The Long Way Down Road Trip Itinerary

Road Trip Highlights

South Africa, Namibia

Morocco

Western Sahara

Mauritania

Senegal

Mali

Burkina Faso

Niger

Chad

Ethiopia

Sudan

Kenya

Uganda

Rwanda

Tanzania

Malawi

Zambia

Car

92 days

24140 km

Explore the vibrant markets and heritage in Marrakech, Morocco.
Visit the iconic Victoria Falls in Zambia.
Journey through the vast desert landscapes of Western Sahara and Mauritania.
Experience the rich history and music in Bamako, Mali.
Conclude the adventure in the scenic Cape Town, South Africa.

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Author Bio

Charley Boorman and Ewan McgregorUnited Kingdom

After their trip round the world in 2004, fellow actors and bike fanatics Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman couldn't shake the travel bug. And after an inspirational UNICEF visit to Africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in more depth.

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Road Trip Itinerary

	Activities	Kms	Stay
Day 1-5	Enter Africa through Tangier, explore the vibrant markets of Marrakech, and experienced the cultural heritage.	576	Marrakech
Day 6-8	Traverse vast desert landscapes en route to Nouakchott in Mauritania.	2558	Western Sahara
Day 9-13	Drive through Nouakchott, explore the desert near Atar, and visit Nouadhibou.	1254	Nouakchott
Day 14-18	Experience diverse culture, urban areas, and coastal landscapes in Dakar.	524	Dakar
Day 19-23	Explore the rich history in Kayes and enjoy the vibrant music scene in Bamako.	1301	Bamako
Day 24-27	Experience the unique culture and landscapes of Burkina Faso.	864	Burkina Faso
Day 28-32	Travel through arid landscapes and visit the capital, Niamey.	534	Niamey
Day 33-37	Pass through vast desert expanses and visit N'Djamena.	1697	N'Djamena
Day 38-42	Drive through desert terrain and visit Khartoum, where the Blue Nile and White Nile converge.	2365	Khartoum
Day 43-47	Explore historical and cultural sites in Addis Ababa and venture through varied landscapes.	1404	Addis Ababa
Day 48-52	Venture into the landscapes of the Great Rift Valley and explore Nairobi.	1561	Nairobi
Day 53-57	Explore national parks, natural beauty, and visit Kampala.	660	Kampala
Day 58-62	Pass through Kigali, noting the country's recovery and stunning scenery.	511	Kigali
Day 63-67	Visit Arusha, explore the Serengeti National Park, and venture to the Ngorongoro Crater.	915	Ngorongoro Crater
Day 68-71	Travel along the shores of Lake Malawi.	1327	Lake Malawi
Day 72-76	Experience the Zambezi River, visit Victoria Falls, and explore Lusaka.	1747	Lusaka
Day 77-81	Explore the Namib Desert, visit the coastal town of Swakopmund, and venture to Windhoek.	1876	Windhoek
Day 82-92	Conclude the journey in Cape Town, possibly taking the Garden Route and enjoy the diverse landscapes and culture.	1479	Cape Town