Johannesburg to East Africa Overland Safari & Participation Camping

Duration

27 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Basic

Physical Rating

Average

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

Take off for 27 days and adventure through seven countries on an epic overland journey from Johannesburg to Nairobi. Bump along in the wild savanna of Ngorongoro and the Serengeti on safari drives before going deep into the Okavango Delta by traditional canoe for an overnight bush excursion.

Includes

Activities

Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch, Victoria Falls Your G for Good Moment: Tribal Textiles Market & Courtyard Cafe, Mfuwe Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Victoria Falls Your Local Living Moment: Kande Beach Local Dinner, Kande Beach
Khama Rhino Sanctuary Drive
Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion
Zanzibar excursion
Spice plantation tour
Entrances and wildlife safari drives in Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

Participation camping (19 nts), full-service camping (2 nts), simple hotels (4 nts, twin-share), bush camping (1 nt).

25 breakfasts, 22 lunches, 18 dinners

Transport

Lando (overland adventure vehicle), 4x4 safari vehicles, ferry, mokoro, walking.

Group Leader

2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, certified safari guides/drivers, local guides.

Highlights

Feel the mist of Victoria Falls
Set of on wildlife safari drives in Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater
Bush camp overnight in the Okavango Delta
Spend time at the Khama Rhino Sanctuary
Sleep beneath the ancient baobab trees

Trip Details

Duration

27 days

Transportation

Lando (overland adventure vehicle), 4x4 safari vehicles, ferry, mokoro, walking.

Guide Language

English

Starts

Johannesburg, South Africa

Finishes

Nairobi, Kenya

Accommodations

Basic

Travel Style

Classic, Budget

Physical Rating

Average

Itinerary

Day 1: Johannesburg

Arrive at any time.

Tonight after a brief welcome meeting at the hotel, choose to experience Johannesburg with the group and attend an optional group dinner at a local spot.
If you arrive a day or two early, we recommended booking an excursion to Soweto or the Apartheid Museum.

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - 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.Accommodation - Hotel Sky Sandton

Day 2: Johannesburg/Serowe

Cross the border into Botswana and travel across the desolate landscape of the central-eastern part of the country to the wild bush within Khama Rhino Sanctuary; a unique community initiative in wildlife conservation. This is where the group will stop for the night and set up camp before time around the fire beneath a starry sky.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Khama Rhino Sanctuary Camp

Day 3: Serowe/Maun

Enjoy a wildlife drive through the Khama Sanctuary, learning more about this special place along the route. Climb back in the Lando and travel through Maun where the land becomes more fertile the closer you get to the Okavango Delta.
Choose to prebook a scenic helicopter ride through the Delta during your free time in Maun.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Hop into an open air safari vehicle to search for the sanctuary's rhinos, and other wildlife species.Accommodation - Sedia Hotel Campsite

Day 4: Maun/Okavango Delta

On the way to the Delta set off on a wildlife walk and learn about tracking the animals while gaining more insight into their natural behaviours. Later, begin an exciting excursion deep into the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) and search for birds en route to the basic bush camp where you'll set up camp and sing with the locals for the evening.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb into a traditional canoe for a closer view of the shoreline.Activity - Step into the heart of Botswana’s wilderness on an unforgettable journey into the Okavango Delta. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive in an open 4x4 safari vehicle, travelling deep into the Sankoyo Concession, a pristine area teeming with wildlife and rich in natural beauty. Our secluded camp offers a true bush experience, with comfortable, fully-set-up tents and the sounds of nature all around. From here, you’ll explore the Delta the traditional way, gliding quietly through the waterways in a mokoro canoe, steered by skilled local polers who know the channels like the back of their hand. Back on land, a guided walking safari gives you the rare opportunity to connect with the bush on foot. Learn about the plants, animal tracks, and smaller wildlife often missed from a vehicle, while keeping an eye out for the Delta’s bigger residents. Evenings are spent relaxing by the campfire under a sky scattered with stars, swapping stories and listening to the night sounds of Africa. This is more than a trip, it’s an immersion into one of the world’s most remarkable ecosystems, guided by the people who call it home.Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride.Accommodation - Tamog Tours & Safaris Okavango Delta Camping

Day 5: Okavango Delta/Gweta

Choose to wake up early and watch a sunrise in the bush before traveling out of the Okavango Delta via mokoro through the channels. There will be time for showers while in Maun before boarding the Lando to Gweta, where the group will camp under the massive baobab trees. Free time will be had upon arrival to camp.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy the towering baobab trees found around tonight's campsite and go for a dip in the pool if you need to cool off.Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride.Transport - Climb into a traditional canoe for a closer view of the shoreline.Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Elephant Sands Lodge Campsite

Day 6: Gweta/Kasane

Journey overland to Kasane where there will be free time. Choose to embark on a sunset river cruise in Chobe National Park, which also happens to be home to the largest elephant population in southern Africa.
The best way to appreciate one of Botswana's national parks and its thousands of resident elephants, crocodiles, and hippos is on an optional sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. You can pre-book this on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Thebe River Safari Lodge Campsite

Day 7: Kasane/Victoria Falls

Drive in the Lando across the border between Botswana and Zimbabwe; home of epic Victoria Falls. Stop for a traditional lunch at the G Adventures—supported Lusumpuko Women's Club. Upon arrival there will be free time for the optional activities available in the area.
For the adventurous we recommend going whitewater rafting, taking a scenic helicopter flight over the falls, or bungee jumping with the waterfalls in sight before crossing the border into Zimbabwe.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Activity - Start your visit to Victoria Falls off on the right foot by sitting down to a traditional, Zimbabwean meal, cooked by the Lusumpuko Women’s Club, a group of women from a nearby township. A demonstration by the ladies will show you exactly how Zimbabweans traditionally eat their food, and you’ll be served a farm-to-table meal made with traditional, local, in-season ingredients. This meal provides much-needed income to the cooperatives’ 20 members – changing their lives and families in the process.Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Explorers Village Camping

Day 8: Victoria 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.

