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The Big Overlander Northbound (Overlanding Tours)

Summary:

CAMPING SAFARI: Set off from Cape Town in South Africa and travel north through seven countries to Nairobi in Kenya on this 41-day overland camping safari. Game drive in search of lions, elephants, and more in Etosha National Park, Chobe National Park, So...

Duration
41 Days
Countries
8
Next Departure
10-May-2025
Starting at
USD 6,055.00
USD 5,450.00
Price per day
USD 133.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
On The Go Tours
Tour
The Big Overlander Northbound
Travel Style
Overlanding Tours
Group Size
1-18
Categories
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Summary

CAMPING SAFARI: Set off from Cape Town in South Africa and travel north through seven countries to Nairobi in Kenya on this 41-day overland camping safari. Game drive in search of lions, elephants, and more in Etosha National Park, Chobe National Park, South Luangwa National Park, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater. See Fish River Canyon, climb the dunes of the Namib Desert, paddle traditional mokoro canoes in the Okavango Delta, and marvel at Victoria Falls. Swim in Lake Malawi, unwind on a three-day Zanzibar beach break, and camp near brooding Mount Kilimanjaro.

Map: The Big Overlander Northbound (On The Go)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Cape Town
Day 2
Orange River
Day 3
Fish River Canyon
Day 4
Namib Naukluft National Park
Day 5
Namib Naukluft National Park
Day 6-7
Swakopmund
Day 8
Spitzkoppe
Day 9-10
Etosha National Park
Day 11
Windhoek
Day 12
Gobabis
Day 13
Maun
Day 14-15
Okavango Delta
Day 16
Nata Region
Day 17
Chobe National Park
Day 18
Chobe National Park
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Day 21
Lusaka
Day 22
The Great East Road
Day 23
South Luangwa National Park
Day 24
South Luangwa Np Game Drive
Day 25-26
Lake Malawi
Day 27
Lake Malawi
Day 28
Iringa
Day 29
Mikumi
Day 30
Mikumi
Day 31-34
Zanzibar
Day 35
Bagamoyo
Day 36
Mount Kilimanjaro
Day 37
Arusha
Day 38
Serengeti National Park
Day 39-40
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 41
Nairobi

Countries (8): Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Travel Cities (29): Arusha, Cape Town, Cederberg, Chobe National Park, Chobe River, Dar Es Salaam, Etosha National Park, Fish River Canyon, Harare, Iringa, Kasane, Kilimanjaro, Lake Malawi, Lilongwe, Livingstone, Lusaka, Maun, Moshi, Mzuzu, Nairobi, Namib Desert, Ngorongoro Crater, Okavango Delta, Serengeti National Park, South Luangwa National Park, Swakopmund, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Zanzibar City

Highlights

  • South Africa: Set off from Cape Town and enjoy optional wine tasting in the Cederberg region
  • Namibia: Take in Fish River Canyon, climb Dune 45 in the Namib Desert, game drive in Etosha National Park and explore Windhoek
  • Botswana: Enjoy an overnight excursion into the Okavango Delta, cruise the Chobe River and head on safari in Chobe National Park
  • Zambia: See mighty Victoria Falls, search for wildlife in South Luangwa National Park and stop in the border town of Chipata
  • Malawi: Explore several different points of Lake Malawi, which covers 20% of the country. Relax on beautiful sandy beaches, swim in the clear blue waters, visit local villages and enjoy optional activities
  • Zanzibar: Spend four nights on tropical Zanzibar Island, exploring historic Stone Town and soaking up some sun on the northern beaches
  • Tanzania: Visit the coastal cities of Dar es Salaam and Bagamoyo, and discover the wildlife of Mikumi National Park, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater
  • Kenya: End your tour in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi and opt to book post-tour accommodation to further explore

Included in Price

  • 40 breakfasts, 30 lunches & 30 dinners
  • 33 nights camping in 2-person dome tents, 2 nights dorm accommodation and 5 nights simple twin / triple share accommodation (including permanent tents) - please refer to the trip notes for details
  • Escorted by a licensed 2-person crew
  • Transportation in a 24-seater overland truck with camping and cooking equipment
  • Cape Town Township Tour
  • Sesriem & Fish River Canyon visit
  • Sossusvlei guided walk and Dune 45 excursion
  • Spitzkoppe excursion to see Bushmen paintings
  • Etosha National Park game drives
  • Kalahari Bushman Walk
  • Okavango Delta excursion including mokoro and walking safari
  • Chobe River boat cruise and Chobe National Park game drive in a purpose-built safari vehicle with a resident guide
  • Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, Victoria Falls visit
  • South Luangwa National Park game drive in a purpose-built safari vehicle with a resident guide
  • Zanzibar return ferry ticket
  • Maasai Village Walk with a resident guide
  • Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater excursion in a purpose built safari vehicle and game drives with a resident guide
  • Sleeping mattress (you will need to bring your own sleeping bag)
  • All road tolls and vehicle taxes

NOT included in price

  • International flights and visas
  • Sleeping bag - please bring your own
  • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
  • Optional activities (prices listed in Trip Notes)
  • Airport transfers - can be booked on request
  • Local payment - $1300 paid in USD

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Tour...

Cape Town

Arrow Going To

Arusha

Group ToursThis is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

Tour Variations

Picture:The Big Overlander Northbound (Accommodated)

The Big Overlander Northbound (Accommodated) (41 Days)

ACCOMMODATED SAFARI: Set off from Cape Town in South Africa and travel north through seven countries to Nairobi in Kenya on this 41-day overland safari. Game drive in search of lions, elephants, and more in Etosha National Park, Chobe National Park, South...

Next Departure: 10-May-2025
Starting at: USD 8,835.00

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