Basix
Overland
Wildlife
Kenya to Cape Town
48 days • 4.9
5
Excellent
18 reviews
48 days
Start
Nairobi, Kenya
Finish
Cape Town, South Africa
Trip Code
YXOAC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 22
Physical Rating
Meals
43 breakfasts, 30 lunches, 36 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Ferry, Minibus, Mokoro
Accommodation
Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nights), Camping (with facilities) (36 nights), Hotel (3 night), Bunglow (2 night), Camping (without facilities) (1 night), Cabin (3 nights)
From £5,478(48 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Glide through the lily-filled waterways of the Okavango Delta on a mokoro (a small dugout canoe) and escape civilisation with an overnight stay at your island camp.
Be mesmerised by the staggering force and beauty of Victoria Falls, and experience firsthand why it’s known as the ‘smoke that thunders’ – a natural wonder that must be seen to be believed.
Chill out on the northern beaches of Zanzibar, enjoying the white sands and the sparkling blue of the Indian Ocean, and consider learning about the island's spice trade on a guided visit to the local plantations.
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.
Discover the magic of South Luangwa National Park on a dawn and afternoon 4WD safari game drive. This park is a highly concentrated arena of noble African beasts and exotic wildflowers.
Is this trip right for you?
This is an overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, setting up your own tent, occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of the Big Five. While the trucks don’t have air conditioning, they do have sliding windows which let in the breeze and make it even easier to take spectacular snaps of the local wildlife. The drive days can be long, but it’s as much about the journey as the destination, and half the fun is the camaraderie. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page: https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland (https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland)
Camp in the Serengeti National Park itself without fences between you and the animals. Your leader will brief you on the safety measures the group will need to take for the two nights spent in the park.
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.
We use mokoros (small dugout canoes) to pass through the shallow waterways of the Okavango Delta to get to our campsite for the night.
Itinerary
Serengeti safaris, Sossusvlei sand dunes and San village visits
Travel from Kenya to Cape Town through some of Africa’s most incredible sights on this jaw-dropping 48-day overland journey. Explore Kenya’s bustling capital, keep your eyes open for the Big Five in the vast savannas of the Serengeti, hike through lush mountain terrain and traverse sprawling desert plains in Namibia. Sample unique flavours, meet warm and welcoming local communities, relax beachside in Zanzibar, and prepare for an unforgettable southbound adventure through some of Africa's best.
Inclusions
Meals
43 breakfasts, 30 lunches, 36 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Ferry, Minibus, Mokoro
Accommodation
Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nights), Camping (with facilities) (36 nights), Hotel (3 night), Bunglow (2 night), Camping (without facilities) (1 night), Cabin (3 nights)
Included activities
Ngorongoro Crater - 4x4 Game Drive
Serengeti National Park - Afternoon 4WD Safari
Serengeti National Park - Morning 4WD Safari
Mto Wa Mbu - Village walk & local dinner
Irente - Lushoto hike
Irente - Local lunch
Mikumi National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
South Luangwa National Park - 4x4 Dawn Game Drive
South Luangwa National Park - 4x4 Evening Game Drive
South Luangwa - Anti-Poaching Jewelery Project
Masvingo - Great Zimbabwe Ruins guided visit
Matobo National Park - Rhino Tracking, Park Visit & San Rock Paintings
Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust (The Tuuur Foundation partner) visit
Chobe National Park - Dawn 4WD Safari
Okavango Delta - Mokoro safari
Okavango Delta - Nature walk
Okavango Delta - Mokoro Safari
Grootfontein - San Bushman cultural experience
Cape Cross Nature Reserve - Cape Cross seal colony
Sossusvlei - 4x4 Tour
Sesriem - Sand dunes visit
Fish River Canyon - Canyon entrance
Optional activities
Nairobi - City Experience Urban Adventure - USD45
Serengeti National Park - Balloon Ride (from price) - USD800
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
Lake Malawi - Bike Hire - USD25
Lake Malawi - Guided Village Walk - USD15
South Luangwa National Park - Game Walk - USD50
Balawayo - Natural History Museum - USD10
Bulawayo - Railway Museum - USD5
Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls entrance - USD50
Victoria Falls - Canoe trail (full day) - USD185
Victoria Falls - Flying fox - USD50
Victoria Falls - Gorge swing - USD103
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 - Village & township tour - USD61
Chobe National Park - Boat Cruise - BWP270
Okavango Delta - Helicopter Scenic Flight - USD280
Bagani - Sunset Cruise - USD25
Etosha National Park - Evening Game Drive - ZAR750
Spitzkoppe - San People rock painting guided walk - ZAR50
Swakopmund - Swakopmund Museum - USD2
Swakopmund - Seal and dolphin cruise - USD60
Swakopmund - Horse riding - USD65
Orange River - Canoe trip - NAD550
Klawer - Winery visit & tasting - ZAR140
Cape Town - Harbour cruise - ZAR200
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 - 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
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 33 (Camping) and Days 40,41,42 (Chalet) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. An optional sunrise balloon ride in the Serengeti National Park is possible on this itinerary. Please see the itinerary above for full details of this activity. As the balloon only holds 16 people, places are limited and we recommend you book in advance. Please inquire when booking your trip to book this optional activity.
