The Big Overlander - 43 days
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The Big Overlander

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Duration43 days

CAMPING SAFARI: Discover seven countries on this 6-week overland camping safari taking in the best of Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Search for wildlife on safari in the Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Chobe National Park, Etosha National Park, and the Okavango Delta. Spend three days relaxing on the beaches of Zanzibar, swim in Lake Malawi, and see Victoria Falls. Cruise the Chobe River, climb Dune 45 in the Namib Desert, marvel at Fish River Canyon, and end your journey in South Africa's Mother City - Cape Town.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Tour overview

Duration43 days
StartsNairobi
EndsCape Town
RangeOverlanding
Tour GuideYes - escorted by a tour leader
Group SizeMin 4 / Max 16
Minimum age18
DepartsSundays
Hotel RatingCamping
CountriesBotswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Zanzibar, South Africa, Zambia
Arrival TransferNo - can be booked on request
Departure TransferNo - can be booked on request
Meals includedBreakfast: 42, Lunch: 33, Dinner: 32
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Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
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Tour Highlights

Kenya: Set off from Nairobi for a two-night safari excursion to the Masai Mara, the country's premier wildlife destination
Tanzania: Search for wildlife in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Mikumi National Park and visit the coastal cities of Bagamoyo and Dar es Salaam
Zanzibar: Spend three days on tropical Zanzibar Island, exploring historic Stone Town and soaking up some sun on the northern beaches
Malawi: Explore several different points of Lake Malawi, which covers 20% of the country. Swim, visit local villages, play volleyball and opt for a day hike to a waterfall
Zambia: Visit the border town of Chipata and the capital Lusaka, then head to Livingstone, home to cascading Victoria Falls
Botswana: Head on safari in Chobe National Park and cruise the Chobe River, then enjoy an overnight excursion into the Okavango Delta
Namibia: Meet the San Bushmen and visit Windhoek, then explore Etosha National Park, climb Dune 45 in the Namib Desert and see Fish River Canyon
South Africa: Enjoy optional wine tasting in Cederberg before arriving in captivating Cape Town, where your tour ends

Included

42 breakfasts, 33 lunches & 32 dinners
34 nights camping in 2-person dome tents, 3 nights simple twin share accommodation in Zanzibar, 3 nights permanent tented camp in the Masai Mara & Okavango Delta, 2 nights in dorm accommodation in Swakopmund (please refer to the trip notes for details)
Escorted by a licensed 2-person crew
Transportation in a 24-seater overland truck with camping and cooking equipment
Masai Mara excursion in a purpose built safari vehicle and game drives with a resident guide
Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater excursion in a purpose built safari vehicle and game drives with a resident guide
Maasai Village Walk with a resident guide
Zanzibar return ferry ticket
Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, Victoria Falls visit
Chobe River boat cruise and Chobe National Park game drive in a purpose-built safari vehicle with a resident guide
Okavango Delta excursion including mokoro and walking safari
Kalahari Bushman Walk
Etosha National Park game drives
Spitzkoppe excursion to see Bushmen paintings
Sossusvlei shuttle, guided walk and Dune 45 excursion
Sesriem & Fish River Canyon visit
Sleeping mattress (you will need to bring your own sleeping bag)
All road tolls and vehicle taxes

Not Included

International flights and visas
Sleeping bag - please bring your own
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
Optional activities (prices listed in Trip Notes)
Airport transfers - can be booked on request
Local Payment - A higher local payment of USD $2215 pp is required for bookings made prior to 15 Dec 2023. See trip notes for details.
Local Payment: $1,240.00pp paid in USD