42 day Cape Town to Nairobi - African Overland Safari Tours - Traveller's Mate

     
  Cape to Nairobi  
 

START: Cape Town
END: Nairobi
TOUR LENGTH: 42 Days 41 Nights

* This tour also runs in the opposite direction: Nairobi to Cape Town

COUNTRIES VISITED:
SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, ZIMBABWE, ZAMBIA, MALAWI, TANZANIA, KENYA

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Cederberg - Orange/Gariep River - Fish River Canyon - Namib Naukluft National Park - Sossusvlei - Swakopmund - Spitzkoppe - Himba Tribe - Etosha National Park - Okavango Delta (optional) - Chobe National Park (optional) - River Cruise in Chobe National Park (optional) - Vic Falls (optional) - Livingstone - Lusaka - Luangwa River - South Luangwa National Park (optional - Luwawa Forest - Lake Malawi - Great Rift Valley - Iringa - Dar es Salaam - Zanzibar Excursion (optional) - Serengeti National Park (optional) - Ngorongoro Crater (optional) - Nairobi

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ROUTE MAP: 42 DAY CAPE TOWN TO NAIROBI TOUR
START: CAPE TOWN END: NAIROBI
 
 

ITINERARY:
DAY 1 SOUTH AFRICA, CEDERBERG MOUNTAIN REGION
After a short stop to view Table Mountain we drive north to the Cederberg region. In the afternoon (weather permitting) we go on a guided walk to see Bushmen paintings and learn about the native fauna and flora.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

DAY 2 NAMAQUALAND – ORANGE RIVER
Today we travel to the Orange River. We spend the night under the stars and sit at the campfire getting to know each another.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3 NAMIBIA, ORANGE RIVER - FISH RIVER CANYON
You can choose between a morning on the riverbank or the half day canoe on the river. After lunch we travel north to the Fish River Canyon. Optional Activities: Orange River Half Day Canoe Adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4 NAMIB-NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK
From the Fish River Canyon we continue into the remote hinterland. We arrive at camp in the afternoon and enjoy a short hike at Sesriem Canyon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5 SOSSUSVLEI DUNES - NAMIB-NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK
We wake before dawn so we can hike up Dune 45 and watch the sunrise. After breakfast we join a local expert on a guided tour explaining the desert ecosystem.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6 7 SWAKOPMUND
Today we cross the Tropic of Capricorn (where we stop for a photo) on our way to Namibia’s Atlantic coast. In Swakopmund you will be briefed on the optional activities available here. Day 7 is free for you to explore the town or try one of the many adventure activities. Optional Activities: Quadbiking, Sandboarding, Sky Diving, Dolphin Cruise, Scenic Flights, Fishing etc.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, (Dinner on day 7 only)

