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Off-the-grid adventures with a rugged edge
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Nairobi to Lake Nakuru

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park with expert guide
    Landmarks
    Lake Nakuru National Park
    Great Rift Valley
  2. Day 2

    Lake Nakuru to Eldoret

    Included Activities

    • Equator stop with learning about its significance
    Landmarks
    Equator
  3. Day 3

    Eldoret to Kampala

    Landmarks
    Kampala
  4. Day 4

    Kampala to Kyamburu Gorge

  5. Day 5

    Chimpanzee Trek

    Included Activities

    • Chimpanzee forest trek (permit holders only)

    Optional Activities

    • Free time at camp
    • Explore surrounding village
    Landmarks
    Kyamburu Gorge
  6. Day 6

    Lake Bunyonyi

    Included Activities

    • Mountain gorilla trek (permit holders only)
    Landmarks
    Lake Bunyonyi
  7. Days 7 - 8

    Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

    Included Activities

    • Mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (permit holders only)

    Optional Activities

    • Free time exploring surrounding villages and countryside
    • Traditional canoe trips on Lake Bunyonyi
    • Visit local Batwa village
    • Visit local school and orphanage
    • Relax on the grass at camp
    Landmarks
    Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
    Lake Bunyonyi
  8. Day 9

    Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kampala's vibrant nightlife
    • Dinner at one of the many restaurants
    • Visit local bars
    Landmarks
    Kampala
  9. Day 10

    Kampala to Jinja

    Optional Activities

    • White water rafting (bookable)
    • Soft Power volunteer program visit (bookable)
    • Explore Jinja town
    • Relax at camp
    Landmarks
    Mahatma Gandhi Monument
  10. Days 11 - 12

    Nile

    Optional Activities

    • Quad biking
    • White water rafting
    • Community school project
    • Nile SUP (Stand-Up Paddleboarding)
    • Fishing trips
    • Mountain biking
    • Kayaking
    • Free time for relaxation
    Landmarks
    Nile River
  11. Day 13

    Jinja to Eldoret

  12. Day 14

    Eldoret to Nairobi

    Optional Activities

    • Explore local markets
    • Explore city sights
    • Group dinner at local restaurant (optional)
    Landmarks
    Nairobi
  13. Day 15

    Nairobi

    Optional Activities

    • Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
    • Langata Giraffe Centre
    • Karen Blixen Museum
    • Nairobi National Park visit
    Landmarks
    Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
    Langata Giraffe Centre
    Karen Blixen Museum
    Nairobi National Park
  14. Day 16

    Nairobi to Maasai Mara

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve
    Landmarks
    Maasai Mara National Reserve
    Rift Valley Escarpment
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  15. Day 17

    Maasai Mara Game Drive

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive in Maasai Mara with expert guide
    Landmarks
    Maasai Mara National Reserve
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  16. Day 18

    Maasai Mara to Nairobi

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at traditional markets along the way
    • Shop for souvenirs
  17. Day 19

    Nairobi to Meserani

    Landmarks
    Arusha
  18. Day 20

    Meserani to Serengeti

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive to Serengeti National Park
    Landmarks
    Serengeti National Park
    Ngorongoro Crater
    Rift Valley Escarpment
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  19. Day 21

    Serengeti Game Drive

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive in Serengeti
    • Scenic drive to Ngorongoro Crater rim
    Landmarks
    Serengeti National Park
    Ngorongoro Crater
  20. Day 22

    Ngorongoro Crater

    Included Activities

    • Crater floor game drive
    Landmarks
    Ngorongoro Crater
  21. Day 23

    Arusha to Bagamoyo

    Landmarks
    Mount Kilimanjaro
    Moshi
    Bagamoyo
  22. Day 24

    Bagamoyo to Dar es Salaam

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dar es Salaam
    • Relax at beachside camp
    Landmarks
    Dar es Salaam
  23. Day 25

    Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer to Zanzibar

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Stone Town alleyways
    • Visit markets and shops
    • Lunch and dinner at local restaurants or cafes
    Landmarks
    Stone Town
  24. Days 26 - 27

    Zanzibar

    Optional Activities

    • Spice plantation tours
    • Northern beach visits
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Seafood dining
    • Beach relaxation
    Landmarks
    Zanzibar
  25. Day 28

    Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer to mainland
  26. Day 29

    Dar es Salaam to Mikumi

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon game drive in Mikumi National Park area
    Landmarks
    Mikumi National Park
    Selous Game Reserve
  27. Day 30

    Mikumi to Iringa

    Optional Activities

    • Amarula hot chocolate at boma-bar
    Landmarks
    Baobab Valley
  28. Day 31

    Iringa to Mbeya

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at poolside
    • Squash
    • Tennis
    • Pool/billiards
    • Table tennis
    • Volleyball
    • Guided coffee plantation tour with roasting demonstration and coffee tasting
    Landmarks
    Utengule Coffee Lodge
  29. Day 32

    Mbeya to Malawi

    Landmarks
    Lake Malawi
  30. Day 33

    Malawi to Mzuzu

    Optional Activities

    • Browse markets in Mzuzu
    Landmarks
    Mzuzu
  31. Day 34

    Lake Malawi

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking on Lake Malawi
    • Snorkeling
    • Village walk
    • Waterfall hike
    • Relax at lodge
    Landmarks
    Lake Malawi
  32. Day 35

    Mzuzu to Zambia

    Landmarks
    Nkhotakhota Game Reserve
  33. Day 36

    Petauke to Lusaka

    Landmarks
    Lusaka
    Luangwa River
  34. Day 37

    Lusaka to Livingstone

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Victoria Falls at Mosi oa Tunya National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch and dinner at local restaurants
    • Explore Livingstone town
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Mosi oa Tunya National Park
  35. Days 38 - 40

    Livingstone

    Optional Activities

    • White water rafting on the Zambezi
    • Scenic flights over Victoria Falls
    • Bungee jumping
    • Mountain biking through villages
    • GreenPop volunteering
    • Canoeing the upper Zambezi
    • Relax with cocktail by the river
    • Night out in town
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi River
  36. Day 41

    Livingstone to Kasane

    Included Activities

    • Fish Eagle boat cruise on Chobe River
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Chobe River
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  37. Day 42

    Chobe National Park

    Included Activities

    • Game drive in Chobe National Park with resident guide
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
  38. Day 43

    Kasane to Maun

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming
    • Volleyball
    • Relax at camp
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
  39. Day 44

    Maun to Okavango Delta

    Included Activities

    • Late afternoon nature walk in Okavango Delta
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
    Itinerary Image 1
  40. Day 45

    Okavango Delta

    Included Activities

    • Dawn walking safari in Okavango Delta

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over Okavango Delta (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
  41. Day 46

    Maun to Namibia

    Included Activities

    • Kalahari Bushman Walk - San culture experience
    Landmarks
    Kalahari Desert
  42. Day 47

    Namibia to Windhoek

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at Joe's Beerhouse
    Landmarks
    Windhoek
    Itinerary Image 1
  43. Day 48

    Windhoek to Etosha National Park

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife viewing at floodlit waterhole in Etosha
    Landmarks
    Etosha National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  44. Day 49

    Etosha National Park

    Included Activities

    • Game drive through Etosha National Park
    Landmarks
    Etosha National Park
  45. Day 50

    Etosha to Spitzkoppe

    Included Activities

    • Walk to view ancient San paintings at Spitzkoppe
    • Learn about sacred San site significance
    Landmarks
    Spitzkoppe
  46. Day 51

    Spitzkoppe to Swakopmund

    Optional Activities

    • Adventure activities in Swakopmund
    • Explore local museums
    • Explore shops
    Landmarks
    Swakopmund
  47. Day 52

    Swakopmund

    Optional Activities

    • Explore German colonial architecture
    • Cafes and bakeries with traditional German food
    • Skydiving over the desert
    • Quadbiking through dunes
    • Sandboarding
    • Fishing trips
    • Dolphin watching trips
    Landmarks
    Swakopmund
  48. Day 53

    Swakopmund to Khomas

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon desert experience
    • Relax and enjoy spectacular views
  49. Day 54

    Khomas to Sossusvlei

    Included Activities

    • Shuttle to Sossusvlei
    • Guided tour of dead vlei and tree formations
    • Sesriem Canyon walk
    Landmarks
    Sossusvlei
    Sesriem Canyon
    Namib Naukluft National Park
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  50. Day 55

    Sossusvlei to Fish River Canyon

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fish River Canyon viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Fish River Canyon
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  51. Day 56

    Fish River Canyon to Orange Gariep River

    Optional Activities

    • Canoe trip on the Orange Gariep River
    • Swimming at camp
    • Drinks at the bar
    • Relax on the water's edge
    Landmarks
    Orange Gariep River
  52. Day 57

    Orange Gariep River to Cederberg

    Landmarks
    Cederberg
  53. Day 58

    Cederberg to Cape Town

    Optional Activities

    • Post-tour accommodation in Cape Town (available for booking)
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
    Cape Town
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    Crispin is an energetic, enthusiastic and flexible tour guide who is always happy to answer all your questions. My...
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    Dear Oliver - Great to hear you enjoyed your trip with us! We shall pass on your compliments to Crispin.
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    Liz was a support guide on our trip and was such a joy to have along! Her smiling face and amazing cooking are not...
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    Hi Kenneth, Great to hear you enjoyed your trip with us! We shall pass on your compliments to Liz.
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    It was a "Trip of a Lifetime" and Liz helped make the memories that will last forever.
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    June 7th, 2018
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    Ben is so knowledgeable and it was such a pleasure to both spend time and get to know him
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    January 27th, 2014
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      Every Overland tour has an Adventure Pass which is paid to your tour leader in Africa at the beginning of the tour (or pre-paid by arrangement prior to your tour). This is separate and in addition to the Tour Price, and covers selected park entries, activities and excursions along the way where payment goes directly to the supplier to ensure local suppliers benefit directly from the income.

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