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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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The Easy Way to Get from Nairobi to Kilimanjaro by Bus

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Do you need to get from Nairobi to Kilimanjaro? Are you starting a hike on Kilimanjaro? Maybe you need to get to the Kilimanjaro Airport? If so, let me help you out...

The Best Places to see Wildlife in Africa

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When it comes to the best places to see wildlife in Africa, Botswana seems to jump out at most people. That being said, Serengeti National Park is the most famous place to visit...

Climbing Kilimanjaro: What Tour Operators Don’t Want You to Know

Climbing Kilimanjaro Derek Cullen -
Climbing Kilimanjaro is an amazing feat and an adventure I highly recommend. I first climbed Kilimanjaro was more than 15 years ago and I return shortly with some online followers. I have...

Everything You Need to Know About the Uganda Gorilla Permit

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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

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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

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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...
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