Johannesburg To Nairobi Overland: Waterfalls & Beaches

Johannesburg

Arrive at any time.Tonight, get to know your group on your first night out together in Johannesburg. After your welcome meeting at the hotel, choose to enjoy an Amarula cocktail at the bar or go to Emperors Palace with a wide array of restaurants and bars to choose from. Sit back, relax, eat some grub, sip a cocktail, and get to know your fellow travel buddies as the adventure begins.

If you arrive a day or two early, we recommended booking an excursion to Soweto or the Apartheid Museum.

Please make sure you have all of the necessary visas for this tour by the time of the welcome meeting. It is very important to read the visa section in our trip details to make sure you have all visas you will need, if any. Please note that not all nationalities are able to obtain visas upon arrival at the border.

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Meet Your CEO and Group

1h

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

Connect With New Friends

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

Accommodations:  Hotel Sky Sandton
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Optional Activities for Day 1
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Soweto Tour
1100 Per Person
Soweto
Take a guided tour of bustling Soweto and learn more about its important history. The residential area was created under apartheid and played a significant role in bringing the issues of segregation to the forefront. The anti-apartheid movement was launched here by its most famous resident, Nelson Mandela.
If a cost is not listed above for an optional tour, contact us to find out what it is.

Johannesburg/Serowe

Get ready to check another country off those travel lists as you and the group pass across the border into Botswana. We're not going to lie, today will be a lot of driving, but use this opportunity to talk with your group, swap stories, and watch as the landscape changes around you from the desolate scenery of central-eastern Botswana to the wild bush within the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. The group will stop here for the night to set up camp, enjoy each other's company around a fire, and fall peacefully asleep beneath the stars.

Today's travel takes us through a very desolate part of central-eastern Botswana. We cross into Botswana and finish the day at a campsite within the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, a unique community-based initiative in wildlife conservation.

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Lando

Johannesburg - Groblersbrug 5.5h 400km

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Border Crossing (South Africa - Botswana)

Groblersbrug - Martins Drift 1h

Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

Lando

Martins Drift - Serowe 2.5h 170km

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• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Khama Rhino Sanctuary Camp

Serowe/Maun

You didn't think the group was leaving before taking part in a wildlife drive through the Khama Sanctuary did you? Good, because there's not a chance. Get out there in an open air vehicle with a guide to spot some wildlife. Jump in the Lando and continue on to Maun. Scroll through your camera roll checking the pictures you've already snapped while the land outside your window becomes more fertile as you approach the area of the Okavango Delta.

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Khama Rhino Sanctuary Sundown Game Drive

Khama Rhino Sanctuary - Serowe 2h

Hop into an open air safari vehicle to search for the sanctuary's rhinos, and other wildlife species.

Lando

Serowe - Maun 8.5h 524km

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• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodations:  Sedia Hotel Campsite

Maun/Okavango Delta

Today is going to be busy, but fun, and man do we wish we were going with you on this epic adventure. You'll wake to the sounds and smells of the bush around you. Later, dive right into some nature with a wildlife walk. The cool thing about being on foot is that you will get to learn about tracking the animals and gain insight into their movement patterns and behaviour on a much more intimate level.From there the group will begin an exciting excursion deep into the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) to do some birdwatching on the way to our basic bush camp for the evening (get ready to completely unplug). Set up camp, sing with the locals, and simply unwind with a sundowner around the campfire... cheers!

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Safari Vehicle

Maun - Okavango Delta 1.5h

Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride.

Mokoro

Okavango Delta 1h - 1.5h

Climb into a traditional canoe for a closer view of the shoreline.

Okavango Delta Excursion

Okavango Delta

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.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Okavango Delta Camp

Okavango Delta/Nata

Africa is home to some of the most beautiful sunrises in the world and today (if the weather is just right) you will get to experience the almost too vibrant colours of that quintessential sunrise that we all picture when we think of going on safari to Africa.Then, tip your heads back, take a deep breath, and feel the mokoro cut through the crystal clear channels as you ride out of the Okavango Delta. The group will take some time to freshen up in Maun (showers everyone!) before embarking in the Lando to Nata where the group will camp under massive baobab trees for the night.

Enjoy the towering baobab trees found around tonight's campsite and go for a dip in the pool if you need to cool off.

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Mokoro

Okavango Delta 1h - 1.5h

Climb into a traditional canoe for a closer view of the shoreline.

Safari Vehicle

Okavango Delta - Maun 1.5h

Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride.

