Absolute Africa Overland Safari & Participation Camping

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Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day 1Cape Town

   Arrive at any time. Tonight, after a brief welcome meeting, attend an optional group dinner for your first night in Cape Town.

   Cape Town

2. Day 2Cape Town/Cederberg

   Hit the road in the Lando and view the stunning Western Cape scenery on the way to the G Adventures-supported !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre. Learn about the history and culture of the ancient San people. Arrive to the campsite in the afternoon and enjoy free time in the area.

   Cape Town → Cederberg

3. Day 3Cederberg/Orange River

   Travel north past large plantations of rooibos tea. Camp at the scenic Orange River and arrive at the site with enough time to enjoy a late afternoon swim in the river.

   Cederberg → Orange River

4. Day 4Orange River/Fish River Canyon

   Travel to Fish River Canyon today, the largest canyon in Africa. Hop out of the Lando to watch sunset over the canyon’s rim. Set up camp nearby and sit around the campfire.

   Orange River → Fish River Canyon

5. Day 5Fish River Canyon/Namib Desert

   Sit back in the Lando and travel north along long, bumpy roads to the Namib Desert. Arrive and set up camp in the late afternoon, and admire the towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei seeming to rise up towards the sky in the middle of nowhere.

   Fish River Canyon → Namib Desert

6. Day 6Namib Desert

   Begin the day at dawn and watch sunrise from atop the iconic Dune 45. Later, venture to the surreal Deadvlei for an optional excursion to this mesmerizing clay pan before slipping into the shadier areas of Sesriem Canyon to learn about its formation and ability to sustain wildlife with hidden pools.

   Namib Desert

7. Day 7Namib Desert/Swakopmund

   Cross over the dry mountain passes and vast empty region of the Namib Desert en route to adrenaline capital; Swakopmund. The group will spend two nights here with plenty of time for the many optional activities in the area.

   Namib Desert → Swakopmund

8. Day 8Swakopmund

   Spend a free day in Swakopmund. Try activities like skydiving and sand boarding. For an even bigger adventure, hop on a scenic flight over the Skeleton Coast.

   Swakopmund

9. Day 9Swakopmund/Spitzkoppe

   Jump in the Lando and travel toward the granite peaks of Spitzkoppe. Dubbed the Matterhorn of Namibia, this is the perfect place for epic outdoor adventures. Enjoy free time here upon arrival.

   Swakopmund → Spitzkoppe

10. Day 10Spitzkoppe/Etosha National Park

    Soak in the strangeness of this unique landscape before moving on to Etosha National Park for some prime wildlife viewing. Enjoy a safari drive in the park on the way to your camp.

    Spitzkoppe → Etosha National Park

11. Day 11Etosha National Park

    Embark on a wildlife safari drive in Etosha National Park. Search for more than 100 different mammals that call this park home. During the dry season (May through October) the animals all gather around the waterfalls creating some of the densest wildlife viewing in the world.

    Etosha National Park

12. Day 12Etosha National Park/Waterberg Platopark

    Move on from Etosha today and travel further south to the Waterberg Plateau. Spend free time exploring the trails in this national park in search of more wildlife, or choose to relax at camp.

    Etosha National Park → Waterberg Platopark

13. Day 13Waterberg Platopark/Windhoek

    Travel south through the Namibian countryside to Windhoek. Lunch will be had along the way at the G Adventures-supported Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop. There will be free time in Windhoek upon arrival.

    Waterberg Platopark → Windhoek

14. Day 14Windhoek/D'kar

    Cross the border from Namibia into Botswana and travel east into the heart of the Kalahari to D’kar.

    Windhoek → Dekar

15. Day 15D'kar/Maun

    Climb in the Lando and continue towards Maun. In the afternoon, there will be free time to unwind before setting up camp with the group.

    Dekar → Maun

16. Day 16Maun/Okavango Delta

    Dive right into nature today for an overnight excursion in the Okavango Delta. Hop in a 4x4 and ride to your basic bush camp, then do some birdwatching in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe and head out for a wildlife walk in the area. Gather around the campfire for a sundowner in the evening.

