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4.8 Rating 238 Reviews
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4.8
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About African Overland Tours:

We believe travelling the road in Africa changes you, Forever!
We want others to experience this.

Our team of passionate planners (ex guides and travellers) help you find the perfect trip for your adventure. The tours will leave you with unforgettable experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime.

We offer over 300 Budget Safari types, from Accommodated Tours, Camping Safaris, Small Group Safaris , Budget Tented and Lodge Safaris and longer African Overland Tours at the most competitive pricing with unbiased, honest help all backed up with financial protection guarantee.

Our local knowledge and experience is invaluable as we have travelled and guided extensively on the routes in Africa (not many people can say that).

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African Overland Tours 5 star review on 23rd December 2022
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African Overland Tours 4 star review on 21st December 2022
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African Overland Tours 4 star review on 21st December 2022
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African Overland Tours 4 star review on 21st December 2022
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African Overland Tours 4 star review on 21st December 2022
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African Overland Tours 4 star review on 21st December 2022
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African Overland Tours 4 star review on 21st December 2022
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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
A safari to Africa is one of my dream. I've been in touch with Tammy many years ago thinking about an overland tour. Unfortunately I didn't make it on that time. I get in touch with her again this year and she was so patient and helpful answering all my questions, giving detailed informations and suggestions to choose the best tour. So thank to her help I've finally booked a tour this year. I am so excited to start it!!
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Posted 2 days ago
I am so excited about my trip. Reshma has been so helpful and attentive with invaluable information. I taught in Dar es Salaam many years ago and can't wait to return and enjoy this experience with African Overland Tours. Sandy
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Posted 2 weeks ago
So far I’ve only booked my tour. However, Minette was absolutely the right person for the type of tour we want. Her inside knowledge and experience of the area helped me decide the best trip for me. Also, she was extremely patient with me given that I’m a procrastinator and have difficulty making up my mind.
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Posted 2 months ago
Yesterday I left an unfounded negative review . I am totally ashamed for doing so. Because I was depressed over the circumstances ,I blamed AfricaOverland for something they had no control over. Actually they have bent over backwards to help me. They are without a doubt the best travel team to deal with. As a result Jessica and Chemone have work at 110% to arrange for me and my Brother a new trip. If there was a six star this company more than deserves it. Being an travel agent myself I recommend African Overland Tours to all I know John L Walker
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Posted 2 months ago
Hi John The situation you were in was hugely stressful and must've been very frustrating. We are very appreciative of your kind words and I'm just really happy that we were able to find a solution for you. Now let's wait for the final outcome - hoping we're going to get the best for you! How awesome that you're going to be on tour for your birthday with your twin - so so so exciting!!! It is definitely going to be one that you'll never forget. Have fun at the Oscars and keep your light shining! :) Jess, Chims and the Team at AOT
Posted 2 months ago
couldnt go at the last minute because of a screwup of the Kenya visa ( not my fault) . Asked to apply payment to a tour starting a week later(same trip) , they refused so I'm out $5000 ! Be careful , everyone they dont do refunds ! They would have not been out a single dime . SAD They could have handled this more professionally. I'm a Travel Agent and would never treat a client this way. No referrals from me.
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Posted 2 months ago
Brilliant support by Minette in booking our 55 day trip through Africa. We bombarded Minette with questions about so many aspects of the trip - visas, vaccinations, equipment etc. Throughout, she remained patient and answered questions with such positivity. There were various options available and with support from Minette we chose this trip. We travel in August, 2023 and we hope the adventure lives up to the booking process with African Overland Tours. I look forward to writing a review after the trip.
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Posted 3 months ago
I do not know where to start! Its been a mind blowing trip from Cape Town to Windhoek. After leaving Africa 9 years ago i wanted to come back! I just did not want to go to Malawi where i lived for 18 years! Also had seen most of South Africa so it was interesting to take the route from Cape Town up the Northern Cape into Namibia! Those 2 weeks have been a roller coaster ride. With lots of adventures, experiences, friendly locals and funny tour guides! Saw so much that my mind has not processed it yet! Learned how to set up a tent and put it down (though i found it a challenge). I loved Citrusdaal, Fish river canyon,etisha safari , sesriem canyon, deadvlei, soussesvlei, dune 45 climb, swakopmund, namib nakluft, giants playground and quiver tree. There is so many positives i take from this. Mind my language but Namibia’s landscape is so f***ing beautiful, diverse and it takes my mind away. Its another side of Africa. The fact I saw a leopard at Etosha made my trip! It was an adventure! There are some negatives but I would rather talk about them to the owner in private.
