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East & Southern Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe)

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East and Southern Africa spans some of the continent's most iconic wildlife and landscapes, from the sweeping savannahs of Kenya and Tanzania — home to the Great Migration — to the gorilla trekking forests of Uganda and Rwanda. Zambia and Zimbabwe share the thundering Victoria Falls, one of the world's largest waterfalls, while Malawi offers laid-back lake life along the shores of Lake Malawi. The region draws travellers for big-five safaris, mountain climbing (including Kilimanjaro), chimpanzee tracking, and rich cultural encounters across dozens of distinct ethnic groups and traditions. Whether overlanding across borders or focusing on a single country, it rewards those looking for raw, immersive adventure.

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East & Southern Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe) · 54 days

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The Big Six (Self-Launched): Nairobi to Victoria Falls Overland

A self-launched version of Absolute Africa's 54-day Nairobi-to-Victoria Falls overland expedition. You'll follow the same route through 7 countries — Kenya's Rift Valley and Masai Mara, Uganda's Nile and savannah parks, Rwanda's Kigali, Tanzania's Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Zanzibar, then down through Malawi, Zambia's South Luangwa and Zimbabwe to Victoria Falls. Instead of a guided overland truck, you'll string together local buses, shared shuttles, matatus, ferries and the occasional budget safari vehicle, booking activities directly or via GetYourGuide/Klook. Costs below are backpacker-level estimates per person and exclude the big optional extras (gorilla permits, balloon safaris).

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