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African Overland Tours Reviews

4.8 Rating 270 Reviews
96 %
of reviewers recommend African Overland Tours
4.8
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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 23rd December 2022
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African Overland Tours 4 star review on 21st December 2022
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African Overland Tours 4 star review on 21st December 2022
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African Overland Tours 4 star review on 21st December 2022
Roger W
African Overland Tours 4 star review on 21st December 2022
Roger W
African Overland Tours 4 star review on 21st December 2022
Roger W
African Overland Tours 4 star review on 21st December 2022
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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
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
Hi Huntley, Just wanted to say thank you for everything you did in preparation of our trip. I am very appreciative of your assistance, especially your text message to make sure we were okay! We had a wonderful time and are already thinking about our next trip back there. Thanks again and all the best. Regards
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Posted 13 years ago
Hi Huntley, I think Africa is still in shock after a visit from us four Aussies. We are now back home and recovering from the trip. Have been home two days now. Flight home was delayed due to the volcano but apart from being a bit tired it was just a long time to get home. The trip was absolutely fantastic. We had a great time. Saw heaps, ate heaps, drank heaps, laughed heaps, just an all round great trip. Almost saw the big 5, missed out on a lion, although we did walk with them and pat them in Vic Falls. The accommodation was amazing in all but 2 places, where it was a little on the poor side but the other places well and truly made up for those 2 nights. Thank you for all your help in organising the tour, it really was just amazing. Glad you liked your little present, we actually were able to find a few stubbie coolers on our trip and we now have some with SOUTH AFRICA and KRUGER PARK on them. Don't worry about the world cup, Australia will win and then you can say that you support Australia and wave around your stubbie cooler!!!!!!! And Koalas. Hope your family is well and if you ever venture to Oz make sure you look us up. Once again from Martin, Dave, Nazz and myself thanks for all your help and it was great to meet you and have a beer. Sorry it was a bit rushed though. Take care and talk to you soon.
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Posted 13 years ago
Hi Huntley, Hope all is well you and your family. The Aussies coped very well in Africa thank you. Unfortunately our holiday is over and we are all safe and sound at home today. Back to work on Monday.. It was certainly great to meet you in person also. It is always nice to put a face to one you have communicated with. We had an absolutely awesome holiday. Africa is a beautiful country and the people are very friendly. Not once did we feel threatened in any way, on the contrary, we felt as if we belonged sometimes. One we have photos organised I'll send you a few. Thanks again for helping make our holiday a truly memorable one. We will return to Africa one day. Cheers and keep in touch.
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Posted 13 years ago
Hi Nicky, We had a wonderful time. Our guide and senior cook was Ray N. He said he knows you. All went fairly well and when things didn't go as planned we just chalked it up to the African experience. I will send you some incredible photos. We even saw a Leopard and a huge pride of Lions. I got the only fairly good photo of the Leopard and will enter it in the photo contest. Our driver said it was the first Leopard he has seen in four years! Etosha provided us with 4 of the 5 big five.Chobe provided the final Water Buffalo to complete the list. I took about 3,500 photos. If I were to change anything it would be to provide two nights at each lodge within the national parks. Our time in the delta was wonderful because we had a fantastic place to stay without having to spend long hours on the road for a couple of days. So I would spend more time in Etosha at each lodge and adjust the tour price accordingly. Our first lodge in Etosha was the best lodging and the best waterhole. Chobe was fun and finally Victoria Falls was incredible. I'm glad we booked the extra day. I'm also glad my camera is water and dust proof as I probably got the only good shot of the falls. Everyone else had to cover their camera to keep it dry. I'll send some photos of the falls as well. Stay tuned as the journey continues with photos. In the future we would like to travel up or down the east coast from the Cape to Nairobi. We will book our next African tour through you without a doubt. See Yah
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Posted 13 years ago
Hi Nicky, I just wanted to let you know the tour was amazing! We had a great group and our tour leader Hesbon was very friendly and helpful and Dom our cook was amazing!! The game parks were sensational and I particularly loved camping in the Serengeti - I only wish we had a few more days to enjoy them!! Thanks for the Africa experience.
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Posted 13 years ago
African Overland Tours is rated 4.8 based on 270 reviews