About this trip
This is a proper overland crossing — 27 days by truck from Johannesburg to Nairobi, taking in seven countries along the way. It's built for travellers who want the real spread of southern and east Africa in one go, from desert delta to rainforest waterfall to Indian Ocean coast.
Expect safari drives tracking the big five through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, a mokoro canoe trip through the Okavango Delta, the spray of Victoria Falls, and the spice plantations and beaches of Zanzibar. You cover serious ground, and most of it is done from the same rugged overland truck.
It's a group trip with a private room option, run at a moderate pace and priced for younger budgets without cutting the highlights.
What you'll do
- Track the big five on safari drives in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
- Walk and paddle a mokoro canoe through the Okavango Delta
- Stand in the spray of Victoria Falls
- Explore Zanzibar's spice plantations
- Cross seven countries by overland truck between Johannesburg and Nairobi
- A long overland trip — you spend a lot of time travelling by truck between destinations
- 27 days covering seven countries means a real mix of terrain, from delta to coast to crater
- Private room option available if you'd rather not share
Worth it if you're a camping enthusiast who can handle early starts and long drives. Think twice if you need comfort hotels or dislike structured group travel.
- Serengeti and Ngorongoro deliver genuinely exceptional wildlife: big cats, elephants, zebras, giraffes over 2.5 days.
- Guides Massivu and Antony are standout operators who make the tour relaxing and genuinely fun.
- Long driving days demand entertainment and snacks; early sunrise wake-ups are frequent, though you can sleep en route.
- Tipping all service providers is customary; budget extra cash beyond the advertised price.
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Departing in Dec is cheapest — from £2,760, about 29% below the priciest month (Jul).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Johannesburg · 11 Dec – 12 Dec
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