African Overland Tours 5 star review on 23rd December 2022
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Posted 5 months ago
Hi Mohammad, Thank you for this fantastic review about your experience with Minette and your time on tour in Namibia! While Minette was planning your trip for you she often chatted to the team about what and how she was organising everything and it made us so excited to see how far she was willing to go to ensure that you got what you needed on this tour... and this is what makes seeing your review even more special for all of us - we almost felt like we were going to be going along on tour with you! We hope that you will travel with us again soon and tell all your friends and family to come and see us too! What a great end to a fantastic journey! Thank you again Mohammad.
Posted 4 months ago
I did the 55 days from Cape Town to Uganda with Nomad. An extraordinary experience in all respects. Travelling by track is probably not for everyone, but for me it was the perfect means of transport. Unfortunately some sections were very long. Up to 14 hours in the truck is exhausting. The guides were a real asset, well trained and highly motivated. The cuisine was good and one is amazed at what is possible with the means they have at their disposal. The accommodation was consistently good to very good. Unfortunately, the condition of the trucks is no longer top notch. Windows were leaking and the seats were worn out. The campers complained about tent material that was defective and caused inconvenience. The route is fantastic, only from Vic Falls to Zanzibar is rather boring and with too long daily stages. The support from African Overland Tours up to the beginning of the trip by Tammy was just great! Unfortunately, during the tour information from Nomad, which the agencies received, was not passed on to me or only on request. Too bad, because the after sales service is just as important as selling the tour. In any case, an unforgettable experience with impressive scenery and wildlife that I would not want to miss. I can only heartily recommend it to everyone.
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Posted 5 months ago
Hi Roger Thank you for being one of our most amazing travellers who was disrupted by the pandemic and spent the last three years on hold and planning your adventure with Tammy! She loved working with you over this time as well as while you were in Whatsapp communication with her on tour regarding the operator wanting to book a couple more people onto your tour (they sent this correspondence to her personal email account), and with updates on travelling in Uganda. We have passed your feedback on to the operator so that they can attend to the points that you have mentioned above - thank you so much for bringing them to our attention. Thank you for sharing your wonderful pictures too - they are spectacular! We hope to see you again on tour in the near future!
Posted 4 months ago
I booked a Southern Africa safari with Huntley in 2015. He made the whole process so easy that I have continued to book with him. That was an amazing experience. In 2018 I booked a safari to East Africa along with another 2 couples. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances I was unable to go on that safari but my 4 friends did and they thoroughly enjoyed. Then in 2020 I booked another safari with Huntley to East Africa. Due to covid that was cancelled. So I contacted Huntley again this year and have arranged another trip to East Africa for next year. Hopefully 3rd time lucky. I will get there. Huntley is always so patience and responds very quickly to my requests. I have recommended him to a number of my friends. Andrew I was very pleased to see that your company was p and running again. Best of luck.
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Posted 5 months ago
Hi Maureen We are so happy that you've stuck it out and that you're finally going to experience East Africa! It takes a very special person to hold onto a dream like that and it's amazing that we have made this happen together. We so appreciate that you have told all your friends about Huntley, we think he's pretty amazing too ;). Here's to loads more awesome African experiences, thank you for choosing us again and again and again. xx Andrew, Huntley and the AOT Team
Posted 5 months ago
Once I made an enquiry, responses were swift and before I knew it I was booked in. Very easy process and hope the ongoing response will be similar. Cannot wait for my trip. Only 4 months to go
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Posted 5 months ago
Hi Lis Thank you for making a booking with Minette, we are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience with her and we can't wait for you to come and explore all the wonderful adventures that South Africa has in store for you! Four months and counting :)
Posted 5 months ago
The staff were very helpful and informative with lots of encouragement of the different options with no pressure to book until ready. Thanks
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Posted 6 months ago
Hi Dominic Thank you for the lovely review about your experience with Huntley! We can't wait to welcome you to our awesome home, South Africa! Thank you for choosing to travel with us :)
Posted 6 months ago
Booking was super easy and our consultant, Tammy, was most helpful. Thank=you for making the start of our holiday so pleasant.
