Cairo To Cape Town (17 Weeks) Nile Trans Tour by Oasis Overland

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Tour Type

Group

Max Group Size

Age Requirement

18 - 80 yrs

Operated In

English

Starts

Ends

Cairo, Egypt

Eldoret, Kenya

Highlights

Discover the rich history and fascinating culture throughout Egypt

Camping 'under the stars' in the vast Nubian Desert in Sudan

Visit the magnificent monasteries and rock-hewn churches located around Ethiopia

Mountain Gorillas - Trek to see the largest living primates

Safaris through some of East Africa's most famous National Parks

Itinerary

The words ‘Cairo to Cape Town’ are synonymous with true African adventure, and this 17-week Nile Trans overland tour delivers just that. Spanning 120 days, this journey crosses deserts, mountains, and rivers from Egypt to South Africa, blending adrenaline-fuelled activities, National Park safaris, and iconic landscape crossings. Travelers play an active role in camp life, sharing in the adventure and sometimes roughing it in the wild. With flexible routing through Sudan and opportunities for local engagement, the real USP is the raw, participatory spirit—this is not just a trip, but a once-in-a-lifetime expedition across Africa’s diverse and untamed heart.

Day 1-4Cairo To Luxor

Day 5-14Luxor To Abu Simbel

Day 15-20Abu Simbel To Meroe

Day 21-24Meroe To Khartoum

Day 25-38Khartoum To Addis Ababa

Day 39-47Addis To Eldoret

Cairo To Cape Town (17 Weeks) Nile Trans

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What's Included

Accommodation

Camping and Cooking equipment

Meals

Meals - approx. 60%

Transport

All transport on Oasis Expedition Truck

Guide

Pyramids and Sphinx day tour & guide

Others

Services of Oasis Crew

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Cairo To Cape Town (17 Weeks) Nile Trans

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