Itinerary
- Day 1
Pretoria to Hazyview
Leave Pretoria early in the overland truck, driving through Mpumalanga's scenic landscape toward the Greater Kruger area. You'll arrive with time to settle in at camp, then gather around the campfire for Shangaan tribal dancing before nightfall.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Shangaan tribal dancing around campfire
Landmarks Greater Kruger Ecosystem 
- Day 2
Kruger National Park
Spend the full day on safari in Kruger National Park using specialized 4x4 vehicles with a local guide. You'll search for the Big Five and other wildlife throughout the morning and afternoon, breaking for lunch. An optional night drive is available if you want to try spotting leopards and nocturnal animals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Kruger National Park full day open vehicle game drive with resident guide
Optional Activities
- Night game drive
Landmarks Kruger National Park 
- Day 3
Hazyview to Tshipise
Head north into Limpopo province, reaching Tshipise and a resort campsite next to a nature reserve with woodland around it. The afternoon and evening are free, so you can relax by the pool, soak in a nearby hot spring, or walk out to one of South Africa's largest baobab trees.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to one of the biggest baobab trees in South Africa
- Relaxation at pool
- Hot spring visit
Landmarks Tshipise - Day 4
Tshipise to Matobo
Cross into Zimbabwe this morning, driving through countryside to Matobo, a pleasant city with tree-lined streets. Stop in Bulawayo for supplies along the way before arriving at your campsite for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Matobo - Day 5
Matobo National Park
Go out on a game drive and walking safari in Matobo National Park with a resident guide, exploring an area known for one of Africa's largest rhino populations and plenty of leopards. The tour ends at lunchtime, leaving the rest of the day free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Matobo National Park half day open vehicle game drive and walking safari with resident guide
Optional Activities
- Bushmen paintings tour in Matobo Hills
- Visit to grave of Cecil Rhodes
Landmarks Matobo National Park Matobo Hills Cecil Rhodes Grave 
- Day 6
Matobo to Livingstone
Leave Matobo and drive to Victoria Falls town, then cross into Zambia and arrive in Livingstone. Visit Mosi Oa Tunya, the Zambian side of Victoria Falls and one of the world's largest sheet waterfalls. You'll have options for activities like rafting, canoeing, abseiling, or scenic flights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Victoria Falls visit (Mosi Oa Tunya National Park)
Optional Activities
- White water rafting
- Canoeing
- Abseiling
- Scenic flights over Victoria Falls
Landmarks Victoria Falls Mosi Oa Tunya National Park 
- Days 7 - 8
Livingstone
Two completely free days to do what you want. Relax by the pool at camp, sign up for any optional activities that interest you, or simply unwind and take it easy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner
- Day 9
Livingstone to Lusaka
Drive to Lusaka, Zambia's capital, and stay at a farm on the outskirts of the city. You'll have a relaxing evening camping out on the farmland.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Lusaka - Day 10
Lusaka to Petauke
Head out early via the Great East Road connecting Zambia with Malawi. Drive through green countryside and small villages, crossing the Luangwa River along the way. Accommodation is located about 5km from Petauke.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Luangwa River - Day 11
Petauke to South Luangwa National Park
Travel to South Luangwa National Park, Zambia's top wildlife destination. After setting up camp, you'll have free time to go on optional game walks or game drives if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Game walks
- Game drives
Landmarks South Luangwa National Park - Day 12
South Luangwa National Park to Chipata
Early morning game drive in an open vehicle with a local ranger through South Luangwa. You'll explore the wildlife concentrated around the Luangwa River and oxbow lagoons, seeing around 60 animal species and over 400 bird species. After the drive, head to Chipata.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- South Luangwa National Park open vehicle game drive with a resident guide
Landmarks South Luangwa National Park Luangwa River - Days 13 - 14
Chipata to Kande Beach, Lake Malawi
Cross into Malawi and head to Lake Malawi's shore, a defining feature that covers one-fifth of the country. Your campsite sits right on the beach with time for swimming. Free time allows for optional activities like traditional canoe hire, horse riding, or visits to local villages.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Traditional bwato canoe hire
- Horse riding around the lake
- Visit to nearby village to meet Malawian villagers
Landmarks Lake Malawi Kande Beach 
- Day 15
Kande Beach to Chitimba Beach, Lake Malawi