Lando

Maun - Nata 5h 301km

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• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Elephant Sands Lodge Campsite

Nata/Kasane

Travel to Kasane and choose to embark on a river cruise through Chobe NP, home to the largest elephant population in southern Africa. Drive through the verdant lands between Nata and Kasane. Witness how rain brings life to the salt pans, awakening the dormant fish and aquatic shrimps in the mud. The surrounding grasslands also teem with life and are home to many antelope, which attract a wide variety of predators. Keep your eyes focused as the world passes you by and then reward yourself with a group toast as you camp under the great big African sky.

Today we journey to Chobe National Park, 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.

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Lando

Nata - Kasane 4h 420km

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• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodations:  Thebe River Safari Lodge Campsite
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Optional Activities for Day 6
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Chobe River Sunset Cruise
Chobe National Park - Kasane
Get a fantastic perspective of one of Botswana's national parks and its thousands of resident elephants, crocodiles, and hippos on a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. Bring a few drinks and a camera, sit back, and enjoy the view.
If a cost is not listed above for an optional tour, contact us to find out what it is.

Kasane/Victoria Falls

Buckle those seat belts and cross the border from Botswana to Zimbabwe; home of epic Victoria Falls. All that driving is bound to make you hungry and we have a treat for you today! The group will be having a traditional lunch at the G Adventurers supported Lusumpuko Women's Club. With full bellies and even more full hearts, get ready to feel the mist in the air as you enter the town of Victoria Falls. Get up close and personal with one of the largest waterfalls in the world. 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 the waterfalls in sight. (Oh man... just thinking of that makes our heads spin and our palms sweat!) Not looking to turn your hair gray today? That's okay, we understand. Either way the choice is yours, but remember you're here now so why not escape those comfort zones?

Your accommodation is in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and NOT Livingstone (Zambia). Please make sure you have the necessary visa.

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Lando

Kasane - Kazungula 1h 20km

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Border Crossing (Botswana to Zimbabwe or vice versa)

Kazungula

Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

Lando

Kazungula - Victoria Falls 2h - 3h 65km

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Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch

Victoria Falls

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.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodations:  Explorers Village Camping
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Optional Activities for Day 7
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Victoria Falls Visit
50USD Per Person
Victoria Falls
Take in the natural splendour of thundering Victoria Falls while viewing the massive falls from the Zimbabwean side. Entrance fee for the park - self guided.
If a cost is not listed above for an optional tour, contact us to find out what it is.

Victoria Falls

Get up close and personal with one of the largest waterfalls in the world on this free day in Victoria Falls. Feel the strength of the water splashing your skin on the observation deck, taking in the sound of tons of water thundering in over the edge of the falls in the distance, and make your day as relaxing or hair-raising as you like. 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.

Want to do more with your tour? Pre-book any two of the following activities: Zambezi Whitewater Rafting, Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride, or the Zambezi River Sunset Cruise. You can pre-book on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.Any optional activities listed on this day can also be booked upon arrival in Victoria Falls.

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Free Time

Victoria Falls Full Day

Get out and explore.

