OVERLANDING - "to travel long distances
across land" Africa is a huge continent and so diverse in its
scenery, culture, history, climate, wildlife - an overland trip is an
affordable way to travel through the different countries, experiencing the
highlights a country or region has to offer. Overland trips are aimed at the
adventure traveller.
What is an Africa Overland Trip?
Overlanding is not just seeing for yourself the mountain gorilla, lion
or elephant. It is not just the case of saying that you have photographed the
Masai of Kenya or the Himba Tribe of Namibia. This is not just to say that you
have climbed to Uhuru Peak on Mt Kilimanjaro or crossed the oldest desert in
the world, the Namib. Overlanding is all of this and more, it is about feeling
the rhythm of the people, the places and the wildlife. It is not a guided tour,
but an experience.
The
duration of an Overland trip can from 14 days passing travelling in two or
three countries, up to 6 months - taking in the whole route from North to South
Who travels on an
Overland Trip?
The
passengers come from all over the world and from all walks of life - the age
range of majority of passengers is from early 20's and 30's. Although most
companies to do not operate an age restriction, you need to be in good health,
reasonably fit, adventurous and of like-minded spirit and attitude. Overland
trips are generally not suitable for children and most companies do not take
children on their trips. It is a perfect way to meet new people and make
life long friends.
What Type of vehicles are used?
Most companies have custom built robust
vehicles specially designed to be able to travel through more remote areas. The
type of vehicle used and lay out varies from company to company and itinerary
to itinerary. The larger vehicles are usually not
air-conditioned.
Most vehicles provide a locker for your backpack, accessible from
inside the truck; a communal safe for your valuables; and a medical kit for
emergency use. Interior lighting and Exterior lighting.
What type of Accommodation is included?
The majority of the time you will be
camping, where established campsites are used most of the time, facilities can
range from basic to luxury with good amenities. Sometimes free camping in a
bush camp is carried out, when there is no permanent campsite nearby. A bush
camp is something special to remember as you are truly out in the bush. Most
companies provide 2 or 3 man tents with flysheets and mosquito netting, but you
will need to take your own sleeping bag
What meals are provided
It
varies, some companies provide breakfast, lunch and dinner whilst other may
provide only breakfast and dinner. Some companies will provide a cook with the
passengers taking turns to help out. Whilst others the passengers organised all
the cooking, shopping between themselves usually on a rota system. Bulk food
stuffs are purchased prior to departure and topped up along the way, fresh
foods are purchased from many markets and road stalls along the
way.
How many people in a group?
Group sizes vary from company to company and depend of the route taken
and type of vehicle used. Numbers can range from 7 to 22 on the larger long
haul trips.
What is included in the price?
generally included in the price is transport in a fully equipped
expedition vehicle, road taxes and tolls, ferries, services of the
driver-leader, use of camping and cooking equipment, campsite fees, entrance to
gameparks as specified, meals as specified
What's not included in the Price
The
prices generally do not include flights, visas, personal insurance, side trips,
meals out, items of a personal nature. Some companies are able to advise and
provide help with booking your flights.
Kitty Payment
On
most of the trips you will see a Kitty (Local) payment in addition to the
price. This usually has to be paid upon arrival in US Dollars or Pounds
Sterling. The payment is usually for fresh foods along the way - you should
check with your operator what exactly is included in the price and what the
kitty is for.
Is it safe?
Travelling overland on an organised tour is considered to be the
safest way of seeing the African continent. Africa is unpredictable and things
change daily - the overland companies are regularly updated on political
situations and run their trips in accordance with the guidelines suggested by
the relevant authorities of the countries visited. In the event of a political
upheaval or other event that could compromise safety of passengers - planned
routes would be changed.
Overland camping safari starting in Cape Town and travels north through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana before finishing at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.
This overland camping safari Nairobi, Kenya and travels south through Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia before ending in Cape Town, South Africa. Get a Bonus Safari
Days: 42
Countries: starts Kenya - ends South Africa
Countries on-route: Botswana - Malawi - Tanzania - Zambia - Zanzibar - Zimbabwe - Namibia
Gorilla Trekking and wildlife viewing in Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru . Camping safari starting in Nairobi and travelling through Kenya and Uganda finishing back in Nairobi. Book and get a Bonus Trip
Experience the wildlife & spectacular landscapes of Southern Africa - all the best of Namibia & Botswana in a small group expedition with extra comfort and innovative facilities.
Overland camping safari starting in Nairobi, Kenya and travellin south, ending in Cape Town, South Africa. Receive a bonus 3 day safari when you book this trip.
Days: 56
Countries: starts Kenya - ends South Africa
Countries on-route: Uganda - Tanzania - Zanzibar - Malawi - Zambia - Zimbabwe - Botswana - Namibia
Great, mid length overlanding participation camping safari for those wanting to capture the essence of Africa starts in Nairobi, Kenya and travels through Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and end in Johannesburg South Africa.
Days: 35
Countries: starts Kenya - ends South Africa
Countries on-route: Tanzania - Zanzibar - Malawi - Zambia - Zimbabwe - Botswana
This trip begins in Nairobi, Kenya and travels through Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia, before ending in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Get a Bonus trip
Days: 35
Countries: starts Kenya - ends Zimbabwe
Countries on-route: Uganda - Tanzania - Zanzibar - Malawi - Zambia - Botswana
This trip starts in Cape Town and travels north through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania and finishes in Nairobi, Kenya. Special Offer - book and get a Bonus safari
Days: 42
Countries: starts South Africa - ends Kenya
Countries on-route: Namibia - Botswana - Zimbabwe - Zambia - Malawi - Tanzania
Experience the best of Southern African game parks & last great wilderness areas in a small group expedition in extra comfort and innovative facilities, a photographer's dream!
Travel through the best of the Kenyan & Tanzanian Game parks: chance of catching the wildebeest migration. Special photographic safari with extra comfort & innovative facilities.
Most companies have custom built robust
vehicles specially designed to be able to travel through more remote areas. The
type of vehicle used and lay out varies from company to company and itinerary
to itinerary. The larger vehicles are usually not
air-conditioned.
The majority of the time you will be
camping, where established campsites are used most of the time, facilities can
range from basic to luxury with good amenities. Sometimes free camping in a
bush camp is carried out, when there is no permanent campsite nearby. A bush
camp is something special to remember as you are truly out in the bush. Most
companies provide 2 or 3 man tents with flysheets and mosquito netting, but you
will need to take your own sleeping bag
