8 Books by African Writers You Need to Read Before You Travel
Planning an African overland tour? Awesome choice! Before you hit the road, why not check out some captivating reads by African authors? Trust us, it’ll add a whole new layer of excitement to your adventure. Picture this: as you lounge in your favourite chair,...![Elroy’s experience from travelling and guiding through Southern Africa [Expert Guide]](https://www.africanoverlandtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Elroy-Travels-in-Africa.jpg)
Elroy’s experience from travelling and guiding through Southern Africa [Expert Guide]
Ah, Southern Africa! Home to the world’s best city, iconic safari destinations, pristine beaches, colorful cultures and African Overland Tours expert guide, Elroy! Planning on traveling to Southern Africa? Then an overland tour in the hands of an expect, local guide...
Where to go Stargazing in South Africa: Guide
Image credit:Guido da Rozze: Flickr It’s incredibly easy to get caught up in the jaw-dropping, earth-bound beauty of South Africa while on an overlanding adventure. From tawny savannah plains teeming with untamed wildlife to paradise beaches and towering mountains....
A Guide to South Africa’s Best Hiking Trails
South Africa is one of the most visited places in Africa and there are more than a few reasons why. This is a country that has been through many trials and tribulations, but the people of South Africa united and fought for freedom and equality. Since the struggles,...![4 Epic Reasons Why You Should Visit Cape Town in February [Events]](https://www.africanoverlandtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Cape-Town-Tours-Table-Mountain.jpg)
4 Epic Reasons Why You Should Visit Cape Town in February [Events]
Whether you are looking to escape the northern hemisphere’s harsh winter, or merely looking for an epic getaway filled with thrill and adventure – Cape Town is sure to fulfil your every desire! Cape Town has something for everyone You’ll enjoy plenty of...
Our best budget desert overlanding safaris
Desert landscapes are probably not the first kind of landscapes that come to mind when people think of planning an African safari. The quintessential African safari images in the popular imagination are usually of the East African open savanna dotted with animals and...
The best malaria-free safari destinations in Africa
Top Malaria Free African Areas There’s no doubt about it – Africa is the world’s best wildlife safari destination. Despite what many overseas visitors may think, Africa’s safari destinations are largely safe and easy to travel around, but the one thing that all...
The 8 most unusual places to stay in Africa
When travelling on safari in Africa, you may want to stay somewhere a bit different from the run-of-the-mill safari lodge or campsite. Luckily there are loads of options for quirky and unusual places to stay – take your pick from island treehouses, a fairytale castle...
The best short African overlanding safaris
Short on time? You don’t need to travel for months to experience an African overlanding safari. We have many short African overlanding safaris that you only need to take a few days of leave for, whether you want to spot lions on the baked salt pan of Etosha in...
10 things to do on South Africa’s Garden Route
The Garden Route – a stretch of 300 kilometres between Mossel Bay and Plettenberg Bay along South Africa’s southeastern coastline – is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. It’s easy to see why – the route is blessed with beautiful scenery –...
Tips for taking kids on an African safari
Taking your children on an African safari to introduce them to the magic of the African bush and the wonder of the wildlife they’ve seen on TV is an amazing gift. A family African safari can be a lot of fun, but it does require a bit of research and planning. Here are...
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