Ultimate Africa: Safari Drives & the Savannah
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Small Group
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Ultimate Africa: Safari Drives & the Savannah
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55 days
Small Group
Basic
Demanding
English
Experience Overview
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.
Includes
Activities
- 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
Accommodation
- 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).
- 50 breakfasts, 44 lunches, 37 dinners
Transport
- Lando (overland adventure vehicle), mokoro, 4x4 safari vehicles, minibuses, ferry, walking.
Group Leader
- 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, certified safari guides/drivers, camp crew, certified mountain gorilla trackers, local guides.
Highlights
- 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.
Trip Details
55 days
Lando (overland adventure vehicle), mokoro, 4x4 safari vehicles, minibuses, ferry, walking.
English
Cape Town, South Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only, Budget
Demanding
Itinerary
Day 1: Cape Town
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.
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.
Day 2: Cape Town/Cederberg
In the afternoon the group will arrive at your first campsite where you can enjoy free time to sip on some local wine, or simply chill out by the campsite's swimming pool overlooking the vineyards.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - The San people of Southern Africa have historically faced centuries of political and cultural oppression. The !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre provides tailor-made training for young San women and men of Southern Africa. Travellers learn about San culture and history at the interpretive museum. Visits help trainees gain experience with international clients while garnering support for the centre's efforts to preserve San culture and history.Free_time - Relax or get out and explore this beautiful part of South Africa.
Day 3: Cederberg/Orange River
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Day 4: Orange River/Fish River Canyon
The next stop is Fish River Canyon, the largest canyon in Africa, and arguably the second largest in the world. Hop off the Lando, do some stretches, take in the majestic beauty of the canyon and together watch as the vibrant sunset slips over the canyon's rim. Then it's on to camp to enjoy each other's company around the campfire as the stars begin to rise.
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.Activity - Visit Fish River Canyon, the largest canyon in Africa and, arguably, the second largest in the world. Watch as a stunning sunset slips over the canyon's rim in the early evening. We will only have access to the rim, but the views are spectacular.
Day 5: Fish River Canyon/Namib Desert
Pass by the small and desolate towns of Bethanien and Helmeringhausen and continue north along long and bumpy roads, en route to the Namib Desert. Then, embrace the bizarreness of this environment by really taking the time to enjoy it. The group will arrive in the area in the late afternoon, where the towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei make you really feel as though you're in the middle of nowhere.
Set up camp and get some rest for the fun days ahead!
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Day 6: Namib Desert
After soaking in the desert's raw beauty, retreat to the cooler confines of Sesriem Canyon. Wander through this natural wonder in the afternoon when the shade provides a respite from the sun. Learn about the canyon's formation and discover hidden pools that sustain wildlife in this arid region.
Conclude your day with a scenic drive, if time allows, stopping at the quaint town of Solitaire, before settling in at the campsite. Here, you may opt for an evening activity: "Namib Desert Walk." This activity is an educational experience about bushmen's survival in the desert, the geology of sand dunes, and local wildlife, and ends with a beautiful desert sunset.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Set off for a climb of the mighty Dune 45. Look out and view the surrounding desert displaying its amazing orange and yellow hues. Magic!Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Enjoy a short stop at Sesriem Canyon, a small canyon typical of the area. The Tsauchab River flows through the canyon every five to ten years, and this creates the nearby salt and clay pan of Sossusvlei.
Day 7: Namib Desert/Swakopmund
Sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and the mighty Namib Desert, this coastal city has strong German heritage which is reflected in the architecture around town. The group will spend two nights in Swakopmund so fear not, you have time for all of the fun activities you want to try.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Day 8: Swakopmund
You can pre-book your sky dive on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a free day in Namibia's adventure capital.
Day 9: Swakopmund/Spitzkoppe
What is Spitzkoppe you ask? Great question! It's been dubbed the Matterhorn of Namibia. But basically, if you are the type of person who loves epic climbing, hiking, camping, stargazing, sunrises, and sunsets then Spitzkoppe will have a very special place in your heart.
Upon arrival, the rest of the day is yours to explore as you wish. This mountaineering paradise will have you breaking out of your comfort zones in no time. Scramble up rock faces to get that perfect view, take selfies under the natural rock arch, and get some artsy photos as the sun sets. Then after cooking up some grub around the campfire, get ready to see the milky way light up the night sky.
Explore on your own by foot, and be sure to check out the night sky—it's great for star-gazing!
