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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
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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
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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
Minette Thiart of African Overland Tours is an outstanding travel consultant. She is extremely patient and helpful in guiding me planning my African tour. In the contacts for almost a month, I can feel her enthusiasm and passion. She really deeply loves her work and the Continent. Her professionalism is highly appreciated.
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Posted 8 months ago
Hi KK! Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that Minette made such a positive impact on your travel planning experience. Her passion and enthusiasm for Africa truly shine through everything she does, and it's wonderful to know that her patience and guidance were appreciated over the course of your correspondence. Your kind words about her professionalism mean a lot to us, and we’re grateful that you felt supported throughout your journey. We hope your upcoming tour is filled with incredible adventures and unforgettable memories! Best wishes from all of us at African Overland Tours!
Posted 2 weeks ago
I started a conversation online chat with Huntley just a week ago having been researching for a while for my tour, Huntley was without a doubt AMAZING, he answered my hundreds of questions, put my mind at rest and advised and guided me for the best tours that met my long list of requirements. By midweek I had chosen my tour and was book and confirmed very quickly. Honestly, Huntley made it all absolutely fun and exciting and most of all I feel safe as a traveler in Africa and cannot wait to start my journey
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Posted 9 months ago
Hi Nicki! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Huntley. His dedication to answering all your questions and guiding you through the tour selection process is what we aim for—making your journey both fun and exciting! It’s fantastic to know that you feel safe and confident as a traveler in Africa, and we share your excitement for the adventures ahead. Your enthusiasm is truly infectious, and we can’t wait for you to embark on your journey! Thank you for choosing African Overland Tours, and we wish you amazing experiences on your travels! Best wishes from all of us!
Posted 2 weeks ago
I contacted 3 agencies for quotes and Reshma's from AOT stood out by miles. The follow up service I received did not disappoint. Reshma was never too pushy, always informative, knew her stuff and always on hand to help but even more, she exudes happiness and encouragement. Thanks Reshma. So far so great!! Very happy customer. I'll post another review after the trip :-)
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Posted 9 months ago
Hi Rosie! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Reshma stood out to you and that her follow-up service has been so supportive and informative. It's truly rewarding to know that she made you feel comfortable and encouraged throughout your journey with us. Your appreciation for her happiness and knowledge really captures the spirit of what we aim to provide at African Overland Tours. We can't wait to hear all about your adventure once you're back! Wishing you a fantastic trip filled with amazing experiences. Best wishes from all of us at African Overland Tours!
Posted 2 weeks ago
Our contact with Minette from African Overland Tours, can only be classed as ‘the best’. She was outstanding in her understanding of our needs, she was responsive and she gave us many many options. She was available to talk, email or text with any of our enquiries. We were in Australia, she in Africa but distance made no difference. Even when it came time to pay, she reassured me transfers were ok. If you’re ever thinking of an african tour - contact African Overland Tours. Now about our adventure which we took in June. Our Kiboko TransKalahari Adventure has been classed as No 1. From the moment we met our tour guide, Adam, in Cape Town we have been mesmerized, excited and surprised by the great countries of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Vic Falls, Zimbabwe. Before leaving we pored over the itinerary in anticipation of seeing some unique animals and landscapes. Our imaginations brimmed over as we tracked through each country. So I’d like to provide some feedback and highlights. I’m sorry I didn’t post photos as we were just having so much fun. Wildlife Each game drive provided us with the excitement of seeing an incredible display of African animals in the wild. Highlights -Ostriches at Cape of Good Hope, Table Top National Park. (An ostrich standing like a statue in front of sign, majestic in its soft velvet black feathers) -Cheetah and lion in the Kgalgardi Transfrontier Park (both standing at their high vantage point looking for their next meal) (as well as the crazy little Meerkats) -Footprints on the sand dunes in the Namib desert (identifying and learning about footprints in the sand) Elephant, lion, rhinoceros, giraffe, in Etosha NP (lions crossing the road in front of our vehicle) -Hippos on the Okavango river (sunning themselves and with baby) -Leopard, hippos and wild dogs in Chobe (the kill by the wild dogs and the leopard dragging an impala) -Elephants rule! Everywhere elephants were intriguing from the deserts to rivers. So much to learn about these beautiful animals. Landscape -The wild desert of the Kalahari and Sand dunes of the Namib desert and then tracking up to Etosha. -Moving into a more dense landscape and the beauty of the Okavango Pan. -The incredible Chobe River bordering the beautiful Chobe NP. -Of course, Vic Falls. Culture So much to learn but our only real experience were seeing the villages of the people of Botswana and the Herero and Himba people of Namibia. So pleased we stopped by these people. Accommodation Our expectations of accommodation were fulfilled with the exceptional lodges chosen by you. The one exception was Swamp Spot. After the experience of all the previous 16 sites this was a little smelly and more rustic. Location great though. Guide and driver What to say and where to start. We fell in love with Adams knowledge, his good wit and readiness to help in every way. He made our trip informative and rich in so many ways. Whenever we think of the Big 5, Adam makes up the Big 6 (5 passengers + Adam). His driving was exceptional and from the beginning we felt so safe. The truck was a tad cold in the mornings but we adjusted and had fun in our ice box or oven - depending on time of day. However our cohesive group just joked and moved with the flow. Adam made this adventure the best tour we’ve ever had. A huge thank you to Kiboko team. Our cup runneth over in so many ways. The stories from this tour will run for years to come.
