Where?
When?
2

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
From
$8,765
US $7,012 per person

35-day Cape Town to Zanzibar (Accommodated)

35 days
From Cape Town to Dar es Salaam
4.7
7 traveler reviews
From
$8,765
-20%
US $7,012 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Save and compare this adventure

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
Overland Truck
Off-the-grid adventures with a rugged edge
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 16
Ages 18+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cape Town to Cederberg Region

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Cape Town township and local community projects
    • Traditional lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting at Cederberg accommodation
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  2. Day 2

    Cederberg Region to Gariep Orange River

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the Gariep Orange River by foot
    • Swimming at the Gariep Orange River
    • Stargazing
    Landmarks
    Gariep Orange River
    Richtersveld
    Namaqualand
  3. Day 3

    Gariep Orange River to Fish River Canyon

    Optional Activities

    • Canoe trip on the Gariep Orange River
    Landmarks
    Fish River Canyon
  4. Day 4

    Fish River Canyon to Sesriem

    Landmarks
    Sesriem
    Namib Naukluft National Park
  5. Day 5

    Sesriem to Khomas Region (Desert Camp)

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in the desert)

    Included Activities

    • Climb Dune 45 at sunrise
    • Breakfast in the desert
    • Shuttle ride through the desert
    • Guided walk to Deadvlei
    • Visit to Sesriem Canyon
    Landmarks
    Dune 45
    Deadvlei
    Sesriem Canyon
    Namib Naukluft National Park
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  6. Day 6

    Khomas Region to Swakopmund

    Optional Activities

    • Photo stop at Tropic of Capricorn
    • Skydiving
    • Sandboarding
    • Quad biking
    • German restaurants and cafés exploration
    Landmarks
    Tropic of Capricorn
    Swakopmund
  7. Day 7

    Swakopmund

    Optional Activities

    • Explore German patisseries and cafés
    • Local restaurants dining
    • Adventure activities
    • Beach exploration
    • Relaxation at accommodation
    Landmarks
    Swakopmund
  8. Day 8

    Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe

    Included Activities

    • Bushman Paradise visit and ancient Bushman paintings
    • Sunset viewing at Spitzkoppe

    Optional Activities

    • Walks around Spitzkoppe rock formations
    • Photography at Spitzkoppe
    Landmarks
    Spitzkoppe
    Bushman Paradise
    Damaraland
  9. Day 9

    Spitzkoppe to Etosha National Park

    Included Activities

    • Etosha National Park entry and game drives
    Landmarks
    Etosha National Park
    Anderson Gate
  10. Day 10

    Etosha National Park

    Included Activities

    • Full day Etosha National Park game drives
    Landmarks
    Etosha National Park
  11. Day 11

    Etosha to Windhoek

    Optional Activities

    • City exploration
    • Local cuisine sampling at restaurants
    Landmarks
    Windhoek
  12. Day 12

    Windhoek to Omaheke Region

    Included Activities

    • Kalahari Bushman guided cultural walk
    Landmarks
    Omaheke Region
    Kalahari
  13. Day 13

    Omaheke Region to Maun

    Optional Activities

    • Optional flight over the Okavango Delta
    • Pool relaxation
    Landmarks
    Maun
    Okavango Delta
  14. Day 14

    Maun to Okavango Delta

    Included Activities

    • Mokoro dugout canoe traverse to island camp
    • Afternoon bush walk
    • Evening by open fire under the stars
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
  15. Day 15

    Okavango Delta to Maun

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mokoro ride back to poler station
    • Transfer to Maun

    Optional Activities

    • Optional flight over the Okavango Delta
    • Horseback exploration
    • Pool relaxation
    • Town exploration
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
    Maun
  16. Day 16

    Maun to Elephant Sands

    Optional Activities

    • Elephant viewing at waterhole
    Landmarks
    Elephant Sands
    Nata
  17. Day 17

