Why book with Overlanding Africa?

With so many tours out there and so many companies selling them we have decided to tell you why you should book with us.

1. Knowledge of our products

We are specialists in our field - we know our products inside out because we have been there and done that!

2. Its not size that counts

We are small enough to ensure that you are not just a number.

3. Product diversity

If its going over land through Africa - we know about it.

4. Our staff

We hunt high and low for the best staff who specialise in what we do.

5. Passion for all things overland

We are passionate about our product and about Africa! We love Africa.

6. Value for money

Our prices are more than just competitive and we also pass along savings with our expertise.

7. Conservation and Education

Many of our preferred tour operators give back to the communities and we also give back to various trusts - ask us for more details.

8. Financial Protection

Overlanding Africa is a division of Discover Africa Group which is a registered member of SATSA (Southern Africa Tourism Services Association). This membership means that Overlanding Africa is bonded with third party indemnity cover. This is a financial guarantee that covers all monetary deposits lodged with Overlanding Africa before your travels commence.

Read 'Why use a SATSA member?' for more information.

Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com07 Jul 2011: Hi Alison, Our small group tours can have anything between 10 to 16 passengers depending on the trip. Accommodation will depend on which trip you decide to partake in. If it is an accommodated style trip you will be staying in budget style lodges, Hostels, Chalets and/or permanent tents. If you choose to do a camping style trip, then you will be issued with a dome shaped tent which is shared with another passenger. I have emailed you some information about a really awesome Botswana trip we have! Cheers:)
Alison Cowan07 Jul 2011: How large are your "small tours"? Looking for no more than 8-10 in a group for safari in Botswana. Also, what types of facilities are at your camps? What types of sleeping accommodations?
Tania - OverlandingAfrica.com07 Sep 2010: Hi Margaret, The 5 day Garden Route Safari is a fantastic trip and I am sure you will love it. What I recommend is you head off to Hermanus a day or 2 earlier so you can spend as much time as you like watching the whales (a couple of hours is included in the usual trip) and then we can arrange the tour collects you from Hermanus on the way through. The optional activities you can choose as you go and book and pay on the spot. We have space in November for you and the minimum group size is 2. I will email you the full details. Happy trails!
margaret03 Sep 2010: I have always dreamed of seeing whales in Hermanus. Travelling alone as a woman and not wanting to rent a car: - would the 5 day garden route tour be a good alternative? - How long time is spent whalewatching in Hermanus? - Would it be possible to stay a day extra in Hermanus and continue the tour the next day as I see the tour goes daily? -What do you mean by optional alternatives during this tour? Does this mean i can choose which activities I want to include? - Is the 5 day garden route tour very fully booked the last 10 days of November? - How many participants is minimum? Thanks for your reply! Margaret Stockholm Sweden

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