42 Day Nairobi to Cape Town Overland

Nairobi to Cape Town Overland Description

From Table Mountain to Mt Kilimanjaro, from giant sand dunes in ancient deserts to tropical beaches on the spice island Zanzibar, from thundering Victoria Falls to the serenity of the Chobe River, from the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater to the vast Serengeti plains - this comprehensive tour will leave you with unforgettable memories. Some of the most spectacular scenery and wildlife to be found in Africa. Come and experience it !

Optional Activity Package:

The Activity Package amount includes the following:

Kwa Ttu San experience, Guided desert walk with local expert, Himba Tribe visit, 3 day Delta drive in, Chobe National Park boat cruise, Vic Falls National Park entry, South Luangwa National Park sunset game drive and
Textile village visit South Luangwa, Village tour Malawi, Zanzibar excursion plus ferry, Masai Museum, Arusha.

You can choose to pay the Activity Package upfront or you can decide to pay for individual activities while on tour.

Africa Overland Tour Highlights:

Africa Overland Tour Details:

Africa Overland Tour Includes:

Africa Overland Tour Excludes:

Meals as indicated on the itinerary, accommodation, registered guides, and transport per itinerary.

International Airfares, travel and medical insurance, personal spending money, visa costs, border taxes, passports, vaccinations, personal taxes (including departure and border taxes), all optional activities, unscheduled or optional national / game parks and other activities, gratuities, sleeping bag if needed, restaurant meals (other than those listed), all drinks, tips, laundry and other items of a personal nature.

Nairobi to Cape Town Overland Tour Itinerary:

Arusha

This morning we depart the Nairobi the capital of Kenya and cross the border into Tanzania. This afternoon we make our preparations for the optional excursion to the Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

These 3 days are set aside for the optional three -night excursion into the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. This area has one of the most densely inhabited large animal populations in Africa. The excursion is in open topped 4x4 safari vehicles in order to tackle the challenging side roads in the parks. For those not going to the parks, take this chance to absorb some of the fascinating local culture.

Optional Activities: Various Serengeti & Ngorongoro Excursion packages, Lake Manyara game drives, day hiking & village tours and many more various day trips.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tanzania, Karatu

Those that went into the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro will meet up with the truck in Karatu, where there will be time to share stories of the wonderful African animals seen in the park. In the afternoon we visit the local Masai Mara Museum and Snake Park.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Lushoto

On route to Lushoto, we will stop in Arusha to visit the local Masai Mara Museum and the snake park. Lushoto is the major town and district centre, albeit small, in the Usambara Mountains, halfway between the coast and the parks. The popular pot plant Saintpaulia has its only wild occurrences in Tanzania, and particularly in the Usambara Mts
Here you will have the chance to hike in the surrounding area, or just relax.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Zanzibar

After an wake up, we leave Lushoto and head for Dar es Salaam, where a local ferry will take us from Dar es Salaam (where we leave the truck) to Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. We spend the first night exploring the historical and unique architecture. There are also spice and seafood markets to be explored. The following day we take a transfer to the northern part of the island where we will spend 2 days relaxing on the beach. Optional

Activities: Lunch & Dinner, Swimming with Dolphins, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling etc.
Meals: Breakfast x 3

Dar es Salaam

Today we leave Zanzibar and catch a late ferry back to Dar es Salaam and return to our truck and campsite.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Mikumi

Our journey today leads us to Mikumi National Park. Mikumi is home to lion, zebra, wildebeest, impala, buffalo and elephant and today we have the opportunity enjoy an optional afternoon game drive through the park.

Optional Activity: Afternoon game drive in Mikumi NP.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Iringa

Today we bid farewell to the humid Indian Ocean coastline and travel inland and up to Iringa in the highland tea growing area. This evening our dinner is in a local Masai Hut where we enjoy a traditional Tanzanian evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Malawi – Northern Lake Malawi

Leaving Tanzania we descend though scenic mountain passes to our lakeshore camp at Chitimba. Lake Malawi is a beautiful destination and for those wanting more variety there is a short hike to the Manchawe Falls. Optional Activities: Hike to Manchawe Falls, watersports, abseiling etc.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kande Beach

We will spend the next two days enjoying the many optional activities available, such as horse riding and different water sports. We will go on a guided village walk in order to meet the local people and learn more about Malawian life.

