Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive at any time and get settled in for the journey ahead. After a brief welcome meeting, there's an optional group dinner at the hotel restaurant if you want to meet your travel companions and get to know who you'll be spending the next few weeks with.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Heron Portico Hotel Nairobi), Hotel (The Heron Hotel Nairobi)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner at Hotel Restaurant
- Day 2
Nairobi to Arusha
The drive takes you across the semi-arid lands where the Maasai people live, heading from Lando to Arusha, Tanzania. Along the way, you'll catch views of Mount Kilimanjaro rising in the distance as the vehicle crosses the Kenya-Tanzania border.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Meserani Snake Park)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Kenya - Tanzania)
Landmarks Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 3
Arusha to Serengeti
You'll head into the Serengeti on safari drives in 7-seat 4x4 vehicles, passing golden plains covered with thorny acacia trees. This kicks off a 3-day, 2-night excursion that takes you through the park and eventually to Ngorongoro Crater, so keep your eyes open for wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Seronera Campsite)
Included Activities
- Serengeti National Park Safari
Landmarks Serengeti National Park 
- Day 4
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
The final morning in the Serengeti starts early as the sun rises and animals become active. After breaking down camp, you'll travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and set up near the crater rim by late afternoon. Spend the rest of the day taking in the views and surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Simba Campsite)
Included Activities
- Serengeti National Park Safari
Optional Activities
- Serengeti Balloon Safari
Landmarks Ngorongoro Crater - Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Start early and head down to the crater floor for one last safari through Ngorongoro. You'll search for wildlife across the grasslands, swamps, and acacia forests, with a good chance to spot animals around Lake Makat. By late morning, you'll exit the crater and begin the drive back to Arusha, taking in the landscape as you travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Meserani Snake Park)
Included Activities
- Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari Drive
Optional Activities
- Zanzibar Express Southbound - includes transfers, flights, one night Arusha accommodation (Outpost Lodge or similar), and one night Stone Town accommodation (Tausi Palace or similar) with breakfast included
Landmarks Ngorongoro Crater Lake Makat 
- Day 6
Arusha to Bagamoyo
The drive heads early in the morning toward the Indian Ocean, taking in varied landscapes along the way. Your final stop is Bagamoyo, a former important trading port on East Africa's central coast from the late 19th century and now a World Heritage Site. You'll have free time to walk the narrow, unpaved streets on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Firefly Bagamoyo Campsite)
Landmarks Bagamoyo - Day 7
Bagamoyo to Zanzibar
Starting in Bagamoyo, you'll drive to Dar es Salaam and catch the ferry to Zanzibar. This Tanzanian archipelago is where the group will spend the next few days relaxing on sandy beaches and soaking up the island atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (S&S Hotel Jambiani)
Landmarks Zanzibar - Day 8
Zanzibar
This is a full free day to explore Zanzibar and what it has to offer. You can choose optional activities like snorkeling, a sailing trip, or simply spend time on the beach relaxing in the sun and enjoying the warm water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (S&S Hotel Jambiani)
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling
- Sailing Trip
- Beach Time
Landmarks Zanzibar - Day 9
Zanzibar to Stone Town
You'll travel back to Stone Town from your beach resort on the other side of the island. On the way, there's a stop at a spice plantation, and then you'll spend time wandering through the historic alleyways in the oldest part of Zanzibar.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Spice Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Spice Plantation Tour
Landmarks Stone Town - Day 10
Zanzibar to Baobab Valley
After leaving the island behind, you'll catch the ferry back to Dar es Salaam and climb into the Lando for the drive inland toward the mountains. By evening you'll reach the group campsite in Baobab Valley where you can watch the stars come out.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tan-Swiss Lodge Campsite)
Landmarks Baobab Valley - Day 11
Baobab Valley to Iringa
You'll spend most of this day on the road in the Lando traveling to Iringa. Once you arrive, there's a visit to a crafts center that supports the local community, giving you a chance to see local artisans at work.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Old Farm House - Kisolanza)
Included Activities
- Iringa Craft Centre
Landmarks Iringa - Day 12
Iringa to Chitimba
