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Why Your Choice of Safari Style Matters When most people begin planning an African safari, they focus on the destination. They dream about watching elephants gather around a waterhole in Botswana, witnessing the Great Migration in Tanzania, or tracking lions…

Travel makes you a better person by having you deal with challenges, anxieties, new ideas, and more. Travel offers many well-known benefits, from meeting new people who might even become friends to teaching you about different cultures and ecosystems in…

All tours sold by African Overland Tours include accommodation, but some require you to camp or glamp while others use permanent accommodations ranging from huts and hostels to hotels and lodges. Here’s what to expect … African Overland Tours offers…

These six tips for taking kids on an African safari aim to stave off boredom, keep your kids safe, and ensure both young and old have a great time! Teenagers are generally able to enjoy a safari in the same…

You likely have an idea of what an African safari looks like. But what exactly does an Overland Tour to Africa mean? An Africa safari is magical and everything in between. It is more than just a holiday; it is…

Overlanding in Africa comes with a degree of inbuilt ruggedness, especially if you’re venturing into reserves for wildlife spotting. With this in mind, here are eight very useful travel gadgets for anyone booking an overland tour in Africa. Various gadgets…

Nairobi is a city alive with a chaotic, beautiful energy that deserves its own dedicated days on your calendar. From the bustling artisan markets to hidden rooftop cafes, Nairobi rewards a curious traveller at every turn. Nairobi is arguably the…

20 Days, 4 Countries, and the Journey of a Lifetime on a Cape Town to Victoria Falls Tour There is a specific moment on the road through Southern Africa when the magnitude of where you are finally hits you. It might…

Keen to get along with your travel companions and maybe even make new friends? Here are some etiquette tips for overland tours to help foster a comfortable and happy group dynamic. There are certain niceties and thoughtful behaviours to bear…