ITINERARY:DAY 1 SOUTH AFRICA, CEDERBERG MOUNTAIN REGION
After a short stop to view Table Mountain we drive north to the Cederberg region. In the afternoon
(weather permitting) we go on a guided walk to see Bushmen paintings and learn about the native
fauna and flora.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner DAY 2 NAMAQUALAND � ORANGE/GARIEP RIVER
Today we travel to the Gariep/Orange River. We spend the night under the stars and sit at the
campfire getting to know each another.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 3 NAMIBIA, ORANGE/GARIEP RIVER - FISH RIVER CANYON
You can choose between a morning on the riverbank or the half day canoe on the river. After lunch
we travel north to the Fish River Canyon. Optional Activities: Orange/Gariep River Half Day Canoe
Adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 4 NAMIB-NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK
From the Fish River Canyon we continue into the remote hinterland. We arrive at camp in the
afternoon and enjoy a short hike at Sesriem Canyon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 5 SOSSUSVLEI DUNES - NAMIB-NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK
We wake before dawn so we can hike up Dune 45 and watch the sunrise. After breakfast we join a
local expert on a guided tour explaining the desert ecosystem.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 6 / 7 SWAKOPMUND
Today we cross the Tropic of Capricorn (where we stop for a photo) on our way to Namibias Atlantic
coast. In Swakopmund you will be briefed on the optional activities available here. Day 7 is free
for you to explore the town or try one of the many adventure activities. Optional Activities:
Quadbiking, Sandboarding, Sky Diving, Dolphin Cruise, Scenic Flights, Fishing etc.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on day 7 only) DAY 8 SPITZKOPPE
We leave all the trappings of modern life behind us and drive inland to the mysterious Spitzkoppe.
Tonight we camp in the wild.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 9 HIMBA TRIBES
After some early morning exploration we continue inland and drive towards Kamanjab. The Himba are a
pastoral people and predominantly breed cattle or goats, they are easily recognisable by their
unique style of dress.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 10 / 11 ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Etosha NP is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. We will go
on various game drives, and spend our evenings at the abundant water holes for some excellent game
photography.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 12 WINDHOEK
After an early morning game drive we set off towards Windhoek in the centre of Namibia. On the way
we stop at a popular craft market. In the afternoon we go on a short city tour. Optional
Activities: Dinner out at Joes Beer House.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch DAY 13 BOTSWANA, GHANZI
It is a scenic drive to the Buitepos border, where we cross into Botswana. Once at camp we will
meet with a local Bushmen community and experience some traditional Tribal Dancing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 14 / 15 / 16 MAUN AND OKAVANGO DELTA
Another early day! Our journey takes us from Ghanzi towards Maun. We spend the night here and
prepare for our two night bush-camping experience. Your guides will provide you with a briefing
about the next few day's activities and the community run tourism operation. From here we will
enter the Delta using local transport. If the water level allows we will take a mokoro (traditional
canoe) trip a well as a nature walk with the local people.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 17 GWETA
We leave the Delta behind us and travel east to Gweta, which is located halfway between Maun and
Nata, near the Makgadikgadi Pans NP.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 18 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
When we arrive at Kasane we set up camp on the bank of the Chobe River. The afternoon is spent game
viewing from a boat in the Chobe NP. This is an excellent opportunity to view Africa's spectacular
wildlife. You will have the chance to experience an early morning game drive the following day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 19 ZIMBABWE, VICTORIA FALLS
On arrival in Victoria Falls we have time to plan the next day's adventure activities before we
visit the spectacular Victoria Falls NP and experience the thundering of the mighty Zambezi. The
popular optional sunset cruise includes dinner and drinks. Optional Activities: Chobe morning game
drive, Zambezi Sunset Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch DAY 20 / 21 VICTORIA FALLS
Most people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not -to-be-missed experience of a lifetime!
Vic Falls offers many exciting alternatives. Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungee
Jumping, Elephant Excursion, Dinner out.