Drive through rubber plantations to Mzuzu, stopping to pick up supplies and visit the market. Then continue to Chitimba Beach for a beachside camp. The afternoon is free, so you can relax, play volleyball, or check out local craft markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Volleyball at beach
- Browse local craft markets
Landmarks Chitimba Beach Mzuzu - Day 16
Chitimba Beach, Lake Malawi to Iringa
Long but scenic drive crossing into Tanzania and climbing through the Southern Highlands. You'll reach Kisolanza Farmhouse, a family-run working farm located in a spectacular mountain setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Southern Highlands - Day 17
Iringa to Mikumi National Park Area
Head east to Mikumi National Park, Tanzania's fifth-largest wildlife reserve. The campsite sits right on the park's edge. Evening around the campfire includes an optional game drive if time allows, where you might see lion, buffalo, elephant, hippo, and crocodile.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional game drive to see resident wildlife
Landmarks Mikumi National Park 
- Day 18
Mikumi National Park Area to Dar es Salaam
Travel through Mikumi National Park toward Dar es Salaam on the Indian Ocean coast. Watch for wildlife like forest elephants and giraffes along the route. Arrive at a beachside campsite with time to browse local markets or explore town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Browse local markets
- Explore town of Dar es Salaam
Landmarks Dar es Salaam Mikumi National Park 
- Days 19 - 22
Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar Island, Stone Town, Nungwi
Take the ferry to Zanzibar, leaving the overland truck behind on the mainland. Spend time in historic Stone Town with its cobbled alleys and relax on pristine beaches. You'll typically spend one day in Stone Town and three days at northern beaches (flexible). Optional activities include spice plantation visits, snorkelling safaris, scuba diving, and yacht trips.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast
Included Activities
- Zanzibar return ferry ticket
Optional Activities
- Spice plantation visit
- Snorkelling safaris
- Scuba diving
- Yacht trips
Landmarks Zanzibar Island Stone Town Nungwi 
- Day 23
Zanzibar Island, Nungwi to Bagamoyo
Have the morning for last-minute shopping or a final swim before catching the ferry back to the mainland and Dar es Salaam, then heading onward to Bagamoyo. This quaint 18th-century trading port sits by palm-fringed beaches on the Indian Ocean.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping in Nungwi
- Final swim
Landmarks Bagamoyo - Day 24
Bagamoyo to Marangu
Leave Bagamoyo early and drive north past the Usambara and Pare Mountains in the Eastern Arc Mountain Range. Arrive at Marangu, located at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. You'll have great views of the mountain from camp if the weather cooperates.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Mount Kilimanjaro Usambara Mountains Pare Mountains - Day 25
Marangu to Arusha
Drive past Moshi town to Arusha, Tanzania's safari capital. Spend time exploring the town, then head to camp at the edge of the Masai plains outside the city. In the afternoon, walk to a local Maasai village to visit a school and clinic, check out the Meserani Snake Park with crocodiles and pythons, and browse a small Maasai museum. Camel riding is optional.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk to local Maasai village
- Visit to local school
- Visit to local clinic
- Meserani Snake Park visit
Optional Activities
- Camel riding
Landmarks Arusha Meserani Snake Park Masai Museum 
- Day 26
Arusha to Serengeti National Park
Switch from the overland truck to designated safari vehicles and head into Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Drive around the crater rim and onto the Serengeti, one of the world's last great wildernesses. You'll see millions of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope migrating with predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs following. Arrive at an unfenced campsite where lions and hyenas roam nearby.
- 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 Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Conservation Area 
- Days 27 - 28
Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
Morning game drive searching for any wildlife not yet spotted, then travel to Ngorongoro Crater and camp on the rim of this UNESCO-listed caldera. Day 28 starts with an early morning game drive down the steep road into the crater itself. You'll spot most major African animals except giraffes, who can't climb the rim. Return to camp for lunch before heading back to Arusha.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Excursion in a purpose built safari vehicle and game drives with a resident guide
Landmarks Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Crater 
- Day 29
Arusha to Nairobi
Cross into Kenya this morning and journey to Nairobi, the capital. The tour ends when you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Nairobi 
