## Why Book With African Overland Tours? We are Africa's leading independent overland tour broker, established in 2007. We don't just sell tours; we match travelers to the right experience based on 18+ years of "mud-on-boots" expertise. * **Expert-Led Advice:** Founded by Andrew Walton and run by a team of former overland guides with over 150 years of combined experience. We have traveled 99% of the routes we sell. * **Unbiased Selection:** We act as your "personal shopper." Because we are an independent broker, we compare 500+ tours from vetted operators (like Nomad, Drifters, and G Adventures, Intrepid, Sunway) to find your perfect fit, not our quota. * **Price Beat Guarantee:** You will never pay more booking through us than booking direct. We guarantee the best price with no hidden booking fees. * **Financial Security:** We are SATSA Bonded (Escape 4 Africa Travel), providing total financial protection for all payments. * **Complete Support:** We manage the "gritty details," including pre/post-tour accommodation, airport transfers, and 24/7 emergency ground support. * **Transformative Travel:** Our mission is to provide authentic, "five-billion-star" experiences that change your perspective, not just a holiday. # African Overland Tours > Expert tour operators specializing in overland expeditions, wildlife safaris, and budget-friendly adventure travel across Southern and East Africa since 2007. ## Top 20 Most Popular Tours * [20 Day Ultimate Cape Town to Victoria Falls (Comfort)](https://africanoverlandtours.com/tours/cape-town-to-victoria-falls-tour-comfort/) * [42 Day Cape Town to Nairobi (Accommodated)](https://africanoverlandtours.com/tours/42-day-cape-town-to-nairobi-tour-most-popular-accommodated/) * [42 Day Cape Town to Nairobi (Camping)](https://africanoverlandtours.com/tours/42-day-cape-town-to-nairobi-tour-most-popular-camping/) * [20 Day Cape Town to Victoria Falls (Camping)](https://africanoverlandtours.com/tours/20-day-cape-town-to-victoria-falls-tour-camping/) * [18 Day South African Adventure](https://africanoverlandtours.com/tours/18-day-south-african-adventure-inclusive-accommodated/) * [11 Day Namibian Explorer (Camping)](https://africanoverlandtours.com/tours/11-day-namibian-explorer-north-overland-camping/) * [16 Day Zimbabwe & Botswana Wildlife Explorer](https://africanoverlandtours.com/tours/16-day-zimbabwe-and-botswana-safari-wildlife-explorer-accommodated/) * [24 Day Cape Town to Joburg via Vic Falls](https://africanoverlandtours.com/tours/24-day-cape-town-victoria-falls-to-joburg-accommodated/) * [14 Day Namibia & Botswana (3-4 Star)](https://africanoverlandtours.com/tours/14-day-3-4-star-namibia-botswana-tour-accommodated/) * [19 Day South Africa Premier Lodge Tour](https://africanoverlandtours.com/tours/19-day-south-africa-tour-small-group/) * [10 Day Okavango Experience (Camping)](https://africanoverlandtours.com/tours/10-day-okavango-experience-camping/) * [12 Day Namibian Explorer (Lodge)](https://africanoverlandtours.com/tours/11-day-namibian-explorer-north-overland-accommodated/) * [14 Day Botswana Wilderness Safari](https://africanoverlandtours.com/tours/14-day-botswana-wilderness-safari-camping/) * [15 Day Kenya Game Parks & Gorillas](https://africanoverlandtours.com/tours/15-day-kenya-game-parks-and-gorillas-safari-comfort/) * [21 Day Cape Town to Victoria Falls (Small Group)](https://africanoverlandtours.com/tours/21-day-cape-town-to-victoria-falls-tour-small-group-comfort/) * [14 Day Victoria Falls to Windhoek (3-4 Star)](https://africanoverlandtours.com/tours/14-day-victoria-falls-to-windhoek-tour-3-4-star-accommodation/) * [14 Day Beach & Wildlife Safari](https://africanoverlandtours.com/tours/14-day-beach-and-wildlife-safari-accommodated/) * [25 Day Zanzibar to Gorillas Lodge