DAY 8 SPITZKOPPE
We leave all the trappings of modern life behind us and drive inland to the mysterious Spitzkoppe. Tonight we camp in the wild.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9 HIMBA TRIBES
After some early morning exploration we continue inland and 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10 11 ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
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 abundant water holes for some excellent game photography.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 12 WINDHOEK
After an early morning game drive we set off towards Windhoek in the centre of Namibia. On the way we stop at a popular craft market. In the afternoon we go on a short city tour. Optional Activities: Dinner out at Joe’s Beer House.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 13 BOTSWANA, GHANZI
It is a scenic drive to the Buitepos border, where we cross into Botswana. Once at camp we will meet with a local Bushmen community and experience some traditional Tribal Dancing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 14 15 16 MAUN AND OKAVANGO DELTA
Another early day! Our journey takes us from Ghanzi towards Maun. We spend the night here and prepare for our two night bush-camping experience. Your guides will provide you with a briefing about the next few days’ activities and the community run tourism operation. From here we will enter the Delta using local transport. If the water level allows we will take a mokoro (traditional canoe) trip a well as a nature walk with the local people.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 17 GWETA
We leave the Delta behind us and travel east to Gweta, which is located halfway between Maun and Nata, near the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 18 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
When we arrive at Kasane we set up camp on the bank of the Chobe River. The afternoon is spent game viewing from a boat in the Chobe National Park. This is an excellent opportunity to view Africa’s spectacular wildlife. You will have the chance to experience an early morning game drive the following day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 19 ZIMBABWE - VICTORIA FALLS
On arrival in Victoria Falls we have time to plan the next day’s adventure activities before we visit the spectacular Victoria Falls National Park and experience the thundering of the mighty Zambezi. The popular optional sunset cruise includes dinner and drinks.
Optional Activities: Chobe morning game drive, Zambezi Sunset Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 20 21 VICTORIA FALLS
Most people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not -to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting alternatives. Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping, Elephant Excursion, Dinner out.
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 22 ZAMBIA, LUSAKA
Leaving behind the excitement of Victoria Falls we begin our expedition. The journey towards the bustling Zambian capital of
Lusaka takes us along an interesting route.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 23 CHIPATA
We begin today with some shopping in Lusaka before heading northeast towards Chipata. This is an interesting area full of
friendly locals.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 24 25 SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK
Early in the morning we drive from Chipata to the border of the South Luangwa National Park where we spend two nights on the
riverbank. The next day we visit the community run tribal textile project and a local village. Later this afternoon we enjoy a
guided sunset game drive in South Luangwa National Park. On occasion, in the rainy season it is impossible or inadvisable to attempt to
reach South Luangwa National Park, if this happens an alternative itinerary will be chosen. Optional Activities: Guided Morning Game
Walk in South Luangwa National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 26 27 MALAWI, LUWAWA FOREST
Today we cross the Zambia-Malawi border after leaving South Luangwa National Park in the early morning. Heading north we enter the
highlands of Malawi and spend the night at Luwawa Forest. Optional Activities: Fishing, Mountain Biking, Hiking.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 28 29 30 31 LAKE MALAWI
We will spend the next couple of carefree days relaxing on the white sandy beaches. For the more adventurous there are
endless leisure and water sport activities. Alternatively, soak up the atmosphere and relax in one of the most memorable
holiday destinations. Optional Activities: Scuba diving, parasailing, windsurfing, fishing, canoeing, horse riding
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 32 TANZANIA, IRINGA
As we ascend out of The Great Rift Valley through some spectacular mountain passes, we pass the vast tea plantations in the
highlands to our camp outside Iringa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 33 IRINGA TO DAR ES SALAAM
It is a long drive from Iringa to the historical port city of Dar es Salaam. We actually transit through Mukumi National Park, but we do not have time to stop and explore.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 34 35 36 ZANZIBAR
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 in Stone Town where you will have time to explore the markets and unique architecture. 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: Meals, Spice Tours, Dolphin Tours, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling.
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 37 ZANZIBAR- DAR ES SALAAM
Today you leave Zanzibar and catch a late ferry (or flight) back to Dar es Salaam and return to the campsite.
Meals: Dinner

DAY 38 DAR ES SALAAM – ARUSHA
Today we take a long and scenic drive to Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania. After arriving in Arusha, those who are going to
explore the Serengeti National Park, prepare for their excursion.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 39 40 SERENGETI NGORONGORO
Today we have the opportunity to go on a three-day trip into the Serengeti. For those not going to the parks, take this time to relax and absorb some of the fascinating local culture. Optional Activities: Serengeti & Ngorongoro Excursion.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 41 ARUSHA
Today we visit a local Masaai village. Tonight we enjoy a final meal around the truck and talking about the adventures we
have had together.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 42 KENYA, NAIROBI
After crossing the border into Kenya we continue to travel towards Nairobi and the end of our journey. Although our tour has ended some groups like to spend this evening at local restaurant. Optional Activities: Dinner at Carnivore Restaurant
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. African Overlands, Safaris, Overland Tours

* This tour also runs in the opposite direction: Nairobi to Cape Town

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