Nairobi To Joburg Overland: Craters & Camping

Nairobi

Arrive at anytime. 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.

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 know which visas you will need, if any. Please note that not all nationalities are able to obtain a visa on 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.

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Optional Activities for Day 1
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The Carnivore Restaurant
130USD Per Person
Nairobi
Feast on a range of familiar and exotic meats roasted over an open flame barbecue pit. Ever wanted to try ostrich or crocodile? Here's your chance to do so (at a world-renowned restaurant, at that). Price includes the price of a meal (without a beverage) and hotel pick-up.
National Museum
1200KES Per Person
Nairobi
Take a stroll through this museum to get a better understanding of Kenya's rich heritage through a range of cultural and natural-history exhibits. Learn more about the region's bird population at the Birds of East Africa exhibit, a huge gallery of at least 900 stuffed specimens. Get a refreshing take on Kenyan history counterpoint to colonial historiographies at the Historia Ya Kenya display. Entrance fee and hotel pick-up included.
Railway Museum
6USD Per Person
Nairobi
Adjacent to the Nairobi railway station, this museum contains exhibits from the East African Railways opened in 1971.
Karen Blixen Museum
34USD Per Person
Nairobi
Converted from the former home of pioneer coffee farmer and acclaimed writer Karen Blixen, this museum provides visitors insight into life of a Danish settler in pre-Independence Kenya. Take a walk through the home, and magnificent gardens that provide a stunning view of the Ngong hills. Hotel pick-up and entrance fee included.
If a cost is not listed above for an optional tour, contact us to find out what it is.

Nairobi/Arusha

Hop in the Lando and hit the road in style as you cross through the semi-arid lands of the Maasai people en route to Arusha, Tanzania. Marvel at the epic views of mighty Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance and swap stories with your road trip buddies!

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Border Crossing (Kenya - Tanzania)

Tarakea

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

Lando

Nairobi - Arusha 8h 286km

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

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

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, meet experienced safari driver/guides, who will ensure wonderful wildlife encounters. The safari vehicles each have sliding windows and a large pop-up roof, perfect for viewing animals and scenery. They are smaller than the overland adventure vehicle (OAV) and will allow the group to maneuver easily through the wildlife areas. As the vehicles are smaller than the overland adventure vehicle (OAV), the 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

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. 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.

Please note: if you have pre-booked the Serengeti Balloon Safari, today's likely the day for this activity! The CEO will give the 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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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.

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
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Optional Activities for Day 4
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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 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.

If you have booked the Zanzibar Express, you will part from the group in Arusha and be transferred to your Arusha hotel for the night. The following morning you will fly to Zanzibar. Included: transfers, flights, one night Arusha (Outpost Lodge, or similar) and one night Stone Town (Tausi Palace, or similar). Only breakfast included.

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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

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
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Optional Activities for Day 5
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Zanzibar Express Southbound
Arusha - Stone Town
Looking forward to your trip but not as much to the two-day road journey from Arusha to Zanzibar? Upgrade this part of your tour and fly instead! You'll cut your travel time between the two cities to a fraction and enjoy an extra night in Zanzibar, where you can wait (nice and relaxed) for the rest of your group to join you. 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.

Arusha/Bagamoyo

There's no time to stop and rest in a place as majestic as this. Hit the road early and enjoy the varied landscapes en route to the Indian Ocean. Be on the lookout for the mighty Mt Kilimanjaro in the distance on the road towards 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.

Zanzibar Express; transfer this morning from your Arusha hotel to the airport for the flight to Zanzibar. Arrive in Stone Town and spend the afternoon exploring on your own. Enjoy an extra night in Stone Town and meet back up with the group the following day. Only breakfast included.

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Lando

Arusha - Bagamoyo 13h 590km

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

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Bagamoyo/Zanzibar Beach Resort

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 Bagamoyo before driving to Dar es Salaam, then hop on a ferry to the paradise of 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 travellers are encouraged to be respectful of the island's culture and cover up when walking around. Never try to take a photograph without asking permission.

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Lando

Bagamoyo - Dar es Salaam 2h - 3h 60km

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

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

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
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Optional Activities for Day 8
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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.
Jozani Forest Tour
36USD Per Person
Jozani Forest
Known for the red colobus monkeys, a visit Jozani forest is a highlight when in Zanzibar. Explore the nature trails while following in the footsteps of a guide who will inform about the impressive flora and fauna surrounding you.
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 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 2h

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 Afternoon

Spend a final afternoon wandering the streets of Stone Town.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
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Optional Activities for Day 9
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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/Baobab Valley

It's time to kiss this underrated paradise good-bye and head further inland back towards the mountains. Start by catching the ferry back to Dar es Salaam and watch as the islands get smaller and smaller, then hop in the Lando again to continue west 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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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 - Baobab Valley 6h 360km

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

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Baobab Valley/Iringa

Pack up camp and spend another day together on the road. Use this time to journal, take a nap, or swap inside jokes with the rest of your group (because let's face it you're bound to have some by now). 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.

