| If you want to experience Africa in a truly unique, | | | | a group. As a result, these Overland Safaris are |
| fun and exciting way, consider a safari expedition. | | | | never boring, the days and evenings are filled with |
| This is usually a 4X4 safari trip that can last from 2 | | | | activity and fun. On the Safari the group has to |
| days up to 6 months. These are out of the ordinary | | | | perform a limited amount of general duties such as |
| safari expeditions designed for the fun-loving and | | | | washing dishes and keeping the vehicle clean. These |
| adventurous sole. The greatest benefit when | | | | menial duties can often make the group feel united |
| choosing an overland adventure is that the traveler | | | | as a team and can promote friendship. Towards the |
| can really experience the diversity of Africa by | | | | end of the adventure all the members of the group |
| becoming part of it. With Safari Expeditions the other | | | | can look back at the fun, excitement and team work |
| truly great benefit is that the traveler gets to | | | | that was involved in the entire trip, creating |
| remote, exciting and often off the beaten track | | | | wonderful memories of making great friends along |
| areas where the traveler can get a taste of the real | | | | with experiencing the most diverse continent in the |
| Africa. | | | | world. |
| When choosing a Safari Expedition to travel Africa, it | | | | The traveler can choose the type of overland |
| is easy to plan your trip and activities, usually the | | | | experience according to the safari company; there |
| Safari Company will give you an itinerary and often | | | | are luxury safari expeditions and budget Over |
| there is a certain amount of flexibility involved where | | | | Landers to consider. The accommodation on the tour |
| the individual traveler can manipulate the itinerary to | | | | can also range from luxury safari park |
| include their own plans. Another consideration when | | | | accommodation to budget tenting. |
| undertaking a Safari Expedition is Budget. When you | | | | When you decide on an African Overland Expedition, |
| choose an overland safari the host company will | | | | research your chosen company on the internet, view |
| often include your accommodation, food costs and | | | | testimonials of past travelers and check how long the |
| usually visa and gate entry fees into your budget. | | | | company has been in business. Your chosen tour |
| Often the expedition's entire cost will incorporate all | | | | company can provide you will all the necessary |
| these costs, allowing you and others to budget for | | | | information regarding your overland trip, such as |
| any extra activity you might want to do separately. | | | | currency and flights. You will have to consider the |
| These optional extra activity can be anything from | | | | type of insurances and vaccinations necessary for |
| white water rafting, fishing, horse riding to restaurant | | | | the trip. |
| meals and buying curios. | | | | In summary the best way to describe an overland |
| An African Safari Expedition is a group holiday; | | | | safari expedition is one of great adventure; this |
| travelers can travel on their own in the group or | | | | traveling is a truly self sufficient exploration |
| travel in pairs or more within the overland group. | | | | experience which promises un-planned, exciting and |
| Overland Truck trips can have from 6 to 25 people in | | | | memorable occasions. |