Nairobi to Joburg Overland: Craters & Camping
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Nairobi to Joburg Overland: Craters & Camping
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27 days
Small Group
Basic
Average
English
Experience Overview
Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Kruger National Park, Lake Malawi, Zanzibar, Victoria Falls — we used to call this trip "Africa Complete," but those pesky lawyers made us change it.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Tribal Textiles Market & Courtyard Cafe, Mfuwe Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Local Living Moment: Kande Beach Local Dinner, Kande Beach Your Discover Moment: Victoria Falls
- Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater entrances fees and wildlife safari drives
- Zanzibar excursion (3 days)
- Spice plantation entrance and guided tour
- Guided rhino walk and open vehicle wildlife safari drive in Matobo NP
- Kruger NP entrance fee with wildlife safari drives in the Lando
- Traditional dinner and local dancing
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Participation camping (19 nts), full-service camping (2nts), simple hotels (5 nts, some multi-share with 3 people).
- 25 breakfasts, 21 lunches, 19 dinners
Transport
- Lando (overland adventure vehicle), 4x4 safari vehicles, minibus, ferry, walking.
Group Leader
- 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, certified safari guides/drivers, local guide.
Highlights
- Spot the "big five" from 4x4 safari vehicles in the Serengeti
- Snorkel Zanzibar's waters
- Gaze out across Victoria Falls
- Look for wildlife in Kruger National Park
- Discover the less-visited Zimbabwe
- Embark on a spice tour in Zanzibar
- Savour local foods at a traditional dinner
Trip Details
27 days
Lando (overland adventure vehicle), 4x4 safari vehicles, minibus, ferry, walking.
English
Nairobi, Kenya
Johannesburg, South Africa
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi
Prepare for tomorrow's early morning by checking out the hotel bar with your newest friends. Travelling can take a lot out of you so sit back, fill those food and drink needs, and spend a chill night becoming familiar with your group and CEO.
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.Activity - Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.Accommodation - The Heron Hotel Nairobi
Day 2: Nairobi/Arusha
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 - Meserani Snake Park
Day 3: Arusha/Serengeti National Park
Get ready for abundant wildlife, vast golden plains dotted with thorny acacia trees, and hippo-filled rivers as you begin a 3-day and 2-night excursion into the park itself and the great 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 4: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro
Then it's on to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, famous for Africa's best wildlife viewing. Get ready for epic views from the crater rim and watch as animals meander around below drinking water from the permanent supply on the crater floor. You'll be setting up camp in the late afternoon at a site near the crater rim and then you can spend the rest of the day enjoying one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on the planet.
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 - Simba Campsite
Day 5: Ngorongoro/Arusha
The animals are bound to this area by the crater walls and the enclosed nature of the crater meaning it's own ecosystem has been created think; rich grasslands, swamps, acacia forests, and Lake Makat so get ready to see some magic.
With full camera rolls and even more full hearts the group will exit the crater in the late morning and travel back to Arusha. Swap stories along the way, pick those favourite photos from earlier, or simply sit back and let yourself enjoy the passing scenery as you cruise along.
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 6: Arusha/Bagamoyo
This town was recently named a World Heritage Site and used to be one of the most important trading ports of the central east African coast in the late 19th century. Stroll through Bagamoyo's narrow, unpaved streets on your own and feel as if you stepped back in time.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Firefly Bagamoyo Campsite
Day 7: Bagamoyo/Zanzibar Beach Resort
Get ready for picturesque island beaches that will make you contemplate staying here and living off the grid. Few places on this planet are as entrancing and exotic as this Tanzanian archipelago so get ready to enjoy it, take loads of pictures, and relax in a place that has long lured backpackers and adventurers to it's sandy shores.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Transport - Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - S&S Hotel Jambiani
Day 8: Zanzibar Beach Resort
The day is yours to spend as you choose; grab some goggles and go snorkelling, hop aboard a sailing trip, or just lounge on the beach and relax. Zanzibar's tropical setting, unique culture, and active beach-party scene make this place a very enjoyable East African Indian Ocean experience.
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 9: Stone Town
Get lost and spend hours exploring the streets and squares, drinking potent coffee from pavement vendors and buying sweetmeats from tiny cafes. Keep an eye out for tinga-tinga paintings, antique shops, beautifully printed cloths (kangas and kikois worn by local people), little carved chests with copper inlays, and spices – all beautiful presents or memories to take home.
