A three week safari from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam.
Week 1
South Africa, Botswana - Leaving Johannesburg we head up into Botswana and across to the delta to have a true wilderness experience amongst the wild animals and their habitat. From there we head up to the Chobe River for an afternoon boat cruise. It’s then to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe for activity at every corner.
Week 2
Zambia, - To South Luangwa Valley then the shore of Lake Malawi next, to try your hand at Altitude and Freshwater Scuba Diving, horse riding and sailing. Up to Chitimba and the chance to hike Livingstonia.
Week 3
Tanzania - , then into Tanzania through the Baobab valley, and to the Indian Ocean at the African City of Dar es Salaam. From here you can head to the Spice Island of Zanzibar
“It was fantastic trip.It was also a new experience - I plan my next trip with African trails to West Africa.”
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The events and show season is about to kick off so check out our overlanding calendar for events around the world.
Overlanding travel companies have been hit hard by the downturn, but so far the industry has remained intact with some companies even recruiting.So if you have ever considered becoming an overland driver leader then Tucan Travel and Ozbus are actively seeking recruits.
As always let us know your experience when booking with an overland tour, and always check to book with a company that provides financial security.
Overlanding Travel News
A massive 8.8 earthquake has struck central chile, please contact your tour operator for advice.
Kumuka Chile earthquake update
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Due to heavy rains over a period of several days, the Cusco area and surrounding regions have experienced flooding, mudslides and bridge outages that have severely affected transportation in several sectors.
Services/travel affected include the trains to Machu Picchu, which are not currently running due to damage to the rails, hikes to Machu Picchu are also suspended or not advised.
Transportation to Lima via Abancay has been suspended, and some areas of the Sacred Valley (the road to Pisaq) are also unpassable though alternate routes have been opened.
Flooding had been reported on the road out of Cusco at Urcos heading towards the Puno direction. However, we´re told that travel to and from Puno and Arequipa is still possible.
Within the city of Cusco, services are in normal operation (with exception of flights suspended or delayed during heavy rains). Mudslides have been experienced in some of the steeper, surrounding hills.
Please note that flooding is common during the rainy season and that this adverse weather will not affect trips planned for later in the year. Source
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Week 1
South Africa, Botswana - Leaving Johannesburg we head up into Botswana and across to the delta to have a true wilderness experience amongst the wild animals and their habitat. From there we head up to the Chobe River for an afternoon boat cruise. It’s then to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe for activity at every corner.
Week 2
Zambia, - To South Luangwa Valley then the shore of Lake Malawi next, to try your hand at Altitude and Freshwater Scuba Diving, horse riding and sailing. Up to Chitimba and the chance to hike Livingstonia.
Week 3
Tanzania - , then into Tanzania through the Baobab valley, and to the Indian Ocean at the African City of Dar es Salaam. From here you can head to the Spice Island of Zanzibar
“It was fantastic trip.It was also a new experience - I plan my next trip with African trails to West Africa.”
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Nice article on the TimesOnline from Charlie Hopkinson - Dragoman on Overlanding. They are also running a competition so take a look.
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Acacia Africa are running a variety of discounts for those social gurus out there! keep an eye out on twitter and their website to take advantage.
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2010 Overlanding Travel showsAdventure Travel Live
Fri 29th to Sun 31st January 2010 (Fri 6pm-10pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm) at the Royal Horticultural Halls, Victoria, London. Details
Destinations Holiday & Travel Show
Sat 6th & Sun 7th February 2010 (10.30am - 5.30pm) at Earls Court, London. Details
TNT Travel Show
Saturday 13th March 2010 (9.30am - 6pm) at the Ibis Hotel, Earls Court, London - FREE ENTRY
Overlanding Community Re-vamp
We are going to re-vamp Overlanding Community early 2011 and would love to hear your ideas. How can we improve the current site and what type of information would you find most useful? Some of the things we have planned;
Spring clean of posts and comments.
Dedicated pages to overlanding companies
Improved discounts page.
Would love to hear your thoughts.
Can you help? Click here for 7 comments and make your suggestionsOverlanding - The Good Stuff
Some overlanding companies featured on the site get a bit of bashing but that is not to say that Overlanding cannot be a worthwhile and fantastic experience. So we thought we would kick off with some of the Good Stuff about Overlanding. On that note and remaining positive we will get the ball rolling with
Bush camping whilst overlanding - when done correctly it is truely amazing experience, whether that is on a deserted beach in South America or in the depths of the African plain there is always something to stimulate your senses.
Can you help? Click here for 3 comments and make your suggestionsSyrian Border
For all those overlanding across the middle east, when you exit Syria across a land border you will have to pay an exit tax of 550 SYP per person - has to be in SYP. Anyway else have useful tips!
Click here to Read 1 comment and have your say!GPS, mobiles, laptops why not?
A common question posed to overlanding crew. Yet any logical answer has still to be found. It is surprising how many trucks work without them. Considering it should be standard equipment to have on board in this day and age.
So why do companies fail to use them ? are they stuck in the past ? Do they not believe in technology? or is it to maintain overlanding as a “true experience”? or my favourite to reduce costs.
We posed this question some time ago and were wondering if things have changed considering digital cameras and the use of laptops, so what do you think ?
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