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi Robby! Thank you for the awesome review of your tour and your assistance from Minette! We do everything that we can to ensure we deliver the best service at African Overland Tours and are so proud of Minette and the awesome relationships that she forms with her travellers around the world. Kiboko runs epic tours and it's awesome to hear that they delivered again and again! Thank you for sharing such a detailed account of your tour, I know that future travellers will find this hugely useful. We're so excited to hear you enjoyed the incredible African wildlife, landscape, and culture during your African adventure and are so glad you felt safe at all times with Adam's excellent driving. It's wonderful for us to hear such positive feedback from tour groups, so thank you for taking the time to write this insightful review.
Posted 11 months ago
Muy bueno
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Posted 1 year ago
¡Hola! ¡Muchísimas gracias por tu reseña tan positiva! Nos alegra saber que tu experiencia con nosotros fue muy buena. Trabajamos arduamente para ofrecer un servicio excepcional y tu satisfacción es nuestra mayor recompensa. Esperamos que sigas explorando lo maravilloso que África tiene para ofrecer y no dudes en volver a contactarnos para tus próximas aventuras. ¡Un cordial saludo de parte de todo el equipo de African Overland Tours!
Posted 2 weeks ago
We just booked a terrific adventure with African Overland Tours. Tammy was a great help in selecting and booking the trip. We were last on safari in East and Southern Africa fifteen years ago and have always wanted to return to the most fascinating continent there is. This time we are taking in Zimbabwe, the Okavango Delta in Botswana, and Namibia. The adventure is scheduled for September/October of 2024 and we can't wait.
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi Doug! You're going to have such an incredible time and well done on getting your booking in early so that you can spend the year looking forward to this awesome adventure. We are so happy to hear that you had great service from Tammy - thank you for your feedback.
Posted 1 year ago
Tammy from African Overland Tours was wonderful, and really helped me so much. She was always available to help me out, and promptly helped me when I had to change my tours because of the COVID situation. She managed to work her magic and helped me change my tour! I did the 7 days, Desert Explorer with Nomad. It was a really good tour, however I do recommend doing the longer tour, because 2 days was just driving.
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Posted 1 year ago
Thank you for your awesome feedback! Tammy and the team were so excited to hear that you had such a great time and that you were able to find a tour post Covid. I hope that you're able to come back soon and do another tour with us.
Posted 1 year ago
Tammy was very helpful in helping me book the tour and communicating important info that I needed for the tour.
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Posted 1 year ago
Fantastic! Thank you so much for your lovely feedback :). We hope to see you again soon :)
Posted 1 year ago
ottimo Tour operator. consiglio a tutti di viaggiare con loro . Sono rapidi nel dare tutte le informazioni durante la prenotazione e poi il tour rispetta pienamente quanto viene scritto. Anche il prezzo è ottimo per il servizio che danno. io ho fatto il tour di 6 gg in Namibia, la guida, Gedeon davvero fantastico e preparatissimo!
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Posted 1 year ago
Ciao Raffaella! Grazie mille per la tua recensione entusiasta! Siamo felici di sapere che hai avuto un'esperienza così positiva con il nostro tour in Namibia. Le parole gentili sul nostro servizio e sulla rapidità nelle informazioni sono molto apprezzate. Siamo anche lieti che Gedeon ti abbia accompagnato durante il tuo viaggio con la sua esperienza e professionalità. È sempre una gioia sentire che i nostri clienti tornano a casa con ricordi indimenticabili. Grazie per aver raccomandato i nostri tour; il tuo sostegno significa molto per noi! Speriamo di rivederti presto per altre avventure straordinarie in Africa. Un caro saluto da tutti noi di African Overland Tours!
Posted 2 weeks ago
I was really hesitating about booking an overland Tour in Africa. I was very scared about it to. So I wrote a message and I got nearly an immediate response. I felt very well supported. Ingrid was just great. She was very patient and gabe me very gut advises, so that I felt secure amd confirtable. She had even tm2 Videocalls, wich was very pleasent. I have been making many Tours am bookings but I have never been feeling so gut advised as with AOT. Imgrid you made the best job ever. I am now very enthusiastik about my tour and all my fears are gone!
