1-Month+ Africa Tour Packages
Insider tips: Recommended 1-month+ Africa tour itineraries
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14 Days in East Africa, incl. Serengeti and Zanzibar
The 48-day route encompasses 32 destinations across 8 African countries. Featuring 3 nights in Serengeti National Park, 2 nights exploring Okavango Delta by mokoro, and visits to Victoria Falls and Great Zimbabwe ruins, with 39 nights camping and 3 nights in hotels.
- Days 1-2
Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater
Begin your African adventure with an early departure to the Serengeti. The best game viewing in Ngorongoro Crater happens between 6-10am before the heat sets in. "The early starts at 3:30am were worth it - seeing lions on the hunt at sunrise was unforgettable" said one traveler. Sleep in the heart of the Serengeti with just canvas between you and the wilderness. Pack warm clothes since mornings can be quite cold.
- Days 3-4
Northern Serengeti
Start before dawn to see wildlife at their most active. Your guide will know the best spots to find migrating herds based on the season. Afternoon drives start around 3:30pm as temperatures drop. For great photos sit on the right side of the vehicle in the morning and left side in the afternoon to keep the sun behind you.
- Days 5-6
Mto wa Mbu & Usambara Mountains
Take a break from safari life in Tanzania's cultural region. Walk through Mto wa Mbu village to explore local farms and markets. Head to the Usambara Mountains for some hiking. The Irente viewpoint walk takes about 3 hours total. Bring good hiking shoes since the trails get slippery. Stop at villages to learn traditional crafts from local communities.
- Days 7-9
Zanzibar
Catch the 7:30am ferry to Stone Town. Spend time exploring the winding streets and spice markets before going to the northern beaches. According to one visitor: "The sunset sailing trips are worth it but negotiate prices directly with boat captains at the beach rather than through hotels." Go snorkeling in the morning when the water is calmer. Plan indoor activities during the hot midday hours.
- Days 10-11
Chobe National Park
Fly to Kasane to visit Botswana's famous wildlife park. Morning drives offer incredible elephant viewing. Over 120,000 elephants live in the park. Take an afternoon boat cruise to watch hippos and crocodiles. "Sit on the upper deck of the boat for the best photography angles but hold on tight when moving" recommended one traveler.
- Days 12-13
Okavango Delta
Travel by boat to your mokoro station. A skilled poler will guide you through narrow waterways. You might get a bit wet! Sleep on secluded islands and walk with guides to find wildlife. Mornings are best for activities since midday gets very hot. Pack quick-dry clothes and strong insect repellent for the evening mosquitoes.
- Day 14
Departure
Return to Maun for your flight home. Most departures are in the afternoon so you can fit in one last morning activity.
14 Days in East Africa, incl. Serengeti and Masai Mara
This 63-day expedition links 43 cities across 9 African nations. Notable experiences include gorilla tracking in Bwindi, Serengeti safaris, Zanzibar's spice markets, Victoria Falls, Okavango Delta mokoro rides, and Namibia's desert landscapes.
- Days 1-2
Nairobi & Lake Nakuru
Begin your journey in Nairobi before taking a 3-hour drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Plan to arrive by 6:30 AM for optimal rhino viewing. A recent visitor shared: "The concentration of flamingos and rhinos here is incredible. Our guide knew exactly where to position us for the best photos."
- Days 3-4
Masai Mara
Take a 5-6 hour trip west to the famous Masai Mara. Schedule game drives for early morning and late afternoon when wildlife is most active. Stop at a Maasai village in Loita Hills along the way. Book your hot air balloon ride well in advance. Try to avoid the busy Sekenani area during peak season.
- Days 5-7
Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Cross into Tanzania and explore the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Get to the crater early before the fog sets in. Set up base in the Seronera area of Serengeti for reliable wildlife spotting year-round. A TourRadar reviewer noted: "Watching a cheetah hunt at sunrise was mind-blowing. Our guide knew to position us downwind so we wouldn't disturb the action."
