About this trip
This is a proper overland crossing of Africa, from Kenya down to Cape Town, covering eight countries in 40 days. You'll be camping most nights, moving through wilderness, rural villages and cities aboard a converted overland truck.
The route takes in some of the continent's big-ticket landscapes: the Serengeti's plains, Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta, and the towering dunes and empty spaces of the Kalahari. Along the way you'll meet San communities in the desert, a rare chance to learn about a culture built around this harsh land.
It's a long trip built for people who want depth over comfort, trading hotel beds for tents and a shared sense of adventure with the same small group for the whole way.
What you'll do
- Track wildlife across the Serengeti plains
- Stand before Victoria Falls
- Glide through the Okavango Delta by mokoro
- Walk among towering sand dunes in the Kalahari or Namib
- Meet San communities in the Kalahari Desert
- Cross eight countries by overland truck, Kenya to Cape Town
- Camping-based trip — expect tents most nights, not hotels
- Long haul overland travel — many hours on the truck between stops
- Suited to travellers who want immersion over comfort and don't mind a slower, grittier pace
Worth it if you want maximum African countries ticked off fast with stellar staff and genuine friendships. Think twice if you need solo flexibility or struggle with group dynamics.
- CEOs consistently brilliant; reviewers name-check guides repeatedly for going that extra mile.
- Covers enormous ground efficiently—Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, South Africa—bucket-list stuff solo travellers struggle to coordinate alone.
- Visa support patchy; Malawi entry delayed for some. Get letters well ahead or risk complications.
- Group vibe crucial: one disruptive traveller noticeably soured the trip for others; limited control over fellow passengers.
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Departing in Nov is cheapest — from £4,650, about 9% below the priciest month (Sep).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Nairobi · 15 Nov – 16 Nov
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