If you’re the type of tourist with an adventurous spirit and want to explore Africa as much as possible (and as much as your budget can take you), take an African overland safari. You will get the chance to meet new people, tour on a large overland truck, and participate in camping activities such as pitching your own tent. Get to see beautiful places, mountains, an abundance of animals and get to know enthusiastic, friendly travelers like yourself.
So what exactly is an African overland safari? Overlanding is a safe way of traveling through Africa through roads with a group of people who share the same thoughts and ideas. The travel generally occurs in an overland vehicle, which is custom built and designed to deal with travel conditions in Africa. It is not simply a bus tour from one point to another; rather it is a way to experience Africa, both the expected and unexpected. A safari is a trip into an undeveloped area to see, photograph or hunt wild animals in their own environment. An African overland safari is then a means to tour Africa via an overland vehicle on the road with the intention to view nature and wild animals in their own environment.
Since most overlanding safaris are based on camping, it allows tourists to experience the country’s unique night sounds while having a delicious meal cooked on a campfire. The key to a successful African overland safari is to choose which type of animal you’d like to see and/or what part of Africa’s wildlife’s you’d like to visit.
If you’d like to see animals, the Big Five is sure to come up with any overlanding safari and is highly recommended for a first visit to Africa. However, not all destinations can guarantee tourists viewing all of the Big Five animals.
If you’re looking into discovering Africa one place at a time, the wildlife parks in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa and Botswana are good places to start.
Some great resources that allow tourists a glimpse of what African overland safaris are about and provide information on where to go and what to see is Go2Africa. The site offers options for those seeking a luxurious African safari, to doing specific activities like bird watching, etc., or those wanting to view the wilderness of Africa. Just remember that in addition to having a great time during any travel, safety should always be your top priority.
Have a safe trip!