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore.Accommodation - Explorers Village Camping

Day 9: Victoria 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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Accommodation - Eureka Camping Park

Day 10: Lusaka/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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Wildlife Camp

Day 11: South 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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Do as much or as little as you'd like during a free day.Accommodation - Wildlife Camp

Day 12: South Luangwa/Chipata

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 Chipata.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Take a lunch stop at Tribal Textiles, a community workshop and business that employs and empowers over 100 locals from the area. Most of the unique textiles made at this workshop give back in some way either to education in the community or to various organizations working to conserve the wildlife of South Luangwa National Park. Regular employment at this socially conscious business also keeps poaching of wildlife at bay. After a quick tour to learn about these efforts, you’ll sit down for lunch at The Courtyard Café, run by local chef, Dorica, and her team.Accommodation - Barefoot Lodge & Safaris

Day 13: Chipata/Kande Beach

Cross the border into Malawi today and 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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Kande Beach Resort

Day 14: Kande 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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Kick back and relax on Lake Malawi after a few long travel days.Activity - After a day on the beach of Lake Malawi, take a short walk into the Kande Beach village for traditional dinner in a local home.Accommodation - Kande Beach Resort

Day 15: Kande 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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Settle in and enjoy a free afternoon at northern Lake Malawi.Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Chitimba Camp

Day 16: Chitimba/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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Accommodation - The Old Farm House - Kisolanza

Day 17: Iringa/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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Free_time - Enjoy free time at your campsite in the Baobab Valley.Accommodation - Tan-Swiss Lodge Campsite

Day 18: Baobab 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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Kipepeo Beach Camp Village

Day 19: Dar es Salaam/Zanzibar Beach Resort

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

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - S&S Hotel Jambiani

Day 20: Zanzibar 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.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Do as much or as little as you'd like on this island slice of paradise.Accommodation - S&S Hotel Jambiani

Day 21: Stone 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.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - No visit to Zanzibar would be complete without a visit to the spice plantations. Your senses will be aroused as you will receive a detailed description on the assortment of spices (black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, breadfruit, jackfruit, vanilla, lemon grass) and their various uses. It was the spice plantations that brought the beginnings of Zanzibar’s infamous slave trade that dates back to the 1840’s.Free_time - Spend a final afternoon wandering the streets of Stone Town.Accommodation - Spice Palace Hotel

Day 22: Stone 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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Firefly Bagamoyo Campsite

Day 23: Bagamoyo/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.
Arusha sits at the foot of rugged Mt Meru, Africa's fifth highest mountain.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Meserani Snake Park

Day 24: Arusha/Serengeti National Park

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

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride with a pop-up top.Activity - This is the reason you came to Africa. Charge your camera, grab your binoculars, and set out on safari. Your eagle-eyed driver will keep an eye out for wildlife – buffaloes, elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, and more. Tanzania’s Serengeti tends to be less crowded than some of Kenya’s reserves, so enjoy the scenery, the vast expanse of the grasslands, the play of light and shadow, and the up-close look at wild Africa.Accommodation - Seronera Campsite

Day 25: Serengeti 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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - This is the reason you came to Africa. Charge your camera, grab your binoculars, and set out on safari. Your eagle-eyed driver will keep an eye out for wildlife – buffaloes, elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, and more. Tanzania’s Serengeti tends to be less crowded than some of Kenya’s reserves, so enjoy the scenery, the vast expanse of the grasslands, the play of light and shadow, and the up-close look at wild Africa.Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride with a pop-up top.Accommodation - Simba Campsite

Day 26: Ngorongoro/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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride with a pop-up top.Activity - Set the alarm and prepare for an early start to see the wonders of the Ngorongoro Crater. Here you’ll see Maasai herdsmen in the morning mist. Your driver/guide will take you down into the crater and to all the best spots to view wildlife. Spot zebra, gazelles, buffaloes, and warthogs. The swamp and forest are home to hippos, rhinos, elephants, baboons, and monkeys. Keep your eyes peeled and camera ready to capture a pride of lions or a lone leopard walking along the crater floor.Accommodation - Meserani Snake Park

Day 27: Arusha/Nairobi

Leave Arusha in the morning and travel in the Lando to Nairobi; Kenya's capital city. The tour will end upon arrival. Please book ongoing travel from Nairobi in the evening.

Not ready to go home just yet? That's ok, stay for a few extra days to explore more of Kenya and beyond.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

Exclusions

Flights to and from origin and destinations
Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
Recommended gratuities/tipping
Optional activities/tours
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.

Important Information

Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.

Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.

AUD $6,549

(Tour only)

Per Person Standard

Duration: 27 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Average

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Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 07 Nov 2026

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Tour Operator

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.

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