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Nairobi to Cape Town

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The Nairobi to Cape Town overland route is one of Africa's most iconic long-distance journeys, spanning roughly 10,000 kilometres through the heart of the continent. Travellers pass through diverse landscapes including the Great Rift Valley, the Serengeti, the Okavango Delta, and Victoria Falls, crossing countries such as Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa. The route is renowned for world-class wildlife safaris, river adventures, and encounters with a wide range of cultures and ecosystems. It attracts independent travellers and group adventurers alike, drawn by the sheer variety of experiences packed into a single epic expedition.

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Nairobi to Cape Town · 58 days

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Self-Launched: Gorillas to Cape Town — Nairobi to Cape Town in 58 Days

This self-launched version of Acacia Adventure Holidays' iconic 58-day Gorillas to Cape Town route takes you through 9 countries — Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa — at a fraction of the guided tour price. You'll swap the overland truck for a mix of local buses, shared minibuses, and public ferries, and sleep in well-rated guesthouses, budget lodges, and campsites along the way. The big-ticket experiences — mountain gorilla trekking, chimp tracking, Serengeti game drives, Victoria Falls, Okavango mokoro rides, and Sossusvlei — are all self-bookable independently or via GetYourGuide and local operators. Note: Mountain gorilla permits (~£700–£800 for Uganda/Bwindi, or ~£1,200 for Rwanda) and chimpanzee trek permits (~£100–£150) are the single biggest costs and must be booked months in advance. All costs below are approximate estimates per person.

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