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Day 10: Spitzkoppe/Etosha National Park
As you drive look out over the beautiful landscape as far as the eye can see. After sunset, watch animals at the watering holes near the camping area, which is safe, being well lit with flood lights. Free time this evening allows for the option of a night safari in an open vehicle.
Look out over beautiful desert landscapes as far as the eye can see. There are Himba, Herero, and Damara people along the way selling local arts, and we'll be sure to make a few stops to find out more about their offerings.
After sunset, watch animals at the watering holes near the camping area, which is safe, being well lit with flood lights. Free time at night allows for the option of a night safari in an open vehicle.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Set off into the wilds of Etosha National Park in search of a wide variety of wildlife. More than 100 species of mammals call Etosha home, including lions, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, and hyenas. As for birds, the salt pan attracts pelicans, flamingos, and many other winged wonders. Bring your camera and go wild!
Day 11: Etosha National Park
Today, your group will embark on a full-day wildlife safari drive in Etosha NP. It's crazy the amount of animal species that occupy this smaller protected area (more than 100 different mammals call Etosha home). Try not let your attention wander as you move further and further into the wild lands of Etosha. Play some eye-spy with your travel buddies and go crazy with those cameras because we can't wait to see what you experience!
The coolest thing about this national park is that, because of its size and the large amount of animals within, it's almost as if the wildlife comes directly to you; especially during the dry season (May through October) when the animals all gather around the waterholes creating some of the densest wildlife viewing opportunities in the world.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Set off into the wilds of Etosha National Park in search of a wide variety of wildlife. More than 100 species of mammals call Etosha home, including lions, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, and hyenas. As for birds, the salt pan attracts pelicans, flamingos, and many other winged wonders. Bring your camera and go wild!
Day 12: Etosha National Park/Waterberg Plateau
Once the Lando pulls to a stop you'll be itching to stretch those legs so hit the trails in this gorgeous national park searching for secret plunge pools and wildlife such as buffalo and giraffe along the way. Or if you are looking to relax, chill out at camp, write in your travel journal, or take a dip in the pool of the group campsite.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Free_time - Free time to relax, take a hike, or opt for another wildlife safari drive.
Day 13: Waterberg Plateau/Windhoek
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Penduka works with women from the Katutura township, and surrounding rural communities, by helping them develop livelihoods through working in their handicraft workshops and cafe. Penduka trains and employs women disadvantaged through poverty, disability, ill-health, or lack of education, empowering them to develop skills in textiles, beading and pottery. Pick up a fresh-packed lunch at the cafe to help support the centre before touring the facilities and purchasing some of these crafts.
Day 14: Windhoek/D'kar
Then while the day comes to an end enjoy the warm hospitality of the San Bushmen as the group will be staying at the G Adventures-supported Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp. The best part? You are making a difference in the lives of this community just by enjoying your time at camp. So sit back, allow yourself to become immersed in their history and culture, sit around the fire, and simply enjoy the moment (can you say best camping spot yet?)
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.Activity - Immerse yourself in the culture and history of the Naro San when you stay at Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp tonight. This campsite and wildlife area is the only land-owned freehold by an Indigenous community in all of Southern Africa. The San are known throughout the continent for their warm hospitality, and tonight you have the opportunity to be immersed in their history and culture with a bush walk and dance around the campfire. Dqae Qare San Lodge provides much-needed employment for the nearby village of D'kar, and revenue from the lodge is invested in the nearby preschool, art program, museum, and community projects that bring clean water and other resources to the village. Everything for the lodge is community-sourced, including the labour, materials, artwork and ingredients for meals.
Day 15: D'kar/Maun
Then you have two options for your afternoon. You can take advantage of some leisure time around camp, catch up on some journaling, take some photos, and simply relax in this beautiful setting, or you can take to the air and book a scenic helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta for a bird's-eye view of the fertile lands at your feet. Search for wildlife as you soar through the sky and feel the rush of excitement in your veins.
In the evening set up camp, unwind with your friends and as the night settles around you search for shooting stars above from the comfort of your sleeping bag.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Day 16: Maun/Okavango Delta
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: 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.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. Your secluded camp offers a true bush experience, with comfortable, fully set-up tents and the sounds of nature all around. From here, 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, enjoy a guided walking safari for 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 will be 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.
