Itinerary
- Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara
You'll leave Nairobi early this morning and cross the Great Rift Valley on your way to the Masai Mara Reserve. After checking into your camp at the edge of the reserve, you'll head out on an afternoon game drive in a specialized safari vehicle to start looking for wildlife. The landscape here changes dramatically as you descend into the valley, and you'll notice the shift in vegetation and terrain as you get closer to your accommodation.
Included Activities
- Afternoon game drive in Masai Mara Reserve
Landmarks Great Rift Valley Masai Mara National Reserve 
- Day 2
Masai Mara
Today is dedicated to exploring Masai Mara with both morning and afternoon game drives. You'll search for the Great Migration's massive herds of wildebeest, antelope, and zebra. Keep your eyes open for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, crocodiles, and hyenas. Between drives, you'll have time back at camp for lunch and to rest before heading out again in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Masai Mara Reserve
- Afternoon game drive in Masai Mara Reserve
Landmarks Masai Mara National Reserve Mara River Serengeti National Park 
- Day 3
Masai Mara to Nairobi
You'll head back across the Great Rift Valley today, retracing your route from the reserve toward Nairobi. The drive takes several hours, so you'll have time to reflect on your safari experiences. You'll arrive in Nairobi and check into your accommodation for an overnight stay before continuing your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Great Rift Valley - Day 4
Nairobi to Arusha, Tanzania
After boarding the overland truck, you'll cross into Tanzania and head toward Arusha, the country's safari capital. Upon arrival, you'll have the chance to browse local markets. Depending on your group's pace and timing, you might also visit a Maasai village to learn about the local culture and traditions of the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Maasai village visit (if time permits)
Optional Activities
- Browse local markets in Arusha
Landmarks Mount Meru Serengeti National Park - Day 5
Arusha to Serengeti National Park
You'll transfer to specialized safari vehicles and head into Serengeti National Park. The drive takes you around the rim of Ngorongoro Crater before reaching your unfenced bush campsite. By evening, you'll settle in and spend the night listening to the sounds of African wildlife all around you, a truly immersive experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive around Ngorongoro Crater rim
- Game drive to Serengeti campsite
Landmarks Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Crater 
- Days 6 - 7
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
You'll enjoy one final game drive on the crater floor early this morning, looking for any animals you might have missed yesterday. By mid-morning, you'll head back to camp for lunch. After packing up your belongings, you'll make the drive back to Arusha for your next phase of travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive on Ngorongoro Crater floor
Landmarks Ngorongoro Crater 
- Day 8
Arusha to Bagamoyo
After a week of safari, you're heading to Bagamoyo on the Indian Ocean coast. It's a long drive, but if the weather cooperates, you might catch views of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro during the journey. Your accommodation sits near the beach, giving you the freedom to explore the coastal town at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Bagamoyo independently
- Beach activities
Landmarks Mount Kilimanjaro Indian Ocean - Day 9
Bagamoyo to Dar es Salaam
You'll drive south along the Tanzanian coast to Dar es Salaam, the country's most important port. The journey takes 2 to 3 hours, and then you'll have time to explore the city independently. Arab architecture, vibrant markets, beaches, and bars are all waiting for you. You'll stay by the beach tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Dar es Salaam city independently
- Visit Arab architecture areas
- Browse vibrant markets
- Visit beaches
- Visit bars and restaurants
Landmarks Dar es Salaam Port - Days 10 - 12
Zanzibar
Your final day in Zanzibar offers more time on the northern beaches or a chance to try any activities you missed earlier. You can simply relax and take in the tropical atmosphere before heading back to the mainland tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Spice tour
- Snorkelling
- Scuba diving
- Relaxing massage
- Beach relaxation
- Explore Stone Town
- Water sports
Landmarks Zanzibar Island 
- Day 13
Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
You'll have one last swim this morning before checking out after breakfast and catching the ferry back to the mainland. You'll stay by the coast again tonight, with the option to head back into Dar es Salaam if you choose to spend more time in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
Optional Activities
- Beach swim
- Explore Dar es Salaam
Landmarks Zanzibar Island - Day 14
Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
You'll board the overland truck again as you head inland toward the Malawian border. The route takes you through Mikumi National Park, where you can watch for forest elephants and giraffe herds. Your accommodation sits on the edge of the reserve with options for an extra game drive, drinks at the local bar, and an evening campfire.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transit drive through Mikumi National Park