Today brings a border crossing from Tanzania into Malawi. You'll finish the day at Lake Malawi in Chitimba with gorgeous mountain views from the beach and Tanzania visible just across the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Chitimba Camp)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Tanzania - Malawi)
Landmarks Lake Malawi - Day 13
Chitimba to Kande Beach
The group heads to Kande Beach where you'll have free time to get out on the lake or hike along its shores. The water and surrounding landscape give you plenty of options for how to spend your time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Kande Beach Resort)
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Hiking along Lake Shore
Landmarks Kande Beach - Day 14
Kande Beach
You'll have another full day to enjoy this lakeside location. Walk along the shore, choose to snorkel and see what lives underwater, or take a leisurely swim. Later, there's an optional village walk to nearby Tonga Village where you can sit down for a traditional dinner at a local home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Dinner at a Local Home)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Kande Beach Resort)
Included Activities
- Kande Beach Local Dinner
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling
- Village Walk to Tonga Village
Landmarks Kande Beach - Day 15
Kande Beach to Chipata
Crossing the border into Zambia, you'll travel in the Lando to Chipata, the capital of the Eastern Province. The drive takes you through varied landscapes as you move deeper into the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Mamarulas Camp), Camping (Wildlife Camp)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Malawi - Zambia)
Landmarks Chipata - Day 16
Chipata to South Luangwa
You'll head to South Luangwa National Park for wildlife viewing, with lunch and a visit to the Tribal Textiles Market and Courtyard Cafe along the way. This G Adventures-supported craft workshop gives you a chance to learn about local work. After arriving, there's free time to choose an afternoon or night wildlife safari in the park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Wildlife Camp)
Included Activities
- Tribal Textiles Market & Courtyard Cafe
Optional Activities
- South Luangwa Wildlife Safari Drive (afternoon or night)
Landmarks South Luangwa National Park 
- Day 17
South Luangwa
This is a full free day in South Luangwa National Park where you can experience the area at your own pace. Choose between a walking safari, a night drive, or a local village visit to see how people live in this region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Wildlife Camp), Hotel (Chimwemwe Hotel - Campsite)
Optional Activities
- South Luangwa Wildlife Safari Drive
- South Luangwa Walking Safari
- Local Village Visit
Landmarks South Luangwa National Park - Day 18
South Luangwa to Lusaka Area
You'll spend the day traveling on rough and bumpy roads to a private farm about 18 miles outside Lusaka, Zambia's capital. Once there, you can watch wildlife that wanders the property or relax by grabbing a cold drink at the camp's bar or spending time by the pool.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Eureka Camping Park)
Optional Activities
- Swimming in Pool
- Drinks at Camp Bar
- Day 19
Lusaka Area to Victoria Falls
Crossing the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe brings you to Victoria Falls. Upon arrival, there's an optional visit to get close to one of the largest waterfalls in the world if you want to experience its power firsthand.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Camping (Explorers Village Camping)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Zambia - Zimbabwe)
Optional Activities
- Victoria Falls Visit
Landmarks Victoria Falls - Day 20
Victoria Falls
You've got the full day to spend however you'd like around Victoria Falls. The area has tons of adventure options if that's your style, or you can take things slower and just soak it all in. Whitewater rafting on the Zambezi is intense, helicopter flights give you a whole different perspective of the falls, and bungee jumping right over the water is definitely the adrenaline rush kind of thing. You can book most activities when you get there, though pre-booking some experiences beforehand takes the guesswork out of availability.
- Accommodation
- Camping (Explorers Village Camping)
Optional Activities
- Full Day Excursion to Chobe National Park
- Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15 Mins
- Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 25min
- Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting
Landmarks Victoria Falls Chobe National Park Zambezi River - Day 21
Victoria Falls
Another day where you're in control of how you spend your time at Victoria Falls. This is a chance to relax and move around at your own pace, or you can go after more activities if you're feeling it. White water rafting, helicopter tours, and bungee jumping are all there if you want them. The falls themselves are genuinely massive, so there's a lot to do and see whether you're chasing thrills or just taking it easy.
