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Overland
Wildlife
Cape Town to Kenya
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Excellent
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location_on 49 days
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Start
Cape Town, South Africa
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Finish
Nairobi, Kenya
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Trip Code
UXOAC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 22
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Physical Rating
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Meals
46 breakfasts, 31 lunches, 37 dinners
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Transport
Overland Vehicle, 4WD Safari Vehicle, Ferry, Minibus, Mokoro
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Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (35 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (5 night), Camping (without facilities) (1 night), Cabin (3 nights), Hotel (1 night)
From £5,935(49 days)
Trip Informations
Travel from the southern tip of Africa to the plains of East Africa on this 49-day overland adventure. Starting in Cape Town, you’ll journey through vast deserts, wildlife-rich savannas, and lush mountain ranges, ending in Nairobi. Watch the sunrise over the dunes of Sossusvlei, spot elephants and rhinos on safari in Etosha, Chobe, and the Serengeti, and feel the spray of Victoria Falls. Glide through the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro, visit a local project turning snares into jewellery, and hike through the misty Usambara Mountains. From safaris to local community experiences, this trip is the perfect way to discover everything that makes this part of the world so unforgettable.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Explore Africa’s national parks by overland truck, mokoro canoe, and 4WD safari vehicles. Spot iconic wildlife, including hippos, buffalo and lions as you journey through Serengeti and Chobe – just a few of the many you’ll visit!
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Listen to the songs and stories of Namibia’s San people, the oldest inhabitants of Southern Africa, and gain an insight into their traditional customs and beliefs.
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Visit a workshop where local women transform snares set by poachers into beautiful jewellery inspired by the African landscape, with proceeds supporting conservation efforts.
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Wild camp on a remote island deep in the Okavango Delta. As night falls, listen to the sounds of the bush coming alive.
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Chill out on the white sands of Zanzibar’s northern beaches after spending a night exploring the winding alleyways of Stone Town.
Is this trip right for you?
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No two journeys in Africa are identical. There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days. Be prepared for travel times to be longer or shorter than advised. Weather and road conditions can change things significantly, so embrace the detours, shortcuts, and unforgettable moments along the way.
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This is a participatory overland camping trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, setting up your tent, helping out with camp chores, occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of iconic African wildlife. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page at tuuur.com/africa/overland.
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At Usambara Mountains, you'll hike to the beautiful Irente viewpoint. It's not overly strenuous, but a reasonable level of fitness is required to enjoy the walk.
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Camping in the Serengeti National Park with no barriers between you and the animals is amazing, but it's important to heed the safety advice of your leader. You'll be briefed on arrival.
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The day-to-day itinerary features a selection of optional activities. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and is intended only as a guide. Prices are approximate and may change at the discretion of the local provider. All activities are subject to availability.
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This trip can be fit together with another adventure to make an even larger ‘combo’ tour. Some passengers on your tour may continue on to do safaris in the Maasai Mara and gorilla trekking in Uganda on the Africa Encompassed Northbound trip (UXODC).
Itinerary
The ultimate adventure across southern and eastern Africa
- DAY 1Day 1 • Cape Town
- DAY 2Day 2 • Western Cape
- DAY 3Day 3 • Orange River
- DAY 4Day 4 • Fish River Canyon
- DAY 5Day 5 • Sesriem
- DAY 6Day 6 • Sossusvlei
- DAY 7Day 7 • Swakopmund
- DAY 8Day 8 • Swakopmund
- DAY 9Day 9 • Swakopmund
- DAY 10Day 10 • Spitzkoppe
- DAY 11Day 11 • Etosha National Park
- DAY 12Day 12 • Etosha National Park
- DAY 13Day 13 • Grootfontein/San People
- DAY 14Day 14 • Grootfontein
- DAY 15Day 15 • Bagani
- DAY 16Day 16 • Okavango Delta
- DAY 17Day 17 • Okavango Delta
- DAY 18Day 18 • Bagani
- DAY 19Day 19 • Chobe National Park
- DAY 20Day 20 • Chobe National Park
- DAY 21Day 21 • Victoria Falls
- DAY 22Day 22 • Victoria Falls
- DAY 23Day 23 • Victoria Falls
- DAY 24Day 24 • Lower Zambezi National Park
- DAY 25Day 25 • Lower Zambezi National Park
- DAY 26Day 26 • Lusaka
- DAY 27Day 27 • Petauke
- DAY 28Day 28 • South Luangwa National Park
- DAY 29Day 29 • South Luangwa National Park
- DAY 30Day 30 • Chipata
- DAY 31Day 31 • Lake Malawi
- DAY 32Day 32 • Lake Malawi
- DAY 33Day 33 • Chitimba
- DAY 34Day 34 • Tukuyu
- DAY 35Day 35 • Iringa
- DAY 36Day 36 • Mikumi National Park
- DAY 37Day 37 • Dar es Salaam (South Beach)
- DAY 38Day 38 • Stone Town
- DAY 39Day 39 • Zanzibar Northern Beaches
- DAY 40Day 40 • Zanzibar Northern Beaches
- DAY 41Day 41 • Bagamoyo
- DAY 42Day 42 • Usambara Mountains
- DAY 43Day 43 • Usambara Mountains
- DAY 44Day 44 • Arusha
- DAY 45Day 45 • Karatu
- DAY 46Day 46 • Ngorongoro Crater / Serengeti National Park
- DAY 47Day 47 • Serengeti National Park
- DAY 48Day 48 • Mto wa Mbu
- DAY 49Day 49 • Nairobi
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
46 breakfasts, 31 lunches, 37 dinners
airport_shuttle Transport
Overland Vehicle, 4WD Safari Vehicle, Ferry, Minibus, Mokoro
bed Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (35 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (5 night), Camping (without facilities) (1 night), Cabin (3 nights), Hotel (1 night)
festival Included activities
circleFish River Canyon - Canyon Entry
circleSossusvlei - 4WD Tour
circleSesriem - Sunrise Sand Dune Visit
circleCape Cross Nature Reserve - Seal Colony View Point
circleEtosha National Park - Overland Vehicle Safari
circleGrootfontein - San Bushman Cultural Experience
circleOkavango Delta - Boat Safari
circleOkavango Delta - Mokoro Safari
circleOkavango Delta - Nature Walk
circleChobe National Park - Dawn 4WD Safari
circleLower Zambezi National Park - Full Day Safari
circleLower Zambezi - Scenic Boat Cruise
circleSouth Luangwa - Anti-Poaching Jewelery Project
circleSouth Luangwa National Park - Morning 4WD Safari
circleTukuyu - Tea Farm Visit
circleMikumi National Park - 4WD Safari
circleIrente - Lushoto Hike
circleIrente - Local Lunch
circleNgorongoro Forest - Elephant Cave Trek
circleKaratu - Home-Cooked Dinner
circleKaratu - Coffee Farm Tour
circleNgorongoro Crater - 4WD Safari
circleSerengeti National Park - Afternoon 4WD Safari
circleMto Wa Mbu - Village Walk & Local Dinner
museum Optional activities
circleCape Town - Table Mountain Hike - ZAR2000
circleCape Town - Table Mountain Aerial Cable - ZAR490
circleCape Town - Robben Island Tour - ZAR600
circleCape Town - Best of the Cape Combo Tour - Full Day - ZAR2800
circleCape Town - Cape Peninsula and SUP Tour - Full Day - ZAR2100
circleCape Town - Robben Island Ferry & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - ZAR1800
circleCape Town - Winelands Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
circleCape Town - Winelands Tour - Half Day - ZAR1500
circleCape Town - Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - ZAR2650
circleCape Town - Cape Malay Cooking Tour - Half Day - ZAR1550
circleCape Town - Township Experience - Half Day - ZAR1250
circleCape Town - City and Waterfront Tour - Half Day - ZAR1450
circleCape Town - Cape Peninsula & Kirstenbosch Tour - Full Day - ZAR2500
circleCape Town - District Six & Bo-Kapp Cultural Tour - Half Day - ZAR1300
circleVictoria Falls - Simunye Show - USD58
circleKlawer - Winery Visit & Tasting - ZAR140
circleOrange River - Guided Canoe Excursion - NAD585
circleSwakopmund - Swakopmund Museum - NAD45
circleSwakopmund – Living Desert Tour - USD60
circleSwakopmund – Township Tour - USD45
circleSpitzkoppe - Ancient San Bushman Rock Art Guided Walk - ZAR50
circleEtosha National Park - Evening 4WD Safari - ZAR750
circleBagani - Sunset Cruise - USD25
circleChobe National Park - Boat Cruise - BWP440
circleChobe National Park - 4WD Safari - BWP580
circleVictoria Falls - Victoria Falls Entrance Fee - USD58
circleVictoria Falls - Rafting & River Boarding (Half Day) - USD218
circleVictoria Falls - Village & Township Tour - USD61
circleVictoria Falls - Canoe Trail & Wine Route - USD55
circleVictoria Falls - Canoe Trail (Full Day) - USD185
circleVictoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$29 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD173
circleVictoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes USD39 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD328
circleSouth Luangwa National Park - Evening 4WD Safari - USD85
circleLake Malawi - Bike Hire - USD25
circleStone Town Tour - Dharajani Market, Joseph's Cathederal, Palace Museum, Forodhani Food Market - USD20
circleZanzibar - Prison Island Tour - USD25
circleZanzibar - Spice Tour - USD25
circleSerengeti National Park - Balloon Safari (from price) - USD600
circleNairobi - City Experience Urban Adventure - USD45
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£6,504
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£6,438£6,117
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Trip size max: 22 - 10 spaces left
£6,834£6,493
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£6,548
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£6,366
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£5,935
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£6,394
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£6,369
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Trip size max: 22 - 22 spaces left
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£6,265
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£6,265
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Reviews (18)
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Lauren
Jul 18, 2026
An amazing trip across the east of Africa highlighting all this beautiful area has to offer. A friendly and knowledgeable crew made the experience more enjoyable…and even harder to say goodbye to them at the end!
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Matt
Jul 16, 2026
Great trip with great people....could not believe how helpful the crew were especially when setting up and breaking camp.
Some long days travelling but essential so as to spend the maximum amount of time where it really counts. Best way to see Africa.
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Fiona
Jul 16, 2026
Griffin, Dan and Steve made the trip extra special always looking out for guests making sure everyone was safe, happy and enjoying their experience.
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Jessica
Jul 15, 2026
This trip was fantastic from start to finish. You explore so many amazing regions and see all types of animals on the safaris. Laban, Jackson and Francis made all the difference in ensuring this trip was so great and went smoothly!
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Fiona
Feb 26, 2026
The African overland tour was fantastic - a wonderful way to see authentic Africa and the majestic animals that wander Mother Africa. Remember, summer is rainy season & it does rain, sometimes torrentially! Be prepared for some rough roads, remember, you are in Africa! Our guide, OG, was full of knowledge & we soaked it all in. Our driver, Steve, was a very good driver, showing us he cared about our safety & respected the vehicle. Ibrim, our cook, made the best soup ever! I will forever cut my onions & tomatoes the way he showed me. I loved shopping for our food at the road-side stands. Thank you for a very memorial trip across southern Africa.
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Bonnie
Jan 26, 2026
Capetown to Nairobi overland trip was amazing! Our Kenya based crew made the difference. So many game drives and cultural experiences! I’ve made some friends for life.
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Fay
Jan 26, 2026
I would recommend travelling from Cape Town to Kenya with Intrepid is an excellent way to see and experience different states of Africa!
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Carol
Aug 11, 2025
Just finished a Capetown to Victoria Falls Intrepid camping trip. Stunning scenery. Incredible animal encounters. Beautiful new friendships. Amazing!
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Deneille
Jun 15, 2025
The seven-week journey from Cape Town to Nairobi was unforgettable! Mambo's guiding, Charles's cooking, and Sam's driving made it exceptional. The crew's dedication and warmth created an incredible experience. Highly recommended!
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Isabel
Aug 28, 2024
Phenomenal trip - would recommend this to anyone wanting to get the full Africa experience. The animals, the beautiful drives, the sunsets and the amazing crew that look after you all made this the best Intrepid I’ve been on.