Optional Activities
- Extra game drive in Mikumi National Park
- Drinks at local bar
- Evening campfire
Landmarks Mikumi National Park - Day 15
Mikumi National Park to Iringa
You'll drive through the spectacular Southern Highlands of Tanzania today. You're staying at a local family-run farm about 50 kilometers from Iringa. The Ghaui family has managed this property for more than 70 years, producing organic crops and meat for local communities and supplying Dar es Salaam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore family-run farm
Landmarks Southern Highlands of Tanzania - Day 16
Iringa to Mbeya Area
You'll head toward Malawi with a stop at the Utengule Coffee Lodge in the Mbeya range of Southern Tanzania. The lodge offers great views of the East African Rift Valley. You can relax by the pool or try activities like squash, tennis, table tennis, and volleyball. Coffee lovers can join a guided tour through the plantation and watch the roasting demonstration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Poolside relaxation
- Squash
- Tennis
- Pool
- Table tennis
- Volleyball
- Guided coffee plantation tour with roasting demonstration
Landmarks Mbeya Range East African Rift Valley - Day 17
Mbeya Area to Chitimba, Malawi
You'll cross into Malawi at the Songwe border post and arrive at Chitimba on Lake Malawi. At dawn, you can watch fishermen in traditional dugout canoes casting nets. You have plenty of free time to relax on the beach, walk through the village, check out the local craft market for woodcarving, or learn the traditional game of Bao.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Village stroll
- Craft market visit
- Woodcarving experience
- Learn Bao traditional game
- Shopping for handmade crafts
Landmarks Lake Malawi Songwe Border Post 
- Days 18 - 19
Nkhotakota Region, Lake Malawi
This day is completely unstructured, so you can choose how to spend your time. Optional activities include kayaking, snorkelling, village walks, waterfall hikes, or simply enjoying the warm, fresh waters of Lake Malawi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Kayak rental
- Snorkelling
- Village walk
- Waterfall hike
- Beach relaxation
- Swimming in Lake Malawi
Landmarks Lake Malawi - Day 20
Nkhotakota Region to Petauke, Zambia
You'll leave Lake Malawi and drive through Nkhotakota Game Reserve toward the Zambian border. After crossing into Zambia, you'll continue to Petauke, an agricultural region known for producing maize, cotton, sunflower, soya beans, and other crops.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Nkhotakota Game Reserve Lake Malawi 
- Day 21
Petauke to Lusaka, Zambia
You'll start early for a long drive to Lusaka, Zambia's capital. The route follows the Great Eastern Road through lush countryside and crosses the rushing Luangwa River. You'll camp tonight at a tranquil farm outside Lusaka, Southern Africa's fastest-growing city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Luangwa River Great Eastern Road - Days 22 - 25
Livingstone, Zambia
Your final free day in Livingstone is here. Use this time for last-minute activities, shopping, or simply relaxing and enjoying the town before your next border crossing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bungee jumping
- Canoeing on Zambezi River
- Rafting on Zambezi River
- Scenic flight over Victoria Falls
- Fishing trip
- Relax by the pool
- Explore Livingstone town
- Shopping
Landmarks Victoria Falls Zambezi River - Day 26
Livingstone to Chobe National Park, Botswana
You'll cross into Botswana and travel to Kasane, the gateway to Chobe National Park. Botswana's premier game reserve is home to the Big Five and lots of bird life, including the rare African Fish Eagle. This afternoon you'll take a cruise on the Chobe River to see elephants, hippos, and crocodiles on the banks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Chobe River cruise
Landmarks Chobe National Park Chobe River Kasane - Day 27
Chobe National Park to Nata, Botswana
You'll go on an open vehicle game drive in Chobe National Park searching for elephants, lions, and various antelope species. After leaving Chobe, you'll travel south into the Nata region. Your unfenced campsite here offers some of the best wildlife experiences in the area as local animals roam freely through camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Open vehicle game drive in Chobe National Park
Landmarks Chobe National Park Nata Region - Day 28
Nata to Maun, Botswana
You'll travel to Maun, your base for exploring the famed Okavango Delta. If time allows, you might take a scenic flight over the delta. If that doesn't work out today, this opportunity will be offered on Day 30 instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight over Okavango Delta
Landmarks Okavango Delta Maun - Days 29 - 30
Okavango Delta to Maun
You'll paddle back out of the delta in mokoro canoes and return to Maun. If time allows and the scenic flight wasn't possible earlier, you might take it this afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mokoro canoe ride out of delta
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight over Okavango Delta
Landmarks Okavango Delta 
- Day 31
Maun to Omaheke Region, Namibia
You'll board the overland truck and travel to the Namibian border via Ghanzi, skirting the edge of the barren Kalahari Desert. After crossing into Namibia, you'll go on an included bush walk with local San Bushmen to learn about their way of life and how they work with nature. This activity might happen on Day 8 instead depending on your arrival time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bush walk with San Bushmen
Landmarks Kalahari Desert Ghanzi - Day 32
Omaheke Region to Windhoek, Namibia
You'll arrive in Windhoek, Namibia's charming capital with a population of 470,000. The city features German architecture from its colonial past. Your camp is on the edge of the city, so you can head into town for food and exploration. Joe's Beerhouse is recommended as perhaps Namibia's most famous restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Windhoek city
- Dine at Joe's Beerhouse
- Visit local restaurants and bars
Landmarks Windhoek - Days 33 - 34
Etosha National Park, Namibia
You'll spend a full day driving across Etosha National Park, stopping whenever interesting wildlife appears. Your tour leader will decide whether to return to your first camp or move to a different one for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day game drive in Etosha National Park
Landmarks Etosha National Park - Day 35
Etosha National Park to Spitzkoppe, Namibia
You'll leave Etosha and head into the Damaraland region toward Spitzkoppe mountain peak. You'll see incredibly well-preserved Bushmen paintings and spectacular rock formations reaching 1,800 meters above sea level. The rocks change color as the sun moves across the sky, particularly beautiful at sunrise and sunset. You'll stay at a campsite at the base of the mountain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Spitzkoppe excursion with Bushmen paintings viewing
Landmarks Spitzkoppe Damaraland 
- Days 36 - 37
Swakopmund, Namibia
You'll have another free day in Swakopmund. Continue exploring the German colonial town, enjoy the relaxed cafe culture, or try any optional activities you might have missed yesterday.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Swakopmund town
- Visit colonial architecture sites
- Cafe culture experience
- Quad-biking
- Sand boarding
- Skydiving
- Dolphin-watching cruise
Landmarks Swakopmund Skeleton Coast 
- Day 38
Swakopmund to Solitaire Area, Namibia
You'll head south, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn with a photo stop along the way. You'll reach your stunning desert campsite in the Khomas region of Namibia.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tropic of Capricorn photo stop
Landmarks Tropic of Capricorn Khomas Region 
- Day 39
Sesriem Area, Namibia
You'll head into Namib-Naukluft National Park to Dune 45, the desert's most famous landmark towering over 300 meters high. You can try climbing it if you're up for the challenge. You'll journey deeper to Deadvlei, a white clay pan surrounded by golden dunes and home to eerie petrified trees. You'll stop at Sesriem Canyon on the way to tonight's camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Dune 45
- Visit Deadvlei
- Sesriem Canyon visit
Optional Activities
- Climb Dune 45
Landmarks Dune 45 Deadvlei Sesriem Canyon Namib-Naukluft National Park - Day 40
Sesriem Area to Fish River Canyon, Namibia
You'll take a long drive south through desert scenery to Fish River Canyon, second only in size to the Grand Canyon in the USA. The canyon is more than 500 meters deep and scarring the land for 160 kilometers. You'll stop at a couple of viewpoints and visit the canyon's famous sharp bend known as 'Hell's Corner'.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Fish River Canyon viewpoints
- Hell's Corner visit
Landmarks Fish River Canyon Hell's Corner - Day 41
Fish River Canyon to Gariep (Orange) River, Namibia
You'll travel south to the Orange River, also known as the Gariep. For much of its length, the river marks the border between Namibia and South Africa. Your campsite is on the Namibian side with optional canoe safaris available for those wanting to explore the surrounding scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canoe safari on Orange River
Landmarks Orange River Gariep River - Day 42
Orange River to Cederberg Area, South Africa
You'll cross the border this morning to enter South Africa, the seventh and final country of your adventure. You'll drive south through the Namaqualand region, where you might see beautiful wildflowers if traveling in spring (August-September). You'll arrive at riverside accommodation with optional wine tasting available for those wanting to try Cederberg region wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting in Cederberg region
Landmarks Namaqualand Cederberg Region - Day 43
Cederberg Area to Cape Town, South Africa
You'll complete your journey to Cape Town, South Africa's 'Mother City', where your tour comes to an end. Home to Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, and spectacular scenery, Cape Town is a perfect finish. You can arrange post-tour accommodation through your operator or book locally to further explore this iconic city.
Optional Activities
- Explore Cape Town
- Visit Table Mountain
- Visit V&A Waterfront
Landmarks Table Mountain V&A Waterfront Cape Town 
