African Overland Tours Reviews

4.8 Rating 253 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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Mohammad
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 1 year 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 1 year ago
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Roger W
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 1 year 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 1 year ago
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Daniel D
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 1 year 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 1 year ago
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Verified Reviewer
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 1 year 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 1 year ago
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David
I was one of the first travelers to South Africa after the Covid Crisis began in April 2022. Tamlyn found me a tour that was running and fitted my interests. Glad things are back to normal in the country. It was an amazing experience being there!
African Overland Tours 5 star review on 25th May 2022
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Posted 1 year ago
Wow David, what a beautiful photo! Thanks so much for the review and trusting us to help plan your trip to South Africa (especially as you were one of the first post covid travellers). We deeply appreciate you :) Massive Thanks Andrew (Founder of AOT)
Posted 1 year ago
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Verified Buyer
The most helpful and professional tour agents I’ve worked with. Tammy was very knowledgeable and patient with helping me select my African tour. She answered all my questions through Skype and ensured I was well prepared for my camping trip. She was awesom!!. I travelled in Africa for 41 days and oh what an amazing adventure it was! Only improvement opportunity is for African overland tours to be transparent about the tour companies affiliated with each tour. A big thank you for Tammy for all her help! Your patience and professionalism is appreciated a lot!
African Overland Tours 5 star review on 27th November 2018
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Posted 5 years ago
Thank you Thank you ! That is a truly special review. Tammy is a rockstar and deeply grateful for your comments and we take them on board. We are over the moon you had such a special trip! Kindest regards Andrew (Founder of AOT)
Posted 5 years ago
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Paul W
Our three trips were absolutely amazing! The best parts of the tours, in my view, were the safaris in Etosha, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, Our guides, Mama g, Nyika, the two drivers of Nomads were super dedicated, looking after all the members of the two groups(from Cape Town yo Kenya). It was clear how much effort they put into ensuring the group would have an unforgettable experience. We saw the big five and many animals. Furthermore, the private tour at Kenya was fortunate enough to see the migration at Masa River. Driver Simon was always helpful to advise and introduce the wildlife there. I would recommend the trip I did to anyone if wish to Africa!
African Overland Tours 4 star review on 8th September 2018
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Posted 5 years ago
Hi Paul Thanks so much for the awesome feedback :) We are so very pleased to hear your African Overland Adventure was a success and an unforgettable one :)
Posted 5 years ago
African Overland Tours is rated 4.8 based on 253 reviews