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Timing is everything when it comes to planning a holiday. So let’s discuss the best time to go to East Africa. The geography and climate of East Africa vary wildly from region to region, so the best time to visit…

Let’s discuss the main differences between East African and Southern African safaris to help you choose the right destination for you Both East Africa and Southern Africa offer varied and thrilling African safari experiences. You can find a wonderful variety…

Here’s what you need to know about the disease before visiting Africa … The mosquitoes that carry malaria live in large parts of tropical and subtropical Africa. In this blog post, I discuss where malaria is located within Africa malaria,…

Overlanding in Africa is exhilarating – from deciding which country to go to and activities to book. One of the most important questions to ask yourself is how will you be travelling: independently or in a group with others?   There…

When it comes to buying souvenirs on a trip, we all have different priorities. For some travellers, it’s just about finding a good price. For others, authenticity is the thing. Or buying something that’s one of a kind. And others…

An African overland tour is incomparable to any other holiday destination. There is a magic that settles deep within the soul that no other experience can capture. From the thrill of waking up to the roar of a lion, to…

So, you’re ready to adventure on an African safari! Whether you are dreaming of the desert dunes of Namibia, the thundering roar of Victoria Falls or the Great Migration in the Serengeti, an African safari is the trip of a…

There is a specific, quiet courage in standing at a crowded departure board with only your own reflection for company. It’s the moment you realize that every decision, from which street to turn down to where to stop for a…

Embarking on an Africa overland tour is the ultimate bucket-list adventure. But while the dreams of lions in the Serengeti and sunsets over the Namibian dunes are priceless, the logistics require a savvy financial plan. At African Overland Tours, we’ve…