Johannesburg to East Africa Overland Safari

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Duration: 27 days

Begins: Johannesburg

Ends: Nairobi

Trip Code: DSJN

From

£3,499 per person

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    Take off for 27 days and adventure through seven countries on an epic overland journey from Johannesburg to Nairobi. Bump along in the wild savanna of Ngorongoro and the Serengeti on safari drives before going deep into the Okavango Delta by traditional canoe for an overnight bush excursion. Feel the mist of Victoria Falls and smell the fragrant air of Zanzibar’s spice plantations. Travel by rugged Lando and camp your way through a uniquely diverse continent for a ride you will never want to end.
    Is this tour for me?
    Travel Style
    Classic
    All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
    Service Level
    Camping
    Camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.
    Physical Rating
    3 - Average
    Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
    Trip Type
    Small Group
    Small Group experience; Max 22, avg 18.
    Age requirement
    12+
    All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
    What's Included
    • Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch, Victoria Falls
    • Your G for Good Moment: Tribal Textiles Market & Courtyard Cafe, Mfuwe
    • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
    • Your Discover Moment: Victoria Falls
    • Your Local Living Moment: Kande Beach Local Dinner, Kande Beach
    • Khama Rhino Sanctuary Drive
    • Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion
    • Zanzibar excursion
    • Spice plantation tour
    • Entrances and wildlife safari drives in Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater
    • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
    Accommodations

    Participation camping (19 nts), full-service camping (2 nts), simple hotels (4 nts, twin-share), bush camping (1 nt).

    Meals

    25 breakfasts, 22 lunches, 18 dinners

    Allow USD165-215 for meals not included.

    Transportation

    Lando (overland adventure vehicle), 4x4 safari vehicles, ferry, mokoro, walking.

    Staff & experts

    2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, certified safari guides/drivers, local guides.

    Day 1 : Johannesburg

    Arrive at any time.

    Tonight after a brief welcome meeting at the hotel, choose to experience Johannesburg with the group and attend an optional group dinner at a local spot.

    If you arrive a day or two early, we recommended booking an excursion to Soweto or the Apartheid Museum.

    Please make sure you have all of the necessary visas for this tour by the time of the welcome meeting. It is very important to read the visa section in our trip details to make sure you have all visas you will need, if any. Please note that not all nationalities are able to obtain visas upon arrival at the border.

    Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

    1h

    Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Sky Sandton

    Optional Activities - Day 1

    Apartheid Museum

    Johannesburg 1h - 2h

    Take a self guided tour around the complex and learn about the history of the apartheid in South Africa.

    Soweto Tour

    Soweto 1h - 2h

    Take a guided tour of bustling Soweto and learn more about its important history. The residential area was created under apartheid and played a significant role in bringing the issues of segregation to the forefront. The anti-apartheid movement was launched here by its most famous resident, Nelson Mandela.

    If time allows, visit the Regina Mundi Church, the Mandela House or the Hector Peterson Museum.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Sky Sandton

    Day 2 : Johannesburg/Serowe

    Cross the border into Botswana and travel across the desolate landscape of the central-eastern part of the country to the wild bush within Khama Rhino Sanctuary; a unique community initiative in wildlife conservation. This is where the group will stop for the night and set up camp before time around the fire beneath a starry sky.

    Lando

    Johannesburg - Groblersbrug 4h30m 400km

    Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

    Border Crossing (South Africa - Botswana)

    Groblersbrug - Martins Drift

    Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

    Lando

    Martins Drift - Serowe 2h30m 170km

    Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

    Acommodation

    Khama Rhino Sanctuary Camp

    Acommodation

    Khama Rhino Sanctuary Camp

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 3 : Serowe/Maun

    Enjoy a wildlife drive through the Khama Sanctuary, learning more about this special place along the route. Climb back in the Lando and travel through Maun where the land becomes more fertile the closer you get to the Okavango Delta.

    Khama Rhino Sanctuary Drive

    Khama Rhino Sanctuary - Serowe 2h

    Hop into an open air safari vehicle to search for the sanctuary's rhinos, and other wildlife species.