Accommodations:  Explorers Village Camping
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Optional Activities for Day 8
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Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 25min
284USD Per Person
Victoria Falls
You don't want to miss the opportunity to see Victoria Falls from above. Watch the Zambezi River make its way toward the gorge and form the largest waterfall in the world. During your 25 minute ride, you will have time to take in the incredible views over the falls, Livingstone Island, and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park while snapping as many pictures as you like. This extended ride also includes time flying over the vast and towering walls of the Batoka Gorge. You may be lucky enough to see some giraffes and elephants in the surrounding landscape and even catch a rainbow over the falls. Includes pick-up and drop-off from hotel and a 25min flight. Please note there is a cost for an additional park fee paid for on-site at time of the activity.
Bridge Swing over the Zambezi
168USD Per Person
Victoria Falls
Get strapped up, step over the Victoria Falls Bridge and free fall for 80 meters into the Batoka Gorge. Enjoy the views as you swing back and forth over the roaring Zambezi river, with cascading waterfalls at your side. Don't think you can hack it alone? Swing with a partner.
Zipline over the Zambezi
50USD Per Person
Victoria Falls
Glide along a zipline track for 300 metres over the rapids of the Batoka Gorge below. Take in incredible views of the Victoria Falls along the way.
Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15 Mins
Victoria Falls
You don't want to miss the opportunity to see Victoria Falls from above. Watch the Zambezi River make its way toward the gorge and form the largest waterfall in the world. During your 15-minute ride, you will have time to take in the incredible views over the falls, Livingstone Island, and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park while snapping as many pictures as you like. You may be lucky enough to see some giraffes and elephants in the surrounding landscape and even catch a rainbow over the falls. Includes pick-up and drop-off from hotel and a 12-15min flight. Please note there is a cost for an additional park fee paid for on-site at time of the activity.
Princess Laundry Service
20USD Per Person
Victoria Falls
Get your laundry done, while giving back to the local community! The laundry service is provided by the G Adventures supported Princess Laundry and Sewing Co-op, a group of 10 women from the nearby community of Mkhosana, who will pick up and drop off your laundry at the campsite in Victoria Falls. This service provides the cooperative with much-needed income to support their families, and in particular, support their children's school fees.
Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting
120USD Per Person
Victoria Falls
Take the opportunity to go whitewater rafting on the Zambezi River while Victoria Falls roars above. Depart in the morning and navigate through the canyon that forms the famous falls. The dramatic rapids will fill you with excitement and complete your experience. Includes a full-day of rafting on class III-V rapids, transfers, and lunch. Please note: River conditions and activity pricing vary depending on the seasons. High water season is from about February to July. Low water season generally runs from August to January each year - this is when the Zambezi is at its very wildest. The "closed season" is dependent on the season's rains, and usually is from March to April; during this time rafting on the river is not permitted. Additionally, this activity requires passengers to hike down and up the Batoka Gorge (approx. 45 minutes each way) to access the river; an average level of fitness is required. This activity price excludes a $10 park entrance fee.
Victoria Falls Visit
50USD Per Person
Victoria Falls
Take in the natural splendour of thundering Victoria Falls while viewing the massive falls from the Zimbabwean side. Entrance fee for the park - self guided.
Zambezi Bungee Jump
168USD Per Person
Victoria Falls
Get the adrenaline pumping with a bungee jump from the Victoria Falls Bridge over the Zambezi River. Hear the rush of Victoria Falls as you enjoy this once in a lifetime experience.
If a cost is not listed above for an optional tour, contact us to find out what it is.

Victoria Falls/Lusaka

Buckle those seat belts, set off early around 6am, and cross the border from Zimbabwe into Zambia. 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, 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.

This is an overnight stop in between two long driving days, so we will not have time to explore Lusaka.

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Lando

Victoria Falls - Lusaka 11h 543km

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Border Crossing (Zimbabwe - Zambia)

Victoria Falls - Livingstone

Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Eureka Camping Park

Lusaka/South Luangwa

Rise and shine and begin today's journey. We have a lot of ground to cover so be prepared to set off early and arrive late. Use this time to get to know the members of your group better, swap stories, share some laughs, or even sit quietly and reflect, there's time for both. The group will travel across the Zambian countryside before arriving at the campsite along the banks of the Luangwa River.

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Lando

Lusaka - Mfuwe 13h 575km

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• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Wildlife Camp

South Luangwa

Guess where you're going today! South Luangwa National Park. The day is yours to spend in this wildlife haven. Choose to go on a walking safari (just remember it's seasonal), a night drive, or visit a nearby local village. No matter what you decide to do remember to have fun and be in the moment because 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.

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Free Time

Mfuwe Full Day

Do as much or as little as you'd like during a free day.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Wildlife Camp
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Optional Activities for Day 11
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South Luangwa Wildlife Safari Drive
50USD Per Person
Mfuwe
Have the opportunity to experience one of the true hidden gems in Southern Africa. Opt for a morning or evening wildlife safari drive through South Luangwa National Park. Home to large populations of the Thornicroft's Giraffe, elephants and Cape buffalo.
South Luangwa Walking Safari
65USD Per Person
Mfuwe
South Luangwa National Park is known as the birth place of walking safaris in Africa. Opt to take a guided walk through the park and experience the wildlife.
If a cost is not listed above for an optional tour, contact us to find out what it is.

South Luangwa/Chipata

It's another day in the wilds of Africa so have those cameras at the ready as you head out on an optional morning safari drive. Try to snap some pictures of giraffes, elephants, and Cape Buffalo in this hidden gem of a place that also happens to be home to the largest populations of these creatures. Then the group will stop for lunch and visit the Tribal Textiles Market & Courtyard a G Adventures-supported craft workshop. In the afternoon you will continue onwards to Chipata.