Optional Activities: 2 hour morning city tour in Lilongwe, Water Sports, Horse Riding, Craft Shopping etc.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Lilongwe

Today we visit the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, Malawi’s only sanctuary for rescued, orphaned and injured wild animals. The Centre is set in 180 hectares of beautiful woodland, Lilongwe’s only protected wilderness. Optional Activities: City Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Zambia - South Luangwa National Park

Early in the morning we drive from Malawi and cross in to Zambia and continue to the South Luangwa National Park where we spend the next two nights right on the banks of the Luangwa River. You can often see hippos and other animals from the camp bar. This afternoon we enjoy an included sunset game drive in the South Luangwa National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

South Luangwa National Park

In the morning you have the opportunity to take another game drive. The park is known for its high concentration of leopards and hippos. After lunch we visit the community run tribal textile project and a local village.

Optional Activities: Morning Game Drive and Game Walk.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Chipata

Leaving South Luangwa and we have a relatively short drive through to Chipata where we will relax in the afternoon. Zambia is truly Africa, with its lush, sub-tropical vegetation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Lusaka

The journey towards the bustling Zambian capital of Lusaka takes us along an interesting route. On week days there may be the opportunity to visit one of the interesting local markets of the Zambian capital city.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls

We drive from Lusaka, through Livingstone across the Zimbabwean border into Victoria Falls. On arrival in Victoria Falls we have time to plan the next day’s adventure activities.

Optional Activities: Chobe morning game drive, Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Dinner out, White Water Rafting, Bungee Jump, Elephant Excursion, Walking with Lions, Horse Riding and much more...
Meals: Breakfast (day 21), Lunch (day 21)

Botswana - Chobe National Park

We depart Victoria Falls and head towards Kasane. Upon arrival at Kasane we set up camp on the banks of the Chobe River. This afternoon we enjoy a scenic sunset boat cruise in Chobe National Park. Elephants, Hippo, Crocodiles, Eland and many other creatures reside in Chobe so keep your cameras ready.

Optional Activities: Chobe NP game drive
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maun

An early start and our journey takes us to Maun. We spend the night here and prepare for our 2-night bush-camping experience. Your guides will provide you with a briefing about the next few days’ activities and the community run tourism operation.

Optional Activities: Scenic Flight over Okavango Delta
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Okavango Delta

After breakfast we board our local 4x4 truck for the 2 hour trip into the Okavango Delta, where we meet with our local guides and polers for our mokoro (traditional canoe) trip to our remote bush camp. In the afternoon there is a nature walk with a local guide which gives a great chance to view wildlife on foot. Tonight is spent swapping stories around the camp fire and enjoying the serenity of the Delta.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Okavango Delta

There is normally an early morning nature walk with your local guides, splitting up into small groups so there is a better chance of seeing the wildlife. This is followed by breakfast and a relaxed day around the camp site. Often there is the chance to swim in the clear water. Test your skills as a mokoro poler, it’s not as easy as the locals make it look!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Delta to Maun

Another early morning walk before breakfast, then it’s time to board our mokoro canoe for the trip back to the truck (depending on the water levels). Then we say good bye to our local guides and journey back to the Maun campsite for
lunch and a relaxing afternoon. Do not be alarmed if we are joined at camp by a local dairy cow later in the evening as they sometimes roam through the back of the camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ghanzi

Another early start and we drive to Ghanzi. Once at camp we will meet with a local Bushmen community and experience some traditional Tribal Dancing. There are also some traditional bushman huts that you have the opportunity to stay in for a nominal fee.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Windhoek, Namibia

Today is a long driving day to the Namibian border and on to Windhoek in the centre of Namibia arriving in the early evening. On arrival in Windhoek our guide will take us on a short city tour in our truck. Tonight there is an optional dinner out in town at Joe’s Beer House, definitely a feast for all the senses.