- Accommodation
- Camping (Explorers Village Camping)
Optional Activities
- Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15 Mins
- Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting
Landmarks Victoria Falls Zambezi River - Day 22
Victoria Falls to Kasane
You'll cross the border from Zimbabwe into Botswana today. There's an optional wildlife boat cruise along the Chobe River where you can see animals in their natural habitat. Afterward, you'll relax at camp in a serene setting just outside the park near the town of Kasane.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Camping (Thebe River Safari Lodge Campsite)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Zimbabwe - Botswana)
Optional Activities
- Chobe River Sunset Cruise
Landmarks Chobe River - Day 23
Kasane to Gweta
Starting early, there's an optional wildlife safari drive in an open safari vehicle in Chobe National Park. Later you'll travel south to Gweta where the group shares a toast to celebrate the long journey so far, then settle in for the night under the stars among ancient baobab trees.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Elephant Sands Camp), Camping (Elephant Sands Lodge Campsite)
Optional Activities
- Chobe National Park Safari Drive
Landmarks Chobe National Park - Day 24
Gweta to Maun
Watch the sunrise from your camp beneath the huge baobab trees before heading out. The Lando takes you to Maun where the group sets up camp in a serene setting. During your free time, you can choose to pre-book a scenic helicopter ride through the Delta if interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Sedia Riverside Lodge), Hotel (Sedia Hotel Campsite)
Optional Activities
- Delta Doors-off Scenic Helicopter Flight
Landmarks Okavango Delta - Day 25
Maun to Okavango Delta
Early morning you'll leave Maun in an open 4x4 safari vehicle and head into the Okavango Delta to reach a basic bush camp. Once you settle in, you'll go birdwatching from a traditional mokoro (that's a dugout canoe). Later in the afternoon you take a sunset nature walk, then return to camp. The evening wraps up around the campfire with the sounds of the delta around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Okavango Delta Camping), Camping (Tamog Tours & Safaris Okavango Delta Camping)
Included Activities
- Okavango Delta Excursion
- Birdwatching in traditional mokoro (dugout canoe)
- Sunset nature walk
Landmarks Okavango Delta - Day 26
Okavango Delta - Maun - D'kar
Morning starts with traveling back through the Okavango Delta toward Maun, and from there you head through western Botswana to D'kar in the Kalahari. If you're up for it, there's an optional bushman walk where you learn how the San People survive and thrive in the desert. You'll stay at the G Adventures-supported Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp, where the San Bushmen community offers genuine hospitality and real insight into their way of life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp visit
- Stay with San Bushmen community
Optional Activities
- Bushman walk with San People
Landmarks Okavango Delta Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp Kalahari Desert - Day 27
D'kar to Windhoek
After saying farewell to the San People, you'll hop in the Lando headed for Windhoek and cross the border into Namibia. During the drive, the group can laugh and reflect on the journey so far. By evening there's an optional group meal together in town to celebrate this new country.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Camping (Urban Camp)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Botswana - Namibia)
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
- Day 28
Windhoek to Waterberg Plateau
You'll travel to the G Adventures-supported Penduka Village Restaurant and Shop located outside Windhoek and grab a packed lunch before heading to Waterberg Plateau. The rest of your day is free time to relax at the campsite and enjoy the wild surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed Lunch), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Waterberg Campsite)
Included Activities
- Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop
Landmarks Waterberg Plateau - Day 29
Waterberg to Etosha
There's a short group safari drive in Etosha National Park on the way to today's camping spot. After that, you'll have free time to relax at camp and rest up for the wildlife viewing ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NWR Etosha NP Okaukeujo Restcamp)
Included Activities
- Etosha National Park Wildlife Safari Drive (Lando)
Landmarks Etosha National Park 
- Day 30
Etosha National Park
This is a full-day wildlife safari drive through Etosha National Park where you'll search for the animals that live here. The park is large and has high concentrations of wildlife, so it often feels like the animals come directly to you, especially during the dry season from May through October.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NWR Etosha NP Okaukeujo Restcamp)
