42 day Overland Expedition. Nairobi to Cape Town


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    This African overland expedition starts in Nairobi, travels through Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia, and ends in Cape Town, South Africa.


    White water rafting in the Batoka Gorge is considered to be world class. Besides the excitement of the grade 5 rapids, there are the 'floats” where there is time to admire the scenic cliffs and occasional wildlife on the riverbanks.

    Bungi jumping enthusiasts can take the plunge from the Zambezi Bridge, which connects Zambia and Zimbabwe. The leap into the Batoka Gorge is one of the latest activities at Victoria Falls and is certainly not for the faint-hearted.

    Other optional activities around Victoria Falls include day trips into the Zambezi National Park, horse riding safaris, a visit to the Crocodile Ranch, Snake Park, golf at the Elephant Hills Hotel, parachuting, the Falls Craft Village.

    Days 21 & 22: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

    The following 2 days are at your leisure allowing you to partake in the many activities available, or you can just relax around the pool at our campsite. Breakfast is included.

    Day 23: Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park, Botswana

    This morning you depart Victoria Falls after breakfast and cross the border of Zimbabwe into Botswana. You set up camp for the night. The rest of the day is spent exploring the area and relaxing on the banks of the Chobe River and prepare for your afternoon game drive in Chobe National Park. Chobe is one of Botswana’s premier game parks, renowned for the large herds of elephant around the Chobe River. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included.

    Day 24: Chobe National Park, Botswana

    An early morning start sees prepare for your morning game drive in the Chobe National Park. Chobe is one of Botswana’s premier game parks, renowned for the large herds of elephant around the Chobe River. Later this afternoon there is an option to partake in a boat dries along the Chobe River. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included.

    Day 25: Chobe National Park to Maun

    Today you travel in a south-westerly direction to Maun, your base camp before you start your optional excursion into the Okavango Delta. Today is a long day’s drive with lunch on the roadside. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included.

    The Delta is a huge expanse of water, which has travelled from the Angolan highlands, spreading out to form the largest inland Delta in the World. Studded with exotic islands, the Delta is renowned for its incredible variety of bird life as well as many other animals unique to Southern Africa.

    Day 26: Okavango Delta, Botswana

    Here you have the opportunity to take the optional 3 day / 2 night excursions into the Delta.  With this excursion you travel approximately 1-2 hours north to the Mokoro polers station.

    From there you hire mokoros, the local dug out canoes, which are poled by local guides through the winding waterways.  Your guides will select a place to set up camp. An afternoon game walk will allow you to experience the Delta wilderness. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included.


    Page: 1 Day 1: Nairobi to Arusha, Tanzania
    You depart Nairobi and drive south, crossing the border into Tanzania at Namanga and continue to Arusha. This is a pleasant town situated at the base of Mount Meru and is the starting point for your optional excursion to Ngorongoro Crater ...

    view an incredible concentration of East African mammals
    Page: 2 Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha, Tanzania
    This morning you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater with its 600 metre walls and 20-kilometre width is a natural wonder, and offers a spectacular view from the rim.  The true size of this caldera is only appreciated from the floor itself and the abundance ...

    Enjoy magnificent views of the highest sand dunes in the world
    Page: 3 Day 10: Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
    Leaving Zanzibar you take the ferry back to mainland for an overnight in Dar es Salaam. There may be an opportunity to visit one of the craft markets offering an extensive range of exquisite ebony products (where prices depend on your bar ...

    Page: 4 Days 18 & 19: Lusaka to Lake Kariba, Zambia
    This morning you will pack up camp early and head south for Lake Kariba. You head to the western waters of Lake Kariba and your base camp for the next 2 nights. The lake is one of the largest man made lakes in the world, boasting a wide v ...

    Page: 6 Day 27: Okavango Delta, Botswana
    A day of rest, relaxation and Delta experiences await. Today you will have the opportunity to partake in a number of activities including game walks, mokoro cruises, swimming and even a chance to try your hand at poling your own mokoro! B ...

    Page: 7 Day 33: Cheetah Park to Spitzkoppe, Namibia
    A days drive takes your Namibia tour to Spizkoppe, the 1728m high rock formation, one of Namibia’s most recognised landmarks. There is opportunity to explore the bushman paintings and surrounding area. A night camping under the stars is a ...

    Page: 8 Day 39: Helmringhausen Area to Fish River Canyon, Namibia
    Today you drive to Hobas campsite and the Fish River Canyon, the second largest in the world although reputed to be the most spectacular. 161km long, up to 27 kms wide and about 550m deep, the outer canyon was formed by tectonic activity ...


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