Today your overland safari begins, as you leave Nairobi and descend into Kenya's Great Rift Valley.

Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park, located on the floor of the valley. Spend time enjoying the huge variety of birdlife, particularly flamingos, which gather in their thousands and form a striking pink cloud along the shore of the shallow soda lake.

Today you'll continue north-west among the many tea plantations - one of Kenya's biggest exports - to Eldoret, near the Uganda frontier.

Enter Uganda - a country known for its rich vegetation, a land of green hillsides, banana plantations and thick dense forest. Today you'll camp near the town of Jinja, along the banks of the Nile.

Your camp overlooks a dramatic set of rapids - ideal for rafting. Other optional activities include volunteering with a local school project, quad-biking, village walks or a 44m bungee jump over the river.

The following day you'll depart Jinja for Kampala, the attractive and vibrant capital city, known for its traders, markets and busy matatu (mini-bus taxi) stands, and where you'll spend the night.

From Kampala, you'll head south-west into the dense forests of Uganda's mountain region. Head deep into the Kigezi Highlands and stop at Lake Bunyonyi - an ancient flooded valley with deep waters and scattered islands.

In the afternoon you'll make your way to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, where you'll camp in the forest.

The next few days are sure to be a highlight as your group begins the trek through the park to view the majestic mountain gorillas. Local guides and trackers will lead small groups through the thick rainforest, often an arduous and demanding hike through rainy conditions and some hilly areas.

But it will all be worth it when you finally glimpse the gorillas in the heart of the forest.

Spend time watching them eat, sleep and play - for many this is their most exciting wildlife encounter in Africa. Each group is only allowed one hour with the gorillas, which means that you may spend up to four days in the area while everyone completes the trek and viewing.

Today you'll leave the gorillas of Bwindi behind you, and begin the journey back into Kenya. This period of the tour is spent mostly on long drives, but enjoy the scenic landscapes of Uganda and Kenya as you stay over in Kampala and Eldoret before arriving in Nairobi.

Enjoy a full day in Nairobi, a cosmopolitan African city known for its mix of traditional markets, skyscrapers, locals and expatriates. Be sure to pick up some authentic curios while you are here.

Today you'll head west into the famous Masai Mara National Reserve via the town of Narok. Be on the lookout for the tall Maasai people, usually enswathed in their striking red blankets.

You'll spend two nights camping on the edge of the park and spend your days on morning and evening game drives in search of the Big 5 and an inspiring array of other animals and birdlife.

The Mara is well known for its picturesque acacia trees and sweeping grassy plains, often the African imagery depicted in Hollywood films.

Leave the wildlife of the Mara behind and drive back to Nairobi where you'll stay overnight before finally leaving Kenya to head south in to Tanzania.

Your first stop today is Arusha, resting in the towering shadow of Mt. Meru. Arusha is known as the safari capital of East Africa, as it is the gateway to many of the major parks in the area.

Explore the many markets before heading to your camp on the nearby Masai plains. Here you may like to embark on a camel ride to a local Masai village, visit the local snake park or enjoy Tanzanian hospitality at the lively camp bar.

This morning you'll begin your excursion into the Serengeti National Park - home to the annual wildebeest migration. The plains here are flatter and larger than those in the Mara, offering some fantastic game viewing.

Camp wild in an unfenced campsite and enjoy the thrill of having wildlife roam right through camp and waking to find animal spoor (footprints) next to your tent.

Leave the Serengeti and travel via majestic Olduvai Gorge to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. You'll camp near the top and enjoy some sweeping views of the crater floor.

The following day enjoy a game drive in the crater - known for being one of the richest game areas in Africa, before leaving the Ngorongoro and returning for the night in Arusha.

Today continue past Mount Kilimanjaro - the highest mountain in Africa - where you'll hopefully be able to get some photos if the clouds clear.

Arrive in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's main port, a bustling industry town and the gateway to Zanzibar and Pemba islands.

Set up camp on the beach, browse the curio markets and prepare for your trip to Zanzibar - the 'Spice Island'.

Zanzibar is known for its beautiful sandy beaches, numerous palm trees, romantic cobbled alleys and a heady array of spices.

After your ferry over to the island, you are free to explore and experience the island with a number of activities and tours on offer.

Wander through the markets and alleyways of historical Stone Town, embark on a popular Spice Tour, or spend time snorkelling, scuba-diving and swimming in the warm Indian Ocean.

Catch the ferry back to the Tanzania mainland and spend a further night in Dar es Salaam, as your guides stock up on supplies for the next stage of your tour.

Today you'll drive towards Malawi, passing through the small Mikumi National Park - an excellent birding park - on the way. Camp the night in Baobab Valley.

Continue south towards Malawi, but first stop and spend a night in the town of Iringa, located on the Tanzania border.

It is set on the slopes of a cliff above the Little Ruaha River, and is a busy little town full of markets and friendly people.

As you enter Malawi, you'll be struck by its welcoming people, peaceful beaches and diverse vegetation.

Follow the shoreline of Lake Malawi until you reach Chitimba, a tiny village situated on a beautiful long, white and sandy beach. Enjoy a swim in the warm waters before camping out for the night.

Kande Beach is an idyllic campsite on the shores of Lake Malawi and has long been a popular stopover for overlanders, backpackers and explorers.

Enjoy the relaxed and social atmosphere at the bar or restaurant, or hire a pedal-boat, catamaran, canoe, windsurfer or snorkelling equipment for some fun water activities.

Continue through the Malawi countryside until you reach the capital city of Lilongwe, a laid-back and friendly city with a number of good restaurants and nightclubs.

Here you will restock on supplies before arriving in Zambia. Spend the night on Livingstonia Beach.

Leave Malawi behind and cross the border into Zambia, where you'll arrive in the town of Chipata, an important and busy little town acting as the gateway to South Luangwa.

Chipata has a high Indian population, the reason why you will see a number of beautiful old temples in the town.

Today you'll journey through Zambia's Luangwa Valley and arrive in its capital city, Lusaka. Sprawling, chaotic and energetic, Lusaka is full of life, and gives one the experience of a real African city in the modern world.

Continue southwards to Livingstone near Victoria Falls, where you'll set up camp on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River.

For the next few days enjoy free time to do what you like, from adrenaline-inducing activities like whitewater rafting, bungee-jumping and scenic helicopter or micro-light flips, to enjoying spectacular views of the Falls - the 'Smoke that Thunders'.

This is where your tour will end, but feel free to arrange a dinner with your fellow overlanders on day 39.