Included Activities
- Etosha National Park Wildlife Safari Drive (Lando)
Landmarks Etosha National Park - Day 31
Etosha to Spitzkoppe
You'll travel south to the rocky peaks of Spitzkoppe, known as the Matterhorn of Namibia. After arriving, you'll have free time to explore around camp, hike up some nearby rocks, and watch the sunset before settling in under a night sky full of stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Spitzkoppe Rest Camp), Hotel (Spitzkoppe Community Restcamp)
Optional Activities
- Rock Hikes
- Sunset Viewing
- Stargazing
Landmarks Spitzkoppe 
- Day 32
Spitzkoppe to Swakopmund
After taking in the wild landscape of Spitzkoppe, you'll travel to the coastal region and Swakopmund, the adrenaline capital of Namibia. You'll spend two nights here with plenty of time for optional activities in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amanpuri Backpackers)
Landmarks Swakopmund - Day 33
Swakopmund
This is a full free day to explore Swakopmund on your own. Whether you want to try skydiving, sandboarding, or any other activity, this adrenaline-filled coastal town has plenty of options to choose from.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amanpuri Backpackers)
Optional Activities
- Swakopmund Skydiving
- Sandboarding in the Namib Desert
- Skeleton Coast Scenic Flight
- Swakopmund Guided Cultural Tour
Landmarks Swakopmund - Day 34
Swakopmund to Namib Desert
You'll drive in the Lando to the oldest desert in the world and camp right on its edge. Upon arrival there's free time where you can choose to walk with a local expert who'll share stories about the Namib Desert. Later you'll fall asleep under the stars in this unique setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Sossus On Foot Bushman's Desert Camp), Camping (Bushman's Desert Camp Sossus on foot Desert Walk)
Optional Activities
- Namib Desert Walk with Local Expert
Landmarks Namib Desert - Day 35
Sossusvlei
You'll explore the rock formations of Sesriem Canyon and then have the option to go further on the Sossuvlei Desert walk to visit a clay pan surrounded by the world's largest sand dunes. Back at camp you'll enjoy dinner on the braai before settling in for a peaceful night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Braai Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Sossus Oasis Camp Site)
Included Activities
- Dune 45 Visit
- Sesriem Canyon Visit
Optional Activities
- Sossusvlei Desert Walk
Landmarks Sesriem Canyon Dune 45 Sossusvlei 
- Day 36
Sossusvlei to Fish River Canyon
The day involves driving to Fish River Canyon, the largest canyon in Africa. Along the way there'll be chances to step out of the Lando and stretch. By evening the group watches the sunset over the canyon's rim before gathering around a fire at camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Hobas Lodge Campsite)
Included Activities
- Fish River Canyon Visit at Sunset
Optional Activities
- Swimming in Fish River
Landmarks Fish River Canyon - Day 37
Fish River Canyon to Orange River
You'll cross another border today as the journey continues into South Africa. Tonight you'll camp at the scenic Orange River where there's free time to enjoy optional activities in the area like a canoe excursion on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Fiddlers Creek Camping), Camping (Bushwhacked - Fiddlers Creek Camping)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Namibia - South Africa)
Optional Activities
- Paddling on Orange River
Landmarks Orange River - Day 38
Orange River to Cederberg
Boarding the Lando again, you'll drive further south past large plantations of rooibos tea as you head into the Cederberg Mountains. You'll camp here for the night with free time options that could include a wine tasting, a swim in the pool, or sitting around a campfire.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Highlanders Campsite), Camping (Highlanders Campsite and Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Wine Tasting
- Swimming in Pool
Landmarks Cederberg Mountains - Day 39
Cederberg to Cape Town
You'll travel to Cape Town today with a stop at the G Adventures-supported !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre along the way. There you'll learn about the history and culture of the ancient San people. By evening you'll have free time in Cape Town to explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (CURIOCITY Green Point Cape Town - Dorm room), Hotel (Hotel Sky Cape Town - Dorm Room)
Included Activities
- !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre
Landmarks !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre 
- Day 40
Departure
You can depart at any time. If you're not ready to leave yet, talk with your trip leader about extending your adventure to explore more of South Africa. An extra night in Cape Town is highly recommended if you want to see everything the area has to offer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
