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Southern & East Africa (Cape Town to Zanzibar)

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Southern and East Africa, spanning the iconic route from Cape Town to Zanzibar, is one of the world's most epic overland journeys — crossing diverse landscapes, cultures, and ecosystems across multiple countries. The route takes in South Africa's dramatic coastlines and winelands, the vast wildlife reserves of Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Tanzania, and the thundering spectacle of Victoria Falls. Travellers come for big-five safaris, Swahili coastal culture, and the spice-scented beaches of Zanzibar. It's a magnet for adventure seekers and nature lovers looking to experience Africa's full breadth in a single, sweeping trip.

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Southern & East Africa (Cape Town to Zanzibar) · 35 days

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35-Day Cape Town to Zanzibar — Self-Launched Overland Adventure

A self-launched version of Acacia Adventure Holidays' classic 35-day Cape Town to Zanzibar overland route — crossing South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania before the ferry to Zanzibar. Instead of a guided group truck, you string together intercity buses, shared minibuses, shuttle transfers and the Zanzibar ferry, sleeping in backpacker hostels, campsites, guesthouses and the occasional budget lodge. Wildlife is self-booked: Etosha and Chobe game drives through local operators, a mokoro trip into the Okavango Delta organised in Maun, and game drives in South Luangwa and Mikumi booked on arrival. Food is self-catered or from local eateries. Costs are rough 2024/25 backpacker estimates in GBP — expect variations with season, exchange rates and how much you splurge on activities.

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