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi Gabriela! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you felt supported every step of the way with your booking process. Ingrid truly shines in her role, and it’s heartwarming to know that her patience and guidance helped ease your concerns. We're so glad to hear that your enthusiasm for your upcoming tour has replaced any fears you had. It’s feedback like yours that motivates us to keep providing the best experience possible. We can’t wait for you to embark on your adventure in Africa! Thank you for choosing African Overland Tours, and safe travels! Warm wishes from all of us at AOT!
Posted 2 weeks ago
I booked the 12 day North and South Namibia tour with Tammy’s help. What a wonderful trip and exactly what I was looking for - camping in beautiful locales, meeting other travellers, and experiencing the rugged terrain of southwest Africa. Thankyou to Tammy for making the booking process easy, and to Chameleon Tours for a well organized adventure in your stunning country!
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi Suzanne! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled that you had such an amazing experience on the 12-day North and South Namibia tour. It sounds like you truly embraced the adventure, from camping in breathtaking locations to connecting with fellow travelers—just the kind of experiences we love to hear about! We're grateful to Tammy for her efforts in facilitating a smooth booking process, and it's fantastic to know that Chameleon Tours provided you with such a well-organized adventure. Your feedback inspires us to keep creating unforgettable journeys in the stunning landscapes of Africa. Thank you for choosing African Overland Tours, and we can’t wait to help you plan your next adventure! Best wishes from all of us!
Posted 2 weeks ago
I’d wanted to visit South Africa for years, and finally made it happen this May. I booked the tour through Tammy Silvestre of African Overland Tours, who was extremely helpful and arranged everything perfectly and in a timely manner. The tour I took was the South Africa 18 day accommodated tour from Johannesburg to Cape Town, run by Drifters; our guides (Sam and Steven) were terrific drivers, fun, and very knowledgeable, especially about all the game we saw on safari. I love South Africa … amazing animals, fabulous scenery, and kind, friendly people.
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Posted 1 year ago
Carol! South Africa (and AOT) love you! You're amazing! Thank you for sharing your experience with us and your fellow travellers. We're so happy to hear that you had the most incredible time on tour with Sam and Steven - Drifters has such knowledgeable and experienced guides! In fact, Tammy used to be a Drifters guide too :). We can't wait to have you back to experience more of what's in store in Southern and East Africa, we know you're going to fall in love with the whole continent! :) Thank you Carol!! xxx
Posted 1 year ago
A safari to Africa is one of my dream. I've been in touch with Tammy many years ago thinking about an overland tour. Unfortunately I didn't make it on that time. I get in touch with her again this year and she was so patient and helpful answering all my questions, giving detailed informations and suggestions to choose the best tour. So thank to her help I've finally booked a tour this year. I am so excited to start it!!
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Posted 1 year ago
It's so exciting to hear that you're finally going to go on tour - yay!!! Tammy is a legend and has a wealth of knowledge and experience, we are so lucky to have her on our team! We can't wait to hear all about your experience on tour and if you'd like to earn some money while you travel, please get in contact with her and ask her for your affiliate link :). Happy happy travels, love from the whole team at African Overland Tours!
Posted 1 year ago
I am so excited about my trip. Reshma has been so helpful and attentive with invaluable information. I taught in Dar es Salaam many years ago and can't wait to return and enjoy this experience with African Overland Tours. Sandy
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi Sandy! We're so happy to hear that you had a great booking experience with Reshma and wow, how great that you got to spend time teaching in Dar es Salaam. We hope that it is all that you remembered and more! Please remember to ask Resh for your affiliate link if you'd like to earn some money while you travel :). Have an amazing time on tour and we look forward to hearing all about it.
Posted 1 year ago
So far I’ve only booked my tour. However, Minette was absolutely the right person for the type of tour we want. Her inside knowledge and experience of the area helped me decide the best trip for me. Also, she was extremely patient with me given that I’m a procrastinator and have difficulty making up my mind.
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi Robby! Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Minette was able to guide you in planning the perfect tour for your needs. Her local knowledge and patience truly make a difference, and we’re glad she helped you navigate through your options with ease. Your appreciation of her expertise and understanding is heartwarming, and we know she will be delighted to hear your feedback. We can't wait for you to embark on your adventure, and we're confident it will be an amazing experience! Thanks again for choosing African Overland Tours, and safe travels ahead!
Posted 2 weeks ago
Yesterday I left an unfounded negative review . I am totally ashamed for doing so. Because I was depressed over the circumstances ,I blamed AfricaOverland for something they had no control over. Actually they have bent over backwards to help me. They are without a doubt the best travel team to deal with. As a result Jessica and Chemone have work at 110% to arrange for me and my Brother a new trip. If there was a six star this company more than deserves it. Being an travel agent myself I recommend African Overland Tours to all I know John L Walker
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi John The situation you were in was hugely stressful and must've been very frustrating. We are very appreciative of your kind words and I'm just really happy that we were able to find a solution for you. Now let's wait for the final outcome - hoping we're going to get the best for you! How awesome that you're going to be on tour for your birthday with your twin - so so so exciting!!! It is definitely going to be one that you'll never forget. Have fun at the Oscars and keep your light shining! :) Jess, Chims and the Team at AOT
Posted 1 year ago
couldnt go at the last minute because of a screwup of the Kenya visa ( not my fault) . Asked to apply payment to a tour starting a week later(same trip) , they refused so I'm out $5000 ! Be careful , everyone they dont do refunds ! They would have not been out a single dime . SAD They could have handled this more professionally. I'm a Travel Agent and would never treat a client this way. No referrals from me.
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Posted 1 year ago
Brilliant support by Minette in booking our 55 day trip through Africa. We bombarded Minette with questions about so many aspects of the trip - visas, vaccinations, equipment etc. Throughout, she remained patient and answered questions with such positivity. There were various options available and with support from Minette we chose this trip. We travel in August, 2023 and we hope the adventure lives up to the booking process with African Overland Tours. I look forward to writing a review after the trip.
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi Paul! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Minette provided you with such exceptional support while you planned your epic 55-day adventure through Africa. It's fantastic to know that her patience and positivity made the booking process smoother for you, even with all the questions you had. We're confident that your journey will be just as amazing as the service you've received from us. We can't wait to hear all about your experiences once you're back from your travels! Safe travels and best wishes from the entire team at African Overland Tours!
Posted 2 weeks ago
I do not know where to start! Its been a mind blowing trip from Cape Town to Windhoek. After leaving Africa 9 years ago i wanted to come back! I just did not want to go to Malawi where i lived for 18 years! Also had seen most of South Africa so it was interesting to take the route from Cape Town up the Northern Cape into Namibia! Those 2 weeks have been a roller coaster ride. With lots of adventures, experiences, friendly locals and funny tour guides! Saw so much that my mind has not processed it yet! Learned how to set up a tent and put it down (though i found it a challenge). I loved Citrusdaal, Fish river canyon,etisha safari , sesriem canyon, deadvlei, soussesvlei, dune 45 climb, swakopmund, namib nakluft, giants playground and quiver tree. There is so many positives i take from this. Mind my language but Namibia’s landscape is so f***ing beautiful, diverse and it takes my mind away. Its another side of Africa. The fact I saw a leopard at Etosha made my trip! It was an adventure! There are some negatives but I would rather talk about them to the owner in private.
African Overland Tours 5 star review on 23rd December 2022
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi Mohammad, Thank you for this fantastic review about your experience with Minette and your time on tour in Namibia! While Minette was planning your trip for you she often chatted to the team about what and how she was organising everything and it made us so excited to see how far she was willing to go to ensure that you got what you needed on this tour... and this is what makes seeing your review even more special for all of us - we almost felt like we were going to be going along on tour with you! We hope that you will travel with us again soon and tell all your friends and family to come and see us too! What a great end to a fantastic journey! Thank you again Mohammad.
Posted 1 year ago
I did the 55 days from Cape Town to Uganda with Nomad. An extraordinary experience in all respects. Travelling by track is probably not for everyone, but for me it was the perfect means of transport. Unfortunately some sections were very long. Up to 14 hours in the truck is exhausting. The guides were a real asset, well trained and highly motivated. The cuisine was good and one is amazed at what is possible with the means they have at their disposal. The accommodation was consistently good to very good. Unfortunately, the condition of the trucks is no longer top notch. Windows were leaking and the seats were worn out. The campers complained about tent material that was defective and caused inconvenience. The route is fantastic, only from Vic Falls to Zanzibar is rather boring and with too long daily stages. The support from African Overland Tours up to the beginning of the trip by Tammy was just great! Unfortunately, during the tour information from Nomad, which the agencies received, was not passed on to me or only on request. Too bad, because the after sales service is just as important as selling the tour. In any case, an unforgettable experience with impressive scenery and wildlife that I would not want to miss. I can only heartily recommend it to everyone.
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi Roger Thank you for being one of our most amazing travellers who was disrupted by the pandemic and spent the last three years on hold and planning your adventure with Tammy! She loved working with you over this time as well as while you were in Whatsapp communication with her on tour regarding the operator wanting to book a couple more people onto your tour (they sent this correspondence to her personal email account), and with updates on travelling in Uganda. We have passed your feedback on to the operator so that they can attend to the points that you have mentioned above - thank you so much for bringing them to our attention. Thank you for sharing your wonderful pictures too - they are spectacular! We hope to see you again on tour in the near future!
Posted 1 year ago
African Overland Tours is rated 4.8 based on 270 reviews