About this trip
This is a long overland journey up the length of Africa, from Cape Town to the Serengeti, crossing eight countries over 40 days. It's built for travellers who want to properly cover ground and see how the landscape and culture shift as you go, rather than settle into one place.
Days mix driving with stops for major natural sights and cultural encounters, from towering desert dunes to wetland canoe trips to open savannah. Camping is part of the deal throughout, so expect a fairly hands-on, outdoors style of travel.
By the end you'll have moved from the southern tip of the continent up into East Africa, with a broad, varied picture of the region rather than a single deep dive.
What you'll do
- See some of the world's highest sand dunes in the Namib Desert
- Paddle through the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro canoe
- Meet San People in the Kalahari Desert
- Track wildlife on safari through to the Serengeti
- Camp your way across eight countries
- A long, camping-based overland trip — expect a lot of driving between stops
- Covers eight countries in 40 days, so the pace favours breadth over lingering in one spot
- Group travel throughout, suited to those happy with a communal, no-frills camping style
We started tracking this trip on 23 Jul — the chart appears once a few days of real history build up. Every point is a price we recorded ourselves.
Your free day in Cape Town
Landing early, staying on, or filling free time? The best-rated day experiences in Cape Town — you book on Viator (we may earn a commission).
Worth it if you value authentic cultural immersion, ethical travel practices, and meeting like-minded travellers. Think twice if you need quality meals and consistent guide engagement throughout.
- Guides and drivers bring genuinely different perspectives; ethical approach to local communities sets G Adventures apart.
- Food quality poor across trip: $2-3 meal allowances, rationed yoghurt, processed sandwiches, limited breakfast variety disappointed multiple travellers.
- Guide engagement inconsistent; one took hands-off approach first half, only became active later despite group suggestions.
- 40 days well-organised with excellent variety: game drives, optional activities, history and culture balanced against inevitable long driving days.
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Departing in Nov is cheapest — from £4,700, about 8% below the priciest month (Jun).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cape Town · 7 Nov – 8 Nov
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