African Overland Tours Reviews

Name: African Overland Tours
Rating: 4.83

4.8 Rating 281 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend African Overland Tours

4.8

Based on 281 reviews

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About African Overland Tours:

We believe travelling the road in Africa changes you, Forever!
We want others to experience this.

Our team of passionate planners (ex guides and travellers) help you find the perfect trip for your adventure. The tours will leave you with unforgettable experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime.

We offer over 300 Budget Safari types, from Accommodated Tours, Camping Safaris, Small Group Safaris , Budget Tented and Lodge Safaris and longer African Overland Tours at the most competitive pricing with unbiased, honest help all backed up with financial protection guarantee.

Our local knowledge and experience is invaluable as we have travelled and guided extensively on the routes in Africa (not many people can say that).

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African Overland Tours 5 star review on 24th February 2025

Petra

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“Just wanted to say a big thank you for all your help with June and I getting the trip we originally wanted. We had an amazing time – saw what we wanted and did what we set out to as well. We were talking about doing something in a couple of years’ time – to East Africa again, but to see the migration (and not putting in as much mileage as we did this year!) – so you may get another e-mail from us in 2015!!”

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Posted 11 years ago

“Hi Andrew, In this way, I would like to thank you for your help in arranging a trip for me (from Jo`burg to Durban via Kruger park). I had a great trip, although I wish I was able to do the full trip with the whole group. Nevertheless, the groups was nice. We were with 8, so more than enough space in the truck, what made that we could all see the animals and did not disturb each other. The two tour guides were really nice. The accommodations were great. I slept even 4 nights outside, which one night a visit of an elephant and the next night a visit of two porcupines. Incredible! And we were so lucky with the animals. After two days Kruger, I had seen already the big 5. In the remaining days I have seen much more impressive animals. And my last day I had a swim in the sea at Durban. Now I am back home in the Netherlands. When I arrived, the snow was waiting for me, a big change in weather. It is quite cold here, but I keep the warm memories. Thank you so much for this great experience! I will never forget.”

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Posted 11 years ago

“Hi Andrew, Wow! What a journey...mostly fantastic...the highlights being the Katuuso School Opening in Uganda, Masai Mara in Kenya and the Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti and Zanzibar beaches. The down side being...I was bitten by a monkey and a turtle and a beetle tried to nest in my navel on the ferry from Zanzibar!!! But all good and caused a lot of laughs. The bad news is my Nokia mobile phone disappeared from my room 37 at the Sunset Bungalows near Kendwa Rocks, North Zanzibar sometime on 11-13th May. Did not realise until we got to Dar that it was missing. Wonder if you could maybe try tracking it down? Of course it has hundreds of my contacts and I am going to be lost without those. Our guide Mwangi (I think) was a disappointing Trip Leader, just gave sporadic info and not always around to answer questions or give further info. The cook Moi and driver Nick did an excellent job. Suzi and Rhondda are on their way home with Qantas, I am heading off in a few hours with Emirates. Thanks again for all your help. Take care, best wishes…”

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Posted 11 years ago

“The trip was really great. I have really liked the experience very much! I managed to stick to the weight restrictions. It was the first time for me in Africa and I have really liked it. Am already thinking about the next destination.. Wilma really is a superb guide and the best I ever had. Her optimism and energy really were an important factor in making this trip a big success. Thanks for all your advice.”

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Posted 12 years ago

“It was really spectacular! Thanks for your tips and suggestions; I think the Botswana was just right for what I was looking for. The Botswana trip was great; the group was a nice set of people from different nationalities and the guide was awesome (Wayne). He really managed to get us into the whole bush and wildlife scene! Again thanks and if I come back for more overlanding I'll definitely let you know.”

