7-Week 6-Country 4×4 Overland Africa Safari

This unforgettable guided self drive safari from the Serengeti plains to Cape Town, South Africa, is a once in a lifetime journey. You’ll traverse six diverse, culturally rich countries: Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa.

It’s a 4×4 safari tour that offers the best of East and Southern Africa, including game driving through the animal dense and diverse plains of Serengeti National Park to the tranquil shores of Lake Malawi, the beauty of Victoria Falls and the wild deserts of Namibia.

Book any guided self drive for travel in 2017 and you go into the draw to win a Hot Air Ballooning safari for 2 people valued at USD$1000 to enjoy while on your trip.  Offer valid until 31 December 2016.

If travelers prefer, this expedition can also be started in Cape Town and finish in the Serengeti. Email Debs at info@africaexpeditionsupport.com for the full itinerary.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY…

Fred and I had a wonderful holiday. We saw everything that we wanted to see, saw all the animals that we expected to see, went to lots of new and unfamiliar places that we otherwise wouldn’t have seen, experienced heaps and we did come back with lots of photos, film and good memories. You have got a great product there Debs and Thiemo, and you have worked hard to get to where you are now. We wish you all the best and all the success in the world. You deserve it. Well done and keep going!

Safari Tour Highlights

• Track and photograph wildlife in 7 of the most unbelievable game parks in East and Southern Africa
• Traverse the contrasting landscapes of Africa from tropical coasts to mountain ranges to deserts
• Soak up the warm sun, swim in the transparent waters and submerge yourself in Zanzibar’s unique history
• Drive a 4×4 safari vehicle to places most tourists never experience, like Livingstonia in Malawi, wine regions of Tanzania and world’s largest meteorite in Namibia
• Enjoy the refreshing spray as you are awe-struck by the beauty of Victoria Falls
• Explore ancient rock paintings and Petrified Forest in the desert of Namibia
• Revel in the variety of wine and artesian beers on a wine tour in South Africa

Overland Adventure Self Drive Safari Itinerary

(Click here for the full-length safari itinerary)

There is so much to see and explore driving through the Serengeti National Park

Safari Week 1: Serengeti National Park and Lake Manyara National Park

We begin in Arusha, Tanzania, where we meet our trusty 4WD Land Rovers, climb into the driver’s seat and start the adventure of a lifetime. Over this week we will track African wildlife across the wild plains of the Serengeti National Park and look for tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara National Park.

Safari Week 2: Masai Culture and Zanzibar

Returning to Arusha we immerse ourselves in Masai culture, stop to shop for some Tanzanite (rare blue diamond from Tanzania) before arriving on the beautiful island of Zanzibar for a few days of exploring, relaxing and touring spice plantations

Safari Week 3: Lake Malawi and South Luangwa National Park

Arriving back on the mainland we drive through the rich farmlands and wine region of Tanzania before arriving on the shores of Lake Malawi. Malawians are renowned for their relaxed laid back personalities and we will warm to this country and her people immediately. We drive high into the hinterland to explore the unique town of Livingstonia and explore villages by the lake’s edge, a highlight for most are watching skilled wood carvers create masterpieces.

Be prepared for the spray and spectacle of Victoria Falls in Zambia

We enter Zambia and the astounding South Luangwa National Park for morning and evening game drives. Evening game drives offer the opportunity to spot rare nocturnal animals.

Safari Week 4: Victoria Falls

Travelling down through Zambia we reach Livingstone and the breath-taking Victoria Falls. We park up for a few days while we enjoy the Falls and explore the historic town of Livingstone. Livingstone is more than just the Victoria Falls, with activities like walking with lions, rhino trekking, helicopter flight, sunset cruise and many more.

Safari Week 5: Chobe National Park and Northern Namibia

Back in our 4WD Land Rover we take an intrepid journey across the Kazangula River to the quiet town of Kasane in Botswana. Here we game drive in Chobe National Park, famous for elephants before a spectacular boat safari along Chobe River where it is not unlikely to spot herds of elephants and even big cats venturing to edge to refresh their thirst.

