27-Day Africa Overland Camping Safari 2025/2026 – The Ultimate Budget Wildlife Adventure
Explore Africa’s Best Overland Camping Safari on a 27-Day Adventure
Embark on the best overland camping safari in Africa 2025/2026, a thrilling 27-day African adventure tour that takes you across Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. This budget overland safari in Africa is perfect for travelers seeking an affordable African adventure tour filled with breathtaking landscapes, rich cultures, and unparalleled wildlife encounters.
From witnessing the Great Migration in Masai Mara and Serengeti, exploring the Okavango Delta in Botswana, to marveling at the Victoria Falls and discovering the wildlife of Kruger National Park, this Africa overland camping safari offers a once-in-a-lifetime journey through some of the continent’s most iconic destinations.
Enjoy authentic camping experiences, guided game drives, and cultural interactions as you traverse the vast wilderness on this budget-friendly overland safari from Nairobi to Cape Town. Whether you're looking for wildlife safaris, cultural immersion, or off-the-beaten-path adventures, this affordable long-haul Africa wildlife camping safari delivers it all.
✅ Book your 27-day Kenya to South Africa safari today and experience Africa like never before!
27-Day Africa Overland Camping Safari 2025/2026 – Budget Wildlife Adventure
Day 1: Nairobi, Kenya
Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya’s bustling capital. Meet your overland safari tour guide, and enjoy a pre-trip briefing before exploring the city. Optional visits include the Giraffe Centre or David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage. Overnight stay at a budget hotel.
Day 2-3: Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Depart early for Masai Mara, home to the Great Migration and the Big Five. Enjoy afternoon and full-day game drives in search of lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, and rhinos. Camp under the African sky at a budget camping site inside the reserve.
Day 4-5: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Cross into Tanzania and enter the Serengeti, known for vast plains teeming with wildlife. Game drives offer a chance to witness cheetahs hunting on open savannahs. Stay at a budget camping safari site inside the park.
Day 6-7: Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting Africa’s densest predator population. Later, visit Lake Manyara, famous for flamingos and tree-climbing lions. Camp near the crater.
Day 8-9: Arusha & Zanzibar, Tanzania
Travel to Arusha, then fly or ferry to Zanzibar Island. Explore historic Stone Town, spice farms, and pristine beaches. Enjoy free time for swimming or diving.
Day 10-12: Dar es Salaam to Malawi
Depart Zanzibar, passing through Dar es Salaam and heading south into Malawi. Spend two nights camping along the scenic Lake Malawi, known for its clear waters and colorful fish.
Day 13-15: Zambia – South Luangwa National Park
Cross into Zambia, heading to South Luangwa National Park, one of Africa’s top wildlife reserves. Enjoy night game drives to spot leopards and nocturnal wildlife. Camp by the riverbank.
Day 16-18: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe/Zambia
Drive to Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Take part in optional activities like white-water rafting, bungee jumping, or a Zambezi River sunset cruise.
Day 19-21: Botswana – Chobe National Park & Okavango Delta
Enter Botswana and explore Chobe National Park, famous for elephant herds and boat safaris on the Chobe River. Then, travel to the Okavango Delta, where a traditional mokoro canoe safari awaits. Camp in the wilderness under starry skies.
Day 22-24: Namibia – Etosha National Park
Drive through the Namib Desert to Etosha National Park, Namibia’s premier wildlife destination. Enjoy game drives around the Etosha salt pan, known for rare species like black rhinos and desert-adapted elephants.
Day 25-26: Swakopmund to Namibia’s Coastal Dunes
Visit Swakopmund, Namibia’s adventure capital, offering activities like quad biking, sandboarding, and dolphin cruises. Explore the towering Sossusvlei Dunes, some of the highest in the world.
Day 27: Cape Town, South Africa
Arrive in Cape Town, the final destination. Optional excursions include Table Mountain, Robben Island, and Cape Point. Conclude your budget-friendly Africa overland safari with a farewell dinner before departure.
Why Choose This 27-Day Africa Overland Safari?
✅ Experience budget-friendly camping safaris in 9 countries
✅ Witness the Great Migration in Masai Mara & Serengeti
✅ Explore Victoria Falls, Okavango Delta & Etosha
✅ Enjoy wildlife-rich game drives & cultural encounters
✅ Perfect for adventure seekers, backpackers & wildlife lovers
Book your 2025/2026 Africa overland budget safari today and embark on the ultimate camping adventure through Africa!