- Days 8-9
Lake Manyara & Tarangire
Spot tree-climbing lions and elephant herds at Lake Manyara. Take the boardwalk for excellent bird watching. Next, visit Tarangire National Park to see ancient baobabs and elephants. Look for accommodation near the Tarangire River for the best wildlife viewing.
- Days 10-11
Zanzibar Stone Town
Take a morning flight to Zanzibar. Walk through Stone Town's winding streets and spice markets with a local guide. Visit a spice farm to learn about vanilla, cinnamon and cardamom. For dinner, go to Forodhani Gardens night market before 6 PM to beat the crowds.
- Days 12-14
Zanzibar Beaches
Travel to the northern beaches. Nungwi and Kendwa offer the best swimming conditions. Plan morning snorkeling trips to Mnemba Atoll when the water is calmest. End your trip with a traditional dhow cruise at sunset.
77 Day East & Southern Africa Itinerary, incl. Nairobi and Cape Town
The 77-day adventure spans 10 countries and 40 cities across Africa. The itinerary includes 9 days in Kenya, 8 in Uganda, 5 in Rwanda, 13 in Tanzania, 6 in Malawi, 6 in Zambia, 7 in Zimbabwe, 6 in Botswana, and 17 days in Namibia and South Africa.
- Days 1-9
Kenya
Start in Nairobi at the Giraffe Park and Sheldrick's Elephant Orphanage. Move on to the Masai Mara for morning and afternoon game drives. One traveler noted: "Watching the Great Migration in the Mara was magical, but bring warm layers for those chilly dawn drives." Visit Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru National Park. You can also cycle through Hell's Gate National Park.
- Days 10-22
Uganda & Rwanda
Start in Jinja where you can go white water rafting on the White Nile. Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary before Lake Mburo National Park. The main event is gorilla trekking in the Virungas. A traveler advised: "Make sure to bring your passport for the gorilla trek. Our guide was late and we almost missed our chance. Waterproof hiking boots are essential."
- Days 23-35
Tanzania
Go on game drives through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Reviews suggest booking smaller jeep safaris instead of viewing from the main truck to see more wildlife. Spend 4 nights on Zanzibar Island. One guest recommended: "The spice tours were fascinating but book snorkeling trips through the company next to Sunset Bungalows for better service."
- Days 36-47
Malawi & Zambia
Camp on the beaches of Lake Malawi with options for water sports and village visits. Visit South Luangwa National Park. A reviewer shared: "The night game drives here were incredible for spotting leopards. Book the optional evening safari." Take time at Lake Kariba. Travelers suggest afternoon boat cruises over morning ones for better wildlife viewing.
- Days 48-60
Zimbabwe & Botswana
See the Great Zimbabwe Ruins and track rhinos in Matopos National Park. Visit Victoria Falls where you can try white water rafting, bungee jumping and gorge swings. Take a game cruise in Chobe National Park and explore the Okavango Delta by mokoro. One traveler noted: "The Delta flight was expensive but totally worth it for aerial views."
- Days 61-77
Namibia & South Africa
Go on game drives in Etosha National Park, see the seal colony at Cape Cross, and try adventure activities in Swakopmund. Visit the dunes of Sossusvlei. A traveler advised: "Get there at sunrise before it gets too hot. The dune climbing is tough but the views are worth it." The trip ends in Cape Town after visiting Fish River Canyon and the Orange River.