Meals: Breakfast DAY 22 ZAMBIA, LUSAKA
Leaving behind the excitement of Victoria Falls we begin our expedition. The journey towards the
bustling Zambian capital of Lusaka takes us along an interesting route.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 23 CHIPATA
We begin today with some shopping in Lusaka before heading northeast towards Chipata. This is an
interesting area full of friendly locals.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 24 / 25 SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK
Early in the morning we drive from Chipata to the border of the South Luangwa NP where we spend two
nights on the riverbank. The next day we visit the community run tribal textile project and a local
village. Later this afternoon we enjoy a guided sunset game drive in South Luangwa NP. On occasion,
in the rainy season it is impossible or inadvisable to attempt to reach South Luangwa NP, if this
happens an alternative itinerary will be chosen. Optional Activities: Guided Morning Game Walk in
South Luangwa NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 26 / 27 MALAWI , LUWAWA FOREST
Today we cross the Zambia-Malawi border after leaving South Luangwa NP in the early morning.
Heading north we enter the highlands of Malawi and spend the night at Luwawa Forest. Optional
Activities: Fishing, Mountain Biking, Hiking.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 28 / 29 / 30 / 31 LAKE MALAWI
We will spend the next couple of carefree days relaxing on the white sandy beaches. For the more
adventurous there are endless leisure and water sport activities. Alternatively, soak up the
atmosphere and relax in one of the most memorable holiday destinations. Optional Activities: Scuba
diving, parasailing, windsurfing, fishing, canoeing, horse riding
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 32 TANZANIA, IRINGA
As we ascend out of the Great Rift Valley through some spectacular mountain passes, we pass the
vast tea plantations in the highlands to our camp outside Iringa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 33 IRINGA TO DAR ES SALAAM
It is a long drive from Iringa to the historical port city of Dar es Salaam. We actually transit
through Mukumi NP, but we do not have time to stop and explore.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 34 / 35 / 36 ZANZIBAR
A local ferry will take us from Dar es Salaam (where we leave the truck) to Stone Town, the capital
of Zanzibar. We spend the first night in Stone Town where you will have time to explore the markets
and unique architecture. The following day we take a transfer to the northern part of the Island
where we will spend 2 days relaxing on the beach. Optional Activities: Meals, Spice Tours, Dolphin
Tours, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling.
Meals: Breakfast DAY 37 ZANZIBAR- DAR ES SALAAM
Today you leave Zanzibar and catch a late ferry (or flight) back to Dar es Salaam and return to the
campsite.
Meals: Dinner DAY 38 DAR ES SALAAM - ARUSHA
Today we take a long and scenic drive to Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania. After arriving in
Arusha, those who are going to explore the Serengeti National Park, prepare for their
excursion.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 39 / 40 SERENGETI / NGORONGORO
Today we have the opportunity to go on a three-day trip into the Serengeti. For those not going to
the parks, take this time to relax and absorb some of the fascinating local culture. Optional
Activities: Serengeti & Ngorongoro Excursion.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 41 ARUSHA
Today we visit a local Masaai village. Tonight we enjoy a final meal around the truck and talking
about the adventures we have had together.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 42 KENYA, NAIROBI
After crossing the border into Kenya we continue to travel towards Nairobi . Although our tour has
ended for some passengers groups like to spend this evening at local restaurant. Optional
Activities: Dinner at Carnivore Restaurant
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch DAY 43 NAIROBI TO MARA
The Masai Mara National Reserve is the Kenyan side of the Serengeti National Park (located in
Tanzania). Today the tour will be entering this huge area of spectacular game viewing to photograph
some of Africa's most abundant wildlife. Famous for the annual migration of around 1.5 million
wildebeest, the Masai Mara is also home to many other plains animals, including lions. We will only
arrive after lunch, but in time for an afternoon game drive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 44 MARA TO NAIVASHA
In addition to what we hope will be a successful day's game viewing, cultural interaction with
Kenya's native Masaai people will round off your experience. After lunch we will leave the Mara to
travel to Lake Naivasha.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 45 NAIVASHA (HELLS GATE NP) TO NAKURU NP
Today we will spend the morning at Hell's Gate NP. The interesting name comes from the huge
red-coloured cliffs that form the entrance to the geothermal interior. This is the only National
Park where you can go hiking and activities include game and bird watching. The park entry fees are
included and one of the more popular optional activities is to go game viewing from a bicycle. In
the afternoon the tour will travel towards Lake Nakuru, the home of the greater and lesser
flamingo. White Rhino inhabit the transitional savanna area surrounding the lake and if you are
lucky you will get some great pictures. Optional Activities: Bicycle Hire
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 46 LAKE NAKURU TO ELDORET
We will spend a relaxed morning at Lake Nakuru before driving across the equator to Eldoret. When
crossing the equator today there will be opportunity for photography. Eldoret is the 5th largest
city in Kenya and is currently the fastest growing. The Great Rift Valley is still the dominant
geographical feature of this region and the altitude at Eldoret is 2100 metres above sea level.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 47 ELDORET TO KAMPALA, UGANDA
Today we cross the border in to Uganda. Border crossings require patience as they can take much
longer than one may expect. In the afternoon we will enter Uganda�s capital city, Kampala.
