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The Big Overlander Northbound - 41 days

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From Cape Town to Nairobi
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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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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cape Town to Cederberg Area

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cape Town Township Tour
    • Overland truck journey through Western Cape

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting in Cederberg region
    Landmarks
    Cape Flats
    Olifants River
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  2. Day 2

    Cederberg Area to Gariep (Orange) River

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey to Namibian border

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in Gariep River
    • Canoe trip on Gariep River (available on Day 2 or 3)
    • Stargazing
    Landmarks
    Vioolsdrift Border
    Gariep (Orange) River
  3. Day 3

    Orange River to Fish River Canyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Fish River Canyon visit
    • Sesriem Canyon visit
    • Viewpoint stops at Hell's Corner

    Optional Activities

    • Canoe safari on Orange River (if not taken on Day 2)
    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-Naukluft National Park to Solitaire

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Swakopmund

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Quad-biking
    • Sand boarding
    • Skydiving
    • Dolphin-watching cruises
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  7. Day 8

    Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Etosha National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Etosha National Park full day game drive
    Landmarks
    Etosha National Park
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  9. Day 11

    Etosha National Park to Windhoek

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey to Windhoek

    Optional Activities

    • Drinks and dinner at Joe's Beerhouse
    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
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
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  12. Days 14 - 15

    Okavango Delta to Maun

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mokoro paddle out of Okavango Delta

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over Okavango Delta
    • Horse riding
    • Pool relaxation
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
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  13. Day 16

    Maun to Nata Region

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey through wildlife corridor
    Landmarks
    Nxai Pan
    Makgadikgadi Pan
  14. Day 17

    Nata Region to Kasane

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Chobe River boat cruise
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Chobe River
  15. Day 18

    Kasane - Livingstone

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Chobe National Park game drive in purpose-built safari vehicle with resident guide
    • Mosi oa Tunya National Park visit to view Victoria Falls
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Victoria Falls
    Mosi oa Tunya National Park
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  16. Days 19 - 20

    Livingstone

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Abseiling
    • Bungee jumping
    • Scenic flights over Victoria Falls
    • Rafting on the Zambezi River
    • Fishing trips
    • Border crossing into Zimbabwe
    • Pool relaxation
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
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  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

    Optional Activities

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

    South Luangwa National Park to Chipata

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Kande Beach, Lake Malawi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Village Walk
    • Lakeside exploration
    • Craft market browsing
    • Local interactions
    Landmarks
    Lake Malawi
  22. Day 27

    Kande Beach to Chitimba Beach, Lake Malawi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey through rubber plantations

    Optional Activities

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

    Chitimba Beach to Iringa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey through Southern Highlands
  24. Day 29

    Iringa to Mikumi National Park Area

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey to Mikumi National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Optional game drive at Mikumi National Park
    Landmarks
    Mikumi National Park
  25. Day 30

    Mikumi National Park Area to Dar es Salaam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey through Mikumi National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Market browsing
    • Town exploration
    Landmarks
    Dar es Salaam
    Mikumi National Park
  26. Days 31 - 34

    Zanzibar

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

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

    Zanzibar to Bagamoyo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
    • Overland truck journey to Bagamoyo

    Optional Activities

    • Last-minute shopping
    • Final swim
    Landmarks
    Bagamoyo
    Indian Ocean
  28. Day 36

    Bagamoyo to Marangu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Marangu to Arusha

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Maasai Village Walk with a resident guide
    • Local school visit
    • Clinic visit
    • Meserani Snake Park visit

    Optional Activities

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

    Arusha to Serengeti National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ngorongoro Crater game drive
    Landmarks
    Ngorongoro Crater
  32. Day 41

    Arusha to Nairobi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey to Nairobi
    Landmarks
    Nairobi
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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.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Botswana.Kenya.Malawi.Namibia.South Africa.Tanzania.Zambia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Botswana.Kenya.Malawi.Namibia.Tanzania.Zambia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Kenya.Tanzania.Zambia. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
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