spectacular Dune 45. Enjoy the sunset at Fish River Canyon. Option to ride a canoe at the scenic Gariep River.
Day 39 Cape Town (1B,1L)
Explore vibrant Cape Town by night.
Day 40 Cape Town (1B)
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