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Lando

Mfuwe - Chipata 6h - 7h 135km

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Tribal Textiles Market & Courtyard Cafe

Mfuwe

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 Cafe, run by local chef, Dorica, and her team.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Barefoot Lodge & Safaris
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Optional Activities for Day 12
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South Luangwa Walking Safari
65USD Per Person
Mfuwe
South Luangwa National Park is known as the birth place of walking safaris in Africa. Opt to take a guided walk through the park and experience the wildlife.
South Luangwa Wildlife Safari Drive
50USD Per Person
Mfuwe
Have the opportunity to experience one of the true hidden gems in Southern Africa. Opt for a morning or evening wildlife safari drive through South Luangwa National Park. Home to large populations of the Thornicroft's Giraffe, elephants and Cape buffalo.
If a cost is not listed above for an optional tour, contact us to find out what it is.

Chipata/Kande Beach

Check another country off your travel lists as you pass into Malawi and head to Lake Malawi affectionately known as "Lake of Stars". The group will spend four nights relaxing on the shores of this massive lake; think clear shimmering waters with schools of colourful cichlid fish swarming in the depths of a place where nature is king and the people are some of the friendliest you'll ever meet. Beach walks, leisurely swims, and snorkeling are what's in store for you over the next few days. 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.

Please note that conservative dress is recommended. Shoulders and knees should be covered in public, but inside of camp boundaries, it is ok to wear beach clothes.

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Lando

Chipata - Kande Beach 10h 400km

Climb aboard our custom built ride .... overlanding G-style!

Border Crossing (Zambia - Malawi)

Mwami - Mchinji

Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Kande Beach Resort

Kande Beach

Imagine this; you wake to the sound of birdsong around you, the sun is shining, and the waters of Lake Malawi are calling your name begging to be set upon. 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 shimmering surface is all about, take a leisurely swim, 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 in the evening before falling asleep under the stars.

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Free Time

Kande Beach

Kick back and relax on Lake Malawi after a few long travel days.

Kande Beach Local Dinner

Kande Beach Evening

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.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Kande Beach Resort
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Optional Activities for Day 14
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Snorkelling
25USD Per Person
Kande Beach
Discover some of the best freshwater snorkelling in Africa at Lake Malawi, which generally has clear visibility and boasts a plethora of brightly coloured fish. Don a snorkel and hop in!
Village Walk
20USD Per Person
Kande Beach
Set off on a village walk to visit a nearby traditional Tonga village to learn more about daily village life in the area.
If a cost is not listed above for an optional tour, contact us to find out what it is.

Kande Beach/Chitimba

It's off to another beautiful destination along Lake Malawi today. From oceans to mountains to lakes you're getting to see some of the best scenery that Africa has to offer. The group will head north to picturesque Chitimba Beach where there are gorgeous views of the mountains in the background and you can see Tanzania from just across the lake. Once here you can choose to get out onto the lake or you can hike along the shores and enjoy the scenery that surrounds you.

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Free Time

Chitimba Afternoon

Settle in and enjoy a free afternoon at northern Lake Malawi.

Lando

Kande Beach - Chitimba 7h 235km

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• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Chitimba Camp

Chitimba/Iringa

Another day, another country; you'll be a pro at border crossings in no time. 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. You could also use this time to journal, take a nap, or share inside jokes with the rest of the group (you're bound to have some by now).

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Border Crossing (Malawi - Tanzania)

Songwe - Kasumulu

Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

Lando

Chitimba - Iringa 14h 534km

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• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  The Old Farm House - Kisolanza

Iringa/Baobab Valley

Hop in the Lando again to continue northeast 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.

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Lando

Iringa - Baobab Valley 5.5h

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Free Time

Baobab Valley

Enjoy free time at your campsite in the Baobab Valley.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Tan-Swiss Lodge Campsite

Baobab Valley/Dar es Salaam

After the jam packed first few days of this trip where you are going next is going to be just what you needed. 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 city started as a fishing village in the mid 19th century before becoming a port and trading centre. The group will spend the night here before embarking for the island beaches of Zanzibar.

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Lando

Baobab Valley - Dar es Salaam 6h - 6.5h

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• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Kipepeo Beach Camp Village

Dar es Salaam/Zanzibar Beach Resort

Today is the day your group will discover true paradise. Hop on a ferry and transfer to Zanzibar. 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.

