Experiencing cosmopolitan cities, scenic wilderness and the 'Big Five', camping, hiking, and cruising in a dug-out canoe, marvelling at giant sand dunes and Victoria Falls.
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Leave footprints on the world's highest sand dunes, meet San Bushmen in the blazing Kalahari and track the 'Big 5' in the wilderness of Kruger National Park. Feel the vastness of this great continent as you circle the southern tip of Africa on this 47-day overland adventure. Enjoy a perfect combination of active travel and wildlife viewing from the our unique overland truck and camp under the big African sky. From spectacular wildlife spotting to dramatic scenery and camping under the stars, this is our ultimate Southern African Overland adventure. With this much Africa, you're going to have an incredible adventure.
What's Included
- Fish River Canyon entrance, Sossusvlei dunes entrance, Etosha National Park with game drives, Okavango Delta entrance with mokoro excursion, Guided game walk in Nata, Blyde River Canyon visit and entrance, Kruger National Park entrance with game drives, Mlilwane Game Reserve entrance, Cultural experience (Xosa village visit, stayover and traditional meal), Addo Elephant National Park entrance with game drive.
- 45 Breakfasts, 39 Lunches, 33 Dinners. (Allow USD215-280 for meals not included.)
- Simple hotel (4 nts), Participation camping (34 nts), Multishare guesthouse (6 nts), Basic bush camp (2 nts).
- Overland vehicle, Walking, Mokoro.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO)/Cook and Driver throughout, Local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 22, Avg 18
Add to your Experience
Interested in more time in picturesque Cape Town? Check out our Cape Town myStyle program, TDACM4N.
Places Visited
- Botswana
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- South Africa
- Swaziland
- Zambia
About Overland Tours in Africa
See our Africa Overland trucks, compare safari highlights from different countries and learn about camping, cooking and daily life on an Overland tour in Africa.
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. Option canoe ride at the scenic Gariep River.
Day 6-7 Swakopmund (B,L)
Choose among exploring Swakopmund’s historical town, sand boarding, a dolphin cruise, sky diving, a Living Desert tour or many other optional activities.
Day 8-10 Damarland/Etosha National Park (3B,3L,3D)
Game drives in own vehicle.
Day 11-12 Waterberg Plateau Game Park/Windhoek (2B,L,D)
Morning game drive in own vehicle in Etosha National Park, enjoy an optional forest walk in Waterberg Plateau Game Park.
Day 13-16 Kalahari/Maun/Okavango Delta (4B,4L,4D)
Stop over in Kalahari desert. Optional walk to learn survival skills by the locals. Enjoy game walks, traditional mokoro (dug-out canoe) excursions and birding on our 2 night bush camping excursion.
Day 17-18 Gweta/Chobe River (2B,2L,2D)
Camp under acient baobab trees, optionalo visit to the salt pans of Makgadikgadi in dry season. Option to embark on a boat cruise on the Chobe River or game drive in open safari vehicle in Chobe National Park.
Day 19-21 Livingstone, Zambia (3B,L)
Optional morning game drive in Chobe National Park. Cross Zambezi River by ferry, optional visit to Victoria Falls or enjoy white-water rafting, canoeing, elephant-back safari, a fly over the falls or much more!
Day 22-24 Kasane/Chobe River/Nata/Palapye (3B,3L,3D)
Option to embark on a boat cruise on the Chobe River or game drive in open safari vehicle in Chobe National Park. Option to visit the Makgadikgadi pans in dry season.
Day 25-31 South Africa/Kruger National Park (7B,7L,6D)
Visit Polokwane Game Reserve and look out for White Rhino's, travel through Blyde River Canyon, and enjoy game drives in own vehicle. Option to embark on an open safari vehicle game drive.
Day 32-33 Bilene (2B,L)
Explore Maputo's impressive architecture. Relax at Bilene's white beautiful beaches and visit the fish market in town.
Day 34-35 Kingdom of Swaziland (2B,2L,2D)
Visit the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. Option to go for mountain hikes, mountain biking, horseback riding or a visit to a traditional Swazi village.
Day 36-39 Zululand/Durban/Port St. Johns (4B,3L,2D)
Choose among boat cruises, kayaking or game driving in Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve, or explore the rocky beaches, hidden lagoons, and coastal cliffs. Options to surf, scuba dive or hike.
Day 40-41 East London Area/Khaya La Bantu/Addo Elephant National Park (2B,2L,2D)
Enjoy an insight into the Xhosa culture, Xhosa village tour and a traditional dinner. Overnight in traditional accommodation. Enjoy a game drive in own vehicle.
Day 42-44 Tsitsikamma National Park/Knysna (3B,3L,3D)
Visit the Tsitsikamma National Park. Option to hike, scuba dive, snorkel, boat ride, canoe, whale watch or bungee jump.
Day 45-46 Oudtshoorn/Cape Town (2B,2L,D)
Visit "Knysna Heads". Option to explore the Cango Caves in Oudtshoorn or one of the many Ostrich Farms. Option to explore Cape Town, visit Robben Island, Table Mountain and V&A Waterfront.
Day 47 Cape Town (B)
Depart at any time.
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