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Cape Town to Nairobi (via Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya)

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The Cape Town to Nairobi overland route is one of Africa's most iconic road journeys, stretching thousands of kilometres through seven countries across southern and east Africa. Travellers pass through Namibia's vast red dunes and coastal deserts, Botswana's wildlife-rich Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park, and Zambia's thundering Victoria Falls, before heading north through Malawi's lakeshore villages and Tanzania's Serengeti plains and Kilimanjaro foothills. The route continues through Uganda — home to mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi — and finishes in Kenya's Nairobi, gateway to the Maasai Mara. It draws adventurous travellers seeking an immersive, multi-country safari and cultural experience in one continuous expedition.

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Cape Town to Nairobi (via Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya) · 56 days

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Self-Launched Cape Town to Gorillas: 56-Day African Epic

An epic 56-day self-launched overland adventure from Cape Town to Nairobi, taking in 10 countries across southern and eastern Africa. You'll visit iconic landmarks including the Namib Desert, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Zanzibar, Serengeti, and track mountain gorillas in Uganda — all at a fraction of the group tour cost. Replace the guided truck with a mix of local buses, shared shuttles, public ferries, and self-booked park transfers. Camp at backpacker sites and budget guesthouses throughout. Gorilla and chimp permits must be booked well in advance directly with the Uganda Wildlife Authority. All costs are approximate estimates per person.

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