Across Africa Safari: 29-Day Overland Journey from Cape Town to Uganda

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Difficulty

challenging

Duration

29 days

Fitness Level

Good long-distance travel fitness with ability to handle full-day drives, multi-hour hikes, and uneven forest terrain for gorilla trekking.

Overview

From Cape Town’s Atlantic edge to the mist of Bwindi’s gorilla forests, this 29-day overland safari stitches oceans, rift valleys, and savannas into one ambitious journey. Expect long drives, border crossings, and wildlife encounters that reward travelers who arrive prepared.

Across Africa Safari: 29-Day Overland Journey from Cape Town to Uganda

Bus Tour

Wildlife

Jeep

Sightseeing Tour

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

You step off the plane in Cape Town with the Atlantic wind in your face and the taste of long travel still fresh. Within days that gust becomes a rhythm—windows down on a dusty highway across the Karoo where koppies (little hills) pass like punctuation marks, a sunrise spill of ochre and blue. The van becomes a small, mobile country: days at hot springs and stone-age sites, nights in village guesthouses, afternoons counting elephants at Chobe, mornings listening for the heavy breath of mountain gorillas in Bwindi. By the time you reach the thunder of Victoria Falls, the trip has already remade your sense of scale.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Carry travel documents in a waterproof pouch

Multiple border crossings require a valid passport, visas, and Yellow Fever certificate—keep originals and copies in a waterproof holder.

Layer for shifting climates

Temperatures swing from cool highlands to tropical coast—pack a lightweight insulated layer and a breathable rain shell.

Hydrate and manage malaria risk

Bring a refillable water bottle and consult a travel clinic about antimalarials before departure.

Book gorilla permits early

Gorilla trekking permits are limited and sold separately—reserve months in advance to secure a slot.

Local Insights

Wildlife

African elephant
Mountain gorilla

History

The route follows parts of the East African Rift and long-distance trade routes; Zanzibar’s Stone Town preserves centuries of Swahili, Arab, and European maritime influence.

Conservation

Gorilla tracking and park visits fund local conservation and communities; travelers should respect permit rules, avoid single-use plastics, and support local guides and enterprises.