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Ultimate Africa: Safari Drives & the Savannah

Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. 55 days may sound like a lot of time, but once you reach south and east Africa, you'll see there's a lifetime of epic landscapes, rare wildlife, and unique people to meet and discover. Track the "big five" across open savanna, explore the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro canoe, and encounter gorillas deep in the Ugandan wilderness to get a real feel for how large Africa truly is. Travel comfortably aboard our overland adventure vehicle, the Lando, and enjoy wilderness camping that will bring you closer to the region’s wildlife. Try not to blink, the time will fly by.

55 DaysCape Town to Nairobi
Valid on May 5 2026Trip Code: DSUA
From $10699 USDIncluding taxes and fees

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

Service Level: Camping

Camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.

Physical Grading: 4 - Demanding

Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.

Merchandising: Planeterra Project

Trip Type: Small Group

Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

Age requirements: 18-39

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Ultimate Africa: Safari Drives & the Savannah - Itinerary

Trip Start: Cape TownTrip End: Nairobi

DAY 1

Cape Town

Arrive at any time. Tonight, get to know your group on your first night out together in Cape Town. After a brief welcome meeting and optional dinner out together, head to the clubs on Long Street to explore the vibrant nightlife. Put those dancing shoes on and get to know your fellow travel buddies as the adventure begins! Get the most out of your time in Cape Town by pre-booking the South African Wine Tour and Tasting extra. If you do, we recommend booking accommodation for an extra night pre-tour as this activity has an early start time. Please note, due to the timings of this activity, there is a possibility you may miss the welcome meeting on day 1 of your tour - in this case, your CEO will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Connect With New Friends:
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.

Hotel Sky Cape Town - Dorm Room:
Hotel Sky Cape Town - Dorm Room

Optional Activities

Ultimate Africa: Safari Drives & the Savannah - Itinerary

Trip Start: Cape TownTrip End: Nairobi
DAY 1
Cape Town

DAY 1

Cape Town

Arrive at any time. Tonight, get to know your group on your first night out together in Cape Town. After a brief welcome meeting and optional dinner out together, head to the clubs on Long Street to explore the vibrant nightlife. Put those dancing shoes on and get to know your fellow travel buddies as the adventure begins! Get the most out of your time in Cape Town by pre-booking the South African Wine Tour and Tasting extra. If you do, we recommend booking accommodation for an extra night pre-tour as this activity has an early start time. Please note, due to the timings of this activity, there is a possibility you may miss the welcome meeting on day 1 of your tour - in this case, your CEO will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Connect With New Friends:
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.

