46 day Northern Trek. Johannesburg to Nairobi


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This backpacker tour starts in Johannesburg, travels north through South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and ends in Nairobi, Kenya.


Day 42: Kampala to Jinja, Uganda

Today you will have the option of white river rafting down the Nile River. You will be collected from Kampala and transferred where you can enjoy the ultimate white water rafting experience in Africa.

For the less adventurous, you have the option of taking a full day excursion to the Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary before your departure to Jinja. Your night is spent right on the edge of the Nile River, home to an abundance of bird life. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is included.

Days 43 & 44: Jinja to Nakuru to Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

Today is a full days driving back towards Kenya, crossing the border before lunch and stopping for supplies en route. You will spend the night in Nakuru with breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

On day 44, travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its thousands of pink hued Flamingo inhabiting the waters edge. The Park has also been established as a haven for Black and White Rhino, as well as Buffalo, Giraffe, Waterbuck, various antelope, Leopard and the occasional Hippo. After entering the Park, you spend the rest of the day game viewing. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is included.

Day 45: Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha, Kenya

Today you move further east to Lake Naivasha. Lake Naivasha is the highest of the Rift Valley lakes and is home to a multitude of bird life, including the majestic African Fish Eagle.

Your afternoon is spent at leisure, having opportunities to participate in optional activities like boat rides to the Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, Hell's Gate National Park or Elsamere, the retirement home of Joy Adamson. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is included.

Day 46: Lake Naivasha to Nairobi, Kenya


You depart Lake Naivasha after breakfast, returning to Nairobi in the early afternoon. The truck stops at Boulevard Hotel for those staying there, and then continues to your campsite to finish this Overland trip. Breakfast is included.

Optional Excursions:

  • Night game drive in the Kruger National Park
  • Walking with Lions
  • Victoria Falls National Park
  • Zanzibar accommodation
  • Kariba House Boat (2 nights)
  • Game walk on Maaze Island
  • Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater option (3 day)
  • Ngorongoro Crater option (1 day)
  • White river rafting, Nile River
  • Gorilla trek

  • Page: 1 Day 1: Johannesburg to Hazyview, South Africa
    Your African overland tour departs from Johannesburg and heads towards the Lowveld to the world renowned Kruger National Park, your base for the next 2 nights. Here you will be able to refresh in the swimming pool, or take a much needed ...

    Page: 2 Day 7: Gweru - Antelope Park, Zimbabwe
    Your day is spent at leisure, participating in various activities, from walking with Lion and Elephant riding, to tranquil swimming and fishing. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is included. ...

    Page: 3 Days 13 & 14: Victoria Falls to Lake Kariba, Zambia
    This morning you depart camp, cross the Victoria Falls Bridge and the Zambezi River, and enter into the town of Livingstone in Zambia. You head to Lake Kariba, your home for the next 2 nights. Lake Kariba prides itself on being one of the largest man made ...

    Page: 4 Day 22: Iringa to Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
    The following morning you depart to Dar Es Salaam, passing through Mikumi National Park where you can view a range of wildlife from the roadside. Upon arrival in Dar Es Salaam you spend the evening at a beach hotel/campsite in the north o ...

    Page: 5 Day 29: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
    This morning you will enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti, before you return to camp and head to the Ngorongoro Crater. En route you have the option of visiting the Olduvai Gorge (cradle of civilization) or a traditional Maasai vi ...

    Page: 6 Days 33 & 34: Nairobi to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya
    Today you climb the escarpment to a spectacular viewpoint overlooking the Great African Rift Valley. You enter the Maasai land, where these traditional pastoralists can often be seen along the roadside. You spend the night at Acacia Camp, enjoying the ...

    Page: 8 Free Trip:
    Please that upon booking this trip; you are entitled to a free 3 day Masai Mara Safari. Local payment for this trip is still applicable. This offer must be taken up when booking your main trip. Please ask your consultant at Siyabona Africa Travel for more ...


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