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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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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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The Ultimate Guide to the Best Overland Tour in Africa (Updated 2024)

Africa Overland Tours Derek Cullen -
Choosing the best overland tour in Africa can be tricky. With so many tour operators and so many trips, I find that backpackers are often overwhelmed. I worked as an overland tour...

Lake Naivasha: The best place to visit in Kenya

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Simply put, the absolute best place to visit in Kenya is Lake Naivasha and in particular, this Lake Naivasha Guesthouse which I came across a few years ago. Tucked away into the...

How to Find Overland Tour Leader Jobs in Africa

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When I first went out in search of overland tour leader jobs in Africa, there was zero information to be found online. Although the online world has advanced, it would still seem that there...

How to Choose the Right Overland Tour in Africa

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Finding the choice a little overwhelming? Wondering how to choose the right overland tour in Africa? Well, this is common and I completely understand the reasons why. As someone who has spent the...

Why you need to visit Elsamere in Lake Naivasha

Backpacking Africa Derek Cullen -
I am consistently amazed by the number of visitors who arrive with no idea about, or no intention to visit Elsamere in Lake Naivasha. True, I had never heard of it until...

How to spend time while driving on an Africa overland tour

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You can expect plenty of downtime on an Africa overland tour, especially when you do not partake in any activities and the truck is stopped in the one place for a few...

Malawi Facts and Brief History

Backpacking Africa Derek Cullen -
In this post about Malawi facts, we will discuss the history and statistics for what is also known as "The Warm Heart of Africa. Malawi is a primitive country in the South...

Private Safari through Kenya and Tanzania with a touch of luxury

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For most people, going on private safari is one of those once in a lifetime bucket list trips. Figuring out where to go and what to see shouldn’t be dictated by a cookie-cutter itinerary...
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