Listed below are organised tours for The Great African Journey provided by some of the leading tour companies in the industry. Choose the route of interest from the list below and browse the available options. For further details and to book your tour, click "details & booking" to visit the tour company website.

Kenya - Cape (4)

Kenya - Cape (with Gorillas) (2)

Kenya - Vic Falls (3)

Kenya - Vic Falls (with Gorillas) (1)

Kenya - Joburg (2)

Kenya - Joburg (with Gorillas) (0)

Zanzibar - Vic Falls (0)

Zanzibar - Joburg (0)

Zanzibar - Cape (0)

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Cape - Kenya (with Gorillas) (reverse)

The most comprehensive overland route in Africa incorporates most of the quintessential experiences of eastern and southern Africa and travels through up to 10 countries on the long journey from East Africa to Cape Town. See full tour highlights




Excellent value, amazing prices, quality experiences. Camping most nights with some hotel stays to start and throughout. Affordable public and private transport for maximum cultural interaction.

Popular with 18-30-somethings. Yolo trips are built for those who want to take on the planet in a fun and affordable way with a small group of like-minded travellers. Skip the oversized tour bus and truly connect with your destination. Hit the highlights without giving up the freedom to mix it up according to your own tastes.

Ultimate Africa

54 days       from  £5169 excl. flights*
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Spanning eight countries, this journey is full of diverse cultures, abundant wildlife, spectacular landscapes, stunning beaches, and loads of adventure. Track the Big Five across open savannah, explore the Okavango Delta in a dug-out mokoro canoe, encounter gorillas deep in the Ugandan wilderness – do it all on this ultimate 54-day adventure and get a real feel for how large Africa truly is. Travel aboard our rugged overland adventure vehicle (OAV) is well-paced and wilderness camping will bring you closer to the region’s wildlife. Encounter rare wildlife and real people on this unique and cost-effective journey through the stunning scenery of Southern and East Africa.

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