Hotel Sky Cape Town - Dorm Room:
Hotel Sky Cape Town - Dorm Room

Optional Activities

DAY 2
Cape Town/Cederberg
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DAY 3
Cederberg/Orange River
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DAY 4
Orange River/Fish River Canyon
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DAY 5
Fish River Canyon/Namib Desert
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DAY 6
Namib Desert
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DAY 7
Namib Desert/Swakopmund
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DAY 8
Swakopmund
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DAY 9
Swakopmund/Spitzkoppe
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DAY 10
Spitzkoppe/Etosha National Park
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DAY 11
Etosha National Park
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DAY 12
Etosha National Park/Waterberg Plateau
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DAY 13
Waterberg Plateau/Windhoek
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DAY 14
Windhoek/D'kar
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DAY 15
D'kar/Maun
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DAY 16
Maun/Okavango Delta
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DAY 17
Okavango Delta/Nata
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DAY 18
Nata/Kasane
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DAY 19
Kasane/Victoria Falls
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DAY 20
Victoria Falls
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DAY 21
Victoria Falls
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DAY 22
Victoria Falls/Lusaka
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DAY 23
Lusaka/South Luangwa
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DAY 24
South Luangwa
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DAY 25
South Luangwa/Chipata
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DAY 26
Chipata/Kande Beach
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DAY 27
Kande Beach
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DAY 28
Kande Beach/Chitimba
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DAY 29
Chitimba
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DAY 30
Chitimba/Iringa
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DAY 31
Iringa/Dar es Salaam
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DAY 32
Dar es Salaam/Zanzibar Beach Resort
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DAY 33
Zanzibar Beach Resort
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DAY 34
Stone Town
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DAY 35
Stone Town/Bagamoyo
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DAY 36
Bagamoyo/Arusha
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DAY 37
Arusha/Serengeti National Park
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DAY 38
Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro
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DAY 39
Ngorongoro/Arusha
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DAY 40
Arusha/Nairobi
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DAY 41
Nairobi
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DAY 42
Nairobi/Masai Mara
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DAY 43
Masai Mara
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DAY 44
Masai Mara/Lake Nakuru National Park
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DAY 45
Lake Nakuru National Park/Eldoret
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DAY 46
Eldoret/Kampala
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DAY 47
Kampala/Lake Bunyonyi
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DAY 48
Gorilla Trek
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DAY 49
Lake Bunyonyi
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DAY 50
Lake Bunyonyi/Kalinzu Forest Reserve
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DAY 51
Kalinzu Forest Reserve/Lake Mburo National Park
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DAY 52
Lake Mburo National Park/Jinja
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DAY 53
Jinja
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DAY 54
Jinja/Eldoret
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DAY 55
Eldoret/Nairobi
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What’s Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, Yzerfontein
  • Your G for Good Moment: Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, Windhoek
  • Your G for Good Moment: Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp, Dekar
  • Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch, Victoria Falls
  • Your G for Good Moment: Tribal Textiles Market & Courtyard Cafe, Mfuwe
  • Your G for Good Moment: Café Ubuntu 3-Course Farm-to-Table Lunch, Maai Mahiu
  • Your G for Good Moment: AidChild Cafe & Gallery, Kayabwe
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
  • Your Discover Moment: Victoria Falls
  • Your Local Living Moment: Kande Beach Local Dinner, Kande Beach
  • Your Discover Moment: Jinja
  • Entrance to Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei Dunes, and Spitzkoppe
  • Entrances and wildlife safari drives in Etosha, and Serengeti National Parks
  • Waterberg Plateau visit
  • Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion
  • Ngorongoro Crater visit
  • Zanzibar excursion
  • Guided tour of spice plantation
  • Wildlife safari drives in Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Safari in Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Guided mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi with permits
  • Guided chimp trek
  • Transfer from Jinja to Nairobi
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Accommodations
  • Participation camping (39 nts), simple hotels (5 nts, single or twin-share), permanent tented camp (3 nts), hostels (3 nts, multi-share with 3-4 people), full-service camping (2 nts), basic bush camping (2 nts).
Meals
  • 50 breakfasts, 44 lunches, 37 dinners
Transportation
  • Lando (overland adventure vehicle), mokoro, 4x4 safari vehicles, minibuses, ferry, walking.
Staff & experts
  • 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, certified safari guides/drivers, camp crew, certified mountain gorilla trackers, local guides.

Ultimate Africa: Safari Drives & the Savannah Departure Dates

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Sun, Jul 19 2026Fri, Sep 11 2026Sold Out $11,699 USD
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Sun, Aug 09 2026Fri, Oct 02 2026Open (3)$11,699 USD
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Sun, Sep 20 2026Fri, Nov 13 2026Open (13)$11,199 USD
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Sun, Nov 08 2026Fri, Jan 01 2027Open (21)$11,199 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Nov 29 2026Fri, Jan 22 2027Open (18)$11,199 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Jan 10 2027Fri, Mar 05 2027Open (19)$11,199 USD
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USEFUL INFO

Your G for Good Moment: !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, Yzerfontein
Your G for Good Moment: Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, Windhoek
Your G for Good Moment: Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp, Dekar
Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch, Victoria Falls
Your G for Good Moment: Tribal Textiles Market & Courtyard Cafe, Mfuwe
Your G for Good Moment: Café Ubuntu 3-Course Farm-to-Table Lunch, Maai Mahiu
Your G for Good Moment: AidChild Cafe & Gallery, Kayabwe
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Discover Moment: Victoria Falls
Your Local Living Moment: Kande Beach Local Dinner, Kande Beach
Your Discover Moment: Jinja. Entrance to Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei Dunes, and Spitzkoppe. Entrances and wildlife safari drives in Etosha, and Serengeti National Parks. Waterberg Plateau visit. Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion. Ngorongoro Crater visit. Zanzibar excursion. Guided tour of spice plantation. Wildlife safari drives in Masai Mara National Reserve. Safari in Lake Nakuru National Park. Guided mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi with permits. Guided chimp trek. Transfer from Jinja to Nairobi. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Search for the "big five", witness giant sand dunes and the massive Victoria Falls, ride in 4x4 safari vehicles and traditional canoes, meet mountain gorillas, discover Zanzibar's crystal clear waters.

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

Want less travel time and more Zanzibar? Consider booking our ‘Zanzibar Express’ upgrade which includes a flight and an extra night in Zanzibar.

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