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Posted 6 months ago
Hi Raewyn Yay! This is an awesome review! Thank you so much for taking the time to tell everyone about your experience with Tammy. We really appreciate it and are so very happy that you had a great booking experience.
Posted 6 months ago
Minette has been more than patient and helpful with my booking. Her responses have been quick and informative and her enthusiasm is making me feel that I made the right choice with the safari and the company I chose to help me make this dream vacation come to fruition. I can’t wait for April to arrive!
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Posted 6 months ago
Hi Sandra Thank you so much for trusting us with your most awesome adventure tour to Africa! We hope that you enjoy the next five months of dreaming about your experience that lies ahead! If there's anything you need in the interim, we're here for you every step of the way! Thank you for recognising the enthusiasm and the care that Minette puts into her work, she is such a super special and valued member of our team. xx All our Love, Andrew, Minette and the African Overland Tours Team.
Posted 6 months ago
Huntley is absolutely outstanding and was patient with my booking. What a patient professional! Flights leaving Canada to Cape Town have been an absolute nightmare to book for December. Twice the airline had to cancel my flights in less than 1 week driving up the flight costs. But Huntley was able to coordinate with me and we successfully got it all booked for January 2023. He got all my paperwork and itinerary done by the deadline to change my booking twice because of the airlines. Thank-you so much Huntley!!!! I am looking forward to seeing Africa! You have no idea as I have been looking at this trip for the last 16 months and then COVID happened again last December 2021! :)
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Posted 6 months ago
Hi Wendy The team has been following your incredible journey securing flights and we've all been hoping that you'd still be able to make it regardless of the cancellations and the prices. Thank you for persevering because we can't wait to hear all about your experience here in Africa! We have no doubt that it is going to be absolutely epic! Thank you for recognising Huntley's professionalism and patience, he is a total gem and we are so lucky to have him on our team. Thanks again Wendy, see you soon!! xx
Posted 6 months ago
What an amazing worthwhile experience! Recently completed a 12 day Desert and Delta with Nomads. Great reservation agent- Reshma thankyou. Professional friendly ground crew (Calisto, Jo Jo and Godfrey - wonderful people) amazing game drives. Good value, life changing, and fell in love with Africa. The tour exceeded my expectations, and I have no hesitations recommending Nomads and will definitely book another of their tours.
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Posted 7 months ago
Hi Daniel Thank you so much for the wonderful review and for taking the time to get online and share your pictures and your experience with African Overland Tours and Nomad. We really appreciate this as it gives us an opportunity to recognise our awesome staff, our super cool operators, the guides and it means that future travellers have a great idea of what to expect when booking with us. We so look forward to having you on tour with us again soon! Thanks again Daniel, let's cheers to that beautiful African sunset in your photo - it looks incredible!!
Posted 7 months ago
To help a customer's nicely and respect the customer's.
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Posted 8 months ago
Very good organised tour: the crew stick to the plan. Crew gave us much content about what we saw and what we did. Crew coocked very wel. Crew was respectfull. Crew was amazing anyway.
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Posted 8 months ago
Hi Stijn, We're so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful time on tour in Mozambique and Kruger! Thank you for taking the time to review your tour and to pass on such awesome feedback about your guides. We will be sure to pass your feedback on to the guides. Have a wonderful time back home and start dreaming of your next trip to Africa!
Posted 8 months ago
African overland booked my tour with Nomad tours. African overland team gave good customer service and Chemone went above and beyond to communicate with me on California time, while she was in South Africa! Nomad tours was not so good so see my review on them at trip advisor.
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Posted 8 months ago
Thank you for put me in happy thank you again may God protein you all In the organization
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Posted 9 months ago
I recently returned from the East Africa Migration tour and it was an absolutely amazing experience. It was beyond anything I had imagined. The booking process was quite easy and Chemone was wonderful in answering my million questions about the trip and putting me at ease as it was my first time doing an African safari. The guides in Kenya (Francis) and Tanzania (Elisha) were both amazing. They are both excellent drivers and all of us felt very safe and assured on the very bumpy roads. Elisha was also very organized and efficient in getting us going as quickly as possible on the game drives every day. Overall, it was fantastic and smooth experience and can't wait to explore more African countries in the future.
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Posted 9 months ago
Oh my gosh that is truly amazing to hear! Your photo's were incredible. We are over the moon you had an amazing experience and can't wait to help. Thank you Thank you Thank you! Andrew Founder of AOT
Posted 9 months ago
African Overland Tours is rated 4.8 based on 238 reviews