Nairobi to Johannesburg Accommodated Overland Safari

Depart Kenya and cross the Tanzania border, passing Mt Kilimanjaro, into the Serengeti. Ferry from Dar es Salaam to Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. Drive from Dar es Salaam to Iringa through Mukumi National Park.

Travel to Lake Malawi and Luwawa Forest. Cross the Zambian border to Chipata, South Luangwa National Park and Lusaka. Explore Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River.

Head across the Botswana border to Kasane, on the banks of the Chobe River. Enter Maun, via Nata, and fly over the Okavango Delta. Head to Gweta and Palapye, on the Lotsane River and visit the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. Cross the border into South Africa and drive to Johannesburg.

Day 1 Kenya, Nairobi To Arusha, Tanzania

Today we depart the bustling capital of Kenya and cross the border into Tanzania. On our way to Arusha we may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Mt Kilimanjaro. This afternoon we make our preparations for the optional excursion to the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 / 3 Serengeti / Ngorongoro

Today we have the opportunity to go on a three-day trip into the Serengeti. For those not going to the parks, take this time to relax and absorb some of the fascinating local culture. Optional Activities: Serengeti & Ngorongoro Excursion.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Arusha

For those on the Serengeti excursion we arrive back in Arusha in the late afternoon where we relax ahead of the long drive south tomorrow.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Dar Es Salam

Today we take a long and scenic drive to Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania. After arriving in Arusha, there will be some time to pack light bags for the trip to Zanzibar, the rest of the luggage will remain on the mainland with the truck.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 /7 / 8 Zanzibar

A local ferry will take us from Dar es Salaam (where we leave the truck) to Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. We spend the first night in Stone Town where you will have time to explore the markets and unique architecture. The following day we take a transfer to the northern part of the island where we will spend 2 days relaxing on the beach. Optional Activities: Meals, Spice Tours, Dolphin Tours, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 Zanzibar- Dar Es Salaam

Today you leave Zanzibar and catch a late ferry (or flight) back to Dar es Salaam and return to the campsite.
Meals: Dinner

Day 10 Iringa

It is a long drive from the historical port city of Dar es Salaam to Iringa. We travel through Mukumi NP, the 4th largest National Park in Tanzania. Iringa is a pleasant town located at 1550m above sea level and can get rather chilly between June and August.

Day 11/12 Malawi - Northern Lake Malawi

Day 13/14 Central Lake Malawi

Day 15 / 16 Luwawa Forest

Today we leave the restful beaches of the lake shore and enter the highlands of Malawi to spend two nights at Luwawa Forest. There are some beautiful hiking trails overlooking the lake. Optional Activities: Fishing, Mountain Biking, Hiking.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 17 / 18 Zambia, South Luangwa National Park

Early in the morning we drive across the Zambian border to Chipata and then on to South Luangwa NP, where we spend two nights on the riverbank. The next day we visit the community-run tribal textile project and a local village. Later this afternoon we enjoy a guided sunset game drive in South Luangwa NP. On occasion, in the rainy season it is impossible or inadvisable to attempt to reach South Luangwa NP; if this happens an alternative itinerary will be chosen. Optional Activities: Guided Morning Game Walk in South Luangwa NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 19 Chipata

We leave South Luangwa NP today and have a relatively short drive through to Chipata where we will relax in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 20 Lusaka

The journey towards the bustling Zambian capital of Lusaka takes us along an interesting route. If we arrive on time, and on a week day, there may be an opportunity to visit one of the interesting local markets of the Zambian capital city.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 21 Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls

We drive from Lusaka, across the Zimbabwean border and into Victoria Falls. In the afternoon there will be time to plan any optional activities you may want to experience on the following day. Optional Activities: Dinner out in Victoria Falls.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 22 Botswana - Kasane

Today you have the day free for any of the optional activities on offer. White water rafting is always popular, but you can also walk with Lions, visit the Elephants or take a scenic flight over the Falls. In the late afternoon we travel across the border in to Botswana for a relaxing evening on the banks of the Chobe River.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 23 Maun

In the morning we will be going to view game on the Chobe River. We enter the NP by boat and watch the animals as they come to drink. We then travel to Maun where we prepare for our 2-day expedition in to the Okavango. We can only take 10kg each on the small planes so some careful re-packing will be required by some. The Okavango River has no outlet to the sea, so it empties into the sands of the Kalahari Desert, irrigating some 15,000 square km’s and forming the world’s largest inland Delta.

Optional Activities: Crocodile Farm visit

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Day 24/25 Okavango Delta

In the morning we board our planes and head into the Delta. After a wonderful scenic flight we arrive at our base for the next two days. During our time in the Delta we enjoy the best nature has to offer. We go on nature walks and explore the Delta by mokoro traditional canoe(water level dependant). The Delta is truly spec tacular and an unforgettable experience as the wild animals here are not used to people. Simply sitting on the deck of your tented accommodation often results in rewarding bird or game viewing.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Day 26/27 Gweta

A second scenic air-transfer will return us to Maun and the truck. This afternoon we drive to Gweta where our accommodation for the next two nights is unique, and a little quirky. The next day we have an included Baobab Nature Walk with sundowner drink to view the unusual trees that grow in this area. The Makgadikgadi Pans are nearby and there is the option to visit them, or take a visit to a local village. 

Optional Activities: Village Tour, Nxai Xini Pan trip, Ntwetwe Pan trip.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 28 Khama Rhino Sanctuary - Palapye

We leave Gweta behind us and drive towards Palapye, previously known as Phalatswe. We stop at the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, a community based wildlife project where there is an included game drive to view the now protected Rhinos. We spend the night at Palapye, located on the banks of the tranquil Lotsane River. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 29 South Africa - Johannesburg

Today we cross the border into South Africa and after quite a long, yet scenic drive we will arrive in Johannesburg. South Africa’s city of gold has much to offer and should not be underestimated as a travel destination. There are many excellent restaurants here where we can enjoy a final meal together. 

Optional activity: Dinner out.

Meals: Breakfast