African safaris have always been a popular way for adventure loving tourists to spend a holiday and in recent years the African tourism industry, and African overland tours in particular have really grown in size. There are now a myriad of companies that you could choose from to take you on this experience. The exquisite natural beauty of Africa just cannot be compared to anywhere else on earth and with so many rare species of wildlife both in the animal and plant kingdoms, African overland tours are guaranteed to be an experience like no other.
What to Expect on an African Overland Tour
African overland tours are very similar to African safaris except they are much cheaper. The main difference between the two is that an African safari is usually a private jeep tour of the African wilderness whereas an overland tour usually takes place in a truck that can accommodate between 15 and 30 passengers. Each tour company is different and you will find the length of the tour will vary from anywhere between one week to eight weeks depending on who you choose to tour with.
Many people opt to take African overland tours due to the unparalleled level of excitement and adventure that they experience for the duration of the tour. Unlike safaris there is no luxurious transportation option and no four star hotel waiting to accommodate you at the end of a long day. These tours enable you to experience the true heart of Africa and enable you to immerse yourself into the culture of this beautiful continent.
Tour Destinations
The majority of the countries in Africa are home to tour companies offering African overland tours to visitors. If you have never been on an adventure like this before it can be hard to know where to start however most visitors will make their decision based on the type of wildlife they would like to see and the safety of the country where the tour will be taking place. Kenya is of course the most popular tourist destination in Africa however other lesser known countries such as Botswana and Tanzania can be just as good. If you really want to experience an African overland tour like no other, check out the canoeing tours on the Zambezi River – this certainly is an experience not to be missed!
African overland tours offer a complete unique experience away from the normal tourist activities. No matter which country you choose to explore you are guaranteed to have an amazing time.