Day 17: Okavango Delta/Nata
The group will arrive to the campsite mid- to- late afternoon. Have a walk around, take pictures of the baobabs, swim in the pool and enjoy a proper shower after the night in the bush.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb into a traditional canoe for a closer view of the shoreline.Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride.Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Day 18: Nata/Kasane
Journey to the area of Chobe National Park, home to the largest elephant population in Southern Africa. The best way to appreciate the area's thousands of resident elephants, crocodiles and hippos, is with an optional sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River.
You can pre-book the Chobe River Sunset Cruise 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!
Day 19: Kasane/Victoria Falls
Opt to prebook the Chobe National Park Safari Drive and head out early into the park before crossing the border from Botswana to Zimbabwe at the Kazungula border post.
Continue on to the town Victoria Falls, a great base to see falls, and take part in some exciting activities.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Some nationalities do require a visa for Zimbabwe, and many visas are available for purchase right at the border. See our visa section for further information. Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!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.
Day 20: Victoria Falls
For the adventurous we recommend going whitewater rafting, taking a scenic helicopter flight over the falls (epic selfies anyone?), or taking the plunge (literally) while bungee jumping with Victoria Falls in sight. (Oh man... just thinking of that makes our heads spin and our palms sweat!) Not looking to turn your hair gray today? Either way the choice is yours, but remember you're here now so why not escape those comfort zones?
Victoria Falls is a great base to see both natural wonders and take part in some exciting activities. Get up close (and wet from the spray) while awing at the immense Victoria Falls, raft the whitewater of the mighty Zambezi, and for the more adventurous, bungee jump with the Victoria Falls in view.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore the many things on offer in the Victoria Falls area.
Day 21: 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.
Day 22: Victoria Falls/Lusaka
Get out, stretch those legs and marvel together at the zebras, buffalo, and antelope that freely roam the property. Then grab a cold drink at the camp's bar (cheers!) or relax by the pool to celebrate the success of your long journey.
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.
Day 23: Lusaka/South Luangwa
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Day 24: South Luangwa
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Do as much or as little as you'd like during a free day.
Day 25: South Luangwa/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.
Day 26: Chipata/Kande Beach
The locals depend on the lake for fishing as well as survival by using dugout canoes to fish from and setting out long nets. There are many different ethnic groups all speaking their own language; most are Christians and the rest have traditional beliefs.
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.
Day 27: Kande Beach
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.
Day 28: Kande Beach/Chitimba
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!
Day 29: Chitimba/Iringa
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!
Day 30: Iringa/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 - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Free_time - Enjoy free time at your campsite in the Baobab Valley.
Day 31: Baobab Valley/Dar es Salaam
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Day 32: Dar es Salaam/Zanzibar Beach Resort
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.
Day 33: 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.
Day 34: 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.
Day 35: Stone Town/Bagamoyo
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!
Day 36: Bagamoyo/Arusha
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!
Day 37: 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.
Day 38: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro
Experience 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: 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.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Day 39: Ngorongoro/Arusha
The animals are bound to this area by the crater walls and the enclosed nature of the crater means that its 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 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.
Day 40: Arusha/Nairobi
Please note that this is a combination tour, and some of your fellow group members may be finishing their tour on this evening.
Depart Arusha in the morning and travel overland to Nairobi. Please note that this is a combination tour, and some of your fellow group members may be finishing their tour on this evening.
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.
Day 41: Nairobi
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore.
Day 42: Nairobi/Masai Mara
Stretch those legs and take in your surroundings before heading on a late afternoon wildlife safari drive with excellent chances of seeing the “big five”. This natural environment coupled with the park's varied wildlife provides for a spectacular safari experience.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride.Activity - Maasai Mara is one of the world’s top safari destinations, known for its abundance of big cats – cheetahs, leopards and lions – as well as the two million wildebeest, Thomson’s gazelles and zebra that migrate annually across the vast grasslands in search of water. Set off on safari with our driver/guide and keep your eyes and ears peeled for movement and memories. Watch elephants and giraffe grazing, photograph zebras and wildebeest and, with a little luck, you'll even spot animals feasting on a recent kill.
Day 43: Masai Mara
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride.Activity - Maasai Mara is one of the world’s top safari destinations, known for its abundance of big cats – cheetahs, leopards and lions – as well as the two million wildebeest, Thomson’s gazelles and zebra that migrate annually across the vast grasslands in search of water. Set off on safari with our driver/guide and keep your eyes and ears peeled for movement and memories. Watch elephants and giraffe grazing, photograph zebras and wildebeest and, with a little luck, you'll even spot animals feasting on a recent kill.
