Much like the Contiki Tours that offer between 18-35 year old a chance to travel through a few countries in a matter of days, and overland trip in Africa allows you to see its natural splendour in a safe and professional way.
For some the idea of backpacking through Africa with no predetermined plan sounds like the ultimate adventure, for others it sounds like pure madness. If you’re itching to see Africa on the ground but are hesitant to embark on a solitary journey then consider signing up for one of the many overland tours on offer.
Here are a few suggestions:
Africa-in-focus makes it their priority to ensure you can enjoy your trip with peace of mind. The tour operator offers high-tech vehicles that mean you’ll travel comfortably, and are dedicated to giving its travelers an educational experience. Alongside a better understanding of the African history, landscape, cultures and wildlife the photographically experienced tour guide will be able to teach you how to capture the perfect African moments. The tours range from 14 to 27 days and include destinations such as Victoria Falls, Nairobi and Cape Town.
African Overland Tours can help you decipher the map and choose the destination you really want to visit. This experienced tour operator has been guiding travelers for over ten years and has packages for all from budget to premium. They have a wide selection of tours to choose from meaning you’ll get the adventure that your heart desires. If you’re a traveler with a conscience then African Overland Tours will have your heart; they support upliftment projects that focus on helping the local communities that you will be traveling to. With them you can choose between the southern, eastern and northern regions of Africa, or you can combine them by doing a multi-country tour.
Nomad Tours operate both camping and accommodated tours so cater to all types. A one hundred percent African-owned tour company, this operator ensures it travelers great value for money and an emphasis on an appreciation of the magic of Africa. Nomad understands the exotic allure of the continent and wants to help you explore it. You can travel with them to The Kruger National Park, Zimbabwe of Kenya amongst others.
There are some things that you must remember when traveling through Africa;
Always bring a hat and sun cream to make sure you don’t get burnt.
Pack lightly; there will be times where you’ll have to carry your backpack and it will be more comfortable for you if it isn’t too heavy.
Visit your general practitioner to find out about any potential health problems you might experience, if any at all.
Hydrate yourself. Drink lots of water, especially when it is hot and you are perspiring a lot.
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