Zanzibar is a Muslim society. Immodestly dressed women or men in shorts will get harassed and cause great offence in Stone Town. At the beach, customs are a little more relaxed, but our travellers are encouraged to be respectful of the island's culture and still cover up when walking around. Never try to take a photograph without asking permission.

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Lando

Dar es Salaam 1h

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Ferry

Dar es Salaam - Stone Town 1.5h

Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.

Private Vehicle

Stone Town - Jambiani 1.5h 60km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
Accommodations:  S&S Hotel Jambiani

Zanzibar Beach Resort

Wake up in this island paradise and get ready to seize the day. You'll be exploring one of the world's great cultural crossroads... think Africa meets Arabia and add the Indian Ocean into the mix as the cherry on top. 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.

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Free Time

Jambiani

Do as much or as little as you'd like on this island slice of paradise.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
Accommodations:  S&S Hotel Jambiani
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Optional Activities for Day 20
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Swahili Cultural Tour
70USD Per Person
Jambiani
Take a couple of hours to get to know the life of a Zanzibarian by being immersed in the local culture. Follow a guide through a rural village to see elements of day to day life, sit with men of the village to see how they weave palm fronds to make the thatch roofs for their huts, opt to play a game of Bao (Zanzibar favorite game past time), and enjoy a traditional dance performance.
Safari Blue - Sailing Day Trip
60USD Per Person
Kendwa
Enjoy a full day of sailing on a dhow, including opportunities to snorkel in the clear blue waters. Dock on a remote sandbank and enjoy a traditional dish made with the catch of the day. Later, glide out on the waters in a canoe carved of a single mango tree and opt to swim, snorkel, or just relax. Snorkelling equipment is included.
Snorkelling
40USD Per Person
Jambiani
Enjoy a day of snorkelling in the safety of an experienced snorkel guide in the area of one of Zanzibar's most well-known reefs surrounding Mnemba island. Lifejackets, short wetsuits and buoyancy aids available. Price is dependent on pick-up location.
Scuba Diving
130USD Per Person
Nungwi
Take a boat to Mnemba, a small island surrounded by a circular reef boasting an an abundance of colourful coral and marine life. Suit up and enjoy the excellent visibility allowed by the turquoise waters of this region. If you are lucky, you just might be able to spot the bottlenose dolphins that are known to visit this area.
If a cost is not listed above for an optional tour, contact us to find out what it is.

Stone Town

Your most difficult task today is going to be pulling yourself away from the beauty that surrounds you in Jambiani. But, if it makes you feel any better you still have one final night to spend on this enchanted island just in a more local spot. Travel back to Stone Town from the other side of the island, enjoy a guided tour of a local spice plantation on the way, and explore the heart of Zanzibar. Wander the winding historic unpaved alleyways of Stone Town passing by balconies and gigantic wooden carved doors along the way.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.

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Private Vehicle

Jambiani - Stone Town 3h 60km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Spice Plantation Tour

Zanzibar

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

Stone Town

Spend a final afternoon wandering the streets of Stone Town.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
Accommodations:  Spice Palace Hotel
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Stone Town Walking Tour
15USD Per Person
Stone Town - Zanzibar
Enjoy a walking tour along the bustling narrow streets of Stone Town and admire the historical old buildings and homes that are part of a preservation program funded by UNESCO and the Aga Khan Foundation. Also, visit the historical site of the slave market and learn about this dark aspect of history. Continue to the local fruits and vegetable market, fish market, Tip tipu house, and National Museum.
If a cost is not listed above for an optional tour, contact us to find out what it is.

Stone Town/Bagamoyo

It's time to kiss this underrated paradise good-bye as you catch the ferry back to the mainland and head north to the historic coastal town of 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.

If you have booked the Zanzibar Express, you will stay in Stone Town when the group heads for the ferry. You have a free day in Stone Town for shopping, relaxing or seeing the sights. (Ask your CEO if you want to book any tours) Tomorrow you fly to Arusha to meet the group. Included: transfers, flight, one night Stone Town (Spice Palace, or similar). Only breakfast included.

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Ferry

Stone Town - Dar es Salaam 1.5h 200km

Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.

Lando

Dar es Salaam - Bagamoyo 1.5h - 2h 60km

Climb aboard our custom built ride .... overlanding G-style!

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Firefly Bagamoyo Campsite
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Zanzibar Express Northbound
Stone Town - Arusha
Road trips can be exciting but sometimes you just want to get to your destination. Treat yourself with a flight from Zanzibar to Arusha and avoid two days of road travel time. You'll have an extra night to experience Zanzibar and then arrive in Arusha the next day, ready and refreshed to meet the rest of your group. Includes all transfers, local flight, and one additional hotel night in Zanzibar.
If a cost is not listed above for an optional tour, contact us to find out what it is.