Day 44: Masai Mara/Lake Nakuru National Park
Before reaching the safari lodge inside Lake Nakuru National Park, you'll stop at the G Adventures-supported Ubuntu Cafe where you will meet up with the Lando, enjoy a meal, and have the opportunity to shop for locally and internationally sold products as memorable and impactful souvenirs.
Later, the group will go on an afternoon wildlife drive through the area.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride.Activity - On this trip, you'll experience the warmth of Ubuntu Cafe, where every meal you enjoy contributes to a circle of empowerment and supports the creation of impactful souvenirs you'll treasure forever. Your visit also extends support to Ubuntu School, championing the rights and education of children with special needs through therapeutic and vocational training programs.Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Search for, buffalo, impalas, hyenas, and even lions and leopards on the wildlife safari drive in this renowned national park. Head to the shores of Lake Nakuru to see pelicans and cormorants. The park is also rich in other bird life, including grebes, white winged black terns, stilts, avocets, and ducks.
Day 45: Lake Nakuru National Park/Eldoret
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Search for, buffalo, impalas, hyenas, and even lions and leopards on the wildlife safari drive in this renowned national park. Head to the shores of Lake Nakuru to see pelicans and cormorants. The park is also rich in other bird life, including grebes, white winged black terns, stilts, avocets, and ducks.Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Day 46: Eldoret/Kampala
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.
Day 47: Kampala/Lake Bunyonyi
The name Bunyonyi means ‘place of many little birds' and it is undoubtedly the loveliest lake in Uganda. It's winding shores encircle 29 islands and its surrounded by steep terraced hillsides that will have you wondering if you are somewhere in Asia. But the best part is that Lake Bunyonyi is a croc and hippo free lake (unlike many lakes in East Africa) so you can swim in its calm waters as much as you like… such bliss!
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Day 48: Gorilla Trek
Note: Ugandan authorities are fiercely protective of this natural treasure, and currently permit only a maximum of eight people, per day, to visit a given gorilla family. The group will be split into different sub-groups for the trek, and depending on the number of travellers, different sub-groups may do their trek on different days.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Take an unforgettable guided trek (1-6 hrs) deep into volcano forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a wildlife encounter of a lifetime, and meet a family of mountain gorillas. One of Africa's major highlights, a close encounter with these amazing animals is simply breathtaking. Get prepared before heading out: bring plenty of water and waterproof clothing (it can rain on only a few minutes’ notice), and be sure to bring protective bags for cameras and film. Dress in layers with long sleeves and long pants to protect against stinging nettles found in the forests. The trek’s often chilly, at first, until you start trekking. Note: Ugandan authorities are fiercely protective of this natural treasure, and currently permit only a maximum of eight people, per day, to visit a given gorilla family. The group will be split into different sub-groups for the trek, and depending on the number of travellers, different sub-groups may do their trek on different days. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has four areas; Rushaga, Buhoma, Nkuringo, and Ruhija. Depending on permit availability your group could be tracking gorillas from different areas of the park, it is all still part of Bwindi.
Day 49: Lake Bunyonyi
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and do as much or as little as you'd like around Lake Bunyonyi.
Day 50: Lake Bunyonyi/Kalinzu Forest Reserve
The forest reserve is adjacent to Queen Elizabeth National Park and is characterized by open savannah, large area of swamp around Lake George, and the extensive Maramagambo Forest in the southeast. There's a lot of landscapes to experience so what are you waiting for? Get started!
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Day 51: Kalinzu Forest Reserve/Lake Mburo National Park
Afterwards, the group will visit a tea plantation before setting off to Lake Mburo. Once you arrive there you can choose to book an afternoon boat cruise on the lake, or explore the local area on foot.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a chimpanzee tracking excursion through the scenic Kalinzu Forest Reserve. Trek along the ridges and valleys of the Rift Valley escarpment to visit chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Follow forest trails, which offer amazing views over the Rwenzori Mountains, Lake Edward, the Kazinga Channel, and the Congo. The Kalinzu Forest Reserve is steeped in mystery and rich with local legends. Learn about the folklore and uses of the forest from a local guide.Activity - Walk through a tea plantation with a local guide. View multiple varietals of tea, and learn about the process of growing tea plants from the harvesting stage to what goes into making the best cup of tea.Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Day 52: Lake Mburo National Park/Jinja
Observe how water swirls in opposite directions on either side of the equator and then stop to enjoy a meal at the G Adventures-supported AidChild Equation Café & Gallery. With full stomachs and even more full hearts the group will continue on to Jinja, the adventure capital of Uganda.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Make a stop at AidChild’s Equation Café and Gallery, located at the equator. Surrounded by paintings and other crafts made by local artists, you'll enjoy a meal made with traditional Ugandan ingredients, with a modern twist. Your lunch here directly supports AidChild, a non-profit that provides support, medical care and education to children and youth living with HIV in Uganda.
