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Nairobi to Cape Town Overland Safari & Participation Camping

Eight countries, 40 days, and one epic overland adventure that you will never forget. Start in Kenya and travel via Lando down towards Africa’s southerly tip. Along the way see some of the world’s highest sand dunes, float through the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe), and meet the San people in the unforgivable environment of the Kalahari Desert. From wilderness to rural villages and lively cities, this camping adventure will bring you closer to the true Africa. What are you waiting for?

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40 DaysNairobi to Cape Town
Valid on May 5 2026Trip Code: DKBC
From $4649.25 USDIncluding taxes and fees

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Camping

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

Physical Grading: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Merchandising: New Trips

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: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Nairobi to Cape Town Overland Safari & Participation Camping - Itinerary

Trip Start: NairobiTrip End: Cape Town

DAY 1

Nairobi

Arrive at any time. Tonight after a brief welcome meeting, choose to get to know your group members with an optional group dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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.

The Heron Hotel Nairobi:
The Heron Hotel Nairobi

Optional Activities

Nairobi to Cape Town Overland Safari & Participation Camping - Itinerary

Trip Start: NairobiTrip End: Cape Town
DAY 1
Nairobi

DAY 1

Nairobi

Arrive at any time. Tonight after a brief welcome meeting, choose to get to know your group members with an optional group dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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.

The Heron Hotel Nairobi:
The Heron Hotel Nairobi

Optional Activities

DAY 2
Nairobi/Arusha
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DAY 3
Arusha/Serengeti National Park
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DAY 4
Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro
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DAY 5
Ngorongoro/Arusha
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DAY 6
Arusha/Bagamoyo
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DAY 7
Bagamoyo/Zanzibar Beach Resort
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DAY 8
Zanzibar Beach Resort
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DAY 9
Stone Town
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DAY 10
Stone Town/Baobab Valley
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DAY 11
Baobab Valley/Iringa
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DAY 12
Iringa/Chitimba
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DAY 13
Chitimba/Kande Beach
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DAY 14
Kande Beach
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DAY 15
Kande Beach/Chipata
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DAY 16
Chipata/South Luangwa
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DAY 17
South Luangwa
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DAY 18
South Luangwa/Lusaka
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DAY 19
Lusaka/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/Kasane
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DAY 23
Kasane/Nata
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DAY 24
Nata/Maun
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DAY 25
Maun/Okavango Delta
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DAY 26
Maun/D'kar
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DAY 27
Ghanzi/Windhoek
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DAY 28
Windhoek/Waterberg Plateau
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DAY 29
Waterberg Plateau/Etosha National Park
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DAY 30
Etosha National Park
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DAY 31
Etosha National Park/Spitzkoppe
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DAY 32
Spitzkoppe/Swakopmund
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DAY 33
Swakopmund
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DAY 34
Swakopmund/Namib Desert
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DAY 35
Namib Desert
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DAY 36
Namib Desert/Fish River Canyon
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DAY 37
Fish River Canyon/Orange River
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DAY 38
Orange River/Cederberg
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DAY 39
Cederberg/Cape Town
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DAY 40
Cape Town
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What’s Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Tribal Textiles Market & Courtyard Cafe, Mfuwe
  • Your G for Good Moment: Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp, Dekar
  • Your G for Good Moment: Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, Windhoek
  • Your G for Good Moment: !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, Yzerfontein
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Local Living Moment: Kande Beach Local Dinner, Kande Beach
  • Your Discover Moment: Victoria Falls
  • Entrances and wildlife safari drives in Serengeti and Etosha national parks and Ngorongoro Crater
  • Zanzibar excursion
  • Spice plantation tour
  • Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion
  • Waterberg Plateau visit
  • Entrance to Sossusvlei Dunes, Fish River Canyon, and Spitzkoppe
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Accommodations
  • Simple hotels (4 nts, single or twin-share), participation camping (27 nts), permanent tented camp (1 nt), full-service camping (2 nts), hostel (2 nts, multi-share with up to 10 people), basic bush camping (2 nts), hostel (1 nt, multi-share with 3 people).
Meals
  • 36 breakfasts, 32 lunches, 26 dinners
Transportation
  • Lando (overland adventure vehicle), 4x4 safari vehicles, minibuses, ferry, mokoro.
Staff & experts
  • 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, certified safari guide/driver, camp crew, local guide.

Nairobi to Cape Town Overland Safari & Participation Camping Departure Dates

All Years

StartEndingAvailabilityPrices from
Mon, Mar 09 2026Fri, Apr 17 2026Open (5)$4,959.2 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Mon, Mar 23 2026Fri, May 01 2026Open (3)$4,649.25 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Mon, Apr 27 2026Fri, Jun 05 2026Open (16)$6,199 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Mon, May 11 2026Fri, Jun 19 2026Open (11)$6,199 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Mon, Jun 29 2026Fri, Aug 07 2026Sold Out $6,799 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Mon, Jul 13 2026Fri, Aug 21 2026Sold Out $6,799 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Mon, Aug 17 2026Fri, Sep 25 2026Open (16)$6,799 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Mon, Aug 31 2026Fri, Oct 09 2026Open (10)$6,799 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Mon, Oct 19 2026Fri, Nov 27 2026Open (16)$6,499 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Mon, Nov 02 2026Fri, Dec 11 2026Open (19)$6,199 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)

USEFUL INFO

Your G for Good Moment: Tribal Textiles Market & Courtyard Cafe, Mfuwe
Your G for Good Moment: Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp, Dekar
Your G for Good Moment: Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, Windhoek
Your G for Good Moment: !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, Yzerfontein
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Local Living Moment: Kande Beach Local Dinner, Kande Beach
Your Discover Moment: Victoria Falls. Entrances and wildlife safari drives in Serengeti and Etosha national parks and Ngorongoro Crater. Zanzibar excursion. Spice plantation tour. Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion. Waterberg Plateau visit. Entrance to Sossusvlei Dunes, Fish River Canyon, and Spitzkoppe. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Swim in the turquoise waters of Zanzibar, Look for the “big five” across Africa, Stand in the spray of Victoria Falls, Catch a sunset at the Fish River Canyon, Camp along the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, Meet Naro San people on the fringes of the Kalahari Desert, Explore cosmopolitan Cape Town

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.

Please note this is a camping level trip which means you will be camping most nights with some basic hotel/hostel stays to start and end the tour. Campsite facilities in Africa are generally good, but can be basic in certain places. Despite the challenge that a few days “roughing it” may pose to some, the experience of being that close to nature, camping under the African stars, and seeing incredible wildlife at your tent door-step is not just gratifying, but ultimately an experience of a lifetime.

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