    Elephant Sands to Kasane

    Included Activities

    • Chobe National Park Fish Eagle Boat Cruise at sunset
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Chobe River
    Kasane
  18. Day 18

    Chobe National Park to Livingstone

    Included Activities

    • Chobe National Park open vehicle game drive with resident guide
    • Mosi Oa Tunya National Park and Victoria Falls visit

    Optional Activities

    • Adventure activities in Livingstone
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Chobe River
    Victoria Falls
    Mosi Oa Tunya National Park
    Livingstone
  19. Days 19 - 20

    Livingstone

    Optional Activities

    • White water rafting
    • Bungee jumping
    • Gorge swinging
    • River cruises
    • Game drives
    • Abseiling
    • Flights over the falls
    • Volunteer projects
    • Local market exploration
    • Restaurant and café dining
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Livingstone
  20. Day 21

    Livingstone to Lusaka

    Landmarks
    Lusaka
  21. Day 22

    Lusaka to Petauke

    Landmarks
    Luangwa River
    Petauke
  22. Day 23

    Petauke to South Luangwa National Park

    Optional Activities

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

    South Luangwa National Park to Chipata

    Included Activities

    • South Luangwa National Park game drives and bush walks
    Landmarks
    South Luangwa National Park
    South Luangwa River
    Chipata
  24. Day 25

    Chipata to Lake Malawi

    Optional Activities

    • Scuba diving
    • Snorkelling
    • Boat trips
    • Water sports
    • Beach exploration
    • Local village interaction
    • Snorkel trip to small island
    Landmarks
    Lake Malawi
  25. Day 26

    Lake Malawi

    Optional Activities

    • Scuba diving
    • Snorkelling
    • Boat trips
    • Beach relaxation
    • Local village exploration
    • Water sports
    Landmarks
    Lake Malawi
  26. Day 27

    Lake Malawi to Mzuzu to Lake Malawi

    Optional Activities

    • Mzuzu town exploration
    • Shopping
    Landmarks
    Mzuzu
    Lake Malawi
  27. Day 28

    Lake Malawi to Southern Highlands Farmstead

    Included Activities

    • Farm tour and stroll
    Landmarks
    Southern Highlands
  28. Day 29

    Southern Highlands to Mikumi National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Open 4x4 optional game drive
    • Pool relaxation
    Landmarks
    Mikumi National Park
    Udzungwa Mountains National Park
  29. Day 30

    Mikumi to Dar es Salaam

    Optional Activities

    • Beach sundowners
    • Beach exploration
    Landmarks
    Mikumi National Park
    Dar es Salaam
    Indian Ocean
  30. Day 31

    Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

    Included Activities

    • Zanzibar return ferry and accommodation
    • Stone Town exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset cocktail at rooftop bar
    • Forodhani food market dining
    • Local restaurant dining
    Landmarks
    Stone Town
    Forodhani Food Market
    Zanzibar
  31. Days 32 - 34

    Zanzibar Northern Beaches

    Optional Activities

    • Optional spice tour
    • Arabic dhow safari
    • Scuba diving
    • Snorkelling on coral reefs
    • Beach exploration
    • Resort visits
    • Local cuisine sampling
    • Hammock relaxation with cocktail
    Landmarks
    Zanzibar Northern Beaches
  32. Day 35

    Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam

    Optional Activities

    • Stone Town shopping
    • Final sightseeing
    Landmarks
    Stone Town
    Dar es Salaam
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services
4.7
(304 reviews)

Number of tours

94

Age Range

18 to 75 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

Since Acacia Adventures Holidays first set off on their first trip more than...