Day 53: Jinja
Choose to raft down the White Nile River, break a sweat mountain biking up and down the hills surrounding the town, or for a more laid back day check out the local market. Keep your eyes ready to spot monkeys and other wildlife that can wander to the outskirts of this town.
Pre-book your rafting adrenaline rush on the checkout page to include the Jinja River Rafting optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and enjoy the adrenaline capital of Uganda.
Day 54: Jinja/Eldoret
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.
Day 55: Eldoret/Nairobi
Tour ends on arrival in Nairobi. Not ready to leave Africa just yet? (Yeah, we don't blame you) talk with your CEO about extending your adventure and get to know Kenya or beyond!
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
- 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.
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.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
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.
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.
Duration: 55 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Demanding
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.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 28 Feb 2027
Customer Reviews
04/08/2024
A very unique and great way to see Africa. Plenty of beautiful starry nights under the African stars and great camping memories. The safaris are just incredible and straight out of a David Attenborough documentary. The big 5 was seen several times
11/24/2024
Amazing! Can't say anything else. Recommend 100 percent
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
04/08/2024
A very unique and great way to see Africa. Plenty of beautiful starry nights under the African stars and great camping memories. The safaris are just incredible and straight out of a David Attenborough documentary. The big 5 was seen several times
11/24/2024
Amazing! Can't say anything else. Recommend 100 percent
11/18/2024
Overlanding in Africa with G was an incredible experience thanks primarily to KB, Bev and Philip. I can’t wait to recommend this trip to my fellow travellers and re-live the tour through the amazing photos and videos I’m lucky enough to have.
11/18/2024
Everything about the tour exceeded my expectations. The animals, the scenery, the food and the atmosphere, all amazing.
11/12/2024
Amazing!
11/11/2024
I had a great time with G adventures. However, I was bitterly disappointed and scared when we were in an area where only 2 weeks earlier 2 tourists were murdered by an anti government group and as such we weren’t allowed to leave the camp site
11/03/2024
I loved the trip through Africa. I learned and saw a lot and had one of the best times of my life there. It was incredible. If you like camping I can just recommend this trip, even if you don't, it is just fabulous.
03/30/2024
This trip was amazing! 55 days almost doesn't feel like long enough, I will always miss the Lando. This trip truly showed you southern and eastern Africa in depth and I would really recommend this to anyone who wants to overland through Africa.
03/02/2024
We were told that we would leave part of our heart in Africa, but none of us were prepared for how much. As advertised, visiting Africa does change you - it is humbling, stunning, breath-taking, fascinating and ever-changing.
02/04/2024
Excellent guides, definitely easiest way to travel to a tricky part of the world as a tourist. Big bus days and definitely an adventure as opposed to a holiday. PLEASE get a dedicated workshop in Victoria Falls to have scheduled services
01/27/2024
Overall, great experience, value for money and very lucky with great CEOs.
01/08/2024
It was the best time in my life. All the people from the tour were wonderful. The nature, wildlife and locals were priceless. I recommend this trip through Africa (55 days) to everyone.
01/07/2024
A phenomenal experience. This was a bucket list trip for me and I lived up to all my hopes and dreams. I never thought I'd meet so many amazing people and see so many amazing things. I'm so happy with this trip and I fell in love with Africa
01/06/2024
Absolutely incredible experience and wouldn't have wanted to see Southern/Eastern Africa any other way.
12/16/2024
My overall experience was fantastic. I loved everything the tour had to offer - desert, beach, safari and trekking. I would recommend to anyone!
12/06/2024
The Ultimate Africa tour is really incredible. It gives you such a variety of Africa and so many different experiences.
12/05/2024
It has been better then expected! Mostly because of our CEO Masivu and Tony as we spent most time with them! They where amaaaaazing!
11/25/2024
Loved the countrys, loved the people, loved the animals, loved our groups and loved the adventures. I know everyone and everything cant be perfect, but you cant expect it to be either.
11/24/2024
Farai made the trip and honesty without him it wouldn’t have been such an amazing experience. It would have been good but his enthusiasm and kindness and everything in between made this trip from good to one of the best experiences.
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