18 Oct 2026
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Escorted tour
Overland from Kenya to Victoria Falls via Zanzibar – 27 Days
Five countries by overland truck, from the Serengeti and Zanzibar to Lake Malawi, Great Zimbabwe and the Victoria Falls.
27 days
From £2,697
Tour overview
This 27-day overland adventure crosses five countries from Nairobi to the Victoria Falls, travelling by purpose-built safari truck and camping beneath African skies. A local leader travels with you, with a driver and cook, and groups are no larger than twenty-two. You stay twenty-six nights mostly in two-person dome tents at campsites, which can be basic, with hotel and bungalow nights on Zanzibar. Most meals are included, with twenty-five breakfasts, seventeen lunches and twenty dinners, and everyone helps around camp.
From Nairobi you cross into Tanzania and head for the Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Crater, where a 4×4 game drive explores a perfectly intact volcanic caldera home to some 30,000 animals. You camp inside the Serengeti for dawn and dusk drives across its endless plains, with an optional balloon flight, then return to Mto wa Mbu for a village walk and local dinner. In the Usambara Mountains, rarely visited by tourists, you hike to the Irente viewpoint and enjoy a locally prepared lunch.
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After a night on the beach near Dar es Salaam, a ferry brings you to Zanzibar for the alleys of Stone Town and two nights on the island's northern beaches. Back on the mainland, a 4WD safari crosses Mikumi National Park, and you continue into Malawi for several days on the shores of Lake Malawi, with free time to swim, canoe or meet the welcoming people of the 'warm heart of Africa'.
In Zambia, South Luangwa has one of Africa's highest concentrations of wildlife, explored on morning and evening game drives, and you visit a workshop where women turn snare wire into jewellery. Crossing into Zimbabwe, you explore the ruins of Great Zimbabwe, a World Heritage Site, and track rhinos on foot with an expert guide in Matobo National Park, among granite outcrops and San rock paintings, before ending at the Victoria Falls.
The physical rating is medium, with long drives and participatory camping. This trip suits adventurous travellers who want to see East and Southern Africa overland on a budget.
Trip highlights
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The Ngorongoro Crater (Day 3)
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Game drives in the Serengeti (Days 3–5)
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Stone Town and Zanzibar's beaches (Days 9–12)
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Lake Malawi (Days 15–17)
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Great Zimbabwe (Day 23)
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Rhino tracking on foot in Matobo (Day 25)
Your route
21 stops from Nairobi to Victoria Falls
- Nairobi Day 1
- Mto wa Mbu Days 2 & 5
- Ngorongoro Crater Day 3
- Serengeti NP Days 3–4
- Lushoto (Usambara Mts) Days 6–7
- Dar es Salaam Day 8
- Stone Town Days 9 & 12
- Northern Beaches Days 10–11
- Mikumi NP Day 13
- Iringa Day 14
- Chitimba Day 15
- Lake Malawi Days 16–17
- South Luangwa NP Days 18–19
- Petauke Day 20
- Lusaka Day 21
- Harare Day 22
- Great Zimbabwe Day 23
- Masvingo Day 23
- Bulawayo Days 24–25
- Matobo NP Day 25
- Victoria Falls Days 26–27
Why choose this tour
Five countries and the great parks of Africa in four weeks. Rhino tracking on foot and Great Zimbabwe included.
Best suited to
- Adventurous travellers
- Travellers on a budget
- Solo travellers
- Wildlife lovers
Day-by-day itinerary
27 days from Nairobi, Kenya to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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Day 1 · Nairobi Nairobi
A 6pm welcome meeting.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Mto wa Mbu Mto wa Mbu
Into Tanzania.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 · Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park Serengeti
The crater and the plains.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Serengeti National Park Serengeti
Dawn and dusk game drives.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Mto wa Mbu Mto wa Mbu
A village walk and dinner.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Arusha, Lushoto Usambara Mountains
Into the highlands.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 · Irente Usambara Mountains
A hike to the viewpoint.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 · Kipepeo Beach Dar es Salaam
To the coast.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9 · Stone Town Zanzibar
The Spice Island.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Northern beaches Zanzibar
To the beach.
- Hotel
- Bungalow
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 11 · Northern beaches Zanzibar
A free day.
- Hotel
- Bungalow
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · Stone Town Stone Town
A free afternoon.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 13 · Mikumi National Park Mikumi
Back to the mainland.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 14 · Mikumi National Park, Iringa Iringa
A 4WD safari.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 15 · Chitimba Chitimba
Into Malawi.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 16 · Kande Beach Lake Malawi
To the lakeshore.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 17 · Kande Beach Lake Malawi
A free day.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 18 · South Luangwa National Park South Luangwa
Into Zambia.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 19 · South Luangwa National Park South Luangwa
Morning and evening drives.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 20 · Petauke Petauke
A snare-wire jewellery workshop.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 21 · Lusaka Lusaka
The Zambian capital.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 22 · Harare Harare
Into Zimbabwe.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 23 · Great Zimbabwe Masvingo
An ancient city.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 24 · Bulawayo Bulawayo
The City of Kings.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 25 · Matobo National Park Matobo
Rhino tracking on foot.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 26 · Victoria Falls Victoria Falls
The Smoke that Thunders.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 27 · Victoria Falls Victoria Falls
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Nairobi (1 night) Hotel
- Mto wa Mbu (1 night) Camping
- Serengeti (2 nights) Camping
- Mto wa Mbu (1 night) Camping
- Usambara Mountains (2 nights) Camping
- Dar es Salaam (1 night) Camping
- Stone Town (1 night) Hotel
- Zanzibar (2 nights) Bungalow
- Stone Town (1 night) Hotel
- Mikumi (1 night) Camping
- Iringa (1 night) Camping
- Chitimba (1 night) Camping
- Lake Malawi (2 nights) Camping
- South Luangwa (2 nights) Camping
- Petauke (1 night) Camping
- Lusaka (1 night) Camping
- Harare (1 night) Camping
- Masvingo (1 night) Camping
- Bulawayo (2 nights) Camping
- Victoria Falls (1 night) Camping
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 26 nights, mostly camping
- Meals 25 breakfasts, 17 lunches and 20 dinners
- Overland truck and the Zanzibar ferry
- Safaris in Ngorongoro, the Serengeti, Mikumi and South Luangwa
- Great Zimbabwe and rhino tracking in Matobo
- Irente hike and Mto wa Mbu village walk
- Tents, mattresses and a local leader
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 1 breakfast, 8 lunches and 6 dinners
- Visas
- Optional activities such as the balloon flight
- Travel insurance, tips and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You don't want to camp
- You dislike long drives
- You want comfort and luxury
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–11 and 13–27 · Lunch: Days 2–5, 7–8, 13–15, 17–20, 22–23 and 25–26 · Dinner: Days 2–8 and 13–25
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
What is the accommodation like?
Mostly two-person dome tents at campsites, which can be basic, with hotel and bungalow nights on Zanzibar.
Do I need to help at camp?
Yes, everyone helps to set up tents and with camp chores.
Do I need visas?
Visas may be needed for Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Check the latest advice before travel.
Is the Victoria Falls entrance included?
No, visiting the falls is optional but highly recommended.
Is the truck air-conditioned?
No, it has opening windows and power sockets at each seat.
Who leads the trip?
A local leader travels with the group, with a driver and cook.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
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