Crossing into Namibia we are astounded at the variety of birdlife and aquatic animals at the very northern tip of the Okavango Delta as we tour the region by boat and open-top safari vehicles. A brief stopover to touch and photograph the world’s largest meteorite is always a pleasant surprise.

You are never alone on our guided self drive trips. Here our crew are giving detailed driving instructions to all the drivers.

Safari Week 6: Etosha National Park, Cape Cross and Swakopmund

Entering Etosha National Park you will be astonished at how different the landscape is to the other parks. There are plenty of opportunities to spot game including Rhino in this spectacle of a game park. Continuing to Twyfelfontein to view ancient rock paintings and a 200 million year old Petrified forest, we travel down the Skeleton Coast to the seal colony at Cape Cross and the characteristic town of Swakopmund before exploring the highest free standing sand dune in the World in Sesrium!

Safari Week 7: Kolmanskop, Fish River Canyon and Cape Town

We tour the diamond ghost town of Kolmanskop before sitting on the edge of the earth at Fish River Canyon. Crossing our final border into South Africa with our 4x4s we drive toward the farming area of Citrusdale before arriving in Cape Town. Leaving our vehicles parked at our hotel at the V&A Waterfront we go in search of the finest wines, cheeses and artesian beers in the famous wine region of Stellenbosch.

We enjoy a final scrumptious meal together before saying our goodbyes.

This expedition can also be started in Cape Town and finish in Arusha, Tanzania. Email Debs at info@africaexpeditionsupport.com for the full itinerary.

Prices start from USD$3450 per child and USD$7300 per adult plus a Local Payment.

Dates are available upon request by emailing Debs at info@africaexpeditionsupport.com

Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing 1 vehicle. The trips costs are split into 2 sections, Land Price and Local Payment.

Land Price: Is payable in full 90 days prior to departure. This is payable in United States Dollars (USD$).
Local Payment: Is payable on day 1 of your expedition directly to the crew. This is payable in post-dated 2009 USD$ Cash only.

Please note there is a bond of USD$1,500 per vehicle, this will be added to the invoice to be paid with the final payment. Once the vehicle and equipment has been inspected at the end of the expedition, and should there be no unreasonable damage, or claim from a third party the bond will be refunded.

Enjoying a sundowner as the sun disappears over Lake Malawi is the perfect way to end the day after our challenging 4WD to the quaint historic town of Livingstonia

Overland Africa Safari Package includes:

• 4×4 overland Land Rover vehicle (max 2 people per vehicle or 2 adults and 2 children)
• Fuel, Road tolls, spare parts, international vehicle paperwork, ferries as per the itinerary
• Camping equipment (tent, camp bed, director camping chair)
• Kitchen and cooking equipment
• Guide/lead vehicle
• experienced expedition crew
• Meals while camping
• Accommodation – 25% hotels, 75% camping
• Maps and local information
• Entrance fees
• Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania
• Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
• Masai village, Tanzania
• Return transfers to Zanzibar
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  Chobe National Park in Botswana has one of the largest concentrations of Elephants in the World

  Spice Tour, Zanzibar

• Lake Malawi, Malawi
• Livingstonia, Malawi
• South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
• Victoria Falls National Park, Zambia
• Boat trip Chobe River, Botswana
• Game drive Chobe National Park, Botswana
• Northern Delta, Namibia
• Etosha National Park, Namibia
• Twyfelfontein guided tour, Namibia
• Petrified Forest guided tour, Namibia
• Swakopmund, Namibia
• Kolmanskop Diamond Ghost Town, Namibia
• Fish River Canyon, Namibia
• Wine tour Stellenbosch, South Africa

Our spice tours on Zanzibar are not just educational but highly entertaining particularly when Coconut Man is our guide!

Overland Africa Safari Package excludes:

• International driving permit
• Meals while in hotels, lunches while in same campsite for more than 1 day
• Visas
• Sleeping bag
• Flights
• Personal comprehensive travel insurance
• Personal spending money
• Minor or adventure activities en-route (white water rafting, walking with lions, ballooning Serengeti etc); drinks and snacks, meals while staying in hostels/hotels

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