Spend 42 days travelling through the iconic vistas of East Africa. Seek out the rare mountain gorilla in Rwanda’s steamy jungle, enjoy thrill-packed safaris through lush forest and open savanna and finish in Victoria Falls. Be welcomed into small villages in Tanzania and Malawi, relax on sandy beaches in Zanzibar and track the Big Five in the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. This overland adventure is a mix of locally guided excursions and free time to follow your heart to the stuff you want to see.
Wildlife
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Tent, Sleeper Bus, Bungalow
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Victoria Falls, Mbarara
Nairobi, Victoria Falls, Mbarara, Jinja, Kericho, Masai Mara National Reserve, Mto Wa Mbu, Serengeti National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Usambara Mountains, Dar Es Salaam, Stone Town, Zanzibar Northern Beaches, Mikumi National Park, Iringa, Eldoret, Chitimba, Lake Malawi, South Luangwa National Park, Petauke, Lusaka, Harare, Masvingo, Bulawayo, Kampala, Kalinzu Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kisoro
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Travel from coast to coast and through the heart of southern Africa on a 49-day overland journey. Begin in beautiful Cape Town and voyage through desert landscapes, rolling savannas and lush mountainscapes. Cruise lakes and delta waterways and feel the spray of massive waterfalls. Spend time getting to know locals in rural villages and enjoying the buzzing city rhythms. From game drives in national parks full of iconic animals to enjoying the simple pleasure of lying on a pristine beach, this grand journey is the perfect way to discover everything that makes this part of the world so special.
Road tripWildlife
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Sleeper Bus, Bungalow
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Cape Town, Spitzkoppe
Nairobi, Cape Town, Spitzkoppe, Etosha National Park, Grootfontein, Bagani, Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls, Bulawayo, Masvingo, Harare, Lusaka, Petauke, Orange River, South Luangwa National Park, Lake Malawi, Chitimba, Iringa, Mikumi National Park, Dar Es Salaam, Stone Town, Fish River Canyon, Bagamoyo, Usambara Mountains, Usambara Mountains, Arusha, Karatu, Serengeti National Park, Mto Wa Mbu, Sesriem, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund
I really enjoyed the trip and the way camping was mixed into the other accommodations.
However, it would have been nice to have some more options for Cape Town add-ons, even if we couldn’t do all of them. I.e see Nelson Mandela’s prison. I also think the township tour should be an inclusion.
The walking safari in Zambia was a bit too expensive though, considering we only did like 30-40min of walking.
was fantastic in the way he welcomed us to his home country and spoke about life in Africa.
Adventure
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Tent, Guest House
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Kruger National Park
Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Chobe National Park, Makgadikgadi Pans, Okavango Delta, Maun, Johannesburg, Victoria Falls
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Marvel at the crashing white water of Victoria Falls, cruise the sprawling Okavango Delta and stake out natural waterholes in the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. This 37-day adventure is your ticket to diverse offerings and immersive experiences throughout Africa. Witness Ngorongoro Crater and the big cats of the Serengeti. Travel through verdant national parks and remote highland villages. Come face-to-face with wild animals and explore landscapes rich in natural beauty on this memorable journey across Africa’s south to the eastern plains.
Road tripWildlifeExplorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Sleeper Bus, Bungalow
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Johannesburg, Victoria
Nairobi, Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Bulawayo, Masvingo, Harare, Lusaka, Petauke, South Luangwa National Park, Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Lake Malawi, Chitimba, Iringa, Mikumi National Park, Dar Es Salaam, Stone Town, Bagamoyo, Maun, Usambara Mountains, Arusha, Karatu, Serengeti National Park, Mto Wa Mbu, Okavango Delta, Nata, Chobe National Park
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From the stunning tropical beaches of Zanzibar to the wildlife of Etosha National Park in Namibia and the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town this trip enables you to experience a diversity of African wildlife, scenery and cultures. There's time to relax and take it all in, interspersed with options to really up the adrenaline with white water rafting, bungy jumping and tandem sky dives!
Note: This is one of our Overland Adventures which are run using one of our specialist famous yellow overland expedition trucks. Trips are run on a participatory basis – you’ll be involved in the day to day running of the trip and have fun taking turns helping to shop and cook for the group. Expect to sometimes get dusty and dishevelled and not to be able to have hot showers every night. Groups of up to 24 people are led by our crew of two.
Please note that the accommodation on this trip is predominantly camping, though there may be opportunities to upgrade this locally where rooms are available. Please see the trip inclusions for an approximate percentage of camping and room nights.
Our Overland Adventures provide once in a life time experiences and whilst some safari activities may be included in the itinerary, or be available to book locally, this should not be considered a traditional safari holiday, though we consider that part of the fun!!
Overland Journeys
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hostel, Hotel, Lodge, Resort, Tent
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Johannesburg, Victoria
Nairobi, Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Okavango Delta, Etosha National Park, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Fish River Canyon, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, Little Karoo, Arusha, Addo Elephant National Park, Lesotho, Royal Natal N.P, Marangu, Zanzibar, Lake Malawi, Harare, Great Zimbabwe, Bulawayo
Enjoy a front-row seat for the wonders of Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana on this 15-day Premium journey. From Nairobi, travel to the waters of lakes Naivasha and Nakuru, then discover the wildlife and landscapes of the Maasai Mara from four-wheel drive Landcruisers. Meet Maasai warriors and learn about their way of life during a visit to a traditional village. Spend two unforgettable days in the Greater Kruger region, cruise down the Zambezi River at sunset, marvel at the showstopping Victoria Falls and search for a wealth of elephants in Chobe National Park. From exhilarating game drives to nights spent under the stars, this spectacular slice of Africa is sure to leave you in awe.
Wildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Tent
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Kasane, Kruger National
Nairobi, Kasane, Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Johannesburg
Africa’s all about the outdoors – rainforest, national parks, waterways, coastlines and a whole load of savanna. See the best of Africa’s natural attractions on a 52-day adventure from Johannesburg to Nairobi. Witness the power of Victoria Falls and the sprawling plains of the Serengeti, have close encounters with mountain gorillas and be warmed by the welcoming hospitality of locals in Malawi. Camp on balmy beaches in Tanzania, trek through steamy rainforests and mokoro down the Okavango in search of unique wildlife. Whether you’re spotting the Big Five, lazing on Zanzibar’s idyllic shores or interacting with Maasai warriors, this all-encompassing African journey will immerse you into the wild lands of Africa.
Road tripWildlife
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Tent, Sleeper Bus, Bungalow
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Johannesburg, Victoria
Nairobi, Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Bulawayo, Masvingo, Harare, Lusaka, Petauke, South Luangwa National Park, Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Lake Malawi, Chitimba, Iringa, Mikumi National Park, Dar Es Salaam, Stone Town, Bagamoyo, Maun, Usambara Mountains, Arusha, Karatu, Serengeti National Park, Mto Wa Mbu, Lake Nakuru National Park, Eldoret, Okavango Delta, Kampala, Kalinzu Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kisoro, Gorilla Trek, Mbarara, Jinja, Kericho, Masai Mara National Reserve, Nata, Chobe National Park
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SMALL GROUP LODGE SAFARI: Experience the ultimate Zambezi wildlife adventure, travelling through Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana on this 10-day lodge safari departing from Victoria Falls. Encounter incredible wildlife on game drives in Hwange and Chobe National Park, unwind with a sunset cruise along the Zambezi River and marvel at the spectacular Victoria Falls, all while enjoying comfortable lodge accommodation each night.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Eight countries, 40 days, and one epic overland adventure that you will never forget. Start in Kenya and travel via Lando down towards Africa’s southerly tip. Along the way see some of the world’s highest sand dunes, float through the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe), and meet the San people in the unforgivable environment of the Kalahari Desert. From wilderness to rural villages and lively cities, this camping adventure will bring you closer to the true Africa. What are you waiting for?
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hostel, Hotel, Hut, Resort, Lodge
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Cape Town, Baobab Valle
Nairobi, Cape Town, Baobab Valley, Iringa, Chitimba, Kande Beach, Chipata, South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka, Victoria Falls, Arusha, Kasane, Gweta, Maun, Okavango Delta, Ghanzi, Windhoek, Waterberg Plateau, Etosha National Park, Serengeti National Park, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Namib Desert, Fish River Canyon, Orange River, Cederberg, Ngorongoro, Bagamoyo, Zanzibar, Stone Town
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Spend three nights in Zimbabwe's adventure capital, Victoria Falls. Take a walking tour to Victoria Falls and soar above the waterfall on a helicopter flight. See the famous Victoria Falls Bridge and enjoy a day trip into Botswana's Chobe National Park spot wildlife on a Chobe River cruise and game drive.
I thought every single day was the best day of my life... Until the next day came along and overtook it, and then the next day and the next...
The Okavango Delta is pure magic. Easily the best place to see wildlife in Africa (and I have been to most of them on Contiki's). Its remote, there are barely any other tourists on safari out there and it felt like we were truly in Africa, experiencing it for how it should be and not a tourist destination to see wildlife. The camping set up there is awesome, you arrive and everything is set up from your tents and bedding, to a fire place to sit around at night, to a dining tent and chill tent on the river to watch elephants come downt to drink in the middle of the day - right in front of us! On the Game Drives we saw lions and even Wild Dogs (Painted Wolf) pups as well as the adults on the hunt. The safari vehicles had fridges to keep the beers cold, charge ports for our phones and a roof to climb on to watch the sunset over the Delta's waterways while lions were calling in the distance.
The Meerkats at the salt pans were amazing to see go about their day without even giving us a glance as we got close for photos and the sunset on the pans where you can see the horizon 360 degrees around you was extra special.
And Chobe was out of this world... That sunset on the river when everyone had left the park but we stayed in it at Contiki Special Campsite, plus the leopard in the tree... Goosebumps...
And I nearly forgot the adrendline and pure adventure of Victoria Falls. Bungeeing, rafting, heli flights, walking safaris... It has everything to get the heart racing but also some activity from sitting on safari vehicles. I guess some of the activities are pricey, but I felt super safe doing everything and would always rather pay a higher price for safety on the adventurous activities. I'd reccomend them all! The accommodation here felt so fancy with swimming pool, the spray of the falls in the distance, elephants drinking at the waterhole in front and out the back you could safely walk into town to do some shopping or exploring...
A trip I could VERY easily do again and again. Every safari drive is different with varying chances of seeing different animals doing different things (drinking/eating/hunting/playing with babies etc etc). Every drive felt special and unique...
The Africa bug has bitten me hard - I cant wait to go back
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Lodge, Tent
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Victoria Falls, Maun, Chobe Nati
Victoria Falls, Maun, Chobe National Park, Makgadikgadi Pans, Okavango Delta
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SMALL GROUP LODGE SAFARI: Travel from Zimbabwe's spectacular Victoria Falls to Cape Town - South Africa's captivating Mother City, taking in the best of Botswana and Namibia en route. Traverse the Kalahari and Namib deserts and game drive through Chobe, Etosha and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Marvel at the magnificent Sossusvlei dunes, ride a mokoro in the Okavango Delta and more on this 20-day overland adventure with comfortable lodge accommodation.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Sleeper Bus, Hotel, Guest House
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Swako
Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Swakopmund, Sesriem, Fish River Canyon, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Chobe River, Okavango Delta, Rundu, Etosha National Park, Damaraland