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Andrew Walton

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Small Group Safari vs Custom Safari: Why AOT Chooses Small Group Scheduled Departures (And Why It’s the Smarter Way to experience a Safari)

At AOT, our mission is simple: to help people step outside their lives and experience the magic of Africa’s wild spaces accessible, affordable, and unforgettable — without cutting corners on quality or adventure. We believe the best safaris don’t have

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The Smart Way to Book Your African Overland Tour

You’ve seen the photos, heard the stories, and now the dream is calling: an adventure across the vast, breathtaking landscapes of Africa. You’re ready for an overland tour. But as the excitement builds, so do the questions. What even is

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5 Signs an African Overland Tour Isn’t Right For You

The pictures are epic. A giant, rugged truck parked against a blood-orange sunset. A group of new friends laughing around a campfire. Elephants drinking from a waterhole, so close you can hear the rumble in their chests. An African overland

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Guide to Applying for a Namibian e-Visa and Visas on Arrival

It is highly recommended that you apply for a Namibian e-Visa before your trip to potentially reduce waiting times and congestion at border points. Namibia launched its new online visa application system on March 3, 2025, which allows eligible travellers

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Amazing Victoria Falls Guide: Your Ultimate and Responsible Travel Guide

Discover the Smoke that Thunders One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls is breathtakingly beautiful. The Tonga people, who have lived near the falls for centuries, call it Mosi Oa Tunya, or “the smoke that thunders.”

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Guide to Yellow Fever and Your Southern Africa Trip: Clearing Up the Confusion

Here is a guide on yellow fever requirements for East and Southern Africa, aimed at clarifying the situation for clients travelling from countries with no risk of yellow fever transmission, specifically to Southern Africa. Understanding Yellow Fever and Transmission Risk

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The Inspiring Kalahari Desert: A Journey Through the Thirstland

Embark on an inspiring journey to the Kalahari Desert, a vast and captivating landscape in southern Africa. Often called simply the Kalahari, this remarkable region is more accurately described as a large semi-arid sandy savannah rather than a true desert.

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Discover the Wonders of Mara Africa: An Unforgettable Safari Destination

Welcome to the heart of wild Africa, where rolling savannahs meet dramatic river crossings and an unparalleled abundance of wildlife roams free. Mara Africa, often known as the Maasai Mara National Reserve and sometimes spelt Masai Mara, or locally as

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Tented Safaris – What is it, When and Where Should I Go?

Your tented safari to Africa is a key milestone in your life but it can be confusing deciding on the best-tented safari experience and you definitely don’t need to break the bank to afford this once in a lifetime holiday.

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How to get Cheap Flights with Google Flights Hack

Ever dreamt of that epic African safari but worried the airfare would break the bank? Well, fret no more! Google Flights is your secret weapon for scoring amazing deals on flights, and we’re here to show you exactly How to

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How Many Countries are there in Africa? Wow 54!

Forget everything you think you know about Africa. This isn’t a singular country, but a continent whispering promises of adventure. Imagine yourself trekking through lush rainforests, navigating deserts, or witnessing the awe-inspiring Great Migration. Over 2,000 languages and cultures weave

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Our Guide to the Best Safari Playlist and African-Inspired Reads

The engine hums a steady rhythm as your overland safari truck navigates the dusty track. Outside, the acacia trees paint silhouettes against a vast, open sky. What’s playing in your headphones right now? What book is waiting in your daypack

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Discover Botswana: A Guide to the Ultimate Botswana Tour Experience

Are you an adventurous traveller seeking a unique safari experience? Look no further than Botswana. This Southern African gem is home to some of the world’s most awe-inspiring wildlife, including elephants, lions, and cheetahs. But Botswana offers much more than

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The Benefits of a Winter Safari Experience

Visiting, exploring and adventuring in Africa, is or should be one of the top bucket list experiences. Africa is a beautiful continent and has so much to offer, with its fauna and flora, wildlife, majestic mountains, open plains, rivers, beautiful

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Top 10 Places to Go in Southern Africa

Whether it’s grass savannahs, white-sand beaches, or snow-capped mountains, Southern Africa has it all. As diverse as its people are, Southern Africa offers new experiences at every turn. Experience the thrill of a safari in Kruger or the Okavango Delta,

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Here’s What you can Expect on an Overland Tour with African Overland Tours

If you’re thinking of visiting the magical continent of Africa, great choice! If you are thinking of experiencing Africa in one of the most unique ways; by embarking on an overland tour with us, then you are on your way

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Is overlanding for me?

It is really important that you know just want you are getting into when doing an Africa Overland Tour. It isn’t for everyone. This is the appeal of doing an overland tour. The truth is if you expect a rough

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Namibia at Night – Breathtaking

When I think of Namibia I think of the night sky. This video was created by the photographic genius that is Marsel van Oosten.  Take a moment to be inspired. Visit his website www.squiver.com to see his upcoming photographic tours.

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Night Train from Mombasa to Nairobi

This feedback on the night train from Mombasa to Nairobi was sent to us by Bob Luke, one of our clients. The train from Mombasa to Nairobi was worthwhile. The sunrise was spectacular; and you could see all kinds of

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Feedback – Cape Town to Victoria Falls

Hi Nicky, We had a wonderful time. Our guide and senior cook was Ray N. He said he knows you. All went faily well and when things didn’t go as planned we just chalked it up to the African experience.

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