Basix
Overland
Wildlife
Zanzibar to Cape Town
40 days • 4.9
5
Excellent
23 reviews
40 days
Start
Zanzibar, Africa
Finish
Cape Town, South Africa
Trip Code
YXOBC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 22
Physical Rating
Meals
38 breakfasts, 24 lunches, 29 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Ferry, Minibus, Mokoro
Accommodation
Hotel (2 night), Bunglow (2 nights), Camping with facilities (31 nights), Camping (without facilities) (1 night), Cabin (3 nights)
From £3,969(40 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Chill out on the northern beaches of Zanzibar, enjoying white sand and sparkling blue sea of the Indian Ocean, and stroll the cobbled streets of Stone Town.
Join an expert guide to track rhinos on foot in Matobo National Park. Discover black and white rhinos and other game while learning about the cultural and spiritual importance of the many ceremonial sites, San paintings, and rock formations.
Spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, lions, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, wildebeest, impalas and more on not one but five included 4WD safari drives.
Enjoy a full-day game drive in Etosha National Park, home to a wide range of southern Africa's wildlife, including the endangered black rhino.
Choose from a range of optional activities at Victoria Falls so you can see the cascades the way you want, and maybe treat yourself to an unforgettable helicopter ride.
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)
We use mokoros (small dugout canoes) to pass through the shallow waterways of the Okavango Delta to get to our campsite for the night.
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
African adventures of the safari and coastal kind
Travel from Zanzibar's pristine coastline to the southern hub of Cape Town to see an array of amazing African vistas. Sample the exotic flavours of Africa's 'Spice Island', relax on Kande Beach at Lake Malawi, scale the sand dunes in Sossusvlei, glide through the Okavango Delta by local mokoro and keep your eyes peeled for elephants, hippos, crocodiles and lions on your multiple included game drives. With an expert local leader and a small group of eager travellers joining you each step of the way, this incredible adventure will open your eyes to the natural beauty of southern Africa.
Inclusions
Meals
38 breakfasts, 24 lunches, 29 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Ferry, Minibus, Mokoro
Accommodation
Hotel (2 night), Bunglow (2 nights), Camping with facilities (31 nights), Camping (without facilities) (1 night), Cabin (3 nights)
Included activities
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
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 Day 25 (Camping) and Days 32,33,34 (Chalets), where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. This trip is a combination of YXOF, YXON and YXOR of our most popular itineraries. As such the make up of your group and your leader may change on Day 4 and 19.
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 Stone Town on Day 1 at 2pm. This allows time after the welcome meeting to explore Stone Town. This trip finishes upon arrival in Cape Town on Day 40. Please do not book any flights until after 7pm this evening.
Reviews (22)
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Chris&Kate
Jan 06, 2025
A very enjoyable trip and an excellent introduction to Southern Africa. The trip was very much as described on the website, including the basic facilities and many long days on the truck. Lack of air conditioning was no problem because the large windows could be opened wide which was also great for watching the very varied African countryside go by. We were with a lovely group of people, 12 of us from Zanzibar to Vic Falls and 20 of us from Vic Falls to Cape Town. Although everyone got on really well, 20 was probably too many for comfort. The group leader was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and always willing to help. He and his team had to cope with some unexpected situations, but worked really hard to give us all an amazing holiday and an unforgettable experience.
Robert
Nov 12, 2024
Intrepid tours of Africa are worth every penny! Authenticity and knowledgeable adventures made comfortable by the best crews in Africa cannot recommend enough
Warren
Nov 09, 2024
An incredible experience conducted by competent and safety conscious crew who have the welfare of their guests and the local people you interact with always at the forefront of their minds
Carolyn
Nov 09, 2024
This experience was outstanding. The crew of MJ, Frances and Rasta were highly professional and informative. The meals were fabulous and the transportation was excellent. Highly recommend this trip for adventurers!
Dave
Oct 11, 2024
Travelling with Intrepid has been a great way to get to know Africa with a local experienced crew and an effective way to really explore and begin to understand your destination. Full of interesting people, places and adventures with many bonuses besides. I'd highly recommend it!
Sally
Oct 11, 2024
The 40-day Zanzibar to Cape Town trip was phenomenal, thanks to our amazing crew—driver Patrick, cook Henry, and guide Benson. Their expertise, hospitality, and passion made every day unforgettable. From stunning safaris to delicious meals and seamless logistics, they created a truly exceptional African adventure. Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Victoria
Jul 23, 2024
Just do it - you will not regret the opportunity to see parts of Africa this way! It was TRULY the most amazing experience. As a solo female traveler I felt safe and support at each step of the journey.
Liam
Jun 28, 2024
Amazing trip of a lifetime for my partner and I, made all the more special by the incredible crew who took us on the journey. Our Tour Leader, Benson, Chef, Henry and Driver, Patrick went over and above our expectations and it was a pleasure to travel with them. Thanks!! Also, a great well-rounded trip in terms of itinerary and all activities that we were afforded. Managed to see the best of all the destinations we visited. The insights, history and conversations provided were incredible, the food was amazing, transport fantastic and all accommodations were great. Would highly recommend for any tour of Africa!
Joanne
Jun 25, 2024
A truly magical experience. I’ve seen so much and loved every minute of it. You won’t regret it.
Finian
Mar 31, 2024
A great overland trip that facilitates you to see a lot in a short timeframe. The crew were all excellent and provided insight and knowledge of the countries we visited!
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