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African Overland Tours and Safaris - Advice from a Tour Leader

Welcome to my blog for Backpacking Africa. I worked as an overland tour leader in Africa for many years. This website should help you decide between the best overland tours in Africa and what to expect on the trip. I have also created a section for travel insurance and pre-trip accommodation. To get started, click on Start Here or pick a destination in the menu or perhaps jump straight into the action with one of the following posts:

Africa Overland Tours

Africa Trips for Couples: Advice from a Tour Leader

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When I think of my favorite Africa trips for couples, I always think of a private safari in Tanzania. I say this because there's...

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Are Africa Overland Tours Back on the Road in 2022?

Africa Overland Tours Derek Cullen -
I was really shocked last year to see Oasis Overland call it a day. I was a tour leader for Oasis for two years and the company had an incredible reputation in...

How to Choose the Best Travel Insurance for Kilimanjaro

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Whatever happens, you need the best travel insurance for Kilimanjaro. I never paid any attention to the details of my first policy back in 2008. However, after working for many years as...

My Top 5 Africa Overland Tours (15 Days of Less)

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Looking for Africa overland tours for less than two weeks? When friends and family ask me what part of Africa to visit, I tell them "every part". There is always something different...

3 Things that Will Stop You Getting Sick on an Overland Tour

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Overlanding Africa is more of a marathon than a sprint. In the beginning, everyone is eager and full of enthusiasm but as the weeks roll on, many people fall ill and succumb...

5 Things to Know Before Your Africa Overland Tour

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Now that you know what to bring with you, it’s time to think about what actually happens on an Africa overland tour. While some of the following might seem obvious, I promise...

My Pick for the Best Travel Destination in Africa

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Believe it or not, I have one and only one pick for the best travel destination in Africa. However, I always have the same answer anytime friends of family ask me...

10 Things You Should Have on Your Packing List for Kenya Safari

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Need a Packing list for Kenya Safari? Yes, you probably need your bank cards and a clean pair of underwear. But what else do you put on your safari packing list? You see, most...

Bike Touring Africa: 5 Things You Should Know Before You Start

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Bike Touring Africa is an immense undertaking. In fact, I think this is something that can get lost in the process when it comes to planning the trip. In other words, you can draw lines...
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