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I'm
55 years old, am I too old to go on an overland tour?
Overlanding is not about age but attitude and if you’re young
at heart, you will never be too old to go on an overland tour. Some
of our operators request that you fill out a travel questionnaire
to assess your fitness and suitability for the tour.
Speak to our consultants and they can recommend the best tours
suited for older people.
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I’m
17 years old, am I too young to go on an overland tour?
Most of the overland operators set a minimum age of 18, but if you
are accompanied by an older person you may be able to join some selective
trips. Some tours are also suitable for families. Speak to our consultants
who can advise you.
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Does
my tour include time in the start/finish destinations?
No, tours depart from the start destination early in the morning on
day one and end at the finish destination in the late afternoon on
the final day. If you want to explore the start/finish
destinations it’s best to arrive a few days early and leave
a few days after the trip ends.
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I’ve
booked a tour from A to B but at the end of the tour need to get back
to A to catch my international flight. How do I do this?
Africa is not well served by reliable public transport, and you may
have to book an additional flight back to your arrival point in Africa.
Speak to our consultants who can arrange this.
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Will
the overland vehicle pick me up from my hotel on the first day?
No, all tours have a pre-appointed departure point and it is up to
the passengers to make their own way there. These are often hotels
with large car parks for the overland vehicle, where often a pre-departure
meeting is held the night before. If you would like to arrange accommodation
at a hotel where your tour departs from, speak to our Africa travel
consultants.
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How
much spending money should I take? Easily the most
frequently asked question! It’s very difficult to advise on
how much money to take as everyone spends their money on different
things. You can find general advice at personal
spending money and don’t forget to include visas and optional
activities in your budget.
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What
about visas? Generally speaking the majority of nationalities
require visas for several of
the African countries. However these are obtainable on route so there
is no need for you to get them before you leave on a tour. Our Pre
Departure Dossier which you will receive upon booking a tour will
give you more up-to-date information regarding visas and the costs
for each nationality.
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I
want to come to Africa but do not want to take malaria prophylactics?
Some of our tours run through parts of South Africa and Namibia
that are malaria free, still with exciting game watching opportunities.
Speak to our consultants and they can advise on the areas where you
do not have to protect yourself against malaria.
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I
am a vegetarian, will I have problems with food
on my tour? Fruit and vegetables are abundant in most
regions of Africa and the cook, group or safari cook will always be
able to whip up a non-meat dish. Bear in mind if you are on a longer
trip you may want to consider supplementing your diet with vitamin
tablets as items such as cheese are scarce. Vegetarians do not get
a discount on the kitty or local payment.
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How
often will I be able to communicate home?
The infrastructure in Africa is variable so don’t always
expect to find reliable phones or internet access. Southern Africa
is fairly reliable but in east Africa public phones and internet access
is only found in the main centres. It is also worth remembering that
the tour is not going to stop every few days for 20 people to answer
and empty all their in-boxes! There are far better things to do. But
there will be the opportunity to send the odd line home about what
a good time you are having. In the event of an emergency your crew
will get you to a phone.
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