Africa Overland: From Cairo to Capetown
If you've ever wanted to 'do Africa', this is the definitive trip. In 121 action-packed days, cross the continent's entire length from Cairo in the north to Cape Town at the southern tip, taking in a dizzying array of natural wonders and cultural encounters. Be humbled by the welcoming smiles of local villagers, wander vibrant modern cities and feast your eyes on iconic African animals in the wild. This challenging expedition demands a truly adventurous spirit, but is absolutely rewarding in return.
See pharaonic and Nubian antiquities in Egypt and Sudan, Discover the Valley of the Kings on the back of a donkey, Catch a spectacular Whirling Dervishes performance, Board a reed boat to travel the pristine waters of Lake Tana, Experience the unique cultures of the Omo Valley tribal groups, Visit a Rastafarian school in chilled-out Shashemene, Trek through the awe-inspiring Simien Mountains, Unlock the secret language of clicks on a visit to the San Bushmen, Relax by the tranquil shores of Africa's Great Lakes, Spot the Big Five in East Africa's legendary game parks, Thrill to the thunder of Victoria Falls, Smell the heady scent of spices in tropical Zanzibar, Scale mighty desert dunes in Soussesvlei, Pole through the Okavango Delta in a mokoro.
This trip also runs in reverse or may be broken up in segments.
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Basic Africa Overland: From Cairo to Capetown
Days 1-2 Cairo
Tour famous antiquities.
Days 3-4 Bahariyya Oasis/ White Desert
Palms and hot springs shimmer in the White Desert.
Days 5-7 Dakhla Oasis
Stay amid lush gardens against a rose-tinted rock face.
Days 8-10 Luxor
Ride a donkey to the Valley of the Kings.
Days 11-14 Aswan
Relax beside the Nile.
Days 15-16 Wadi Halfa
Cross Lake Nasser, passing spectacular desert.
Days 17-21 Nubian Desert/ Wawa
Traverse rugged terrain, perhaps passing camels making their way along ancient trading routes.
Days 22-24 Meroe/ Khartoum
Explore Kushite architectural marvels.
Days 25-26 Khartoum
Watch Whirling Dervishes achieve religious euphoria.
Days 27-30 Gedaref/ Gonder
Visit an Ethiopian king's palace. Gaze at painted angels swarming a church ceiling.
Days 31-33 Simien Mountains National Park
Trek through stunning scenery, spotting mountain creatures.
Days 34-35 Axum
Ethiopia's oldest city houses dramatic obelisks.
Days 36-38 Mekele
Explore rock-hewn Tigray churches.
Days 39-41 Lalibela
These hillside medieval chapels are an astounding engineering feat.
Days 42-45 Bahir Dar
Gaze at Blue Nile Falls and descend into a dramatic gorge.
Days 46-49 Addis Ababa
Delve into tribal history in Ethiopia's capital.
Day 50 Lake Abiata-Shala National Park
Soak in hot springs and camp among a flurry of lakeside birdlife.
Days 51-53 Bale Mountains National Park
Try to spot the elusive Simien fox in this alpine paradise.
Days 54-57 Shashemene/ Arba Minch
Gigantic crocodiles congregate by Lake Chamo.
Days 58-61 Omo Valley/ Turmi
Meet tribal people in extraordinarily pristine countryside.
Day 62 Konzo
See wooden grave carvings and experience traditional village life.
Days 63-65 Moyale/ Marsabit
Traverse a surreal black lunar landscape.
Days 66-67 Samburu National Reserve
Seize the chance to spot the Big Five.
Days 68-70 Thomson Falls/ Lake Nakuru
This gorgeous lake blushes pink with flamingos.
Day 71 Lake Naivasha
Walk with giraffes and zebras or take a guided hippo safari.
Day 72-77 Nairobi
Enter Kenya's bustling capital.
Day 78 Mto Wa Mbu
Taste Tanzanian village life.
Days 79-81 Serengeti National Park
Spot big game in legendary grasslands.
Day 82 Ngorongoro Crater
More incredible animal sightings await.
b Amani Home/ Marangu
Meet local schoolchildren and farmers.
Days 84-85 Usambara Mountains
Enjoy idyllic mountain surrounds in remote Tanzania.
Day 86 Dar es Salaam
Pitch tents on a tropical beach.
Days 87-89 Zanzibar
Explore enticing spice plantations and powdery beaches.
Day 90 Dar es Salaam
Return to the mainland.
Days 91-92 Iringa/ Chitimba
Spy elephants and giraffes.
Days 93-94 Lake Malawi
Relax beside this vast shimmering lake.
Days 95-96 Luwawa Forest
Cycle, canoe, fish or ramble through mountain scenery.
Days 97-98 Chipata/ Lusaka
Cross Zambia's Luangwa River.
Days 99-101 Livingstone/ Victoria Falls
Thrill to the crashing, spray-clouded Victoria Falls.
Days 102-103 Chobe National Park
Cruise the Chobe River to glimpse fish eagles.
Days 104 Bagani Community Camp
Unwind in Namibia's Caprivi Strip.
Days 105-106 Okavango Delta
Navigate this watery wilderness by mokoro.
Days 107-109 Rundu/ San Bushmen Camp
Meet the San Bushmen, whose culture has lasted millennia.
Days 110-111 Etosha National Park
Admire wildlife at floodlit waterholes.
Days 112-113 Spitzkoppe
Sunset paints remote rock formations a breathtaking red.
Days 114-115 Swakopmund
Spot frolicking seals then try adventure sports at this historic town.
Days 116-117 Sesriem/ Keetmanshoop
Climb soaring sand dunes.
Day 118 Fish River Canyon
Survey this breathtaking natural wonder.
Days 119-120 Orange River/ Western Cape
Relax on scenic riverbanks.
Day 121 Cape Town
The adventure ends by the Atlantic Ocean.
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