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Iringa Craft Centre

Iringa

Stop by a crafts centre that employs local artists with disabilities. Grab a coffee at the cafe or pick up a souvenir to bring home.

Lando

Baobab Valley - Iringa 7h 180km

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

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Iringa/Chitimba

Get ready to check another country off your travel lists as you pass from Tanzania into Malawi. The group will stop at Lake Malawi in Chitimba where the beach has gorgeous views of the mountains in the background and you can see Tanzania from just across the lake. 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.

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Border Crossing (Tanzania - Malawi)

Kasumulu - Songwe

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

Lando

Iringa - Chitimba 14h 235km

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

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Chitimba/Kande Beach

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 to the picture-perfect enclaves of Kande Beach. 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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Lando

Chitimba - Kande Beach 5h

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

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
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Optional Activities for Day 13
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Carving Skills Workshop
25USD Per Person
Chitimba
Learn from a local master and carve your own piece of Malawi to keep forever. A hands-on dive into traditional artistry.
Kayaking Chitimba Bay
35USD Per Person
Chitimba
Kayak along the serene waters of Chitimba Bay, visiting hidden gems, fishermen, and Madala's beach tavern. A serene adventure awaits.
Swimming in Chitimba Bay
Chitimba
Immerse yourself in the clear refreshing waters of Chitimba Bay. Take a leisurely swim, explore the untouched beaches, and relax in the pristine natural surroundings.
If a cost is not listed above for an optional tour, contact us to find out what it is.

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 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.

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Free Time

Kande Beach Full Day

Kick back and relax on Lake Malawi.

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
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Optional Activities for Day 14
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Swimming
Kande Beach
Grab your bathing suit and go for a refreshing swim.
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/South Luangwa

Another day another adventure! Today the group will cross the border from landlocked Malawi into Zambia. From there the Lando will take the group to South Luangwa National Park.

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Lando

Kande Beach - South Luangwa National Park 12h 400km

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

Border Crossing (Malawi - Zambia)

Mchinji - Mwami

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

South Luangwa

Guess where you're going today! South Luangwa National Park for some wildlife viewing. But first the group will stop for lunch and visit the Tribal Textiles Market & Courtyard Cafe a G Adventures-supported craft workshop. 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.

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Lando

Lilongwe - Mfuwe 2.5h 150km

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

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.

Free Time

Mfuwe Afternoon

Do as much or as little as you'd like during your free afternoon.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
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Optional Activities for Day 16
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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.
If a cost is not listed above for an optional tour, contact us to find out what it is.

South Luangwa/Petauke

The day is yours to spend as you please in the wildlife haven of South Luangwa NP. Choose to go on a walking safari (just remember it's seasonal), or 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 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.Travel to Petauke where your camp is this evening.

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.

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Free Time

Mfuwe Full Day

Do as much or as little as you like on your free day.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
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Optional Activities for Day 17
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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.

Petauke/Lusaka

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 in the afternoon in your next destination. 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.

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

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Lando

Petauke - Lusaka 7h

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

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Lusaka/Victoria Falls

Buckle those seat belts and cross the border from Zambia into Zimbabwe; home of the epic Victoria falls. Get ready to feel the mist in the air as you enter the town of Victoria Falls and choose to get up close and personal with one of the largest waterfalls in the world on an optional falls visit.

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

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Lando

Lusaka - Victoria Falls 10h 543km

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

Border Crossing (Zambia - Zimbabwe)

Livingstone - Victoria Falls

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
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Optional Activities for Day 19
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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.

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Optional Activities for Day 20
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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.
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.
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.
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Victoria Falls/Francistown

Rise early to the sounds of Victoria Falls thundering in the distance before the group heads out towards the Kazangula Border crossing into Botswana. On this long, but scenic drive, take the time to enjoy the views, get to know your group more, and reflect on what you hope to gain from taking this trip. Your stop tonight is a little north of Francistown. Enjoy dinner together at camp before a night under the vast sky.

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Private Vehicle

Victoria Falls - Francistown 8.25h 559km

Sit back and enjoy the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle. Cross the border into Botswana and stop in Nata for a packed lunch before continuing on to Francistown.

Border Crossing (Zimbabwe to Botswana)

Kazungula 1h

Cross the border from Zimbabwe to Botswana at the Kazungula border crossing.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Francistown/Mapungubwe National Park Area

Depart Francistown after breakfast and cross the border into South Africa at Martins Drift. Enjoy a packed lunch along the way. Upon arrival to Mapungubwe National Park area, the group will embark on a guided bush walk in the Mapesu Private Wildlife Reserve. This is the area where archaeologists excavated the famous golden rhino and other evidence of a wealthy African kingdom. Home to elephants, leopards, and an abundance of birdlife, set against a backdrop of forests and towering cliffs, this is a wonderful place to explore on foot.

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Private Vehicle

Francistown - Mapungubwe National Park 6.5h 480km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private, overland vehicle. Today the group will cross the border into South Africa at the Martin's Drift Border Post en route to Mapungubwe National Park.

Border Crossing (Botswana to South Africa)

Martins Drift 1h

Cross over the border into South Africa today at the Martin's Drift Border Post. The town you cross near in Botswana is Mahalapye and the town in South Africa you cross into is Groblersbrug.

Guided Bush Walk at Mapesa Private Game Reserve

Mapungubwe National Park 2h

Set off on a guided bush walk in the heart of the Mapesu Private Widlife Reserve near tonight's campsite. This place of natural beauty is dotted with unique sandstone formations and baobab trees. Plus, the thrill of spotting wildlife up close. The preserve is in a wonderful location near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mapungubwe National Park. Ideal for bird watching, guided walks, and exploring.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Mapungubwe National Park

Another day, another slice of adventure! Travel into Mapungubwe National Park after breakfast at camp. Visit the Interpretation Centre and Museum for a self-guided experience and short film. Learn about the ancient civilizations that inhabited the area before a packed picnic lunch at the spot where the Limpopo River splits Zimbabwe and Botswana. Then, the main event! A safari drive in the park to spot wildlife before returning to camp this evening. After dark, you can choose to go on a night wildlife drive in the private reserve near the campsite.

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Mapungubwe Interpretation Centre & Museum Visit

Mapungubwe National Park 0.75h

Visit the Mapungubwe Museum and Interpretation Centre for about an hour on a self-guided visit that includes a short film. The museum houses historical artifacts, images, and information that details the story of Mapungubwe's incredible history. It was here that the Golden Rhino was discovered in a grave in 1932, more than seven centuries after the civilization inhabited the area. Cap off the visit here with a short walk to a lookout point where travellers will be able to views of the surrounding landscape.

Wildlife Safari Drive in Mapungubwe National Park

Mapungubwe National Park 3.5h

Enjoy a safari drive to spot wildlife in Mapungubwe National Park. Located in the Limpopo Province of South Africa, the park forms part of the UNESCO site for cultural landscapes and conservation area. It is situated right up against the border with Botswana and Zimbabwe.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
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Optional Activities for Day 23
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Mapesa Night Safari Drive
Mapungubwe
It's no secret that the bush comes alive at night. Choose to immerse yourself in its electric sounds and discover the secrets of nocturnal animals under a canvas of stars. The evening offers opportunities to spot species that are seldom seen during the day like bushpigs, hyenas, genets, and even tiny chameleons. Please speak to your CEO about arranging this activity at an additional cost while you stay at Mapesu Private Game Reserve.
If a cost is not listed above for an optional tour, contact us to find out what it is.

Mapungubwe National Park/Kruger National Park

Welcome to wildlife country! Kruger is the kind of place that you'll visit, but still want to return to over and over again. With nearly 5 million acres this park offers some of the best access to wild animals in Africa, so prepare for an epic time... (but you already knew that!) Keep those cameras at the ready and experience your ultimate African safari fantasy become a reality. 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.

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Lando

Mapungubwe National Park - Kruger National Park 2.75h 209km

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

Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive

Kruger National Park 6h

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.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Kruger National Park/Greater Kruger Area

Yesterday was only a taste of the beauty that resides in the National Parks of South Africa. Today, you will head out into Kruger NP again on another wildlife safari drive in the Lando. (Upgrade alert! You can choose to embark on this experience in a 4x4 safari vehicle instead.) 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.

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Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive

Kruger National Park 6h

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.

Lando

Kruger National Park - Hazyview 9h - 10h 200km

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Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing

Hazyview

Enjoy a cultural evening with the local community. Dive into local fare with a delicious traditional dinner, then watch a local dance performance.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
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Optional Activities for Day 25
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Kruger National Park Full Day Wildlife Safari Drive
Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park has been dubbed the most famous safari destination in the world. Whenever it is mentioned images of African wildlife and wilderness immediately spring to mind. The vastness of this park is what sets it apart. The breath-taking area with expansive and varied nature makes it a wonderful place to view the African "Big Five". Hop in a 4x4 safari vehicle and get yourself one step closer to the surrounding nature. Be ready to spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, lions, zebras, and many other species in this impressive South African national park.
If a cost is not listed above for an optional tour, contact us to find out what it is.

Greater Kruger Area/Johannesburg

While you may be leaving the bush behind today, the memories will stay with you forever. So don't despair, instead look ahead with excitement as you journey back to Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city and economic heart.

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Lando

Hazyview - Johannesburg 8h 407km

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

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch

Johannesburg

Depart at any time.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