"I am constantly reminded that we human beings are basically storytellers. More Homo narrans than Homo sapiens. We see ourselves in others’ stories. Every genuine work of art contains a small fragment of glass from a mirror."
Henning Mankell: Novelist and Playwright.
Africa was created for safaris and storytelling. Let us help you create yours?
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What we do
Create tailor-made overland safaris.
Design, plan and book self-drive overland safaris.
Design, plan, book and guide group overland tours and safaris.
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Why Out There Overland Travel?
We have extensive overland travel experience in South Africa and in the surrounding southern African countries, as well as experience in East Africa.
Our itineraries are planned based on first-hand experiences, and so, in our recommendations, we know what we are dealing with and what to expect.
We work closely with our guests in developing exciting and memorable tours worthy of a story or two.
Planning is done in explicit detail.
Our prices are reasonable and affordable, representing great value.
We often have a surprise in store for you which helps build your catalogue of overlanding and safari stories.
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10 Point Planning Process
- Questionnaire – we ask you to fill in a brief questionnaire asking some important questions about your travel experiences and expectations.
- Brief – we engage in a conversation which is based on the questionnaire and forms our brief for the journey that we are going to prepare for you.
- Proposal – we prepare a number of recommendations and maybe a few pleasant surprises and agree a course of action.
- Costing – we plan a detailed recommended route, aligned to our prior discussions, and prepare a detailed costing / budget.
- Approval – the plan and costs are approved, including agreed amendments, and ready to roll out.
- Deposit – we invoice and request a deposit payment for purposes of making the necessary bookings (often required long in advance, based on the popularity of the agreed destinations).
- Briefing document – we prepare a detailed briefing document for your reference which provides every details required for your tour.
- Updates – we keep a constant dialogue and provide regular updates on progress in relation to the tour.
- Final payment – close to the time of departure, we invoice the balance of the cost of the tour and request final payment.
- Ready to Roll – a final briefing document is prepared and agreed – making us ready to begin our awaited overland safari adventure.
“An off the rack suit might fit you, but no matter how well manufactured it is,
a custom-tailored version is going to fit you even better.
The same is true with travel.”
Larry Olmsted:Senior Contributor, Forbes Life
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Wildlife and landscape photography has been a long-time passion of mine and always adds a great dimension to a safari experience.
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What you can expect
- A comprehensively prepared and planned overland tour itinerary.
- A safari guide who has travelled sub-Sahara Africa extensively.
- Local knowledge and insights to help you create your own exciting safari.
- From camping in the wilderness, to staying in some of the most luxurious and exotic lodges you could ever imagine.
- Relaxation, enjoyment and peace of mind.
- A safe adventure with your travel group.
- A liberating experience for people who may have previously thought that this kind of travel is beyond their comfort zone.
- To add to your list of travel stories.
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Who should enquire
- People who enjoy overland travel.
- Nature and wildlife enthusiasts.
- People who are unafraid to explore and who thrive on adventure.
- Parents who feel their children should connect with the natural world.
- Anyone who feels that their disabilities are constraints to new discoveries.
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Our group about to set off on a stunning forest walk in which the raffia palm trees are so huge that you could be excused for feeling like you are walking in Jurassic Park. We also look out for the resident palm-nut vultures, a vegetarian that feeds on the seeds of this giant palm.
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