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If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting the Okavango Delta, here’s what you need to know to start planning your adventure The Okavango Delta is the world’s largest inland delta. It’s also a true oasis, offering a water-rich habitat in the…

The Serengeti is an expensive safari destination, but there are a few ways to lower the overall price tag The main costs involved in a Serengeti safari are the park’s various tariffs, accommodation, transport and fuel, and an optional tour…

The Orange River offers wonderful desert adventures, particularly multiday rafting trips The long, final stretch of the famed Orange River is a truly memorable region of white-water rapids and sweeping river bends, deep gorges and intense desert colours, and rare…

Southern Africa is home to dozens of UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Here’s a List of 11 of the best From South Africa up to Malawi, and from Namibia on the west coast across to Mozambique, you can find many…

The Great Rift Valley is a storied location of geological wonders, iconic wildlife, and rich cultures What is the Great Rift Valley? The Great Rift Valley is a monumental geographic feature that runs for 7,000 km (4,300 miles) from the…

Sipi Falls is an arresting, single-drop waterfall on the western slope of Mount Elgon that’s easy to visit Featured image courtesy of Dixon099 Sipi Falls is the most visited destination in Uganda’s Mount Elgon region. Its popularity stems from its…

There are many historic port cities around the globe, yet Stone Town is one of those special locations that everyone knows. It’s even a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are various reasons why this small city on a small island…

The Viphya Mountains in northern Malawi are a beautiful and lesser-known highland wilderness This remote and little-visited region is the perfect destination for safari-goers, adventure travellers, birders, and conscious travellers. Are you planning an overland African adventure? Here’s why you…

Zambia’s long-held secret is stepping out of the shadows At African Overland Tours, we’ve long pioneered the routes through South Luangwa. However, the horizon is expanding. We are excited to spotlight a new conservation-first initiative in the North, The Amatololo…