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Nairobi to cape town overland tour in Africa
- COUNTRY:
- Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
- DEPARTURES:
- This trip departs 3-4 times a month throughout the year. Some departures run in the opposite direction from Cape Town to Nairobi
- PRICE:
- From £2175 (60 days) excluding local payment US $2740 - US $2900. Local payment depends on departure
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Nairobi to Cape Town overland tour in Africa
You'll get all that Africa has to offer - incredible wildlife on the Serengeti, stunning beaches on Zanzibar, gorillas in the rainforests of Rwanda, the majestic Victoria Falls and more. See sunrise on the Skeleton Coast, canoe past herds of elephant in the Okavango Delta, relax on the shores of Lake Malawi, and camp out with the Bushmen in Namibia. Whatever you imagine Africa to be, the reality will be even more amazing
Day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1-7: | Nairobi, Lake Nakuru & Kibale Forests. Relax and explore Nairobi, Kenya's capital city. Get involved with hands-on work at Kariandusi School Trust Project. Safari in Lake Nakuru National Park. Venture overland across the highlands of Western Kenya. Journey through the Ugandan landscape. Two nights at a Kibale tea plantation to visit the Kibale Forest and for walks in the hills. Forest walking expedition in search of chimps. Big game safari in QEII National Park including boat trip on Kazinga Channel |
| Day 8-14: | Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trekking & Jinja Region. One night stay at the stunning and remote Lake Bunyonyi. Visit to the genocide memorial in Kigali. Three night visit to the forests and mountains of northern Rwanda. Mountain gorilla trek in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park. Overnight camping and walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park. Time at the campsite in Jinja spectacularly located on a cliff-top thirty metres above the swirling currents of the White Nile |
| Day 15-21: | Rift Valley, Serengeti NP & Ngorongoro Crater. Overland through northern Tanzania via Arusha. Arrive back in Nairobi. Overland through western Kenya and the Rift Valley. Visit to the Mto Wa Mbu Cultural Tourism Programme. Two day Jeep Safari and wildcamp in Serengeti National Park. Jeep safari in Ngorongoro Crater Reserve |
| Day 22-28: | Kilimanjaro, Usambara Mountains & Zanzibar. Overnight stay at Mt Kilimanjaro with time for an easy hike up to the gate of the national park. Visit to the Amani street children's orphanage. Visit Marangu Village Educational Project. Two night stay in the stunning Usambara Mountains with time for local community visits and hikes. Half day moderate/easy hill trek to Irente Lookout and community visit to Irente villages. Overnight on the white sand beaches of the Indian Ocean near Dar. Three nights on the tropical island of Zanzibar. Guided tour of Spice Plantations and local lunch |
| Day 29-35: | Dar es Salaam, Lake Malawi & Luwawa Forest. Return to Dar by hydrofoil. Transit through Mikumi National Park en route to Malawi. Two or three nights on the stunning beaches of Lake Malawi. One or two nights for outdoor adventures and community visit at the Luwawa Forest Lodge |
| Day 36-42: | Lusaka, Livingstone & Victoria Falls. Overland through rural Zambia. Visit Lusaka, Zambia's capital. Two night stay at Livingstone to experience the amazing Victoria Falls. Take an open top jeep safari in Chobe National Park. See Chobe's prolific wildlife by boat |
| Day 43-49: | Okavango Delta & Namibian Bushmen. Overland through northern Chobe and the Caprivi Strip. Relaxing overnight stay at Ngepi, a stunning campsite on the Kavango River. Two night safari into the Okavango Delta. Overnight at the beautiful Nkwazi Lodge on the Angolan border. Overnight bushcamp with Namibian Bushmen |
| Day 50-56: | Etosha NP, Swakopmund & Quiver Tree Canyon. Bushwalking, tracking and food gathering with Bushmen. Overland safari through Etosha National Park with excellent wildlife. Two nights at Etosha campsites with excellent game viewing waterholes. Explore and hike in the ancient landscapes of Spitzkoppe. Two nights in Swakopmund, Namibia's adrenaline city. Visit the Skeleton Coast's Cape Cross seal colony. Journey through the mountains, dunes and plains of the Namib Desert. Guided trek through the Sossusvlei Dunes and dawn trek up the huge Dune 45. Explore the unique Quiver Tree Forest & the Giant's Playground rock formations |
| Day 57-60: | Overland to Cape Town. Overnight stay at Fish River Canyon with time to explore. Journey from Namibia to the southern tip of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope. Soak up the atmosphere in colourful Cape Town |
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with a group of between 5-20 like minded travellers and you'll have 2 group leaders with you at all times. In some areas you'll also be joined by a campmaster, as well as expert local guides along the way.
On an overland adventure you're more than just a passenger, you're part of the crew. Depending on the trip itinerary, your accommodation will be a mix of hotels or local guesthouses and camping - and everyone is expected to get involved and help with setting up camp, pitching tents, shopping for food and even cooking. There are also a number of other jobs that need doing, for example collecting water and firewood, luggage loading, organising food stores etc. These tasks may be assigned to particular people or on a rota system according to group size and make-up.
How this holiday makes a difference
Community
Project visit: As part of this trip we visit the Kariandusi School Trust. This fantastic charity is working towards improving education amongst children in rural Kenya, via the construction of school buildings and the ongoing provision of school facilities and educational materials. The charity also provides scholarships to students who make higher education allowing them to further their development.
We have been closely involved with Kariandusi from the very beginning, and one of company Directors is on the board of trustees. This is a great example of us working alongside a grass-roots charity: For every trip that visits a KST school, a 10USD donation is made by each passenger, matched by us. Total donations have raised more than £100,000 for the project so far.
On this itinerary we will spend two days at the project volunteering. This could be teaching, light construction work or just simply spending time with the children. Your time and money will make a huge difference in helping raise education standards in the great rift valley.
Economic Community ethics: We use small locally owned hotels, campsites and activity providers wherever possible. We aim to do as much food shopping as possible in markets, where much local produce is purchased. By using the services of local guides and employing local African camp masters, we are supporting the local economy as well as providing our passengers with the benefit of direct interaction with local people. Use of local mechanics, workshops and parts suppliers mean that our economic returns are far reaching and not just directly tourism based
Environment
Gorillas: The mountain gorillas living in a small area of mountainous jungle on the borders of Uganda, Rwanda and DRC are among the most endangered species in the world. On this trip we visit the gorillas from the Rwandan side. A country in itself that is benefiting from tourist revenues. To visit the gorillas we need gorilla trekking permits issued by the Rwandan authorities. A percentage of this money goes to help preserve the gorillas. This revenue is essential in the fight against poaching and deforestation. As per park guideline only a maximum of 8 people are allowed to visit each habituated group per day, for a maximum of 1 hour. This allows the gorillas to remain wild.
On the road conservation: For cooking we generally use gas instead of wood, a cleaner fuel and leaves natural resources for local people. Local fuel sources are used but they must be from plentiful resources and not where it would encourage local people to squander resources or compete with local peoples need for precious supplies. All our overland trucks conform to UK emission controls when they leave the UK. All our overland trucks are regularly serviced and maintained ensuring that trucks run as efficiently as possible. Passengers and crew are encouraged to use rechargeable batteries for items such as cameras, personal music systems etc. These can be charged from mains supplies or on our trucks as we travel.