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Posted 12 years ago

“Just thought I'd drop you a note to let you know how the trip had gone. It was really spectacular! Thanks for your tips and suggestions; I think the Botswana was just right for what I was looking for. The group was a nice set of people from different nationalities and the guide was awesome (Wayne Westland). He really managed to get us into the whole bush and wildlife scene! Again thanks and if I come back for more overlanding, I'll definitely let you know. Best regards”

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Posted 12 years ago

“Hi Andrew, Thanks for the message! I actually got back to Canada shortly after the tour ended, and now I'm back at school. We loved our time in Africa, especially all the people we met on the overland tour, and wouldn't have changed a thing! Thanks again for all your help. I miss Africa already, especially since I'm on a placement now in small-town Alberta...Take care”

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Posted 12 years ago

“Hi Andrew, Thank you! My tour was great. I just got back to Australia on Saturday after an epic adventure. I will send you the link to my albums once I have uploaded them (^_^). Again, thank you so much for all your help.”

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Posted 12 years ago

“We had the most amazing trip - I really can’t thank you enough for organising!! You were right the people we met are really friends for life!! I want to do it all over again, so keep posted for the next booking.”

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Posted 12 years ago

“Hi Huntley, This is Selen Tabanli from Turkey. I have completed my journey in South Africa. Everything ran perfect, and I had fun. Thank you for all your suggestions. Tour was great. I will come back when I save enough money for the next trip. Thank you for your assistance. Best Regards”

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Posted 12 years ago

“We just came back to Sweden after a couple of amazing weeks down on your continent. Just wanted to thank you for recommending the Botswana camping safari- those days were some of the most amazing in my life. Everything was perfect. The tour plan, the guide, etc. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is not TOO afraid of the camping part of it (I do not normally consider myself a camping person). The fact that we stayed in campsites rather than lodges really brought us close to nature. I loved every bit of it. The trip also has a very authentic feel to it- we never felt just part of the big tourist wheel. You can quote me on this!”

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Posted 13 years ago

“Hi mate. Was just going through deleting old emails and saw our communications so thought I'd drop you a quick thanks. I had an awesome trip. Did the Cape town to Nairobi and it was fantastic. the tour leader and driver were both really cool fun guys and had the most amazing experience. We were very lucky with what we saw, even the tour leader said we were the luckiest group he'd ever had. The whole experience of camping and cooking and trucking about with a mix of people was brilliant, even with the small hiccups that happen with so many people together. I'd really recommend you guys, we saw many other trucks on the road and ours was one of the best, the individual lockers make a huge difference, didn't realise many other companies don't do that. Also,our tour leader, Daniel Fourie(not sure of spelling) was an absolutely phenomenal cook too, some of the best meals I've had on a holiday cooked over a campfire! Anyway, cheers for all your help at the time. Feel free to use the above in any advertising. Hope life is good these days.”

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Posted 13 years ago

“Hi Andrew - I am back at work this morning after the best holiday I have ever had. The trip was amazing. Our guide Johannes, his helper Rimson and our translator Tina were all superb. The lodges were fantastic. Moremi Crossing is out of my dreams. I can’t wait to come back - hopefully at the end of May for my birthday. Many thanks for your help and patience with all my emails and questions!”

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Posted 13 years ago

“Good day Huntley!! I'm back in Cape Town with a great feeling about the trip with my family!! And wouldn't have been possible without your help. Therefore I just wanted to thank you for everything what you did for me and my family because we had the best time together without any trouble! From the beginning you were really helpful and the long mail-conversations and planning definitely paid off! We even had a cake for my sister's birthday which I don't know if you had anything to with that, if so thank you very much for the lovely surprise!! Though if not directly...well you were the one who told the lodge about it so THANKS!!! I will certainly recommend your company and you precisely! You exceeded my expectations!! Kind regards”

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Posted 13 years ago

“Dear Huntley, How nice to hear from you. I still regret that our schedule did not allow us to meet you when we were in Cape Town. Yes we had a terrific trip. The best way to tell you about it would be to mail you the 2 DVDs that I have edited, one of our travels in South Africa and the 20 day overland tour to Victoria Falls, the other the highlights of our time in Nigeria. You will find them quite professional. (I put myself through college and seminary as a photographer and have been a semi-professional ever since.) I have already shown them to the congregation at my church and many others. You would be welcome to use them in your marketing or any way you would like. All I need is your mailing address.”

