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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:

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Africa Trips for Couples: Advice from a Tour Leader

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Everything You Need to Know About the Uganda Gorilla Permit

Africa Overland Tours Derek Cullen -
As you may know, the Uganda Gorilla permit is quite a grey area. In other words, where do you actually buy one and how much do they cost? Most often, you will...

Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon Review

Africa Overland Tours Derek Cullen -
I have wanted to write a Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon review for quite some time. I think many people miss out on this one or maybe don't know what to expect...

The Only Overland Tour Operators in Africa You Should Consider

Africa Overland Tours Derek Cullen -
Overland Tour Operators in Africa are resilient to say the least. After all, in the wake of an economic down turn in 2008, most overland companies in Africa disappeared off the face...

The Best Hostels in Arusha Tanzania for Backpackers (Updated 2024)

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Writing about the best hostels in Arusha Tanzania was not easy. Most hostels and hotels in Arusha are pretty poor in terms of standard and this is why I didn't want to...

6 Travel Experiences in Africa (That You Will Only Find in Africa)

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When I first arrived in Africa, it took me two days to work up the courage to leave my hotel. Seriously, it took me two days and I walked just two hundred metres...

The Secret Overland Tour Operators Don’t Want You to Know

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I worked for two different overland tour operators for more than three years. It was a fantastic period and one for which I am grateful. I was also lucky enough to have some...

The Best Hotels in Arusha Tanzania (2020)

Backpacking Africa Derek Cullen -
Arusha. Industrial, dusty and full of volunteers. The best hotels in Arusha are pretty good to be fair but the town leaves a lot to be desired. That being said, there are...

The Best Hotels in Sharm El Sheikh

Uncategorized Derek Cullen -
When you think of the best hotels in Sharm El Sheikh, your answer is likely a lot different than my own. For this reason, I have tried to choose one for each...
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