The Big Overlander - 47 days

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 47 days
  • tour type Group
  • age requirement 5-99 yrs
  • max group size 30
  • guiding method Self-guided
  • Tour Code BM-16096
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Nairobi, Kenya
  • Ends Johannesburg, South Africa
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Spot the famous Big Five in the Masai Mara, search for rhinos in Lake Nakuru National Park and watch the African Fish Eagle swooping over Lake Naivasha
  • Stay in the Ugandan capital - Kampala, relax around the shore of Lake Bunyonyi and head into the dense jungle of the Magahinga or Bwindi national parks on an optional gorilla trek to see the great apes
  • Enjoy game drives in the legendary Serengeti National Park and the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, and get some well earned rest and relaxation on the island of Zanzibar
  • Journey along the western length of Lake Malawi, stopping to explore various bays, beaches, inlets and local communities, and visit the capital - Lilongwe
  • Explore the biodiverse South Luangwa National Park and marvel at the Zambian side of majestic Victoria Falls from the town of Livingstone
  • Game drive through Chobe National Park, camp out in the wilderness of the reserve and explore the waterways of the Okavango Delta aboard mokoro canoes
  • Take in the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls and join optional activities in the area, including bungee jumping, helicopter flights and rafting on the Zambezi
  • See the impressive Blyde River Canyon, search for the Big Five in Kruger National Park and complete your journey to Johannesburg
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The Big Overlander - 47 days tour starts in Nairobi and ends in Johannesburg. The Big Overlander - 47 days is a safari tour that takes 47 days taking you from Nairobi to Johannesburg and through other destinations in Africa.

CAMPING SAFARI: Travelling from Nairobi to Johannesburg, experience the diverse landscapes, rich culture and incredible wildlife of East and Southern Africa, on this 47 day overland camping safari. Visiting eight countries, spot wildlife in flagship game parks, trek in search of gorillas in Uganda, relax on Zanzibar island and soak up the incredible sights!
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day: 1 Nairobi
  • Day: 2-3 Masai Mara
  • Day: 4-5 Eldoret & Kampala
  • Day: 6-9 Lake Bunyonyi & Gorilla Trekking
  • Day: 10-11 Kampala & Jinja
  • Day: 12-13 Lake Nakuru
  • Day: 14-15 Lake Naivasha
  • Day: 16-19 Ngorongoro Crater
  • Day: 20-21 Dar es Salaam
  • Day: 22-24 Zanzibar
  • Day: 25-26 Mikumi & Iringa
  • Day: 27-29 Lake Malawi
  • Day: 30-31 South Luangwa National Park
  • Day: 32-33 Livingstone
  • Day: 34 Chobe National Park
  • Day: 35 Victoria Falls
  • Day: 36-37 Victoria Falls
  • Day: 38-39 Kasane
  • Day: 40-41 Okavango Delta
  • Day: 42 Maun
  • Day: 43 Palapye
  • Day: 44 Blyde River Canyon
  • Day: 45-46 Kruger National Park
  • Day: 47 Johannesburg
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 1st night dormitory accommodation at Kenya Comfort Hotel and 42 nights camping. Tents and sleeping mats provided
  • All camping fees and appropriate equipment
  • 3 night Zanzibar Excursion including ferry transfer, accommodation, Spice Tour and Dhow Sunset Cruise
Meals
  • 44 breakfasts, 37 lunches and 38 dinners
Transport
  • Arrival transfer from Nairobi Airport on day 1
  • A fully equipped overland truck for transportation and game drives
  • All road taxes and tolls
Guide
  • Services of 3 person crew (leader, driver, cook)
Others
  • Mikumi National Park (transit only)
  • Park entry - Lake Naivasha NP and Victoria Falls NP. Park entry and game drives - Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara, Ngorongoro NP, Serengeti NP,Chobe NP, South Luangwa NP and Kruger
  • Chobe River Boat Cruise
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Gorilla Permit, Transaction fee and ground transfer fee to Gorilla trekking meeting point: Please note that Gorillas often move across the border, between the national parks in Rwanda and Uganda, therefore itineraries often change at short notice in order to track the Gorillas in whichever National Park they have migrated to. For this reason the cost of the Gorilla Permit and relevant transfers varies, as do the applicable visa costs, dependent upon which country we need to travel into. Permits are subject to availability and need to be booked in advance.
  • International flights and visas
  • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
  • Sleeping bag - please bring your own
  • Optional activities
  • Entrance Fees: Gorilla Permit & transaction fee approx USD$805pp has to be pre booked, approx USD$200 transfer costs payable locally
  • Local payment - 2022 - $2740pp, 2023 - $2890pp paid in USD
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this The Big Overlander - 47 days tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 30 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 May 2024, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

The Big Overlander - 47 days tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this The Big Overlander - 47 days tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

AGE REQUIREMENT

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented on this trip. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and during transport.
  • Solo travelers are required to purchase a single room for your personal use.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days before the departure date.
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