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Cairo to Cape Town Overland

10 Week Fully Guided Self Drive Africa Adventure

Experience a 9 Country Safari from Egypt to South Africa

Duration: 10 weeks
Location: Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi,
Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa.
Price: from USD$10,500 + Local Payment
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An Epic 4×4 Overland Safari Tour: The Pyramids, the Greatest Wildlife Parks, Victoria Falls and More

Feel like an explorer on this once in a lifetime adventure traveling overland from Cairo to Cape Town overland. Experience the Pyramids, temples and ancient sites while cruising up the Nile in Egypt, and the unique historical churches and castles in Ethiopia. You’ll see the Big 5 (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard) in the heart of safari country, and relax on the island of Zanzibar, overlooking spectacular Lake Malawi.

Rest above of the mighty Victoria Falls, hike up the highest free-standing sand dune in the world, hunt for diamonds in Namibia and finally relax in South Africa’s wine region sipping fine South African wine. You will be amazed over these 10 weeks at the diversity, contrasts, and cultures on this Cairo to Cape Town 4×4 self drive expedition.

Countries visited: Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa.

Mode of transport: International and internal flights (Egypt and Ethiopia: 2 weeks), 8 weeks guided self drive in Land Rover Defenders from Kenya to South Africa.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY…

I never imagined I would enjoy myself as much as I did. I was rather skeptical driving a 20 year old land rover through Africa. But after seeing what everyone else was driving I realized I had a real young gem!!! I loved the driving, the people waving on the side of road, the women trying to sell us onions and bananas at the same time, the amazing wildlife in the parks it was all fantastic. 10 out of 10 AES. Keep up the great work.

Safari Tour Highlights

  • Feel like a Pharaoh as we cruise up the Nile River and visit Egypt’s ancient sites
  • Celebrate Ethiopia’s largely unknown fascinating history and myths as we discover Castles and Cathedrals
  • Encounter a plethora of wildlife while 4WD driving through Africa’s premium wildlife parks
  • Let Zanzibar steal your heart
  • Discover Malawi the “warm heart of Africa”
  • Seek out nocturnal wildlife in South Luangwa National Park while on a unique night game drive
  • Enjoy watching Elephants frolicking in the cool waters of Chobe River in Botswana
  • Uncover the historical riches of Namibia
  • Achieve what many only dream of – travelling Cairo to Cape Town overland

Cairo to Cape Town Self Drive Safari Itinerary

(Click here for the full-length safari itinerary)

Week 1: Cairo, Pyramids and Ancient Sites

Luxor Temple in Egypt is most spectacular at night

Luxor Temple in Egypt is most spectacular at night

Our epic adventure Cairo to Cape Town begins in the vibrant city of Cairo visiting the famous Egyptian museum and Pyramids during the day and sitting back to be dazzled by a sound and light show at the Sphinx at night. We board our flight to Aswan, where we visit Abu Simbel before boarding our cruise ship docked on the banks of the Nile River. We spend the coming days exploring historic sites around Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu and finally Luxor before disembarking our cruise boat and flying back to Cairo before continuing to Ethiopia.

Week 2: Addis Ababa, Lalibella and Gondar

Ethiopia is a country rich in history and culture, Queen of Sheeba and King Solomon ruled here; St George killed dragons in this mystical land of gorges and lakes. Starting in Addis we enjoy a city tour before flying to the unbelievable historic sites in Bahir Dar, Gondar, Lalibela and Axum.

Gondar set high in the Ethiopian highlands is the home to the Royal Enclosure (Fasil Gheddi) a remarkable castle from the 16th and 17th Centuries

Gondar set high in the Ethiopian highlands is the home to the Royal Enclosure (Fasil Gheddi) a remarkable castle from the 16th and 17th Centuries

Dazzled by Ethiopia’s beauty and hospitality we regrettably depart for our next destination, Kenya, the heart and soul of safari country.

Week 3: Giraffe Sanctuary, Masai Mara National Reserve

We board our flight to Nairobi and upon arrival we meet our Land Rovers and begin the next leg of our unbelievable journey. We bid farewell to hotels and airports and say hello to Defenders and Oz tent camping equipment as we embark on a guided self drive 4WD adventure for the next 8 weeks from Kenya to South Africa! Our next leg on our Cairo to Cape Town overland.

Kenya is truly a remarkable country most famous for its game parks, stunning scenery and amazing hospitality. We spend a couple of days getting acquainted with our Land Rover Defenders while visiting David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and hand feeding endangered Rothschild giraffes. Leaving the city behind we head for the bush!

We spend the next few days seeking and photographing the Big 5 in the multi award winning Masai Mara National Reserve and seize the opportunity for a gentle walking safari amongst giraffe, eland, warthogs and flamingos near the shores of Lake Naivasha. We enjoy high tea at Elsamere, the home of Born Free.

Crossing the equator in Kenya from North to Southern hemisphere

Crossing the equator in Kenya from North to Southern hemisphere

 

Week 4: Lake Nakuru National Park, Amboseli National Park, Tanzanite

We look for Black and White Rhino in Lake Nakuru National Park and visit Kenana Knitters project in the sleepy village of Njoro before making our way through the Great Rift Valley to Amboseli National Park.

Driving across the border into Tanzania we arrive in Arusha (the best place in the world to buy Tanzanite) and step back in time in a Masai village where we meet the locals and learn about their unique lives as well as do a spot of shopping at the local souvenir market.

Week 5: Zanzibar, Livingstonia

We take a few days to kick back and relax on the island of Zanzibar enjoying Swahili cuisine, warm tropical water, vibrant markets and rich culture. We make our way in our Land Rover Defenders through Tanzania to Malawi.

Entering Malawi it becomes apparent how relaxed and laid back Malawians truly are. Following the lake shore we divert to Livingstonia, a small settlement overlooking Lake Malawi, dedicated to Dr David Livingstone

Sharing the road on the way to game drive in Chobe National Park in Botswana. It is not uncommon to have to give way!

Sharing the road on the way to game drive in Chobe National Park in Botswana. It is not uncommon to have to give way!

 

Week 6: Lake Malawi, South Luangwa National Park

We enjoy a couple of days on the lake’s edge swimming, snorkelling and sighting rare prehistoric fish or visiting the local village, local school and clinic. Bidding Malawi farewell we make our way toward Zambia where we day and night game drive in South Luangwa National Park

Week 7: Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park

Spending a few days in awe of the mighty Victoria Falls in Livingstone we continue our way south as we cross into Botswana and experience the beauty and charm of Chobe National Park before entering northern Namibia and discovering the wilds of the northern Okavango Delta.

Week 8: Etosha National Park, Twyfelfontein Rock Paintings

Namibia, our second to last country on our epic journey does not disappoint., visit the world’s largest meteorite, game drive through Etosha National Park wander through a 200 million year old Petrified Forest, gaze at ancient rock paintings at Twyfelfontein and drive down the treacherous Skeleton Coast to witness the biggest Cape Fur Seal colony in the World.

The perfect group photo opportunity as we cross the Tropic of Capricorn in Namibia on our Cairo to Cape expedition

The perfect group photo opportunity as we cross the Tropic of Capricorn in Namibia on our Cairo to Cape expedition

 

Week 9: Swakopmund, Kolsmankop

Swakopmund is an enchanting coastal town reminiscent of colonial times, a welcome couple of days enjoying the cool ocean breeze before heading back into the desert to climb Dune 45 in Sesrium. We will explore the old diamond mining ghost town of Kolmanskop and be amazed how the Namibian wild horses survive in these harsh desert conditions.

Week 10: Fish River Canyon, Cape Town

Enjoying a picnic on the edge of Fish River Canyon we cross the border into South Africa, our final destination, on our guided 4WD Cairo to Cape Town overland adventure. We make our way to Cape Town and spend our final day together exploring wineries around Stellenbosch.

Dates and Prices

Cairo to Cape Town Overland

DATES LAND PRICE LOCAL PAYMENT
27 Dec 2022 – 8 Mar 2023 USD$10,500 USD$2,900
27 Dec 2023 – 8 Mar 2024 USD$10,500 USD$2,900
27 Dec 2024- 8 Mar 2025 USD$10,500 USD$2,900

Cape to Cairo Overland

DATES LAND PRICE LOCAL PAYMENT
23 Mar 2023 – 2 Jun 2023 USD$10,500 USD$2,900
23 Mar 2024-2 Jun 2024 USD$10,500 USD$2,900
23 Mar 2025- 2 Jun 2025 USD$10,500 USD$2,900

Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing 1 vehicle on twin share on our Cairo to Cape Town overland. 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.

Cairo to Cape Town Overland 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
  • Internal flights Egypt (Cairo-Aswan, Luxor-Cairo)
  • Abu Simbel flight and tour
  • Entrance fees, guided tours, cruise, most meals Egypt
  • Transfers and accommodation Egypt
  • International flight Cairo, Egypt to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Taking a well deserved drivers break on our Cairo to Cape guided self drive expedition

    Taking a well deserved drivers break on our Cairo to Cape guided self drive expedition

    Internal flights transfers, accommodation, guided tours, entry fees, some meals Ethiopia

  • International flights Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Nairobi, Kenya
  • Airport transfers, accommodation, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Equipped 4×4 Land Rover Defender
  • Fuel, road tolls, spare parts, international vehicle paperwork, ferries
  • Camping equipment (Oz Tent, camp beds, director camping chairs)
  • Lead vehicle equipped with spare parts, tools, kitchen and cooking equipment
  • Experienced expedition crew (mechanic and tour leader/cook)
  • Accommodation – 27 days accommodation, 45 days camping
  • Maps and local information
  • Spice tour, transfers, accommodation, Zanzibar
  • National Park fees and permits: Fish River Canyon, Sesrium National Park, Etosha National Park, Mahango Game Reserve, Victoria Falls National Park, Amboseli National Park, Masai Mara National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Guided tour Kolmanskop Diamond Ghost Town, Namibia
  • Twyfelfontein guided tour, Namibia
  • Petrified Forest guided tour, Namibia
  • Boat safari Chobe River, Botswana
  • Game drive Chobe National Park, Botswana
  • Morning and evening game drives South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
  • Masai village tour, Tanzania
  • Kenana Knitting Project, Kenya
  • Walking safari, Green Crater Lake, Kenya
  • We spotted these lionesses in the late afternoon hunting in the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya while game viewing

    We spotted these lionesses in the late afternoon hunting in the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya while game viewing

    High Tea Elsamere, Naivasha, Kenya

  • David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Kenya
  • Nairobi Giraffe Centre, Kenya
  • Most meals
Cairo to Cape Town Overland 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 Masai Mara etc)
  • Drinks and snacks

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Safari Image Gallery

Sociable weaver nests are a common site in Namibia and Botswana. Tens of thousands of birds live in these communal nests.
Spending a day in the famous wine region of Stellenbosch in South Africa sipping fine wine, nibbling on tasty cheeses and enjoying the glorious weather
Gerry decided to have a go at grinding maize the traditional way near Divundu in Namibia. He was surprised at just how tough it was!
Driving through Tanzania it is not unusual to see sisal plantations. Sisal was illegally imported to East Africa in 1892 from Mexico creating a very lucrative industry.
Here we are in the thick of it, game driving in Etosha National Park surrounded by wildebeest and zebra
Kolmanskop is an eerie reminder of the once booming diamond mining industry near Luderitz, Namibia
We spotted this Baobab tree in Namibia, this versatile tree is an african telephone, watering hole and snack spot!
Sometimes all we want to do is kick up the heels and relax, Lake Malawi is the perfect place to do this
Visiting an orphaned Rhino at the David Sheldrick Elephant orphanage is always a highlight on our Cairo to Cape self drive holiday
Taking a pit stop, stretch the legs and take a stroll around the Commonwealth war graves near Aus, Namibia
The Masai in East Africa are well known for their ability to jump high in the air. The Masai are as iconic in East Africa as the Zulu are in South Africa.
This wise old lion has been in South Luangwa National Park for quite a few years. I am sure he could tell some great stories
In memory of Michael Grzimek a pioneer of wildlife conservation made famous through his globally award winning movie “No room for wild animals” made in the mid 1950s
Donkeys are used to transport everything from water to furniture to chickens throughout Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi
Enjoying meeting local Masai warriors in Tanzania
Ethiopia is rich in history and culture, it is believed to be where Christianity began and coffee discovered
Sometimes we like to swap our expedition land rovers for alternative transport on our self-drive safaris!
Elephants are incredibly gentle footed always going around obstacles including our Oz Tents
As we drive across the desert in Egypt it is amazing how it sparkles in the late afternoon light
Traditional dhows (boats) are still used to this day on the island of Zanzibar in Tanzania
We spotted these lionesses in the late afternoon hunting in the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya while game viewing
Taking a boat to Turtle Island just off the coast of Zanzibar
Sun sets are always dramatic and stunning on the African continent
Seeing a traditional tribal ceremony first hand is an incredible experience when traversing the African continent
Egypt is famous for traditional cooking methods as shown here a demonstration of making tasty pita bread
Perfumes are very important to Egyptians, used for thousands of years by Pharaohs and nobleman. The intricate bottles for perfumes are still hand blown with delicate detail and skill
Camping in style in Oz Tents on our Cairo to Cape overland

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