    Maun → Okavango Delta

17. Day 17Okavango Delta/Nata

    Set out on a morning safari walk before returning to Maun. Then, get back inside the Lando and travel to the ancient baobab trees of Nata. There will be free time upon arrival.

    Okavango Delta → Nata

18. Day 18Nata/Kasane

    Venture north from Nata to Kasane. There will be time for an optional river cruise through Chobe National Park before setting up camp under a sky full of stars.

    Nata → Kasane

19. Day 19Kasane/Victoria Falls

    Choose to go on an early safari drive in the morning before travelling with the group from Botswana across the border to Zimbabwe. Sit down for a traditional lunch at the G Adventurers-supported Lusumpuko Women's Club. Continue on to the town Victoria Falls, a great base to see the falls, and take part in some exciting activities.

    Kasane → Victoria Falls

20. Day 20Victoria Falls

    Spend a free day in Victoria Falls. For the adventurous, there are activities like whitewater rafting or a scenic helicopter flight over the falls. The choice is yours!

    Victoria Falls

21. Day 21Victoria 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.

    Victoria Falls

22. Day 22Victoria 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.

    Victoria Falls → Lusaka

23. Day 23Lusaka/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.

    Lusaka → Mfuwe

24. Day 24South 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.

    Mfuwe

25. Day 25South Luangwa/Lilongwe

    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 Lilongwe crossing the border into Malawi.

    Mfuwe → Lilongwe

26. Day 26Lilongwe/Kande Beach

    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.

    Lilongwe → Kande Beach

27. Day 27Kande 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.

    Kande Beach

28. Day 28Kande 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.

    Kande Beach → Chitimba

29. Day 29Chitimba/Iringa

    Today the group will head into Tanzania en route to Iringa. Gaze out the window as the Lando climbs out of the Great Rift Valley through some spectacular mountain passes, viewing tea plantations and highlands as you go.

    Chitimba → Iringa

30. Day 30Iringa/Baobab Valley

    Continue northeast in the Lando to the group campsite in the Baobab Valley along the banks of the Ruaha River. Set up camp and look to the skies as the light begins to fade and enjoy a spectacular sunset in the lush, fertile lands of Tanzania. Then search the sky for shooting stars and make some wishes before drifting off to sleep.

    Iringa → Baobab Valley

31. Day 31Baobab Valley/Dar es Salaam

    Wake in Baobab Valley before driving to Dar es Salaam. Watch as the Tanzanian countryside passes by and the blue waters of the Indian Ocean make their debut. The group will spend the night here before embarking for the island beaches of Zanzibar.

    Baobab Valley → Dar es Salaam

32. Day 32Dar es Salaam/Zanzibar Beach Resort

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

    Dar es Salaam → Jambiani

33. Day 33Zanzibar 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.

    Jambiani

34. Day 34Stone 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.

    Jambiani → Stone Town

35. Day 35Stone 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.

    Stone Town → Bagamoyo

36. Day 36Bagamoyo/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.

    Bagamoyo → Arusha

37. Day 37Arusha/Serengeti National Park

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

    Arusha → Serengeti National Park

38. Day 38Serengeti 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.

    Serengeti National Park → Ngorongoro

39. Day 39Ngorongoro/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.

    Ngorongoro → Arusha

40. Day 40Arusha/Nairobi

    Hop in the Lando and hit the road to Kenya's capital; Nairobi. Cross through the semi-arid lands of the Maasai people en route and marvel at the epic views of mighty Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance as you swap stories with your road trip buddies! Please note that this is a combination tour, and some of your fellow group members may be finishing their tour on this evening.

    Arusha → Nairobi

41. Day 41Nairobi

    Spend the day on your own in Nairobi, East Africa’s most cosmopolitan city and Kenya’s beating heart. From vibrant cultural life to excellent places to eat, plus buzzing nightlife there’s plenty to see and do during your time here.

    Nairobi

42. Day 42Nairobi/Masai Mara

    Travel through the Great Rift Valley on the way to the Maasai Mara Reserve. Embark on a late afternoon wildlife safari drive in one of Kenya’s premier wildlife destinations.

    Nairobi → Masai Mara

43. Day 43Masai Mara

    Board the safari vehicle and travel into the Maasai Mara Reserve for some wildlife spotting. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure at the camp.

    Masai Mara

44. Day 44Masai Mara/Lake Nakuru National Park

    Depart the camp on your 4x4 safari vehicle and meet up with the Lando at G Adventures-supported Ubuntu Cafe for a delicious lunch. Later, enjoy an afternoon wildlife drive through the area.

    Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru National Park

45. Day 45Lake Nakuru National Park/Eldoret

    See more wildlife life on a morning safari drive around Lake Nakuru. Then, continue onwards in the Lando to Eldoret.

    Lake Nakuru National Park → Eldoret

46. Day 46Eldoret/Kampala

    Cross the border into Uganda and travel to Kampala, the country’s capital. The group will arrive there in the late afternoon.

    Eldoret → Kampala

47. Day 47Kampala/Lake Bunyonyi

    Cross over the equator today in the Lando en route from Kampala to Lake Bunyonyi. The name Bunyonyi means ‘place of many little birds’ and the lake’s winding shores encircle 29 islands surrounded by steep terraced hillsides. Upon arrival enjoy free time to get to know your surroundings and opt to swim in the calm waters.

    Kampala → Lake Bunyonyi

48. Day 48Gorilla Trek

    Spend the day on a mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Hike deep into the jungle through volcano forests alongside a park ranger in search of these mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Please be ready for a challenge as the treks can vary in length and difficulty. Note: Ugandan authorities are fiercely protective of this natural treasure, and currently permit only a maximum of eight people, per day, to visit a given gorilla family. The group will be split into different sub-groups for the trek, and depending on the number of travellers, different sub-groups may do their trek on different days.

    Lake Bunyonyi

49. Day 49Lake Bunyonyi

    Explore Lake Bunyonyi with a full day of free time. There are many optional activities to choose from like, swimming, hiking, canoeing, bird watching, or taking a motorboat tour of the lake. In the evening, relax together with the whole group at the lodge. Please keep in mind that some members of the group will do the gorilla trek on this day and have the free day in Lake Bunyonyi the day before.

    Lake Bunyonyi

50. Day 50Lake Bunyonyi/Kalinzu Forest Reserve

    Drive through the Ugandan countryside on the journey to Kalinzu Forest Reserve, which is further north in the country. The reserve is adjacent to Queen Elizabeth National Park and offers a great variety of landscapes to view wildlife. Spend the afternoon at your leisure here.

    Lake Bunyonyi → Kalinzu Forest Reserve

51. Day 51Kalinzu Forest Reserve/Lake Mburo National Park

    Rise early this morning for an included chimpanzee tracking excursion within the lush Kalinzu Forest Reserve with a ranger. Later, the group will visit a tea plantation before arriving at Lake Mburo. Then, you can choose to book an afternoon boat cruise, or get to know the local area on foot.

    Kalinzu Forest Reserve → Lake Mburo National Park

52. Day 52Lake Mburo National Park/Jinja

    Today the group will travel back across the equator to Uganda, which happens to be one of the few countries where it’s possible to cross over this boundary on land. Along the way, make a stop for lunch at the G Adventures-supported AidChild Equation Café & Gallery. Arrive to Jinja in the evening.

    Lake Mburo National Park → Jinja

53. Day 53Jinja

    The entire day is free for you to explore Jinja on your own or with members of the group. There are plenty of outdoor and adventure activities to choose from like rafting and mountain biking.

    Jinja

54. Day 54Jinja/Eldoret

    Catch up on some rest during this travel day between Uganda and Kenya. The group will arrive to the camp site near Eldoret in the evening and spend the night under the stars.

    Jinja → Eldoret

55. Day 55Eldoret/Nairobi

    Enjoy the ride as the group travels in the Lando through the Kenyan countryside to Nairobi. The tour will end upon arrival.

    Eldoret → Nairobi

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