Experiencing game drives, witnessing giant sand dunes and Victoria Falls, photographing exotic wildlife, riding in 4x4 safari vehicles and dug-out canoes, inhaling the aromas of a spice plantation, meeting mountain gorillas.
Spanning eight countries, this journey is full of diverse cultures, abundant wildlife, spectacular landscapes, stunning beaches and a ton of adventure. Track the 'Big 5' across open savannah, explore the Okavango Delta in a dug out mokoro canoe, encounter gorillas deep in the Ugandan wilderness—do it all on this ultimate 54-day adventure and get a real feel for how large Africa really is. Travel aboard our rugged overland truck is well-paced. while wilderness camping will bring you closer to the region’s wildlife. Encounter rare wildlife and real people on this unique and cost-effective journey through the stunning scenery of Southern and East Africa.
What's Included
- Fish River Canyon entrance, Sossusvlei Dunes entrance, Entrances and game drives in Etosha, Serengeti Lake Nakuru, Queen Elizabeth, and Lake Mburo National Parks, Okavango Delta visit with mokoro excursion, Ngorongoro Crater visit with game drives, Spice Plantation entrance with guided tour, 4 Day Zanzibar excursion, Guided Mountain Gorilla Trek with permits.
- 52 breakfasts, 44 lunches, 41 dinners. (Allow USD250-320 for meals not included.)
- Simple hotel (7 nts), participation camping (40 nts), full service camping (2 nts), multishare guesthouse (2 nts), basic bush camp (2 nts).
- Overland vehicle, 4x4 safari vehicles, minibuses, ferry, walking.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO), cook and driver; certified safari guides/drivers, certified mountain guide, experienced gorilla trackers.
- Small group experience; Max 22, avg 19.
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Places Visited
- Botswana
- Kenya
- Malawi
- Namibia
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Zambia
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Reverse Itinerary
This trip also runs in reverse, from Nairobi to Cape Town. See trip code DKUA.
Day 1 Cape Town
Arrive at any time.
Day 2-12 Namibia (10B,9L,8D)
Fish River Canyon visit, Sossusvlei dunes, game drives in Etosha National Park. Optional visits to Gariep River, or choose among sand boarding, a dolphin cruise, sky diving, quad biking, or a Living Desert tour in Swakopmund.
Day 13-18 Botswana (6B,6L,6D)
Stop over in Kalahari desert. Optional walk to learn survival skills from the locals. Enjoy game walks, traditional mokoro (dug-out canoe) rides and birding on our 2-night bush camping excursion. Camp under ancient baobab trees. Take an optional boat cruise on the Chobe River or a game drive in open safari vehicle.
Day 19-24 Zambia (6B,3L,2D)
Four nights in Livingstone. Camp on a private game farm near Lusaka. Options to visit to the craft markets, visit Victoria Falls, and enjoy white-water rafting, canoeing, elephant-back safari, or even flying 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 35-39 Korogwe/Arusha/Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater (5B,5L,5D)
Catch the ferry to Dar Es Salaam. Catch your first glimpse of Kilimanjaro. Game drives in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater in 4x4 safari vehicles.
Day 40-43 Nairobi/Lake Nakuru/Kampala (4B,4L,4D)
Stay in a hotel in Nairobi. Game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Cross over the Mau Mau Escarpment to Eldoret, and camp in Kampala.
Day 44-45 Queen Elizabeth National Park (2B,2L,2D)
Game drives. Option to take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
Day 46-49 Gorilla Tracking/Lake Bunyonyi (4B,4L,4D)
Enjoy guided mountain gorilla trek. Option to go canoeing, fishing, hiking, boating.
Day 50-52 Lake Mburo National Park/Jinja (3B,3L,3D)
Game drive. Option to go rafting, kayaking down the Nile River, mountain biking, volunteering with a local project.
Day 53-54 Nairobi (2B,2L,1D)
Cross over into Kenya and on to Nairobi—where the tour ends upon arrival in the late afternoon.
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