The concept of exploring the African continent by safari truck has been a popular form of travel for many years. Overland tours are not for everyone, but they do provide an economical and safe means of travel across the “Dark Continent”. They are not luxury tours but an experience that allows you to interact with many aspects of the environment on a personal level.

The number of companies offering various overland packages has increased in recent times, with the vehicles becoming more comfortable and better equipped. The modern vehicles being used have also reduced the travelling times between destinations thereby allowing passengers more time to enjoy the sights on offer.

All safari trucks are self-sufficient and carry full cooking and camping equipment, long range fuel tanks, large water tanks, storage lockers for baggage, music systems, interior/exterior lighting, tool kit & spare parts.

 

Passengers are usually accommodated in 2-person tents with mosquito netting and will be either Dome-type or A-frame. Passengers are expected to provide their own sleeping bags and mats while on tour.  Travellers are expected to participate in the daily tasks necessary for the smooth running of the tour – helping with food preparation, dish washing, truck loading, etc – and are required to put up and take down their tents.

 

Depending on the type of vehicle being used, group sizes usually average around 18 – 25 passengers and comprise a wide range of nationalities. Tour members generally range in age from 18 to 35 but most companies are happy to take older people who consider themselves to be “young at heart”.

 

From Nairobi, a wide variety of tours are on offer ranging from 4 days to 8 weeks.  The tour price varies depending on the inclusions but is generally based on an overall cost for the tour plus a kitty contribution. The kitty covers such things as daily meals, camping fees, various excursions, etc, and is usually paid locally to the tour leader before the start of the tour. Visas, personal insurance and items of a personal nature are normally not included in the tour cost.

 

POPULAR OVERLAND TOURS AVAILABLE FROM NAIROBI

14 Days  Gorilla Safari  Kenya/Uganda 

14 Days  Kenya/Tanzania/Zanzibar

21 Days  Nairobi – Victoria Falls

21 Days  Victoria Falls – Cape Town 

35 Days  Nairobi – Victoria  Falls

42 Days  Nairobi – Cape Town

56 Days  Nairobi – Cape Town
 

TURKANA BUS – A SAFARI WITH A DIFFERENCE 

One of the most unique safaris in the world is the legendary perennial Turkana Bus, which has had over 1,000 scheduled departures to Northern Kenya.   

The 1,000 miles (1,600kms) round-trip safari, in custom-made open-sided trucks, is suitable only for intrepid visitors who wish to experience the remotest of areas without the amenities of a Lodge.  Accommodation is in basic camps, with you erecting your own tent (which is provided) and fetching firewood!  A light-weight sleeping bag (or blanket) is required.   Meals are simple but a balanced affair – continental breakfast, cold lunches and hot dinners prepared on the spot by your safari cook.

Summary of the 08 nights/09 days itinerary (monthly departures on the second Saturday of the month) is as follows: 

For clients whose arrival flights do not allow for departure on Saturday, there is an option of missing out the Nakuru night and departing Nairobi on day 02, to join the truck in Nyahururu.

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