Wildlife Wonderland
8 days From US$ 1190 More about this trip
Kruger and Swaziland Lodge Safari
7 days From ZAR 8950 More about this trip
Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking
7 days From US$ 1190 More about this trip
Cape Town to Swakopmund
7 days From US$ 490 More about this trip
Swakopmund to Cape Town
7 days From US$ 490 More about this trip
Cape Town and Garden Route
7 days From ZAR 5500 More about this trip
Gorilla Trekking
5 days From US$ 590 More about this trip
Short Garden Route Safari
5 days From ZAR 4600 More about this trip
Serengeti National Park
5 days From US$ 990 More about this trip
Kruger Lodge Safari
4 days From ZAR 5750 More about this trip
Kruger Safari
4 days From ZAR 4450 More about this trip
Masai Mara National Reserve
3 days From US$ 390 More about this tripBuild Your Trip to Africa
Short Breaks Africa
You’ve been working hard and life is tough, what you need is a short break holiday to Africa. A short break in Africa is good for the soul, and taking a bit of time out leaves you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world again.
Africa Budget Short Tours
Our budget short tours in Africa will allow you to maximise your stay and enjoy the best sights and sounds on offer. There are various choices in Africa and each short tour allows you to maximise you time and visit the highlights of the region. Our budget tours include camping, accommodated and adventure short tours ranging from 3 - 14 days will suit your budget.
Africa Short Break Overland Tours
Our short Africa overland tours give you the chance to get out the office, meet new friends and enjoy an action packed holiday in one of Africa's many highlights.
6 Short Breaks recommended for you
Wildlife Wonderland 8 days From US$ 1190
Nairobi to Nairobi
Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking 7 days From US$ 1190
Nairobi to Nairobi
Swakopmund to Cape Town 7 days From US$ 490
Swakopmund to Cape Town
Gorilla Trekking 5 days From US$ 590
Kampala to Kampala
Serengeti National Park 5 days From US$ 990
Nairobi to Nairobi
Kruger Safari 4 days From ZAR 4450
Johannesburg to Johannesburg
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(East Africa Private Charter Trip) About the crew: These guys were our heroes! First, Kevin our tour leader, was confident, professional, experienced, calm, focused, collaborative...
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— Rick C. from United States
We spent 4 nights at the Mandela Rhodes Hotel in Cape Town and I highly recommend it!
— Rick C. from United States
The boys and I had an absolutely fantastic time in South Africa. Your country is so beautiful, the folks there so nice and accommodating and the trip you put together for us was s...
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The trip was outstanding. Our two guides Albert and Sydney were superb in every way - interest flora and fauna - amazing organization and as people wonderful to meet. We got to pla...
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Okavango Delta Mokoro Excursion
Do this on the Kalahari and Okavango Delta.
Tours with Okavango Delta Mokoro Excursion
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Do this on the Complete Trans Africa Expedition.
Tours with Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Serengeti National Park Excursion
Do this on the Best of East Africa.
Tours with Serengeti National Park Excursion
Mt Kilimanjaro Trekking
Do this on the Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking.
Tours with Mt Kilimanjaro Trekking
Zanzibar Scuba Diving
Do this on the Cairo to Cape Town Nile Trans.
Tours with Zanzibar Scuba Diving
Victoria Falls Flight of Angels
Do this on the Vic Falls to the Cape Photography Tour.
Tours with Victoria Falls Flight of Angels
White Water Rafting on the Zambezi River
Do this on the Kalahari and Okavango Delta.
Tours with White Water Rafting on the Zambezi River
Sossusvlei Guided Walk
Do this on the Vic Falls to the Cape Photography Tour.
Tours with Sossusvlei Guided Walk5 places worth checking out in Short Breaks
Etosha National Park
Visit Etosha National Park on the Cape Town to Nairobi with Gorilla Trek
Tours through Etosha National Park
Okavango Delta
Visit Okavango Delta on the Victoria Falls to Johannesburg via Botswana
Tours through Okavango Delta
Serengeti National Park
Visit Serengeti National Park on the Eastern Discoverer
Tours through Serengeti National Park
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I consider every moment of Overlanding Africa's efforts to have surpassed my hopes and expectations.
T.J. and Bervin, our crew, were knowledgeable, kind, and genuine. I felt s...