Read more

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Traveler Reviews

4.7
Overall rating based on 7 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.7
  • Transport
    4.4
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.7
  • Food
    4.7
  • 4.7

Sort by

Most recent
Most popular
Highest first
Lowest first

Sort by

Most Recent
Most Popular
Highest First
Lowest First
  • 35-day Cape Town to Zanzibar (Accommodated) reviewer 1
    August 14th, 2018
    The best guide ever!
    Traveled in August 2018
    Reply from: Acacia Adventure Holidays
    HI Danya, Thank you for your review! We are glad you had a great trip with us.
    Show more
  • J
    August 14th, 2018
    It was perfect! Jack told us everything we needed to know and more! He cooked for us and it was delicious. Even for...
    Show more
    Traveled in July 2018
    Reply from: Acacia Adventure Holidays
    Dear Jasper, Thank you! It is always a pleasure to receive a review such as yours. Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience. We shall pass on your compliments to your Acacia tour guides :-)
    Show more
  • L
    August 14th, 2018
    If you are at all interested in this tour, just book it. Our accommodations were all better than I expected and Jack...
    Show more
    Traveled in July 2018
    Reply from: Acacia Adventure Holidays
    Dear Lisa - it is always a pleasure to receive a review such as yours. Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience. The Cape Town to Zanzibar tour is certainly one of our firm favourites and I do believe those memories will last a lifetime. We shall pass on your compliments to Moyenda!
    Show more
  • A
    August 14th, 2018
    10/10 would recommend! Moyenda is literally my favourite human in the world
    Traveled in July 2018
    Reply from: Acacia Adventure Holidays
    Thank you for your feedback. We shall pass on your compliments to Moyenda.
    Show more
  • M
    June 9th, 2018
    Africa is beautiful Liz is beautiful
    Traveled in January 2016
  • A
    June 9th, 2018
    Africa is beautiful Liz is beautiful
    Traveled in January 2016
  • 35-day Cape Town to Zanzibar (Accommodated) reviewer 7
    April 18th, 2013
    Duncan and Philile were absolutely amazing! I couldn't have asked for a better duo as both were incredibly...
    Show more
    Traveled in December 2012

Dates & Availability

Select departure month and travellers

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends on 28 Apr, 2026
  • -20%
    From Saturday
    9 May, 2026
    To Friday
    12 Jun, 2026
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    $8,765
    US $7,012 per person
  • From Saturday
    23 May, 2026
    To Friday
    26 Jun, 2026
    This departure date is not available or sold out
    Sold out
    From:
    US $8,765 per person
  • From Saturday
    6 Jun, 2026
    To Friday
    10 Jul, 2026
    This departure date is not available or sold out
    Sold out
    From:
    US $8,765 per person
  • From Saturday
    20 Jun, 2026
    To Friday
    24 Jul, 2026
    This departure date is not available or sold out
    Sold out
    From:
    US $8,765 per person
  • From Saturday
    4 Jul, 2026
    To Friday
    7 Aug, 2026
    This departure date is not available or sold out
    Sold out
    From:
    US $8,765 per person
  • 3 Other Unavailable Departures
  • -15%
    From Saturday
    18 Jul, 2026
    To Friday
    21 Aug, 2026
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    $8,765
    US $7,450 per person
  • -10%
    From Saturday
    1 Aug, 2026
    To Friday
    4 Sep, 2026
    English
    Almost Sold Out
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    $8,765
    US $7,889 per person
  • -10%
    From Saturday
    15 Aug, 2026
    To Friday
    18 Sep, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    $8,765
    US $7,889 per person
  • -10%
    From Saturday
    29 Aug, 2026
    To Friday
    2 Oct, 2026
    English
    From:
    $8,765
    US $7,889 per person
  • -10%
    From Saturday
    12 Sep, 2026
    To Friday
    16 Oct, 2026
    English
    From:
    $8,765
    US $7,889 per person
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $100 in travel credits

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits

What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
All questions
We couldn't find results
Try a different search term or ask a question to this adventure's experts
  • A

    Adriana

    Asked on October 18th, 2025

    What meals are included and does all accommodation have en suite bathrooms?

