Basix
Overland
Wildlife
Cape Town to Zanzibar
41 days • 4.7
4.5
Excellent
15 reviews
41 days
Start
Cape Town, South Africa
Finish
Zanzibar, Africa
Trip Code
UXOBC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 22
Physical Rating
Meals
37 breakfasts, 22 lunches, 30 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Mokoro, Ferry, Minibus
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (31 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night), Camping (without facilities) (1 night), Cabin (3 nights), Hotel (2 night), Bunglow (2 night)
From £3,898(41 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Track rhinos on foot in Matobo National Park, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna including warthogs, leopards, and klipsingers. Learn about the park's cultural significance and San rock paintings.
Enjoy a full-day game drive in Etosha National Park, home to a wide range of Southern Africa's wildlife, and glide through the waterways of the Okovango Delta on a mokoro (a small dugout canoe), escaping civilisation at with an overnight stay at an island camp.
The cascades and evaporating mist of Victoria Falls are a wondrous sight. Have the opportunity to see the falls from multiple angles, perhaps with a bird’s eye view in a helicopter!
Visit the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust to learn about the rehabilitation of wildlife from poaching and get the chance to meet some rescued or orphaned wildlife currently in their care.
Journey from the interior plains out to some idyllic Indian Ocean hotspots. Take a stroll along the shores in Dares Salaam and laze on the beaches in paradisiacal Zanzibar.
Is this trip right for you?
We use mokoros (small dugout canoes) to pass through the shallow waterways of the Okavango Delta to get to our campsite for the night.
We use our purpose-built overland vehicles for the duration of this trip. This multi-purpose truck allows for great game viewing with large sliding windows. As such the trucks do not have air-conditioning and conditions can be dusty and hot.
The overland vehicle is large enough to seat up to 22 passengers and carries all the camping equipment needed for the duration of this trip. Therefore the going can be slow over the long distances and often bumpy roads.
This is a participatory camping trip. You will be expected to set up and take down you own tent as well as assist with food preparation and cleaning.
As the early bird catches the worm, the early camper sights the animals. 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.
Itinerary
Explore Africa on a wildlife-rich adventure through South Africa, Namibia, Zambia and Tanzania
Travel from the southern tip of South Africa to Tanzania’s famous Spice Island on this epic Overland journey through Africa. Starting in Cape Town, head through remote deserts, rolling savannas and lush mountains; cruise delta waterways by canoe, feel the spray of the massive Victoria Falls and meet locals in rural villages. Take 4WD safari drives through three national parks in search of elephants, lions and hippos, relax on pristine beaches and sample local cuisine on this all-encompassing African adventure.
Inclusions
Meals
37 breakfasts, 22 lunches, 30 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Mokoro, Ferry, Minibus
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (31 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night), Camping (without facilities) (1 night), Cabin (3 nights), Hotel (2 night), Bunglow (2 night)
Included activities
Fish River Canyon - Canyon entrance
Sossusvlei - 4x4 Tour
Sesriem - Sand dunes visit
Cape Cross Nature Reserve - Cape Cross seal colony
Etosha National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Grootfontein - San Bushman cultural experience
Okavango Delta - Mokoro safari
Okavango Delta - Boat Safari
Okavango Delta - Nature Walk
Okavango Delta - Mokoro Safari
Okavango Delta - Nature walk
Chobe National Park - Dawn 4WD Safari
Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust (The Tuuur Foundation partner) visit
Matobo National Park - Rhino Tracking, Park Visit & San Rock Paintings
Masvingo - Great Zimbabwe Ruins guided visit
South Luangwa - Anti-Poaching Jewelery Project
South Luangwa National Park - 4x4 Afternoon Game Drive
South Luangwa National Park - 4x4 Dawn Game Drive
Mikumi National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
Optional activities
Cape Town - Table Mountain Hike - ZAR1600
Cape Town - Table Mountain Aerial Cable - ZAR380
Cape Town - Robben Island tour - ZAR550
Cape Town - Best of the Cape Combo Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
Cape Town - Cape Peninsula and SUP Tour - Full Day - ZAR2100
Cape Town - Robben Island Ferry & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - ZAR1800
Cape Town - Winelands Tour - Full Day - ZAR1800
Cape Town - Winelands Tour - Half Day - ZAR1350
Cape Town - Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
Cape Town - Cape Malay Cooking Tour - Half Day - ZAR1200
Cape Town - Township Experience - Half Day - ZAR965
Cape Town - City and Waterfront Tour - Half Day - ZAR1100
Cape Town - Cape Peninsula & Kirstenbosch Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
Cape Town - District Six & Bo-Kapp Cultural Tour - Half Day - ZAR965
Klawer - Winery visit & tasting - ZAR140
Orange River - Canoe trip - NAD550
Swakopmund - Swakopmund Museum - USD2
Swakopmund - Sea kayaking - USD85
Swakopmund - Seal and dolphin cruise - USD60
Swakopmund - Horse riding - USD65
Swakopmund – Living Desert Tour - USD60
Swakopmund – Township Tour - USD45
Spitzkoppe - San People rock painting guided walk - ZAR50
Etosha National Park - Evening Game Drive - ZAR750
Bagani - Sunset Cruise - USD25
Chobe National Park - Boat Cruise - BWP270
Chobe National Park - 4WD Safari - BWP580
Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls entrance - USD50
Victoria Falls - Canoe trail (full day) - USD185
Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD150
Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD284
Victoria Falls - Rafting & river boarding (half day) - USD218
Victoria Falls - Village & township tour - USD61
Victoria Falls - Canoe trail wine route - USD55
Bulawayo - Railway Museum - USD5
Balawayo - Natural History Museum - USD10
Harare - National Archives - USD3
Harare - National Botanical Gardens - USD5
Harare - National Gallery - USD10
South Luangwa National Park - Game Walk - USD50
Lake Malawi - Guided village walks - USD15
Lake Malawi - Bike Hire - USD25
Lake Malawi - Snorkelling - USD25
Stone Town Tour - Dharajani Market, Joseph's Cathederal, Palace Museum, Forodhani Food Market - USD20
Zanzibar - Prison Island Tour - USD25
Zanzibar - Spice tour - USD25
Zanzibar - Snorkelling - USD50
Zanzibar - Dhow Trip - USD35
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip and is subject to availability. The single supplement excludes Day 7-9 in Swakopmund and Day 16-17 in the Okavango Delta, where you will be in shared accommodation. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. This trip is a combination of UXOF, YXON and YXOS of our most popular itineraries. As such the make up of your group and your leader may change on Days 22 and 38.
3. The Zanzibar portion of your itinerary may have a few more passengers than the maximum group size of 22 as we have a crossover of trips starting and finishing in Zanzibar.
4. This trip starts in Cape Town on Day 1 at 6pm. This allows time after the welcome meeting to explore Cape Town.
This trip finishes upon arrival in Stone Town on Day 41. Please do not book any flights until after 2 pm this afternoon.
Reviews (14)
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Sandrine
Dec 22, 2024
After a 8570 Kms trip in 42 days, crossing 7 countries and 1 island, 17 Stamps in my passport, admiring some beautiful landscape, observing wildlife in their natural environment, taking a thousand pictures, meeting some amazing people, it’s time to say goodbye to Africa and go back home. It’s been amazing and unforgettable and I can’t wait to see more of this continent. Assante sana to MJ (Homeless), Francis, Rasta and Griffin our crew for their professionalism. It’s been a fun experience and nothing would have been the same without them.
Luke
Oct 22, 2024
Our journey from Victoria Falls to Zanzibar was amazing! Erellah, our fantastic tour leader, ensured everything went smoothly. Wilson's delicious meals were a highlight, and John was an excellent driver. We saw incredible wildlife and beautiful destinations. Highly recommend this trip for an unforgettable African adventure!
Hannah
Sep 15, 2023
This was an amazing trip and I would highly recommend it. There are some very early mornings and long driving days but the sights and animals you see are worth it.
Gregory
Aug 16, 2023
Fantastic tour and I had a great time. My advice for anyone unsure about this is do it. I'm not big on camping but I had a great time
Mona
Aug 10, 2023
The Intrepid group from Cape Town to Zanzibar was the best experience I’ve ever had in a group tour!! The guide, chef and driver made sure we had a safe, enjoyable and rich experience as we travelled through Africa! I highly recommend this tour if you are looking for adventure and a rich cultural experience in a safe and responsible way!
Gregory
Aug 03, 2023
If you looking for a real adventure this is it. The crew on ground were incredibly good and helpful. The trip between Victoria falls and Zanzibar has some really long drives but that’s part of the adventure. Our leader Laban, Chef Henry and Patrick the driver made our holiday incredibly memorable. We enjoyed it and would highly recommend it.
Bronwyn
Jun 13, 2023
I have already recommended this trip to family and friends. I wish I had the time to continue on this journey. I will be back. It was more than I expected in every way. Great experience. Great scenery. Great crew. Great fun. And animals
Blaise
May 01, 2023
The staff went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and enjoyed ourselves. The food on his trip was so good! The locations were amazing and when I say if I could do this trip (and love it!) then anyone can, I mean it! You will not regret booking this trip!
Harry
Jan 03, 2023
Would absolutely recommend this trip, by far the best way to travel around Southern Africa!
Steven
Oct 14, 2022
This was my first ever trip with Intrepid. Hands down, I couldn’t think of a better experience! This TEAM was simply AMAZING! Mambo, Danny, and Jackson are truly a class act! WHAT A TEAM!!!!!
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