African Overland Adventures

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The sighing hiss of the truck's brakes signals an end to a long day; a camp fire is lit, tents thrown up around it and the air quickly fills with the good-humoured buzz of a bush camp.

It's dusk somewhere in Africa, and as the stars rush out into the inky sky the action-packed day's events are recounted with laughter and the next day is planned: welcome to the world of African overlanding.

An African overland trip is a once-in-a-lifetime experience - an opportunity to make new friends, explore unique places and discover an unforgettable Africa.

It's the most economical way to explore the African continent and a great way to get a more genuine view of Africa than any travellers will ever experience.

So what exactly is African overlanding? It's primarily about travelling in groups with like-minded souls to discover Africa in a fun, exciting and totally unique way.

You'll travel - in either a specially designed overland truck or modified safari vehicle - from country to country, experiencing a dazzling montage of cultures, landscapes, wildlife and people.

Overlanding is a unique kind of adventure and you need to be prepared for a bit of roughing it: pitching your own tent, helping out with some of the cooking and getting stuck in with camp chores.

In fact, we consider it to be so different from other ways of travelling in Africa that we have a separate site dedicated to the world of African overland tours - get the full lowdown on overlanding everywhere in Africa, from the raw bush of southern Africa and the wide plains of East Africa, to tropical islands, bustling cities, vast watery floodplains and harsh African deserts.

If, on the other hand, overlanding isn't for you, then check out our tours and safaris to experience top destinations in luxury - from fly-in itineraries to exclusive mobile safaris.

You'll have all the mod cons - opulent lodges, customised 4X4 vehicles and fine food - in any setting from the raw African bush to tropical islands and bustling cities.

But if you've got an itch to explore the raw African continent in a unique and fulfilling way, then overlanding is the way to do it. See you on the road.

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