    Accommodation
    Meals
    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten October 2025

      Accommodation in both Southern and East Africa varies from place to place, dependent on the infrastructure and settlement in different areas. Some destinations visited have high quality accommodation options complete with fluffy duvets and en-suite bathrooms where at other places it may be more rustic with shared facilities. There are of course some places where we are out in wild and natural surroundings and there simply isn't any built accommodation. We've included your tent, mattress and sleeping bag at these destinations so you'll still have a comfortable stay.

  • C

    Carol

    Asked on September 26th, 2023

    are we cooking all the meals or is someone doing the preparation of meals

    Meals
    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten September 2023

      This tour is Adventure-style, meaning that it is group travel and participatory in nature. This entails the group helping with food prep, cooking, cleaning and setting-up camp. While the Tour Leader and Drive usually do most of the cooking it is required that participants lend a helping hand in daily tasks and where necessary.

  • N

    Nina

    Asked on June 29th, 2023

    will we be staying in hotels or lodges except for the few nights listed in the itinerary..I do not wish to camp the whole tour

    Accommodation
    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten June 2023

      The accommodation ranges in standard; tourist-class / backpacker private rooms / 3-star hotels / pre-erected structured tents (glamping) and actual bush camping tents in the more remote areas listed in the itinerary. If you book the Accommodated tour option, then the Tour Guide will set up your bush camping tents and new pillows and sleeping bags will be provided (you do not need to pack these). In recap: 31 nights twin share accommodation, 1 night pre-erected en suite tented camp (Delta); 2 nights bush camping at Spitzkoppe and Khomas Region (equipment supplied).

  • S

    Sarah

    Asked on August 24th, 2022

    I personally prefer to sleep in a 1-Person-tent. After every day with new adventures and impressions with so many new people (which I'm looking forward to experience) I really want to process everything by myself. This is why I see the 1 person tent as a non-negotiable aspect for the journey i'm going to do. Can you tell me if this is possible for the above-named trip on the above-named travel date?

    Accommodation
    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten August 2022

      Single supplements are not applicable on any Adventure-style tour. Solo passengers will share a 2-man canvas tent (camping) or a twin-bed room (accommodated) with a fellow solo passenger of the same gender. Of course, if the tour is not at full capacity or if the passenger numbers are odd there is a slight chance you can discreetly enquire about your own tent with the Tour Leader while on tour - however this cannot be guaranteed or promised in any way.

  • G

    Gail

    Asked on November 20th, 2017

    What is the Adventure Pass?

    Other
    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten November 2017

      Every Acacia 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.

Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Acacia Adventure Holidays with your enquiry, they usually respond within 2 days.
From
$8,765
-20%
US $7,012 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Save and compare this adventure

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 91810

  • Currencies
    P
    Pula
    Botswana
    MK
    Malawi Kwacha
    Malawi
    $
    Namibia Dollar
    Namibia
    R
    Rand
    South Africa
    Sh
    Tanzanian Shilling
    Tanzania
    $
    US Dollar
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, M, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type D
    Botswana
    Type M
    Botswana
    Type G
    Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Botswana.Malawi.Namibia.South Africa.Tanzania.Zambia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Botswana.Malawi.Namibia.South Africa.Tanzania.Zambia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Botswana.Malawi.Namibia.South Africa.Tanzania.Zambia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Botswana.Malawi.Namibia.South Africa.Tanzania.Zambia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Botswana.Malawi.Namibia.Tanzania.Zambia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Botswana.Malawi.Namibia.South Africa. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Malawi.Namibia.South Africa.Tanzania.Zambia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Tanzania.Zambia. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 23rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 23rd, 2026, a minimum payment of $300 is required to confirm your booking with Acacia Adventure Holidays. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 61 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Acacia Adventure Holidays will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Acacia Adventure Holidays" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

Videos

  • Acacia Adventure Holidays
  • Experience Africa
  • TRUCK LIFE IS SWEETER WITH ACACIA AFRICA
  • This is Malawi
  • This is Zanzibar
Acacia Adventure Holidays

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec