26-Nights Johannesburg to Nairobi Overland: Waterfalls & Beaches - 18-to-Thirtysomethings
G Adventures · 26 days
Escorted
From $4,799 per person
Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Tuck into a meaty month of adventure as you embark on an epic overland journey from Johannesburg to Nairobi, crossing the stunning wilderness of seven countries in between. Track Africa’s "big five" on safari drives in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro and head to the Okavango Delta for a wildlife walk and mokoro canoe excursion. Inhale the mists of Victoria Falls and the fragrant air of spice plantations in Zanzibar. You'll make your discoveries from a rugged Lando, ready to take on any adventure. Hop in for a ride you won't want to hop off.
Highlights
Marvel at Victoria Falls, experience wildlife safari drives in Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, spend three glorious days on exotic Zanzibar, camp overnight in the Okavango Delta, Visit Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Sleep beneath baobab trees
Accommodation
Participation camping (19 nts), full-service camping (2 nts), simple hotels (4 nts, twin-share), bush camping (1 nt).
Group Leader
2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, certified safari guides/drivers, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 22, avg 18.
Meals Included
25 breakfasts, 22 lunches, 18 dinners
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch, Victoria Falls Your G for Good Moment: Tribal Textiles Market & Courtyard Cafe, Mfuwe Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Discover Moment: Victoria Falls Your Local Living Moment: Kande Beach Local Dinner, Kande Beach. Khama Rhino Sanctuary Drive. Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion. Zanzibar excursion. Spice plantation tour. Entrances and wildlife safari drives in Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Air
Itinerary
Gweta
Khama Rhino Sanctuary
Chobe National Park
South Luangwa National Park
Lake Malawi
Zanzibar
Excursions
Zanzibar, full day city/spice tour - 8 hours
— Optional Private Excursions
Spend the day in Stone Town - a city renowned for its culture, architecture, cuisine and so much more.
Highlights:
- The tour covers the main sights of the town: the city market, the Anglican Church built in 1874, House of Wonders, Sultan's Palace Museum, Ithnasheri Dispensary, a spice plantation and the Persian baths at Kidichi
- A great introduction to the history of Zanzibar and its culture
Tour Duration: 8 hours
Tour operates: whole day
Wheelchair accessible: No
Physical Activity level: Moderate
Included: Transportation to/from Port, guided tour, entrance fees, meals
Not Included: gratuities
Zanzibar: half day spice tour - 4 hours
— Optional Private Excursions
Enjoy a half day tour of a spice plantations in Zanzibar - The great variety of spices and plants grown is used in food flavouring and preparation, cosmetics, dyes and traditional medicines.
Highlights:
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The highlights include a visit to the Maruhubi Ruins, a spice plantation and thereafter a visit to the Persian baths at Kidichi, built by the first Sultan for his Persian wife
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A fun way to learn about spices such as nutmeg, clove, vanilla, cinnamon and their uses in medicine, cosmetics and cooking.
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Tour operates: half day
Wheelchair accessible: No
Physical Activity level: Moderate
Included: Transportation to/from Port, guided tour, entrance fees, meals
Not Included: gratuities
Zanzibar: Stone Town Tour - 4 hours
— Optional Private Excursions
Enjoy a half day tour of Stone Town, the historical, cultural and architectural capital of Zanzibar Island.
Highlights:
- The tour covers the main sights of Stone Town: the city market, the Anglican Church and the slave chambers, House of Wonders, the Sultan Palace Museum and the Ithnasheri Dispensary.
- Offers an introduction to Zanzibar's captivating history, unique heritage and distinctive architecture that includes narrow streets, colonial monuments and ornately carved and studded doors.
Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Included: Transportation to/from Port, guided tour, entrance fees
Not included: Meals
Zanzibar: Jozani Forest - 3.5 hours
— Optional Private Excursions
Explore Zanzibar's Jozani Forest Reserve the only National Park in Zanzibar, with this half day tour.
Highlights:
- The rare Red Colobus Monkey, endemic to Zanzibar
- A wildlife encounter by the beach
Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity: Moderate
Included: Transportation to/from Port, guided tour. entrance fees
Not Included: Meals
Zanzibar: Full Day Nungwi and Beach - 7 hours
— Optional Private Excursions
Spend the day catching the sun's rays by the beach in Nungwi.
Highlights:
The main sights of the tour the Mkokotoni Fish Market - the first actual town of Zanzibar, an afternoon at Nungwi beach and a visit to the dhow builders of Zanzibar.
Tour duration: 7 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Included: Transportation to/from port and meals
Not included: gratuities
Zanzibar: Sultan Panorama - 4 hours
— Optional Private Excursions
Learn about the Sultans who ruled Zanzibar from the 1800s to the 1960s with this half day tour of Zanzibar.
Highlights:
- The tour covers the main sights of the Sultan Era including: City Market (formerly Sultana market), Anglican Church and Slave Chambers, the Sultan's Palace Museum where the last sultan ruled from before the revolution in 1964 and Kizimbani village
- A great insight into the history of the sultans and Zanzibar
Tours can operate: Morning or Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Included: Transportation to/from Port, guided tour and entrance fees
Not included: Meals
Zanzibar: Snorkelling with Safari Blue - 6.5 hours
— Optional Private Excursions
Swim, snorkel or just simply relax as you sip a fresh coconut drink at the Pange sandbank.
Highlights:
- A guided snorkelling session
- Ride in a traditional wooden dhow to Pange sandbank
Tour operates: In the morning
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Low
Included: Transportation to/from Port, guided snorkelling session, meals
Not included: Gratuities
Bagamoyo
Serengeti
Nairobi
Ngorongoro
Arusha
Dar es Salaam
Iringa
Lusaka
Victoria Falls
Okavango Delta
Maun
Johannesburg
Available Dates
| From | To | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 | $4,999 |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Jan 7, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Jan 23, 2027 | Feb 18, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Apr 3, 2027 | Apr 29, 2027 | $4,799 |
| May 15, 2027 | Jun 10, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Jul 24, 2027 | Aug 19, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Sep 4, 2027 | Sep 30, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Nov 13, 2027 | Dec 9, 2027 | $4,799 |
| Dec 25, 2027 | Jan 20, 2028 | $4,799 |
Terms & Additional Information
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The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
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