Optional Activities: Dinner out at a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Etosha National Park

Leaving the city sights behind, we travel north-west into Namibia’s barren northern area. On the way we stop at a popular craft market where you can barter for handmade gifts to take home. We enter Etosha National Park and game drive through to our campsite for the night. On the 2nd day, more breathtaking game viewing en-route to a different campsite. Etosha National Park is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. We will go on various game drives, and spend our evenings at the water holes for some excellent game photography.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Himba Tribes

Leaving Etosha we drive towards Kamanjab. The Himba are a pastoral people and predominantly breed cattle or goats. They are easily recognisable by their unique style of dress. Today you have the chance to visit the Himba camp and see how these interesting people live. The facilities at our camp site are minimal, so its best to treat this as bush camping, however there are basic outdoor showers and toilets.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spitzkoppe

We travel to the beautiful Spitzkoppe, known as Namibia’s Matterhorn. A huge rocky outcrop where we set up camp in the wild, beneath the mountain. This afternoon our guide will take us on a guided walk to explore the unique rock formations. For the more adventurous traveller you may want to venture up the mountain behind camp before dinner for some stunning views of the landscape.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Swakopmund

Today we travel to Namibia’s Atlantic coast and Swakopmund, Namibia’s adventure capital. You will be briefed on the optional activities available here. At night there is an optional dinner at a local restaurant where you can try different types of local dishes.

Optional Activities: Quadbiking, Sandboarding, Sky Diving, Dolphin Cruise, Scenic Flights, Fishing, Dinner etc.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Sesriem

After the adventure and adrenaline rush of Swakopmund, we drive south into the mysterious Namib Desert.
We will be joined by a local expert on a guided hike and learn more about the unique desert ecosystem and how the bushmen survived in the harsh desert conditions. Tonight we enjoy dinner around the campfire, dostar gazing and listen to the calls of the Jackals and barking geckos.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sossusvlei Dunes

Today is our earliest start as we wake before dawn for one of the highlights of the trip, hiking up Dune 45 to watch the sun rise. After our hike, we will have the chance to visit Sossusvlei and relax at camp before taking a short hike into Sesriem Canyon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Fish River Canyon

Today we travel south to the Fish River Canyon (2nd largets canyon in the world) where we hike along the edge of the canyon and see the amazing sunset. (It is possible that you may see the sunrise at the canyon next morning instead due to the road conditions or time of year you are travelling).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Gariep / Orange River

We leave early on our last day in Namibia travelling south to the border with South Africa at the Gariep / Orange River. Our campsite lies on the banks of the Orange River on the South African side. In the afternoon there is an optional canoeing activity on the River or you can just chill out at the campsite and go for a swim.

Optional Activities: Gariep /Orange River canoeing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Citrusdal

Today is a long drive through the Northern Cape to the fruit producing area in the Cederberg mountains of South Africa.Home to beautiful mountains and wonderful river.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cape Town

We finish the day in the mother city, Cape Town. On the way we visit !Kwa ttu where we enjoy a San guided tour & museum visit. After the tour, lunch will be prepared and afterwards we continue to Cape Town, stopping at Table View for a magnificent view of Table Mountain from the other side of the bay. This is the spot from which the most photographs are taken of Table Mountain.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overland Tour Dates:

5-Jan-13 15-Feb-13
19-Jan-13 1-Mar-13
2-Feb-13 15-Mar-13
16-Feb-13 29-Mar-13
2-Mar-13 12-Apr-13
16-Mar-13 26-Apr-13
30-Mar-13 10-May-13
13-Apr-13 24-May-13
27-Apr-13 7-Jun-13
11-May-13 21-Jun-13
25-May-13 5-Jul-13
8-Jun-13 19-Jul-13
22-Jun-13 2-Aug-13
6-Jul-13 16-Aug-13
20-Jul-13 30-Aug-13
3-Aug-13 13-Sep-13
17-Aug-13 27-Sep-13
31-Aug-13 11-Oct-13
14-Sep-13 25-Oct-13
28-Sep-13 8-Nov-13
12-Oct-13 22-Nov-13
26-Oct-13 6-Dec-13
9-Nov-13 20-Dec-13
23-Nov-13 3-Jan-14
7-Dec-13 17-Jan-14

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