A 24-day Nairobi to Harare overland journey combining mostly camping with simple stays, a Zanzibar ferry and island time, Lake Malawi’s shores, and the option to safari in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
  • Search for the Big Five in Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti.
  • Learn about Maasai culture in a local village.
  • Walk Kilimanjaro’s foothills: waterfalls, hot springs, Chaga caves, coffee and banana plantations.
  • Explore Zanzibar’s beaches and Stone Town’s spice markets and slave forts.
  • Drive through Mikumi National Park, spotting wildlife from the roadside.
  • Enjoy water sports, horse riding, and village life on Lake Malawi.
  • Shop Lilongwe’s markets for wooden carvings and vibrant local paintings.
  • Visit Nairobi’s Langata Giraffe Centre and encounter giraffes.
Expect a predominantly camping adventure, with around 85% of nights under canvas and the remainder in simple hostels or hotels. Enjoy four included nights on Zanzibar, swapping tents for island stays, while the rest of the journey uses straightforward, no-frills accommodation suited to an overland expedition.