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Overland Truck
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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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cape Town

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cape Town Township Tour
    • Overland truck journey through Western Cape and Citrusdal fruit region

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting at local Cederberg region wineries
    Landmarks
    Cape Flats
    Cederberg Area
    Olifants River
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  2. Day 2

    Cederberg Area to Orange River

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey to Namibian border

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in Gariep River
    • Stargazing
    • Canoe trip on Orange River (available Day 3 if not done today)
    Landmarks
    Vioolsdrift Border
    Gariep River (Orange River)
  3. Day 3

    Orange River to Fish River Canyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Fish River Canyon viewpoints
    • Hell's Corner visit

    Optional Activities

    • Canoe safari on Gariep River
    Landmarks
    Fish River Canyon
    Hell's Corner
  4. Day 4

    Fish River Canyon to Namib-Naukluft National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey to Namib-Naukluft National Park
    Landmarks
    Namib-Naukluft National Park
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  5. Day 5

    Namib Desert - Solitaire

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sossusvlei guided walk and Dune 45 excursion
    • Deadvlei visit
    • Sesriem Canyon visit
    Landmarks
    Dune 45
    Deadvlei
    Sesriem Canyon
  6. Days 6 - 7

    Solitaire to Swakopmund

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey to Swakopmund

    Optional Activities

    • Quad-biking
    • Sand boarding
    • Skydiving
    • Dolphin-watching cruises
    Landmarks
    Swakopmund
    Skeleton Coast
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  7. Day 8

    Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Spitzkoppe excursion to see Bushmen paintings
    • Rock formations viewing
    Landmarks
    Spitzkoppe
  8. Days 9 - 10

    Spitzkoppe to Etosha National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Etosha National Park game drives in the overland truck with the crew
    Landmarks
    Etosha National Park
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  9. Day 11

    Etosha to Windhoek

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey to Windhoek

    Optional Activities

    • Dining at Joe's Beerhouse
    • Exploring Windhoek city
    Landmarks
    Windhoek
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  10. Day 12

    Windhoek to Gobabis

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Kalahari Bushman Walk
    Landmarks
    Gobabis
  11. Day 13

    Gobabis to Maun

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey to Maun

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over Okavango Delta (if time permits on this day)
    Landmarks
    Maun
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  12. Days 14 - 15

    Maun to Okavango Delta

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Okavango Delta excursion including mokoro and walking safari

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over Okavango Delta (if not done on Day 13)
    • Horse riding
    • Pool relaxation at accommodation
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
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  13. Day 16

    Okavango Delta to Nata Region

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey through wildlife corridor
    • Baobab tree viewing
    Landmarks
    Nxai Pan
    Makgadigkadi Pans
  14. Day 17

    Nata Region to Kasane

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Chobe River boat cruise and Chobe National Park open vehicle game drive with a resident guide
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Chobe River
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  15. Day 18

    Kasane to Livingstone

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Chobe National Park open vehicle game drive with a resident guide
    • Ferry crossing into Zambia
    • Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, Victoria Falls visit
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Mosi oa Tunya National Park
    Victoria Falls
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  16. Days 19 - 20

    Livingstone

    Optional Activities

    • Abseiling down Victoria Falls
    • Bungee jumping
    • Scenic flights over Victoria Falls
    • White water rafting on Zambezi River
    • Fishing trips
    • Border crossing to Zimbabwe
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
  17. Day 21

    Livingstone to Lusaka

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey to Lusaka
    Landmarks
    Lusaka
  18. Day 22

    Lusaka to Petauke

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey on Great East Road
    Landmarks
    Luangwa River
  19. Day 23

    Petauke to South Luangwa National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey to South Luangwa National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Game walks
    • Game drives
    Landmarks
    South Luangwa National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  20. Day 24

    South Luangwa National Park to Chipata

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • South Luangwa National Park open vehicle game drive with a resident guide
    Landmarks
    South Luangwa National Park
    Luangwa River
  21. Days 25 - 26

    South Luangwa to Kande Beach, Lake Malawi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey to Lake Malawi

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in Lake Malawi
    • Guided Village Walk to meet locals
    • Lakeside and craft market exploration
    Landmarks
    Lake Malawi
    Kande Beach
  22. Day 27

    Kande Beach to Chitimba Beach, Lake Malawi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey through rubber plantations
    • Visit to Mzuzu market

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation
    • Volleyball
    • Craft market browsing
    Landmarks
    Lake Malawi
    Mzuzu
    Chitimba Beach
  23. Day 28

    Chitimba Beach to Iringa, Tanzania

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey through Southern Highlands to Tanzania
    Landmarks
    Southern Highlands
  24. Day 29

    Iringa to Mikumi National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey to Mikumi National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Game drive in Mikumi National Park
    Landmarks
    Mikumi National Park
  25. Day 30

    Mikumi National Park to Dar es Salaam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey through Mikumi National Park to Dar es Salaam

    Optional Activities

    • Local market browsing
    • Exploring Dar es Salaam
    Landmarks
    Mikumi National Park
    Dar es Salaam
  26. Days 31 - 34

    Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast included at simple hotels)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Zanzibar
    • Stone Town exploration time

    Optional Activities

    • Spice plantation visit
    • Snorkelling safaris
    • Scuba diving
    • Yacht trips
    • Beach relaxation
    Landmarks
    Stone Town
    Zanzibar
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  27. Day 35

    Zanzibar to Bagamoyo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Return ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
    • Overland truck journey to Bagamoyo

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Zanzibar
    • Final beach swim
    Landmarks
    Bagamoyo
  28. Day 36

    Bagamoyo to Marangu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey past Usambara and Pare Mountains to Marangu
    Landmarks
    Mount Kilimanjaro
    Usambara Mountains
    Pare Mountains
  29. Day 37

    Marangu to Arusha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey to Arusha
    • Maasai Village Walk with a resident guide
    • Local school and clinic visit
    • Maasai museum visit
    • Meserani Snake Park visit

    Optional Activities

    • Camel riding
    Landmarks
    Arusha
    Meserani Snake Park
  30. Day 38

    Arusha to Serengeti National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater excursion and game drives in a purpose-built safari vehicle with a resident guide
    Landmarks
    Serengeti National Park
    Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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  31. Days 39 - 40

    Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater excursion and game drives in a purpose-built safari vehicle with a resident guide
    Landmarks
    Ngorongoro Crater
    Serengeti National Park
  32. Day 41

    Arusha to Nairobi

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey to Nairobi
    Landmarks
    Nairobi
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      Visa procurement is the responsibility of the traveller. It's advised to obtain visas prior to departure where possible.

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    What sort of meals can we expect and on days where we have to provide our own meals how much can we expect to spend? How would we go about washing our clothes?

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      We would offer a variety of dishes to suit different tastes. On days when meals are not provided, you can expect to spend approximately $10 to $20 per meal, depending on the location and your preferences. Regarding laundry, many campsites and lodges along the route offer laundry services, allowing you to wash your clothes conveniently during the trip.

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      The maximum age on this tour is 75, and participants are recommended to fill out a Tour Suitability Form.

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      Yes, this tour often includes long bumpy rides on unpaved roads as part of the adventure.

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      There is no single supplement fee; solo travellers will be paired with another traveller of the same gender or have their own tent if no one is available.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Botswana.Kenya.Malawi.Namibia.South Africa.Tanzania.Zambia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Botswana.Kenya.Malawi.Namibia.South Africa.Tanzania.Zambia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Botswana.Kenya.Malawi.Namibia.South Africa.Tanzania.Zambia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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