Big Five Tours from Cape Town to Nairobi
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10 best Big Five tours from Cape Town to Nairobi
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- Africa Encompassed Northbound
- Cape Town to the Serengeti: Deserts & Wilderness
- Ultimate Africa: Safari Drives & the Savannah
- The Big Overlander Northbound - 41 days
- 41-day Cape Town to Kenya (Camping)
- The Big Overlander Northbound (Accommodated) - 41 days
- 56-day Cape Town to Gorillas (Camping)
- Northern Trails
- Grand African Safari 2025-2026
- Great African Expedition Northbound - 56 days
Africa Encompassed Northbound
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“All you knew about Africa, forget it and learn it again. Highly recommend it, wish I could live there full time.”
Karl, traveled in June 2015
- Soak in Africa's magic through ten countries
- Visit Lake Nakuru National Park
- See the picturesque Lake Bunyonyi
Duration 64 days Destinations South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel From
- US$13,390
Cape Town to the Serengeti: Deserts & Wilderness
21 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“An absolute experience of a lifetime, 42 days of organised, brilliant chaos!”
Eleanor, traveled in July 2022
- Explore Cape Town's vibrant nightlife
- Learn at !Khwa ttu San Culture Centre
- Relax by the Orange River
Duration 40 days Destinations South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator G Adventures From $6,299
10% Off- US$5,669You save $629
Ultimate Africa: Safari Drives & the Savannah
11 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We got so lucky with our group and CEOs, everything was amazing and I felt so lucky to be sharing the experience with such beautiful people.”
Jennifer, traveled in July 2022
- Explore Cape Town's vibrant nightlife
- Learn at !Khwa ttu San Culture Centre
- Watch sunset over Fish River Canyon
Duration 55 days Destinations South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator G Adventures From $10,199
10% Off- US$9,179You save $1,019
- Explore Cape Town's vibrant townships
- Camp by the Olifants River in Cederberg
- Canoe along the Orange River
Duration 41 days Destinations South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya Age Range 18 to 75 year olds Operated in English Operator On The Go Tours From $6,355
15% Off- US$5,402+$1,300 local paymentsYou save $953
- Meet locals in a township of Cape Town
- Gaze at the dune-scapes of Namibia
- Do an excursion in the Okavango Delta
Duration 41 days Destinations South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya Age Range 18 to 75 year olds Operated in English Operator Acacia Adventure Holidays From $6,095
15% Off- US$5,181You save $914
- Explore Cape Town's vibrant Cape Flats
- Canoe along the tranquil Orange River
- Witness the vast Fish River Canyon
Duration 41 days Destinations South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya Age Range 18 to 75 year olds Operated in English Operator On The Go Tours From $8,835
10% Off- US$7,952+$1,325 local paymentsYou save $883
- Join our Cape Town Township Tour
- Visit Sesriem Canyon
- Spend the night in Elephant Camp
Duration 56 days Destinations South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda Age Range 18 to 75 year olds Operated in English Operator Acacia Adventure Holidays From $8,845
15% Off- US$7,518+$995 upfront costs+$1,500 local paymentsYou save $1,327
Northern Trails
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This trip was absolutely incredible! We ate incredible meals every night and the truck was really good and spacious.”
Kayla, traveled in January 2018
- Explore the southern Rift Valley
- Go white water rafting in Victoria Falls
- Enjoy traditional meals in Malawi
Duration 73 days Destinations South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Absolute Africa From
15% Off- US$4,680+$1,100 local payments
- Ride a gondola up Table Mountain
- Explore Cape Winelands with wine tastings
- Spot the Big Five on a Kruger safari
Duration 25 days Destinations South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From
15% Off- US$22,895
- South Africa - Set off from Cape Town and enjoy optional wine tasting in the Cederberg region
- Namibia - Take in Fish River Canyon, climb Dune 45 in the Namib Desert, game drive in Etosha National Park and explore Windhoek
- Botswana - Enjoy an overnight excursion into the Okavango Delta, cruise the Chobe River and head on safari in Chobe National Park
Duration 56 days Destinations South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda Age Range 18 to 75 year olds Operated in English Operator On The Go Tours From $9,225
15% Off- US$7,841+$1,500 local paymentsYou save $1,383
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