This evening we have the opportunity to dine out at one of the local restaurants. Optional
Activities: Dinner Out
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch DAY 48 KAMPALA - CRESCENT ISLAND EXCURSION
Although officially this day is set aside for everyone to explore Kampala most people use this day
to take an optional day trip to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary of Ngamba Island. This non-profit
eco-friendly project was set up in 1998 to care for orphaned chimpanzees. Ngamba Island is situated
23 km from Entebbe (near Kampala) on Lake Victoria and is only accessible by boat.
The Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust (CSWCT) manages the project and, as only
one third of their operating costs are covered by visitors fees, all interested parties are
encouraged to join Friends of the Sanctuary. Should the weather be unfavourable, or the lake too
rough for this excursion, there are many other activities available in Kampala. Optional
Activities: Ngamba Chimpanzee Excursion, Kampala Markets, Dinner Out.
Meals: Breakfast DAY 49 / 50 / 51 KAMPALA TO GORILLAS
The Mountain Gorilla is extremely endangered and while exact numbers vary it is widely assumed that
there are only 650 left. Visiting the Gorilla's is a great way to support their future on earth as
the money spent on permits is used for their protection. An extremely important part of the future
conservation of the remaining Gorilla's rests in the community development work as local
communities change their attitudes towards wildlife and start to protect rather than poach the
future of the Mountain Gorilla's is assured. As permits granting permission to visit the gorillas are extremely limited we require
flexibility in both the tour itinerary and where we actually visit them. The home of the Mountain
Gorillas is completely at odds with man-made borders and so their range encompasses Uganda, Rwanda
and the DRC (Democratic Republic of the Congo). Whenever possible we choose to make use of the NP
in Uganda, but this depends on the availability of permits. Please note that each permit is only
valid for one day. It is normal that the group will be split and will trek on different days; it
all depends on the availability of the permits. Should we not obtain permits to visit the Mountain Gorillas in either Bwindi or Mgahinga NP in
Uganda then we will inform all passengers beforehand that the tour will travel to Rwanda or DRC.
Visas for all nationalities are available on the DRC and Rwandan borders.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 52 / 53 GORILLAS TO QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Today we will leave the Gorillas behind and visit some of Uganda's other wild animals at Queen
Elizabeth National Park. Many game species are to be found in this mainly Wetland Park including
the (elsewhere elusive) giant forest hog, and the legendary tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha
Sector. The 1995 square kilometers of exceptional bio-diversity contain over 600species of birds
and nearly 100 mammals. Game is best viewed from the water and we recommend a sunset cruise on the
Kasinga channel. Optional Activities: Kasinga Channel Sunset Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 54 / 55 QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK NP TO JINJA
We depart early for the long drive to Jinja where we will spend the entire following day. Jinja is
Uganda's second largest city and is famous as the point where the Nile (officially the Victoria
Nile) flows out of Lake Victoria and begins the 6695 kilometre journey to Egypt and the
Mediterranean. If you do not want to go rafting, why not volunteer for the day at Soft Power
Education, a UK registered charity that is doing a wonderful job with the education of Jinja's
youth. Spending your day helping out will not only assist their projects, but will also afford you
the opportunity to spend a day at grass-root level helping Africa's youth. Optional Activities:
White Water Rafting, Soft Power Education Project
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 56 JINJA TO NAIROBI
It is a very long drive to Nairobi. The city of Nairobi was originally founded as a camp for the
Mombassa-Uganda railway in 1899 and had since become the largest city in both Kenya and the East
Africa region. As this is the last evening the group may choose to dine together at Nairobi's
famous Carnivore Restaurant, where vegetarians are catered for, but not encouraged. Optional
Activities: Meal out in Nairobi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch NB: The itinerary is flexible and can be changed without notice in order to accommodate
the best possible viewing of the Gorillas. The Permit price to visit the Gorillas can also change
without notice.
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CAPE TOWN toNAIROBI Overland
56 DAYS - BEST OF AFRICA OVERLAND (NCMG)
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