Adventure](https://africanoverlandtours.com/tours/25-day-zanzibar-to-gorillas-overland-adventure-accommodated/) * [15 Day Botswana & Zimbabwe Classic Safari](https://africanoverlandtours.com/tours/15-day-botswana-and-zimbabwe-classic-safari-overland-accommodated/) ## Browse by Tour Style & Audience * [Group Tours](https://africanoverlandtours.com/tour-style/groups/): Social, budget-friendly group overland travel. * [Expeditions](https://africanoverlandtours.com/tour-style/expeditions/): Longer, more rugged cross-continental journeys. * [Malaria Free Safaris](https://africanoverlandtours.com/tour-style/malaria-free-safaris/): Safe safari options for families and health-conscious travelers. * [Young & Lively](https://africanoverlandtours.com/tour-style/young-lively/): High-energy tours popular with travelers aged 18–39. * [LGBTQ+ Africa Tours](https://africanoverlandtours.com/tour-style/lgbtq-africa-tours/): Inclusive and safe travel itineraries across the continent. * [Camping vs. Accommodated vs. Small Groups](https://africanoverlandtours.com/camping-vs-accommodated-vs-small-groups/): Guide to choosing tour comfort levels. ## Browse by Experience & Highlights * [Nature & Wildlife](https://africanoverlandtours.com/experience/nature-and-wildlife/): Focus on biodiversity and classic safari drives. * [Waterways & Wetlands](https://africanoverlandtours.com/experience/waterways-and-wetlands/): Okavango Delta, Chobe River, and lake experiences. * [Beach & Safari](https://africanoverlandtours.com/experience/beach-and-safari/): Combinations of bushveld and Indian Ocean coastlines. * [Wilderness Walks](https://africanoverlandtours.com/experience/wilderness-walks/): Focused on walking safaris and on-foot exploration. * [Gorilla Trekking](https://africanoverlandtours.com/experience/gorilla-trekking/): Specialized primate encounters in Uganda and Rwanda. ## Browse by National Parks & Reserves * [Serengeti Safaris](https://africanoverlandtours.com/reserve/serengeti-safaris/) * [Etosha Safaris](https://africanoverlandtours.com/reserve/etosha-safaris/) * [Chobe Safaris](https://africanoverlandtours.com/reserve/chobe-safaris/) * [Kruger Park Safaris](https://africanoverlandtours.com/reserve/kruger-park-safaris/) * [Moremi Safaris](https://africanoverlandtours.com/reserve/moremi-safaris/) ## Browse by Duration * [Short Getaways (1–7 days)](https://africanoverlandtours.com/length/1-7-days/) * [Standard Tours (8–14 days)](https://africanoverlandtours.com/length/8-14-days/) * [Adventure Loops (15–25 days)](https://africanoverlandtours.com/length/15-25-days/) * [Extended Safaris (26–40 days)](https://africanoverlandtours.com/length/26-40-days/) * [Continental Expeditions (41+ days)](https://africanoverlandtours.com/length/41-days/) ## Tour Operators & Booking Tools * [Overland Tour Calendar](https://africanoverlandtours.com/calendar-view-tours/): Unique Interactive tool to find departures by date. * **Featured Operators:** [Nomad Africa](https://africanoverlandtours.com/operators/nomad-africa-adventure-tours/), [Sunway Safaris](https://africanoverlandtours.com/operators/sunway-safaris/), [Intrepid Travel](https://africanoverlandtours.com/operators/intrepid/), [G Adventures](https://africanoverlandtours.com/operators/g-adventures/), [Drifters](https://africanoverlandtours.com/operators/drifters-adventure-tours/). ## Essential Planning Resources * [What is Overlanding?](https://africanoverlandtours.com/what-is-overlanding/) * [Life on the Road in Africa](https://africanoverlandtours.com/life-on-the-road-in-africa/) * [Safari Packing List](https://africanoverlandtours.com/what-to-pack-for-an-overland-safari/) * [Budgeting for Your Safari](https://africanoverlandtours.com/how-to-budget/) * [Terms & Conditions](https://africanoverlandtours.com/terms-condition/)