3. This trip is a combination of YXOF, YXON, YXOP and YXOR of our most popular itineraries. As such the make up of your group and your leader may change on Days 9,12 and 27.
4. 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.
5. This trip starts in Nairobi on Day 1 at 6pm. This allows time after the welcome meeting to explore Nairobi.
This trip finishes upon arrival in Cape Town on Day 48. Please do not book any flights until after 7 pm this evening.
Reviews (17)
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Wendy
Nov 10, 2024
To travel camping with a diverse group of people I thought would be challenging. (Having never camped before!). Not at all! The trip through so many countries - mostly desert - was dusty and challenging over rough terrain, but the reasons for doing so made it SO worthwhile! I could never have organised a trip that covered so many exciting opportunities to view animals in their natural habitat - meet indigenous peoples telling us of their struggles and lives and sharing with us their heritage and culture. The mixing of nationalities and ages of the travellers was very varied, but all of it would not have been so good without the pure professionalise of the leader and his crew. Each day they made sure we were fed and watered … really well. Driven safely and competently over sometimes very challenging terrain! All this backed up by a leader who ensured we were well Informed, had answers to our (hundreds!) of questions and professionally guided us through borders, check points, on and off boats. All the time making sure we laughed and enjoyed the trip! Thanks for the journey!
Gavin
Sep 08, 2024
The Kenya to Cape Town trip is simply sensational! Camping and trucking with Intrepid is a safe and exciting way to experience the best of east and southern Africa. The reward for selecting this trip is the pleasure of seeing endless wildlife and stunning scenery. Each location provides a distinctive experience - it really is a journey of a lifetime! I recommend going southbound, since the adventure becomes easier and the groups are usually smaller.
Anja
Mar 29, 2024
Een prachtige reis van Nairobi naar Kaapstad gemaakt in 48 dagen. Door 8 Afrikaanse landen gereisd met een truck. Ik ben gewend alleen te reizen, maar ik heb zeker geen spijt van mijn keus dat ik met Intrepid deze reis gemaakt heb. Dit had ik mijn eentje nooit zo kunnen doen. Prima organisatie, gidsen, eten, etc. Zoveel gezien! Een reis boven mijn verwachtingen en dat zegt iemand die normaal niet met groepen meegaat.
Tobias
Sep 25, 2023
An intimate look at the real Africa, safer than you could imagine.
Giorgia
Sep 25, 2023
Africa delivering the goods! This Southbound Encompassed trip has all the highlights from nine amazing countries! What a fantastic way to travel Africa!
Anne
Sep 06, 2023
This trip has been amazing. So many incredible experiences along the way, it’s hard to pick a favourite. The game drives & local community experiences have been fantastic. I also had the most amazing crew, Mambo, Kawaya & Charlo. If you are thinking about doing this trip just book it, you won’t regret it
Deborah
Aug 08, 2023
A once in a lifetime trip. Absolutely amazing, it was highlight after highlight. Aside from the exception itinerary, the crew is outstanding and made our own trip unforgettable. If you are considering this, so yourself a favour and book it!
Daniel
Aug 07, 2023
This is an amazing trip with a great itinerary. It covers a huge amount with lots of inclusions and great staff. There are a lot of long driving days, but you can't see this much so cheaply without these.
Annalise
Jul 20, 2023
Coming from Nairobi to Cape Town was a trip of a lifetime! Don’t hesitate just book! It will honestly change your life for the better. This trip convinced me that overlanding is really the best and only way to see Africa! The amount of scenery, games drives and culture that you are exposed to really helps to expand your knowledge of Africa and it’s amazing people. Victor, Nicko and Sam were an awesome crew! Camp grounds exceeded expectations and from a safety stand point as a single female I always felt comfortable and at home! The best trip!
Jacinta
Jul 19, 2023
This trip has some long days but if you are up for a very rewarding experience then look no further. Our guides Victor/ Darlene and crew were fantastic! It was a great first trip to Africa and was such a fun experience
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