Overland Africa - UK to Cape Town

An incredible overland journey from the UK to Cape Town via West Africa

Our Trans Africa trip is a true Africa overland travel expedition. And as with any travel to West Africa and central Africa, you must expect a high degree of hardship: digging the truck out of mud, sand matting in the Sahara, and still be ready to participate in the day to day activities such as buying food, cooking and gathering fire wood. You will experience extremes of climate from the heat of the desert, to torrential downpours in the jungles. We will often be isolated from the rest of the world, away from doctors and telephones, and at times food and water supplies will be limited.
But it's all worth it!

We have two specialist 4x4 & 6x4 vehicles which are used solely for the Trans Africa Expedition. They are equipped with our usual high range of equipment and comprehensive range of spare parts.

We believe all this will make life easier and safer whilst 'on the road' and add to the enjoyment of the African overland travel expedition.

This 23 week trip is the first section of our 40 week UK to Cape Town, Nairobi and Cairo expedition - see Trans Africa 40 weeks or Trans Africa 31 week adventure.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Days 1 to 35

* Fly from UK to Gibraltar to meet the expedition vehicle.

Morocco

* Chefchaouen - stroll through this idyllic & picturesque hillside town.
* Roman ruins of Volubillis.
* Fez - guided tour of this fortress city & its amazing bazaar.
* Todra Gorge - amazing scenery & walks.
* Marrakech - visit the world famous Jema el Fna square.

Mauritania

* Cross the vast Sahara Desert.
* Parc d'Arguin - renowned for its bird & sea life.

Mali, Bamako (the capital)

* Mopti & Djenne - visit one of the largest & oldest mud buildings in the world.
* Bandiagara Escarpment & Dogon Villages - guided two day hike learning about the Dogons beliefs & way of life.

Days 36 to 63

Burkina Faso

* Ougadougou - visit some great bars & listen to some of the best music in West Africa.

Ghana

* Mole Nat. Park - game walk to spot the numerous elephants.
* Kakum National Park
* Accra - relax on palm-fringed beaches.

Days 64 to 66

* A couple of free days on the beaches near Accra.

Days 67 to 95

Togo & Benin

* Visit a fetish market to see the still thriving religion of Voodoo.
* Ganvie Stilted Village - visit a village built on bamboo stilts on Lake Nakoue.

Nigeria

* Abuja - a jumping, hectic city with vibrant nightlife & bars.

Cameroon

* Buea - climb Mt Cameroon or relax on the beach at Limbe.

Days 96 to 162

Gabon, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola

* Travel through some of the densest jungles, toughest terrains and some of the most challenging roads we will encounter on the whole trip.

Namibia

* Windhoek, the modern capital.

South Africa

* Cango Calcite Caves, Little Karoo & Outeniqua Mountains
* Tsitsikamma Forest - mountain biking, ziplining, plus the worlds highest bungy jump.
* Cape Agulhas - Africa's most southerly point.
* Cape Town

Other Details

Accommodation Details

Camping - either free camping in the African bush or campsites ranging from very basic to well managed.