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What people love about 1-month+ Africa tours
- Kenya to Cape Town
Well this trip was awesome for my son and I he had his 14 birthday on this 48 day trip overland tour it wasn't a vacation it was an adventure setting up a tent in the dark early starts so you can make ground like 330am but usually up before 5am also if your not into helping with the dishes or flapping of the dishes don't sign up it was the best trip I've done awesome driver Dan kept us safe and never a bad meal not even once cause of Mike the cook we had a great tour leader Stanley aka mambo the best well knowable and always with a smile the acomidations were great
Our trip was broken into two different tour leaders (Lelei and Nash), drivers (Sam and Strong Patrick) and cooks (Nicholas and Simon) all of which were phenomenal. I still am trying to figure out when the cook actually slept. All the guides went out of their way to explain their culture. Splurge for having a cook on this trip the days are SOOOO long that we would roll in at 7 and get everything organized for a 9pm dinner being cooked while tents were going up, showers being taken and one beer to be consumed. There are quite a lof of TIA (This is Africa) moments but our guides were so good at quickly figuring out alternatives i.e. bridges washed away to the campsite and finding new campsites, campsites being flooded and again finding alternative accommodation, the bus broke down once outside Nairobi and a quick fix was found. By far the best part of the trip was the Gorilla section - the chimpanzees, the boat tour the same day with so many animals on the river including baby elephants and hippos was mind blowing, gorillas - had no idea what to expect and just out of this world experience (do not do Mt Sabyano hike unless you are VERY in shape), the Masai Mara had cheetahs killing in front of us, cheetahs on kills with pups, lion fights, lioness with cubs etc etc. I have to say the Nairobi to Zanzibar isn’t really worth it on it’s own and hard to assimilate with the group if you jump on here because the first part of the gorilla tour is exhausting. If you can do the entire trip from the beginning, bonds are made from the beginning and harder to break into as time goes on unless you are a couple. The tents were well taken care of and sleeping pads were sufficient on their own except maybe 4 days as you moved more south due lack of grass to sleep on. Be aware that if you are over 5 foot 10 you need your own tent because the footprint is too small and your feet and head touch the damp tent leading to unpleasant evenings, I am 5 foot 6 and it just fit me. I was really unsure of what temperature sleeping bag to take and a 0 degree celcius bag worked perfectly. Our first night was freezing though luckily as a Canadian I had brought a down jacket and scarf but if you just get a blanket all will be fine.First campsite was some peoples favourites or some peoples least favourite (toilet wasn’t working and no water to drain the toilet but lots of animals wondering through camp). Chimpanzee campsite was also a little rough but after that all were quite decent (basic but decent) and lots of upgrades for people who have the money...I stuck to camping. Lockers fit my 55L bag well, it’s best if you have a 20L waterproof bag with a flat bottom that you store your night stuff and toiletry stuff in as there aren’t hooks in the showers sometimes. More showers than you imagine and even if there is wifi many times there are just too many people on it and nothing happens. Would definitely recommend SIM cards for Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania as you spend your most time in these countries. I would do your own laundry as the laundry completed by the locals did come back smelling good but were still dirty which was disappointing and one of my shirts just didn’t come back, check out the scrubba bags. If there are a few of you hand doing laundry with a beer and music it was a good time. The bus has laundry buckets. Each country was so incredibly different for the first ¾ of the trip especially Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. I found that in Malawi it was just too overwhelming with people trying to sell craft goods all the time that I was quite panicked but it is very poor there at the same time so I understand their plight - I literally had 5 guys run me down at the beach with sand flying at their feet it was quite scary to get run after and surrounded. I am a SUPER active person and spent many sleepless nights for months ahead of time stressing about all of the sitting and yes there was A LOT of sitting, up to 12 hours some days but it was tolerable and I wouldn’t do it any other way in retrospect. Don’t even think it’s possible to go for runs on this tour you just get in too late and your up early to leave. I did not gain weight on the trip but you have to consciously remember not to cram huge portions of the yummy food onto your plate and consider what activity you did that day. PLEASE factor in tipping your driver, leader and tour guide DO NOT FORGOT to add it into your budget or get to the end of the trip and think wow that’s a lot of money to give them and undermine the hard work they’ve done the entire tour for YOU. Expect to pay a lot in tipping, you pay not only those 3 busy bees but every single person you meet along the way and the Gorilla trek is tips tips tips (about 60 US) for each military escort, trackers, guide and porters. This trip was once in a lifetime, I had low expectations since I hate sitting still and I don’t like the heat but I LOVED it. Totally recommend. PS bring a seat cushion, your bum will thank you.