Bagamoyo/Arusha

Hit the road for a long day of driving. Enjoy the varied landscapes on the way to Arusha. Be on the lookout for views of Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. Consider yourself lucky if you are able to see the mountain as it is hidden behind a veil of clouds most of the time.

Arusha sits at the foot of rugged Mt Meru, Africa's fifth highest mountain.

Use the afternoon to prepare a small day-pack for the three-day excursion to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Take something warm for the night on the crater rim and enough insect repellant, sunscreen, and water. Bedding is provided, but you can take your sleeping bag along to make sure you're warm enough at night.Zanzibar Express; transfer this morning from your Stone Town hotel to the airport for the flight to Arusha. Arrive in Arusha and transfer to the camp to meet back up with the group. Only breakfast and dinner included.

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Lando

Bagamoyo - Arusha 13h 590km

Climb aboard our custom built ride .... overlanding G-style!

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Meserani Snake Park

Arusha/Serengeti National Park

Well folks it's time for the Africa you have all imagined; the experience that has been depicted over and over again in books, movies, and television. So grab those cameras, purchase a quirky bucket hat, and head out on a wildlife safari drive into one of the most famous national parks in Africa; the Serengeti.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.

Changing to specialized 4x4 7-seater safari vehicles, we are met by experienced safari driver/guides, who will ensure us wonderful wildlife encounters. Our safari vehicles each have sliding windows and a large pop-up roof, perfect for wildlife viewing. They are smaller than the Lando and will allow us to maneuver easily through the wildlife areas. As the vehicles are smaller than the Lando, our group will split up among several vehicles.

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7-Seat 4x4 Safari Vehicle

Arusha - Serengeti National Park 10h 320km

Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride with a pop-up top.

Serengeti National Park Safari

Serengeti National Park

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.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Seronera Campsite

Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro

Grab your buddies and jump aboard for one last morning safari in the Serengeti. As the sun rises higher in the sky watch the animal kingdom come to life in this grassland savannah before returning to break down camp. Then it's on to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, famous for Africa's best wildlife viewing. 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.

Please note: if you have pre-booked the Serengeti Balloon Safari, today's likely the day for this activity! Your CEO will give you final confirmation when it will take place, as it is subject to change. You will miss the included morning wildlife safari drive with the group, but you will have a much better view from above! If you have not yet pre-booked, add it to your checkout page, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.Please note that due to the high-altitude location of our camp, temperatures can drop at night. We recommend bringing extra layers to wear during the evening and following morning.

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Serengeti National Park Safari

Serengeti National Park

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.

7-Seat 4x4 Safari Vehicle

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro 10h 160km

Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride with a pop-up top.

Private Vehicle

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Simba Campsite
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Optional Activities for Day 25
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Serengeti Balloon Safari
Serengeti National Park
Spirited aloft in a hot-air balloon, view the wildlife and terrain of the Serengeti that only the birds see. Enjoy a champagne breakfast and keep that shutter-finger good and limber-you'll be using it plenty over the course of your hour in the air. Please note, additional fees will apply for passengers exceeding the 120 kg (265 lbs) weight limit.
If a cost is not listed above for an optional tour, contact us to find out what it is.

Ngorongoro/Arusha

It's time to experience "Africa's Garden of Eden" on a more personal level. Today, venture down to the crater floor where the group will embark on a final safari experience. Have those cameras charged and at the ready because, let's face it if you are going to see any wildlife this would be the place (and we are so excited for you)!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.

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7-Seat 4x4 Safari Vehicle

Ngorongoro - Arusha 9h 200km

Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride with a pop-up top.

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari Drive

Ngorongoro Crater Morning

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.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodations:  Meserani Snake Park

Arusha/Nairobi

Depart Arusha as the sun rises in the morning and travel overland to Nairobi; Kenya's capital city. The tour ends upon arrival to Nairobi. In order to avoid any unnecessary issues with timing, 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.

There is no included accommodation for this night in Nairobi. You may choose to pre-reserve post-tour accommodation through G Adventures.

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Border Crossing (Tanzania - Kenya)

Namanga

Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

Departure Day

Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.

Lando

Arusha - Nairobi 7h - 8h 283km

Climb aboard our custom built ride .... overlanding G-style!

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch