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Archive for September, 2009

Luderitz Speed Challenge 2009

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

The 3rd annual Luderitz Speed Challenge 2009 kicks off on 1st November in Luderitz, Namibia and promises to be bigger and badder than ever!

Having broken 50 knots last year (Sebastien Cattelan (Genetrix, Xelerator) over 500m) the target for 2009 looks to be 52 knots or 60 miles and hour!  Some of the world’s top speed sailers are already confirmed including the ‘fastest man on water’ over 500m Alexandre Caizergues (F-One), and the world’s fastest woman, Sjoujke Bredenkamp (Naish).

This year promises the ultimate in thrills and speed records are sure to tumble! With only 10 hours to drive from Cape Town and 8 hours from Windhoek, Luderitz is within easy reach of a major airport.

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Africa Overland Truck Charters

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

OverlandTruckCharterSo you want to travel to Africa but jumping on Africa overland tours with 20 strangers doesn’t take your fancy? Easy solution – grab some mates and charter your own overland truck!

Why would a Africa charter trip suit you?

*  No age limit
*  No fitness requirement
*  Flexible itinerary tailor made to your liking
*  Target your specific interests – be it wildlife, adventure or chilling on the beach
*  Travel on or off the beaten track
*  All equipment provided
*  Fantastic experienced Crew
*  Choose your fellow overlanders!
*  Its cheap!

Feel free to ask any questions about charter trips in Africa and overland travel in Africa or share your thoughts below.

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What is a Local Payment?

Monday, September 21st, 2009

Easy answer – the local payment (also called kitty) is a portion of your total tour price which you pay locally to your Crew at the start of the trip.

This enables tour operators to get cash directly to their Crew for on-the-ground expenses without having to have a bank account in every country or spend a fortune wire transferring it. These costs would be passed onto the client so effectively it also keeps tour prices down a little bit.

However, with recent changes in advertising and consumer protection laws in different countries (Australia and most of Europe especially), the local payment is to be phased out.  This will mean your ‘once off’ tour price will be all inclusive of your tour cost AND any incurred costs of getting funds to the Ground Crew or activity operators, fluctuating exchange rates and random banking charges.

The average increase in tour cost is around 1% at this point.

Not every tour has a local payment and whether it applies can also depend on where you live and what currency you will pay in.

Not all laws are completely beneficial to the general public then are they?

Feel free to ask any questions about Local Payment below or check out Local Payment info here.

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Zambia Visa Price – for now….

Friday, September 18th, 2009

After numerous price changes and much fluffing around the Zambian government has finally settled (for now) on the following Zambia Visa prices.

Single Entry for all passport holders   -  $50 US
Multiple Entry for all passport holders   -  $80 US
Day Visa’s from Zimbabwe   -  $20 US

The lucky Irish and many African countries are still visa exempt! Nice for some!

Any questions – contact OverlandingAfrica.com, or share your comments in the space below.

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How good are OverlandingAfrica.com?

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Well, we think we are pretty good – but don’t take our word for it.

Check out our Feedback page for comments and feedback from Africa overland travelers from all over!

Or check out the official company blah blah about us or about our Team.

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Any questions? You are welcome to post them below.

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Overland Tour Africa Talent

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

The talent of Overlanders (actually just some people in general) never fails to surprise me. This awesome vid was put together by a traveler on a overland tour in Africa.

Gangster Rap Thursday on the Overland Truck from Rowan on Vimeo.

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Sauti za Busara – Zanzibar Music Festival

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

The biggest music festival in Africa kicks off on Zanzibar Island, Tanzania on the 11th of February 2010. The Sauti za Busara Music Festival is the biggest music event in East Africa – if not in all of Africa – and brings together over 400 local and international artists showcasing the best of East African music.

Africa Drums

Parades, singers, dancers and drummers are guaranteed to get your blood pumping and the pounding beat of African music is a highlight of any East Africa Overland Tour!

The 5 day event finishes off with a beach party to end all beach party’s and dancing till dawn is common – a perfect end to your Africa Overland ‘trip of a lifetime’!

For information contact our team at OverlandingAfrica.com or check out all Africa Overland Tours.

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September Specials – 50% off Africa Budget Tours

Friday, September 4th, 2009

The world has gone crazy!!

Book your overland ‘trip of a lifetime’ in September and get 10 to 50% off selected departure dates. That’s right – 50% OFF!!

Check it out right now!

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Free Botswana Game Parks Trip!

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Be quick and you could travel through the best of Botswana Game Parks – absolutely free!

Buy 1 seat at the full regular price departing on either the 15th September 2009 or the 17th November 2009, and get another seat for free!

Moremi LionsBest of Botswana Game Parks
10 days from Livingstone, Zambia, returning to Livingstone.

Off the beaten track!! From the raging waters of Victoria Falls to the calm waters of the Okavango Delta and back – via the unspoilt Savuti and Moremi.

For more Africa Overland specials and cheap trips to Africa contact OverlandingAfrica.com.

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Cairo to Cape Town – Original Trans Africa Trip

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

The ancient overland route from Cairo to Cape Town is the ultimate in Trans Africa Expeditions! This is REAL overland travel at its best!

If you want air conditioning, hot showers every night and a cook then this expedition is not for you. Expect to get “stuck in” as you cover the major sights between Cairo and Cape Town, both on and off the beaten track.

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From the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids of Giza head south through the Western Desert, cross Lake Nasser, the Sudan Desert, historic and ancient Ethiopia and enter bustling East Africa. Trek to the rare Mountain Gorillas, see the migrating herds in the Serengeti and chill out on Zanzibar Island. Relax on the shores of Lake Malawi, cruise through Zimbabwe to walk with Lions and raft the mighty Zambezi at the base of majestic Victoria Falls. Southern Africa awaits with Botswana’s famous Okavango Delta and Namibia’s jewel – Etosha National Park – and the glorious Namib Desert with its massive sand dunes. Finally cross into South Africa and finish up with Table Mountain.

Whew! And that’s not all of it!

A true ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME!

So go do it!! Next trip departs  16th October 2009 – don’t miss out! Contact OverlandingAfrica.com for discounts and specials.

Check out all information on Overland Tours through Africa or post your comments and questions below.

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