    Lando

    Serowe - Maun 6h - 7h 524km

    Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

    Acommodation

    Sedia Riverside Lodge

    Acommodation

    Sedia Riverside Lodge

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch

    Day 4 : Maun/Okavango Delta

    On the way to the Delta set off on a wildlife walk and learn about tracking the animals while gaining more insight into their natural behaviours. Later, begin an exciting excursion deep into the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) and search for birds en route to the basic bush camp where you’ll set up camp and sing with the locals for the evening.

    Pack a small bag for this overnight excursion; we'll leave our big bags with the Lando. Please note that there are no showers or running water for toilets. Bring along 5 litres of water for both drinking and cleaning.

    Mokoro

    Okavango Delta 1h - 2h

    Climb into a traditional canoe for a closer view of the shoreline.

    Okavango Delta Excursion

    Okavango Delta

    Enjoy wildlife walks and viewing, mokoro trips, and birdwatching in the pristine wilderness area of the Okavango Delta, the world's largest inland delta. In the evening, count the shooting stars, sing with the locals, or simply unwind with a sundowner (cheers!) around the campfire.

    Safari Vehicle

    Maun - Okavango Delta 1h

    Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride.

    Acommodation

    Okavango Delta Camping

    Acommodation

    Okavango Delta Camping

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 5 : Okavango Delta/Gweta

    Choose to wake up early and watch a sunrise in the bush before traveling out of the Okavango Delta via mokoro through the channels. There will be time for showers while in Maun before boarding the Lando to Gweta, where the group will camp under the massive baobab trees. Free time will be had upon arrival to camp.

    Mokoro

    Okavango Delta 1h - 2h

    Climb into a traditional canoe for a closer view of the shoreline.

    Safari Vehicle

    Okavango Delta - Maun 1h

    Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride.

    Lando

    Maun - Gweta 4h 240km

    Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

    Free time:

    Gweta Evening

    Enjoy the towering baobab trees found around tonight's campsite and go for a dip in the pool if you need to cool off.

    Acommodation

    Planet Baobab

    Acommodation

    Planet Baobab

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 6 : Gweta/Kasane

    Journey overland to Kasane where there will be free time. Choose to embark on a sunset river cruise in Chobe National Park, which also happens to be home to the largest elephant population in southern Africa.

    The best way to appreciate one of Botswana's national parks and its thousands of resident elephants, crocodiles, and hippos is on an optional sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. You can pre-book this on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.

    Lando

    Gweta - Kasane 6h 420km

    Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

    Acommodation

    Thebe River Safari Lodge Campsite

    Optional Activities - Day 6

    Chobe River Sunset Cruise

    Chobe National Park - Kasane 3h

    Get a fantastic perspective of one of Botswana's national parks and its thousands of resident elephants, crocodiles, and hippos on a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. Bring a few drinks and a camera, sit back, and enjoy the view.

    Acommodation

    Thebe River Safari Lodge Campsite

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch

    Day 7 : Kasane/Victoria Falls

    Drive in the Lando across the border between Botswana and Zimbabwe; home of epic Victoria Falls. Stop for a traditional lunch at the G Adventures—supported Lusumpuko Women’s Club. Upon arrival there will be free time for the optional activities available in the area.

    For the adventurous we recommend going whitewater rafting, taking a scenic helicopter flight over the falls, or bungee jumping with the waterfalls in sight. You can also opt to prebook the Chobe National Park Safari Drive and head out early into the park before crossing the border into Zimbabwe.

    Your accommodation is in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and NOT Livingstone (Zambia). Please make sure you have the necessary visa.

    Lando

    Kasane - Kazungula 0h45m 20km

    Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

    Border Crossing (Botswana - Zimbabwe)

    Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

    Lando

    Kazungula - Victoria Falls 1h30m - 2h 65km

    Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

    Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch

    Victoria Falls

    Start your visit to Victoria Falls off on the right foot by sitting down to a traditional, Zimbabwean meal, cooked by the Lusumpuko Women’s Club, a group of women from a nearby township. A demonstration by the ladies will show you exactly how Zimbabweans traditionally eat their food, and you’ll be served a farm-to-table meal made with traditional, local, in-season ingredients. This meal provides much-needed income to the cooperatives’ 20 members – changing their lives and families in the process.

    Acommodation

    Explorers Village Camping

    Optional Activities - Day 7

    Victoria Falls Visit

    Victoria Falls

    Take in the natural splendour of thundering Victoria Falls while viewing the massive falls from the Zimbabwean side. Entrance fee for the park - self guided.

    Chobe National Park Safari Drive

    Chobe National Park 2h30m

    Immerse yourself in Chobe National Park in an open-backed, open-seated safari vehicle, and experience the stunning wilderness of the game-rich park in the care of a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Explore with your eyes as the tour drives along routes that overlook the beautiful Chobe River and keep an eye out for the remarkable variety of animals that are drawn to this permanent water source. During the safari drives it is not uncommon to spot several of Africa’s “big five” in the greater Chobe area and the early morning drive lasting 3 hours is a wonderful opportunity to have some unique sightings.

    Acommodation

    Explorers Village Camping

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch

    Day 8 : Victoria Falls

    Spend a full free day on your own exploring the Victoria Falls area. Opt to try activities in the area like whitewater rafting, a scenic helicopter flight over the falls, or bungee jumping with the thundering falls in sight.

    Want to do more with your tour? Pre-book any two of the following activities: Zambezi Whitewater Rafting, Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride, or the Zambezi River Sunset Cruise. You can pre-book on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.

    Any optional activities listed on this day can also be booked upon arrival in Victoria Falls.

    Free time:

    Victoria Falls Full day

    Get out and explore.

    Acommodation

    Explorers Village Camping

    Optional Activities - Day 8

    Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15 Mins

    Victoria Falls 0h15m

    You don't want to miss the opportunity to see Victoria Falls from above. Watch the Zambezi River make its way toward the gorge and form the largest waterfall in the world. During your 15-minute ride, you will have time to take in the incredible views over the falls, Livingstone Island, and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park while snapping as many pictures as you like. You may be lucky enough to see some giraffes and elephants in the surrounding landscape and even catch a rainbow over the falls. Includes pick-up and drop-off from hotel and a 12-15min flight. Please note there is a cost for an additional park fee paid for on-site at time of the activity.

    Zambezi Bungee Jump

    Victoria Falls 1h

    Get the adrenaline pumping with a bungee jump from the Victoria Falls Bridge over the Zambezi River. Hear the rush of Victoria Falls as you enjoy this once in a lifetime experience.

    Bridge Swing over the Zambezi

    Victoria Falls 1h

    Get strapped up, step over the Victoria Falls Bridge and free fall for 80 meters into the Batoka Gorge. Enjoy the views as you swing back and forth over the roaring Zambezi river, with cascading waterfalls at your side. Don't think you can hack it alone? Swing with a partner.

    Zipline over the Zambezi

    Victoria Falls 1h

    Glide along a zipline track for 300 metres over the rapids of the Batoka Gorge below. Take in incredible views of the Victoria Falls along the way.

    Victoria Falls Visit

    Victoria Falls

    Take in the natural splendour of thundering Victoria Falls while viewing the massive falls from the Zimbabwean side. Entrance fee for the park - self guided.

    Princess Laundry Service

    Victoria Falls

    Get your laundry done, while giving back to the local community! The laundry service is provided by the G Adventures supported Princess Laundry and Sewing Co-op, a group of 10 women from the nearby community of Mkhosana, who will pick up and drop off your laundry at the campsite in Victoria Falls. This service provides the cooperative with much-needed income to support their families, and in particular, support their children's school fees.

    Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 25min

    Victoria Falls 0h30m

    You don't want to miss the opportunity to see Victoria Falls from above. Watch the Zambezi River make its way toward the gorge and form the largest waterfall in the world. During your 25 minute ride, you will have time to take in the incredible views over the falls, Livingstone Island, and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park while snapping as many pictures as you like. This extended ride also includes time flying over the vast and towering walls of the Batoka Gorge. You may be lucky enough to see some giraffes and elephants in the surrounding landscape and even catch a rainbow over the falls. Includes pick-up and drop-off from hotel and a 25min flight. Please note there is a cost for an additional park fee paid for on-site at time of the activity.

    Full Day Excursion to Chobe National Park

    Victoria Falls 9h - 10h

    Depart Victoria Falls in the morning for a full-day guided tour of Chobe National Park in Botswana - a wildlife-abundant region covering about 11,700km² of the Northern Kalahari. Begin your adventure with a cruise down the Chobe River, taking in the sweeping views and witnessing the wildlife grazing along the riverbank. Enjoy an included lunch on land before boarding 4x4 safari vehicles for an afternoon wildlife safari drive with an expert guide. Keep an eye out for lions, elephants, and buffalos. Transfer back to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, arriving in the early evening. Please note that this activity includes two border crossings between Zimbabwe and Botswana. The ordering of activities is susceptible to change. ** Please note that you need to get a double-entry visa or a Univisa when arriving in Zimbabwe to ensure you can return again without needing to pay an extra visa fee.

    Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting

    Victoria Falls 4h - 7h

    Take the opportunity to go whitewater rafting on the Zambezi River while Victoria Falls roars above. Depart in the morning and navigate through the canyon that forms the famous falls. The dramatic rapids will fill you with excitement and complete your experience. Includes a full-day of rafting on class III-V rapids, transfers, and lunch. Please note: River conditions and activity pricing vary depending on the seasons. High water season is from about February to July. Low water season generally runs from August to January each year - this is when the Zambezi is at its very wildest. The "closed season" is dependent on the season’s rains, and usually is from March to April; during this time rafting on the river is not permitted. Additionally, this activity requires passengers to hike down and up the Batoka Gorge (approx. 45 minutes each way) to access the river; an average level of fitness is required. This activity price excludes a $10 park entrance fee.

    Acommodation

    Explorers Village Camping

    Day 9 : Victoria Falls/Lusaka

    Rise early and get on the road around 6am to cross the border from Zimbabwe into Zambia. Towards the end of the day, the group will arrive at a private farm about 29km (18 mi) outside of Zambia’s capital and enjoy free time to relax and marvel at the wildlife on the property.

    This is an overnight stop in between two long driving days, so we will not have time to explore Lusaka.

    Lando

    Victoria Falls - Lusaka 10h 543km

    Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

    Border Crossing (Zimbabwe - Zambia)

    Victoria Falls - Livingstone

    Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

    Acommodation

    Eureka Camping Park

    Acommodation

    Eureka Camping Park

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 10 : Lusaka/South Luangwa

    While today’s travel day might be long, there will be plenty of time to socialize on the Lando as the group is driven across the Zambian countryside to the campsite along the banks of the Luangwa River. There will be free time to enjoy your surroundings upon arrival.

    Lando

    Lusaka - Mfuwe 8h - 9h 575km

    Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

    Acommodation

    Wildlife Camp

    Acommodation

    Wildlife Camp

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 11 : South Luangwa

    Spend a free day doing as you please in South Luangwa National Park. Choose a walking safari (it’s seasonal), a night drive, or visit a nearby local village.

    Free time:

    Mfuwe Full day

    Do as much or as little as you'd like during a free day.

    Acommodation

    Wildlife Camp

    Optional Activities - Day 11

    South Luangwa Wildlife Safari Drive

    Mfuwe

    Have the opportunity to experience one of the true hidden gems in Southern Africa. Opt for a morning or evening wildlife safari drive through South Luangwa National Park. Home to large populations of the Thornicroft's Giraffe, elephants and Cape buffalo.

    South Luangwa Walking Safari

    Mfuwe

    South Luangwa National Park is known as the birth place of walking safaris in Africa. Opt to take a guided walk through the park and experience the wildlife.

    Acommodation

    Wildlife Camp

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 12 : South Luangwa/Chipata

    Rise early and choose to head out on an optional morning safari drive. Bring your camera to try and photograph some of the resident wildlife. Stop for lunch and for a visit to the Tribal Textiles Market & Courtyard, a G Adventures-supported craft workshop. Afterwards, continue travelling in the Lando to Chipata.

    Lando

    Mfuwe - Chipata 2h - 3h 135km

    Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

    Tribal Textiles Market & Courtyard Cafe

    Mfuwe

    Take a lunch stop at Tribal Textiles, a community workshop and business that employs and empowers over 100 locals from the area. Most of the unique textiles made at this workshop give back in some way either to education in the community or to various organizations working to conserve the wildlife of South Luangwa National Park. Regular employment at this socially conscious business also keeps poaching of wildlife at bay. After a quick tour to learn about these efforts, you’ll sit down for lunch at The Courtyard Café, run by local chef, Dorica, and her team.

    Acommodation

    Mamarulas Camp

    Optional Activities - Day 12

    South Luangwa Wildlife Safari Drive

    Mfuwe

    Have the opportunity to experience one of the true hidden gems in Southern Africa. Opt for a morning or evening wildlife safari drive through South Luangwa National Park. Home to large populations of the Thornicroft's Giraffe, elephants and Cape buffalo.

    South Luangwa Walking Safari

    Mfuwe

    South Luangwa National Park is known as the birth place of walking safaris in Africa. Opt to take a guided walk through the park and experience the wildlife.

    Acommodation

    Mamarulas Camp

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 13 : Chipata/Kande Beach

    Cross the border into Malawi today and travel to Lake Malawi affectionately known as, “Lake of Stars”. Spend four nights relaxing on the shores and during the day take beach walks, leisurely swims, and snorkel in this beautiful paradise.

    Please note that conservative dress is recommended. Shoulders and knees should be covered in public, but inside of camp boundaries, it is ok to wear beach clothes.

    Border Crossing (Zambia - Malawi)

    Mwami - Mchinji

    Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

    Lando

    Chipata - Kande Beach 7h 400km

    Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

    Acommodation

    Kande Beach Resort

    Acommodation

    Kande Beach Resort

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 14 : Kande Beach

    Take advantage of a free day to explore Lake Malawi. In the evening the group will take part in a traditional dinner at a local home before camping under the stars.

    Free time:

    Kande Beach

    Kick back and relax on Lake Malawi after a few long travel days.

    Kande Beach Local Dinner

    Kande Beach Evening

    After a day on the beach of Lake Malawi, take a short walk into the Kande Beach village for traditional dinner in a local home.

    After a day on the beach of Lake Malawi, take a short walk into the Kande Beach village for traditional dinner in a local home.

    Acommodation

    Kande Beach Resort

    Optional Activities - Day 14

    Village Walk

    Kande Beach

    Set off on a village walk to visit a nearby traditional Tonga village to learn more about daily village life in the area.

    Snorkelling

    Kande Beach

    Discover some of the best freshwater snorkelling in Africa at Lake Malawi, which generally has clear visibility and boasts a plethora of brightly coloured fish. Don a snorkel and hop in!

    Acommodation

    Kande Beach Resort

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 15 : Kande Beach/Chitimba

    Soak in another free day along Lake Malawi. From oceans and mountains to lakes and vast skies, you’re seeing some of the best scenery in Africa. Travel north to Chitimba Beach and try to spot Tanzania from across the lake. Free time activities here include getting out on the lake or hiking along the shores in the picturesque landscape.

    Free time:

    Chitimba Afternoon

    Settle in and enjoy a free afternoon at northern Lake Malawi.

    Lando

    Kande Beach - Chitimba 5h 235km

    Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

    Acommodation

    Chitimba Camp

    Acommodation

    Chitimba Camp

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 16 : Chitimba

    During this final free day at Lake Malawi you can opt for activities further away like hiking to Livingstonia along the Nyika Plateau, or you can relax in the sand and listen to the lake lapping the shoreline.

    Free time:

    Chitimba Full day

    Do as much or as little as you'd like on your final day on Lake Malawi.

    Acommodation

    Chitimba Camp

    Optional Activities - Day 16

    Swimming in Chitimba Bay

    Chitimba

    Immerse yourself in the clear refreshing waters of Chitimba Bay. Take a leisurely swim, explore the untouched beaches, and relax in the pristine natural surroundings.

    Village Walk through Chitimba

    Chitimba

    Stroll through the heart of Chitimba, engaging with vibrant local life and traditions. A walk where every step tells a story.

    Carving Skills Workshop

    Chitimba

    Learn from a local master and carve your own piece of Malawi to keep forever. A hands-on dive into traditional artistry.

    Kayaking Chitimba Bay

    Chitimba

    Kayak along the serene waters of Chitimba Bay, visiting hidden gems, fishermen, and Madala's beach tavern. A serene adventure awaits.

    Explore Livingstonia

    Chitimba

    Journey to the historic village of Livingstonia. Explore its heritage and stories on motorbike or foot, amidst stunning scenery. Discover the awe-inspiring Manchewe Falls. A blend of adventure, biodiversity, history, and natural beauty awaits.

    Acommodation

    Chitimba Camp

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 17 : Chitimba/Iringa

    Travel into Tanzania during the journey to Iringa. The Lando will climb out of the Great Rift Valley offering humbling views through some of the mountain passes and tea plantations in the highlands. Spend the ride journaling, reading, taking a nap, or chatting with other members of the group.

    Border Crossing (Malawi - Tanzania)

    Songwe - Kasumulu

    Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

    Lando

    Chitimba - Iringa 11h 534km

    Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

    Acommodation

    The Old Farm House - Kisolanza

    Acommodation

    The Old Farm House - Kisolanza

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 18 : Iringa/Dar es Salaam

    Leave Iringa in the morning for Dar es Salaam. Cruise in the Lando through the Tanzanian countryside and watch as the blue waters of the Indian Ocean make their debut. The group will spend the night here before setting off to Zanzibar.

    Lando

    Iringa - Dar es Salaam 12h 637km

    Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

    Acommodation

    Mikadi Beach Camp

    Acommodation

    Mikadi Beach Camp

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 19 : Dar es Salaam/Zanzibar Beach Resort

    Catch a ferry and travel to the island beaches of Zanzibar.

    Zanzibar is a Muslim society. Immodestly dressed women or men in shorts will get harassed and cause great offence in Stone Town. At the beach, customs are a little more relaxed, but our travellers are encouraged to be respectful of the island's culture and still cover up when walking around. Never try to take a photograph without asking permission.

    Ferry

    Dar es Salaam - Stone Town 2h

    Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.

    Lando

    Dar es Salaam 1h

    Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

    Private Vehicle

    Stone Town - Jambiani 1h30m 60km

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Acommodation

    Fun Beach Hotel

    Acommodation

    Fun Beach Hotel

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 20 : Zanzibar Beach Resort

    Spend a full free day in Zanzibar’s alluring tropical setting. Choose from an array of optional activities in the area like snorkelling, sailing, or beach lounging.

    Free time:

    Jambiani

    Do as much or as little as you'd like on this island slice of paradise.

    Acommodation

    Fun Beach Hotel

    Optional Activities - Day 20

    Safari Blue - Sailing Day Trip

    Kendwa

    Enjoy a full day of sailing on a dhow, including opportunities to snorkel in the clear blue waters. Dock on a remote sandbank and enjoy a traditional dish made with the catch of the day. Later, glide out on the waters in a canoe carved of a single mango tree and opt to swim, snorkel, or just relax. Snorkelling equipment is included.

    Swahili Cultural Tour

    Jambiani 3h - 4h

    Take a couple of hours to get to know the life of a Zanzibarian by being immersed in the local culture. Follow a guide through a rural village to see elements of day to day life, sit with men of the village to see how they weave palm fronds to make the thatch roofs for their huts, opt to play a game of Bao (Zanzibar favorite game past time), and enjoy a traditional dance performance.

    Scuba Diving

    Nungwi

    Take a boat to Mnemba, a small island surrounded by a circular reef boasting an an abundance of colourful coral and marine life. Suit up and enjoy the excellent visibility allowed by the turquoise waters of this region. If you are lucky, you just might be able to spot the bottlenose dolphins that are known to visit this area.

    Snorkelling

    Jambiani

    Enjoy a day of snorkelling in the safety of an experienced snorkel guide in the area of one of Zanzibar's most well-known reefs surrounding Mnemba island. Lifejackets, short wetsuits and buoyancy aids available. Price is dependent on pick-up location.

    Acommodation

    Fun Beach Hotel

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 21 : Stone Town

    Travel back to Stone Town from the beach property on the other side of the island and set out on a guided tour of a local spice plantation before seeing the heart of Zanzibar for yourself.

    Private Vehicle

    Jambiani - Stone Town 1h30m 60km

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Spice Plantation Tour

    Stone Town

    No visit to Zanzibar would be complete without a visit to the spice plantations. Your senses will be aroused as you will receive a detailed description on the assortment of spices (black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, breadfruit, jackfruit, vanilla, lemon grass) and their various uses. It was the spice plantations that brought the beginnings of Zanzibar’s infamous slave trade that dates back to the 1840’s.

    Free time:

    Stone Town

    Spend a final afternoon wandering the streets of Stone Town.

    Acommodation

    Spice Palace Hotel

    Optional Activities - Day 21

    Stone Town Walking Tour

    Stone Town - Zanzibar 3h

    Enjoy a walking tour along the bustling narrow streets of Stone Town and admire the historical old buildings and homes that are part of a preservation program funded by UNESCO and the Aga Khan Foundation. Also, visit the historical site of the slave market and learn about this dark aspect of history. Continue to the local fruits and vegetable market, fish market, Tip tipu house, and National Museum.

    Acommodation

    Spice Palace Hotel

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 22 : Stone Town/Bagamoyo

    Take the ferry from Stone Town back to the mainland and drive north in the Lando to the coastal town of Bagamoyo. During a free evening walk the unpaved streets and get to know this recently named World Heritage Site.

    If you have booked the Zanzibar Express, you will stay in Stone Town when the group heads for the ferry. You have a free day in Stone Town for shopping, relaxing or seeing the sights. (Ask your CEO if you want to book any tours) Tomorrow you fly to Arusha to meet the group. Included: transfers, flight, one night Stone Town (Spice Palace, or similar). Only breakfast included.

    Ferry

    Stone Town - Dar es Salaam 2h 200km

    Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.

    Lando

    Dar es Salaam - Bagamoyo 1h30m - 2h 60km

    Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

    Acommodation

    Firefly Bagamoyo Campsite

    Optional Activities - Day 22

    Zanzibar Express Northbound

    Stone Town - Arusha

    Road trips can be exciting but sometimes you just want to get to your destination. Treat yourself with a flight from Zanzibar to Arusha and avoid two days of road travel time. You’ll have an extra night to experience Zanzibar and then arrive in Arusha the next day, ready and refreshed to meet the rest of your group. Includes all transfers, local flight, and one additional hotel night in Zanzibar.

    Acommodation

    Firefly Bagamoyo Campsite

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 23 : Bagamoyo/Arusha

    Jump on the road in the Lando and cross varied landscapes all the way to Arusha. Keep an eye out for views of Mt Kilimanjaro on the way.

    Arusha sits at the foot of rugged Mt Meru, Africa's fifth highest mountain.

    Use the afternoon to prepare a small day-pack for the three-day excursion to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Take something warm for the night on the crater rim and enough insect repellant, sunscreen, and water. Bedding is provided, but you can take your sleeping bag along to make sure you're warm enough at night.

    Zanzibar Express; transfer this morning from your Stone Town hotel to the airport for the flight to Arusha. Arrive in Arusha and transfer to the camp to meet back up with the group. Only breakfast and dinner included.

    Lando

    Bagamoyo - Arusha 12h 590km

    Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

    Acommodation

    Meserani Snake Park

    Acommodation

    Meserani Snake Park

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 24 : Arusha/Serengeti National Park

    Today begins your 3-day and 2-night excursion into Serengeti National Park and the wildlife-dense Ngorongoro Crater.

    Changing to specialized 4x4 7-seater safari vehicles, we are met by experienced safari driver/guides, who will ensure us wonderful wildlife encounters. Our safari vehicles each have sliding windows and a large pop-up roof, perfect for wildlife viewing. They are smaller than the Lando and will allow us to maneuver easily through the wildlife areas. As the vehicles are smaller than the Lando, our group will split up among several vehicles.

    7-Seat 4x4 Safari Vehicle

    Arusha - Serengeti National Park 8h 320km

    Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride with a pop-up top.

    Includes a wildlife safari drive.

    Serengeti National Park Safari

    Serengeti National Park

    This is the reason you came to Africa. Charge your camera, grab your binoculars, and set out on safari. Your eagle-eyed driver will keep an eye out for wildlife – buffaloes, elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, and more. Tanzania’s Serengeti tends to be less crowded than some of Kenya’s reserves, so enjoy the scenery, the vast expanse of the grasslands, the play of light and shadow, and the up-close look at wild Africa.

    Acommodation

    Seronera Campsite

    Acommodation

    Seronera Campsite

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 25 : Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro

    Enjoy a morning safari in the Serengeti and watch the wildlife come to life. Break down camp before travelling to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, famous for Africa’s best wildlife viewing. Set up camp near the crater rim and enjoy your surroundings for the remainder of the day.

    Please note: if you have pre-booked the Serengeti Balloon Safari, today's likely the day for this activity! Your CEO will give you final confirmation when it will take place, as it is subject to change. You will miss the included morning wildlife safari drive with the group, but you will have a much better view from above! If you have not yet pre-booked, add it to your checkout page, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

    Due to the high-altitude location of our camp, temperatures can drop at night. We recommend bringing extra layers to wear during the evening and following morning.

    Serengeti National Park Safari

    Serengeti National Park

    This is the reason you came to Africa. Charge your camera, grab your binoculars, and set out on safari. Your eagle-eyed driver will keep an eye out for wildlife – buffaloes, elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, and more. Tanzania’s Serengeti tends to be less crowded than some of Kenya’s reserves, so enjoy the scenery, the vast expanse of the grasslands, the play of light and shadow, and the up-close look at wild Africa.

    7-Seat 4x4 Safari Vehicle

    Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro 4h 160km

    Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride with a pop-up top.

    Duration includes wildlife safari drive.

    Acommodation

    Simba Campsite

    Optional Activities - Day 25

    Serengeti Balloon Safari

    Serengeti National Park

    Spirited aloft in a hot-air balloon, view the wildlife and terrain of the Serengeti that only the birds see. Enjoy a champagne breakfast and keep that shutter-finger good and limber—you’ll be using it plenty over the course of your hour in the air.

    Be wowed with your bird's eye view of the wildlife and terrain of the majestic Serengeti. Enjoy a champagne breakfast and keep that shutter-finger ready —you’ll be using it plenty over the course of your hour in the air.

    Acommodation

    Simba Campsite

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 26 : Ngorongoro/Arusha

    Venture down to the crater floor for a final wildlife experience in the area. In the late morning the group will travel back to Arusha and enjoy a free evening.

    7-Seat 4x4 Safari Vehicle

    Ngorongoro - Arusha 4h - 5h 200km

    Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride with a pop-up top.

    Includes a morning wildlife safari drive in the crater.

    Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari Drive

    Ngorongoro Crater Morning

    Set the alarm and prepare for an early start to see the wonders of the Ngorongoro Crater. Here you’ll see Maasai herdsmen in the morning mist. Your driver/guide will take you down into the crater and to all the best spots to view wildlife. Spot zebra, gazelles, buffaloes, and warthogs. The swamp and forest are home to hippos, rhinos, elephants, baboons, and monkeys. Keep your eyes peeled and camera ready to capture a pride of lions or a lone leopard walking along the crater floor.

    Acommodation

    Meserani Snake Park

    Acommodation

    Meserani Snake Park

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 27 : Arusha/Nairobi

    Leave Arusha in the morning and travel in the Lando to Nairobi; Kenya’s capital city. The tour will end upon arrival. Please book ongoing travel from Nairobi in the evening.

    Not ready to go home just yet? That’s ok, stay for a few extra days to explore more of Kenya and beyond.

    There is no included accommodation for this night in Nairobi. You may choose to pre-reserve post-tour accommodation through G Adventures.

    Please do not book onward travel before 9pm.

    Border Crossing (Tanzania - Kenya)

    Namanga

    Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

    Departure Day

    21:00

    Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.

    Lando

    Arusha - Nairobi 9h 283km

    Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch

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