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Posted 13 years ago

“Hi, I travelled with Escape4Africa nearly 2 years ago. A friend was just asking for a recommendation for a tour group, and I gave him your details without hesitation. I'm not sure if you have a place where you collect or display customer feedback, but in case you do, here's what I told him: I used Escape4Africa when I went to Tanzania & Uganda in January 2010. I was really happy with the service, and my contact - Nicky Human - was great, very professional, and very communicative. They were especially amazing when one of my bags got left in a driver's car in Uganda (my camera bag, no less). They helped me track the driver down and get him to bring the bag back to me. I was frantic, and it was only because they are on call 24 hours that the situation turned out so well. I would definitely use them again!”

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Posted 13 years ago

“Andrew, I can't begin to thank you for everything you've done to help me with and on this vacation. I'm so appreciative of you always being a phone call away. I know I can be a pain but this group really isn't a good vibe fit for me. I'm going to stay and stick it out and try to enjoy the experience. Somehow I caught malaria! I think it was in the delta. I thought I was going to die! The meds are working fine now and I should be cured by Wednesday. As much as I'd love to wave a wand and change this group of people, I can't and neither can you unfortunately. Thanks again for everything! I will be busy focusing on the experience. Ps. I've begun planning a trip next year for my family. We are expecting at least 10 of us and hoping to book something through you.”

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Posted 13 years ago

“Hi, We came back home safely, after 30 hours of traveling (Livingstone-Joburg-Dubai-?stanbul). But it was marvellous, amazing, and just like a dream. Even going to Zambia, actually. At the end I'm happy that we go to the Zambian side. Everything happened just like you said. We find a taxi very easily after crossing to Zambia and pay 40USD to the driver for Jollyboys. We liked Livingstone. We did the whole day rafting, and then the next day we took the "under spray" tour and walked over the rocks under the falls. It was amazing. And for the sunset we stayed at the "royal Livingstone" hotel. The view was so romantic and fantastic. On your left you can see the sprays coming up from the falls, in front the Zambezi river with hippos, and an amazing orange sunset. Also while walking in the national park we were guided by a local and make a chain in order to walk on the edge of the falls. Those men know what they are doing. They even took our photos by showing us the best spots. It was really fun. Even though, now, I can't believe that we all did it. I really want to thank you for your help with everything. We're so happy for being able to meet. You are always welcome to Turkey, especially ?stanbul. If you need/want anything from here just say.. Hope to see you again”

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Posted 13 years ago

“Hi Nicky, I’m so sorry for taking so long to let you know that the Safari was truly amazing. I don’t think we could have had any better tour guides and the whole group has become like a big family. Everyone was so great together. They guides were very knowledgeable and filled us with amazing facts. The food was much, much better than I ever anticipated. I don’t eat that well at home. The trip was far more than I ever imagined. Thanks so much for all your help in selecting the right trip for us. I’m sorry we didn’t get to meet you and take you out for dinner when we were in Cape Town. I should have left more time to explore down there. Anyway, I want to thank you and our tour guides Sammy, Tony & Heini for providing the trip of a lifetime. I would do it again in a minute. What a great bunch of people. Take good care and I will recommend your company to everyone. Take good care and hopefully I’ll be back that way one day. Sincerely”

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Posted 13 years ago

“Hi Huntley I had a great time thanks. It was one of the best holidays I have ever had. The country I loved the most was Namibia. Cape Town was great thanks I am now back home and looking for work. Thanks for being really helpful with the organizing for the trip.”

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Posted 13 years ago

African Overland Tours is rated 4.8 based on 281 reviews