45 Day Kenya to Cape Town - Nairobi to Cape Town Overland Tour
Uncover some of Africa's greatest sights on a journey from the dramatic Great Rift Valley to the beautiful southern coast.
This overland tour offers endless opportunities for game viewing in some of Africa's iconic nature reserves, as well as hidden gems like Chobe and Etosha national parks.
The surging Zambezi crashing over the Victoria Falls, rolling savanna plains dotted with wildlife and the stunning, white-sand beaches of Zanzibar combine to create an inspiring African overland adventure.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi
Cosmopolitan Nairobi is the jumping-off point for this adventure.
Day 2: Mto Wa Mbu
Explore a Tanzanian village with a local guide.
Days 3 & 4: Ngorongoro Crater / Serengeti National Park
Discover the creatures that live within a giant volcanic crater, then enjoy a game drive through the Serengeti.
Day 5: Mto Wa Mbu
Peruse the crafts on display in a market in this small village.
Day 6: Marangu
Camp on the grounds of a turn of the century farmhouse.
Day 7: Dar es Salaam
Set up camp on a peaceful beach just outside the city.
Days 8 to 10: Zanzibar
Wander charming streets packed with exotic architecture, tour spice plantations and relax on white sands beside the Indian Ocean.
Day 11: Dar es Salaam
Return to the mainland for another night of beachside camping.
Days 12 & 13: Iringa / Chitimba
Spot giraffes on a journey through the Mikumi National Park. Camp in the Tanzanian highlands, then enter Malawi, the 'warm heart of Africa'.
Days 14 & 15: Lake Malawi
Enjoy this freshwater wonderland with a swim or cimply laze on the shore.
Days 16 & 17: Lilongwe / Nyamapanda
Soak up Malawian culture in the capital, then cross to the border into Zimbabwe.
Day 18: Harare
Peruse museums, galleries and gardens in Zimbabwe's capital.
Day 19: Masvingo
Explore the crumbling Great Zimbabwe ruins.
Days 20 & 21: Bulawayo
Spot rhinos in the Matobo National Park.
Day 22: Hwange National Park
Search out elephants on a 4x4 safari.
Days 23 to 25: Victoria Falls
Witness torrents of wild, white water crash into the canyon below at the magnificent Victoria Falls.
Days 26 & 27: Chobe National Park
Cruise the Chobe River late in the afternoon - look out for paddling hippos and soaring fish eagles.
Day 28: Bagani Community
Relax with a boat trip or a spot of fishing at Bagani in Namibia.
Days 29 & 30: Okavango Delta
Over the border in Botswana, discover this watery wildlife haven by mokoro, a dugout canoe poled along by a local guide.
Days 31 & 32: Bagani Community / Rundu
Camp amid lush surroundings back in Namibia.
Day 33: Grootfontein / San Bushmen
Meet the San Bushmen and observe their age-old traditions on a desert tracking and gathering trip.
Days 34 & 35: Etosha National Park
Roam the park's dry plains, perhaps encountering elephants, antelope and big cats.
Day 36: Spitzkoppe
Watch the rock formations change colour with the light.
Days 37 to 39: Swakopmund
See the seals of Cape Cross then continue on to the old German-colonial town of Swakopmund.
Days 40 & 41: Sesriem / River Camp
Unlock the secrets of the desert with the help of a local and scramble to the top of giant sand dunes.
Day 42: Fish River Canyon
View one of the largest canyons in the world.
Days 43 & 44: Orange River / Western Cape
Camp by the scenic riverbanks.
Day 45: Cape Town
The trip ends among the cafes and vineyards of Cape Town.