Africa Encompassed Southbound
OVERALL RATING: 10/10 If I could give this more than ten stars, I absolutely would. My journey with Absolute Africa on the Absolute Safari tour was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we set off in January to the final day in April, every single day brought new adventures, deeper connections, and unforgettable. Johannes and Mo are two incredible individuals that are the heart and soul of the experience. Jo was nothing less than phenomenal. His knowledge, energy, humor, and leadership were consistently on point. He handled every situation with ease, patience, and kindness, always putting the group first. You could feel the passion he had for his work — it was in everything he did, from morning briefings to game drive briefings, helping us understand local culture, navigating group dynamics, and ensuring everyone felt included and cared for. Mo, our driver, was equally amazing. He didn’t just drive — he brought the truck to life. The miles we covered were no small feat, and he handled them all with calm precision and confidence. The way he knew the roads, the towns, the borders, and even the quirks of every campsite — it was impressive. On top of that, Mo was warm, friendly, and incredibly generous with his time and energy. His sense of humor kept spirits high, even on long drive days. Together, Mo and Jo were a dynamic duo. You could tell they loved their jobs, and more than that, they loved giving people the experience of a lifetime. THE ROUTINE: The structure and routine of the tour was incredibly well thought out. It struck a perfect balance between adventure, cultural immersion, relaxation, and social time. Early mornings for game drives or travel days were always well worth it. The schedule kept things moving at an exciting pace, but it never felt rushed or stressful. Johannes made sure we always knew what was happening, where we were headed, and how to prepare and so did Peter. From border crossings to bush camping, from game parks to coastal towns, the itinerary was a masterclass in showcasing the best of Africa — from its landscapes and wildlife to its people, history, and magic. THE TRUCK: What a character the truck was! It wasn’t just transportation — it became our moving home, our fortress, our sanctuary. You quickly bond with it, and it’s hard to explain to anyone who hasn’t done an overland trip like this. It had everything we needed, and more than that, it had personality. Whether we were bouncing through dusty roads or cruising through green valleys, the truck kept us safe, organised, and together. The only thing i’d like to mention is the seats in the first truck could have been a little more comfortable. THE FOOD: Absolutely outstanding. You wouldn’t believe the kinds of meals that came out of the bush kitchen. Johannes and Mo, along with the rotating cook groups, managed to serve up meal after meal of delicious, hearty, nutritious food. Whether it was a curry night, a pasta feast or local specialties the quality was consistent and impressive. Food brings people together — and on this tour, it really did. THE PEOPLE: One of the best parts of the Absolute Safari was the people it attracted. Travelers from around the world with the same adventurous spirit, openness, and respect for the places we were visiting. Jo and Mo did an excellent job fostering a supportive and inclusive group dynamic, which made all the difference. PASSION & DEDICATION: What stands out most about Absolute Africa — and this tour specifically — is the passion. Every day, it was clear that this wasn’t “just a job” for Johannes or Mo. They genuinely cared about giving every single traveler the best possible experience. From planning activities to storytelling around the fire, their enthusiasm was contagious. You could see and feel how much they loved what they do, and it brought the entire journey to life in a way I never expected. FINAL THOUGHTS: I cannot recommend this tour — or Absolute Africa as a company — highly enough. It’s not just a trip. It’s an experience that shifts your perspective, connects you with nature and culture, and introduces you to lifelong friends. If you’re even considering overlanding through Africa, this is the company you want to do it with. And if you’re lucky enough to have Johannes and Mo or Peter and Emias on your team — you’re in for the ride of your life. Thank you Jo and Mo, and thank you Peter and Emias. And a big thank you, Absolute Africa. This was truly one of the greatest adventures of my life.
The Absolute Safari
