Where do Africa Overland Trips Go?

Hi. I am considering doing one of the 8 to 11 week long trips this summer and am 20 years old. I was wondering what the average age is on the trips and if it is common for people to go by themselves?

Hello Thomas; you can go to Swaziland on your own or you can go in a group - which is what we specialize in. With regards to your visas and entrance requirements - you can check out www.projectvisa.com for more information or alternatively you can contact the nearest Swaziland embassy for more assistance. Happy trails!

Please if u dnt hav anybody there in swaziland?can u come there in your own?pls tell me i want to travel to swazi.

Hi Carin; there is never really a bad time to come to Africa as it is still beautiful throughout the year. The busy season how ever where most folk travel are around the months between April/May through to October. I have emailed you some more info. Cheers!

We are cosidering the eastern discoverer tour and are wondering when the best time is to visit the serengeti?

Hi Susan. Yes; accommodation is included in our trips; however the type of accommodation is different from trip to trip. I have sent you an email regarding the trip. Cheers!

Hi there; I'm just wondering whether accommodation is included in your tours? I'm looking at the Morocco Encompassed tour; and I can't figure it out.

Hi Elina! That is great. There is never really a bad time to come to Africa as it is still beautiful throughout the year. I have sent you some information via email! Cheers!

I would like to participate in your tour from Nairobi to Cape town but have no idea when it is better to go (regarding temperature and nature views)? Also how long time I should count for all visas and vaccinations (I am national of Latvia); and what of all that I do need? thanks in advance for answering my questions!

Hi David; Our 'Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition' covers most of those countries every year. You can check out the route and itinerary on our web page. Traveling this route by yourself is do-able however the logistics and organization is HUGE and a good year of planning is required. I recommend travelling in a crowd as safety can be a concern when there is just 1 or 2 of you. Contact me directly if you need more info. :)

Hi. Is there a travel route that has all the below destinations? If not; how safe/difficult is it to organise yourself? Egypt; Sudan; Ethiopia; Uganda; Kenya; Rwanda; Tanzania; malawi; Zambia; Madagascar; Zimbabwe; Botswana; South Africa; namibia; Angola; Rep Congo; Gabon; Cameroon; Nigeria; Benin; Togo; Ivory Coast; Liberia; Guinea; Sierra Leone; Mali; Senegal; Mauritania; Morrocco.

Hi Amy; Yep - Long Way Round certainly does get you excited about traveling through Africa! However if you are not an experienced bike rider and are not traveling with vehicle back up and support (especially as a female) then yes; it is a mad idea. I don't mean to burst your bubble but I strongly recommend you get a couple of years off road bike experience under your belt; grab a mate with a fully kitted land rover or 2 or 3 other bike riders; put in the 10 -12 months worth of planning and logistics it requires - and then come out to Africa on a bike. Cheers.

I was just watching Long Way Round and it made me want to travel overland on a motorbike! I already have a round the world trip planned so I thought I could incorporate the two and travel from J'Berg to Nairobi. I drive a car but have never ridden a motorbike. Is this a mad idea. I am not leaving for another 6 months! Thanks

Hi Elizabeth. Yippee!! :) Swaziland is great! 'Safe' is relative but as long as you follow all the normal rules of travel you should be fine. If you have concerns about a specific 'nearby' country let me know and I can tell you how it is 'on the ground' down here in Africa. Have fun! :)

Good info there on Swaziland I'll be visiting my sister in July so it's gonna be fun!!!!!!!!!!! Is it safe to visit other nearby countries? Apart from S/A? Thanks

Hi Tom, Overlanding is perfect for the outdoors type of person.:-) Have emailed you some info.Cheers Dayne

I would like to Travel from June 2010 until February 2011. What recommendations do you have for an outdoors type of a person.

Hi Natalia; I have sent you an email with more details regarding tours from Cape Town. Cheers Dayne

Hi I am interested in doing an overland trip from cape town to nairobi or uganda. Please can you advise me what trips you have. I am travelling on my own Thanks

Hey Daniela; Click on the TOURS button (green one) at the top of the page and then click on Trans Africa. That will show you all the awesome options you have to cover the exact trip you want. Check out the Eastern Trans and the Nile Trans.... Have fun!

Good morning I am interested in doing an Overland tour from Cape Town to Egypt/Morocco. Please advise what options you have. I will be travelling on my own and would like to join a group.

Hi Heike; It is fine to drive to Mbabane from Johannesburg and most rental companies can provide you with a map if you request one. Unleaded petrol is approx R7.85 per liter at the moment. Chauffeur driven cars can be requested from car rental companies. Contact any of them for advice and prices.

Is it reasonably wise and safe to drive alone from Johannesburg airport directly to Mbabane in a rental car in daylight hours? May I assume that the car rental company will provide a useful map to get me there and back? I understand that car rental is much more expensive in Swaziland.... Oh; and how much can I expect to pay for a litre of fuel/gas/petrol? Is it possible to hire a driver for this trip? Thank you!