Tour Code - CTK41

Duration - 41 Days / 40 Nights

Country - South Africa,Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya

Start Cape Town  Finish Nairobi

Price Euro €1645 ( Plus Local Payment )

From Table Mountain to Mt Kilimanjaro, from giant sand dunes in ancient deserts to sun-kissed beaches on tropical Zanzibar, from thundering Victoria Falls to the serenity of the Chobe River, from the majesty of the Ngorongoro Crater to the vast Serengeti plains – this comprehensive tour will leave you with unforgettable memories!

DAYS 1 - 7
Begin your safari in cosmopolitan Cape Town, with a Township tour. We then travel north to the border with Namibia, stopping en route at Citrusdal. We continue to the desolate but striking Gariep (Orange) River and once in Namibia, enjoy an awesome view over the dramatic Fish River Canyon. We climb the world’s highest dunes in the Namib-Naukluft National Park, and walk amongst the giant sand dunes of the world’s oldest desert. Enjoy the adventure activities in the coastal town of Swakopmund, (try ‘dune-bashing’ by quad-bike or sand-boarding), and spend the evenings in one of the restaurants and bars.

DAYS 8 - 15
Travelling north along the desolate Atlantic Coast we visit the Cape Cross Seal Colony, home to some 80,000 seals. We continue north to a private Cheetah Park before heading into Etosha National Park in the hope of glimpsing more of Namibia’s wildlife. Staying awake all night at a floodlit waterhole is a unique game viewing experience and you may see rhino and elephant come down to drink. From here continue to Botswana via Namibia’s German-influenced capital of Windhoek, and head to the gateway of the Okavango Delta at Maun. Here we prepare for a wilderness experience camping amongst the tranquil islands and watery channels of the Okavango itself. With nothing but the nocturnal sounds of the African bush, a night here is a unique African experience and a wonderful opportunity to be at one with nature.

DAYS 16 - 21
From Maun we head north to Chobe National Park. There is the opportunity to take a morning game drive, and then to relax in the heat of the day and venture out on the tranquil Chobe River in the late afternoon on the 'fish-eagle' cruise. Moving on from Chobe we cross into Zambia and drive the short distance to the town of Livingstone, our base for exploring the Victoria Falls. This is Africa’s ‘adventure centre’ with numerous ‘adrenaline’ activities typically available - white water rafting, bungy jumping, scenic flights to name a few. We visit a local village and view the magnificent Victoria Falls at Mosi oa Tunya National Park.

DAYS 22 - 34
From the ‘Falls, continue north via Lusaka to Malawi, the ‘warm heart’ of Africa. Enjoy a few days on the wonderfully peaceful beaches with a full range of watersports in the warm, clear and fresh waters of Lake Malawi or a days trek through the forests and along the lofty escarpments in the region. There’s also the opportunity to meet some of the Malawi people, easily some of the most friendliest in Africa, on a village walk. Cross the border into Tanzania and continue toward the coast and the port city of Dar es Salaam, passing through Mikumi National Park along the way. We cross to exotic Zanzibar. Explore the intriguing alleyways of old Stone Town, learn the island’s history on the Spice Tour, or relax on the northern beaches and enjoy the Indian Ocean at its best.

DAYS 35 - 41
After returning to Dar on the African mainland travel north towards Tanzania’s safari capital Arusha, and on the way if the weather is clear, you may catch a glimpse of the snow-peaked tip of the magnificent Mt Kilimanjaro. In Arusha there’s the opportunity to shop for more East African curio’s, visit a snake park and a Masai village, before crossing by 4x4 to the renowned Serengeti National Park, Olduvai Gorge and Ngorongoro Crater. The Serengeti and Ngorongoro are two of the best game reserves in Africa and this is a spectacular excursion as we approach the end of our tour. Finally we return to Arusha for a last look at the bustling markets before we cross into Kenya, and pass through a barren landscape to Nairobi, Kenya's cosmopolitan capital, where the tour ends.

Travelling ‘overland’ is an adventurous and exciting way to see the sights, meet the cultures, and feel the soul and rhythm of Africa. In a self-sufficient vehicle, we carry everything with us including camping and cooking equipment and get off the beaten track to the real Africa. Travel with like-minded people in a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere and make life-long friends. Add this to special wildlife encounters, evocative landscapes, thrilling adventure activities, and nights camping out in the African bush, and you’ll have a memorable overland tour through Africa with Acacia...