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 10: Stone Town/Baobab Valley
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 - 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 - Tan-Swiss Lodge Campsite
Day 11: Baobab Valley/Iringa
You will be journeying south to Iringa today, once there the group will visit a crafts centre that supports the local community. Buy a souvenir to take home and wander through town in search of cool overlooks.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Stop by a crafts centre that employs local artists with disabilities. Grab a coffee at the café or pick up a souvenir to bring home.Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - The Old Farm House - Kisolanza
Day 12: Iringa/Chitimba
Think clear shimmering waters with schools of colourful cichlid fish swarming in the depths in a place where nature is king and the people are some of the friendliest you'll ever meet.
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 - Chitimba Camp
Day 13: Chitimba/Kande Beach
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Kande Beach Resort
Day 14: Kande Beach
Grab your camera and swim suit and head out for some fun. Wander the shore on foot, grab a snorkel and see what life under the water is all about, take a leisurely swim off the shore, or choose to experience a village walk at the nearby Tonga Village. Then the group will get to take part in a traditional dinner at a local home.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Kick back and relax on Lake Malawi.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/Chipata
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 - Wildlife Camp
Day 16: Chipata/South Luangwa
Then you can choose to do an afternoon, or night, wildlife safari drive in the national park. Have those cameras ready to capture images of giraffes, elephants, and Cape Buffalo in this hidden gem of a place.
Please note that the South Luangwa Wildlife Safari Drive is an optional activity that is not included and will be an additional cost on tour should you choose to partake.
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.Free_time - Do as much or as little as you'd like during your free afternoon.Accommodation - Wildlife Camp
Day 17: South Luangwa
No matter what you decide to do remember to have fun and be in the moment life's more fun that way in general and hey, so is travel. Get rid of those expectations and let this place dazzle you for what it is.
Please note that the South Luangwa Wildlife Safari Drive and the South Luangwa Walking Safari are optional activities that are not included and will be an additional cost on tour should you choose to partake.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Do as much or as little as you like on your free day.Accommodation - Chimwemwe Hotel - Campsite
Day 18: South Luangwa/Lusaka
The long journey across rough and bumpy roads will take you to a private farm 29km (18 mi) outside the capital of Zambia and will have you feeling so accomplished because we all know now that driving on rough terrain is no picnic! Get out, stretch those legs and marvel together at the zebras, buffaloes, and the antelope that freely roam the property. The grab a cold drink at the camp's bar (cheers!) or relax by the pool.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Eureka Camping Park
Day 19: Lusaka/Victoria Falls
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.Accommodation - Explorers Village Camping
Day 20: Victoria Falls
Opt to try whitewater rafting. Maybe take a scenic helicopter flight over the falls (epic selfies anyone?), or take the plunge (literally) while bungee jumping with Victoria Falls in sight.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore.Accommodation - Explorers Village Camping
Day 21: Victoria Falls/Matobo National Park
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - African Wanderer Campsite
Day 22: Matobo National Park
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Set off on foot into the bush and enjoy a guided walk while tracking white rhinos.Activity - Set off in an open safari vehicle and be on the lookout for wildlife, particularly the white rhinos this national park is known for -- it's one of the best places to see these magnificent animals in the world. Accommodation - African Wanderer Campsite
Day 23: Matobo National Park/Tshipise
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 - Tshipise a Forever Resort Campsite
Day 24: Tshipise/Kruger National Park
Search for lions, elephants and many other animals on a full-day wildlife safari drive. Word of advice? Remember that it's not all about the animals. This sprawling sanctuary is home to much more; think giant baobab, fever, and marula trees towering over the savannah in a place that feels older than time itself. Stop at prime viewing areas like Hippo Pool, the Kruger Tablets, and the Red Rocks, while you simply revel in your primitive surroundings as nature moves around you.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Jump into our touring vehicle and get ready to spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, lions, and many other species in one of Africa's greatest wildlife areas.Accommodation - Satara Rest Campsite
Day 25: Kruger National Park/Greater Kruger Area
Take your gaze to the sky today and try to search for all of the things you didn't get to yesterday. In the evening fill your bellies with a traditional dinner together, then grab someone's hand and work up a sweat with some local dancing as the night settles around you.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Jump into our touring vehicle and get ready to spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, lions, and many other species in one of Africa's greatest wildlife areas.Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Enjoy a cultural evening with the local community. Dive into local fare with a delicious traditional dinner, then watch a local dance performance.Accommodation - Aan De Vliet Holiday Resort
Day 26: Greater Kruger Area/Johannesburg
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Hotel Sky Sandton
Day 27: Johannesburg
Alas, it's time to go home, but not before giving "Jozi" some love! Perhaps you'll extend for a few days and enjoy this vibrant, up and coming South African city? Wander through important cultural spaces like the Apartheid Museum and the Mandela House, soaking in the history that shaped Johannesburg. Sample food, music, and art in the city's trendy neighbourhoods like Melville and give yourself time to relax and unwind before returning home.
Meals included: Breakfast
- 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
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- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
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.
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.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
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.
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AUD $6499
Duration: 27 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Kruger National Park, Lake Malawi, Zanzibar, Victoria Falls — we used to call this trip "Africa Complete," but those pesky lawyers made us change it.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 06 Apr 2026
Customer Reviews
12/30/2023
There experience was incredible! It was easy to book and organize, G Adventures staff were exceptionally helpful in helping me book and organize the trip as well as sorting out extras like airports transfers and additional hotel stays! Similarly, the CEO?s we had Evans and Bervern were perfect! Super knowledgeable and massively friendly. It felt like they were part of our group of friends and not just guides! it's impossible to fault them or their efforts. They made that trip what it was! Because of them and this trip, all of my holidays going forward will be with G Adventures.
12/30/2023
The best group tour experience out there!
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.
In Business Since 1990
12/30/2023
There experience was incredible! It was easy to book and organize, G Adventures staff were exceptionally helpful in helping me book and organize the trip as well as sorting out extras like airports transfers and additional hotel stays! Similarly, the CEO?s we had Evans and Bervern were perfect! Super knowledgeable and massively friendly. It felt like they were part of our group of friends and not just guides! it's impossible to fault them or their efforts. They made that trip what it was! Because of them and this trip, all of my holidays going forward will be with G Adventures.
12/30/2023
The best group tour experience out there!
12/09/2023
Good trip. Fitted a lot in, however sometimes too fast. Good that transport and accom0dation. included, however a breakdown of money paid would be good to see. Also, unsure how beneficial this type of tourism actually is for the local communities. At times there seemed to be a disconnect with the G offices and the CEOs, which is unfortunate as the CEOs all worked hard and unnecessary tensions arose in the group due to what seemed information not being passed on/ unclear information passed on.
11/04/2023
The CEOs were amazing, campsites were fabulous but lots of issues with equipment (tents, lando).
11/04/2023
The itinerary and CEOs were great, but distances are too long and headquarters were very unhelpful in solving our issues along the way.
10/07/2023
The booking, good to go process and support you receive is amazing
10/07/2023
Such an incredible experience, meeting so many amazing people! there's such a family feel to the group after spending three weeks together and our CEOs Angie and Helms were awesome, making us feel so comfortable and making the border crossings stress free!
10/07/2023
Being on a group removed all of the stress of planning and not speaking the local language. It let me be on the trip and focus on my experiences without having to worry about how I was getting around, finding my accommodations, finding trustworthy suppliers, etc.
10/07/2023
Because I had really great time and would definitely go again
09/09/2023
Overall G Adventures did a great job organizing the trip and identifying great things to do in each country. However there are a few things you can do better with 1. The welcome dinner meals should be included in the price of the trip. It was off putting to travel so far, meet the grand then be told we have to pay for the dinner. It was not very welcoming 2. For the price we paid for this trip, more safari park admission fees should have been included, especially if not going on a game drive meant there was nothing to do. 3. Travel between airfare should have been included in the price, almost 5 days of driving detracted from the overall experience. 4. Lake Malawi should be cut from itinerary as the lake is not safe to swim in.
09/02/2023
It is a great experience that other people would enjoy!
09/02/2023
I liked the trip itself but there are a few points that miss to make it a ten. A lot of optional extras that are expensive and not included in the trip. Beforehand organization of visa (for Malawi) where you need confirmation letters from G could have been handled differently (just send them as soon as the trip is booked).
08/19/2023
What you get is just good.
08/19/2023
We had the best time traveling with G in 2023 and couldn't recommend enough
08/19/2023
The help, knowledge and overall kindness of our CEOs was incredible. It was our first G Adventures tour and we're already looking at doing another one.
06/24/2023
Overall safe and fun
06/17/2024
They make everything so easy in places that are not so easy to travel alone
06/03/2024
I have been on 2 G trips now and they have both been so well organized. Everything is done from the beginning to create a little family within the group. The places you go and opportunities you get with a G trip just seem to give that little extra special sparkle to your trip.
04/29/2024
Reliable departure dates and multiple itinerary options.
03/25/2024
great tour guides but equipment is very poor, tent have holes and are rusty, Lando needs repair (AC, making windows water proof, fix USB charger, wifi didn't work...)
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