4×4 expedition through Africa in less than 3 minutes

For those of you who are too busy to join us for a 26 day guided self drive from Nairobi to Livingstone then watch the video!  This video was a gift from 2 fantastic clients Tom and Bel from Sydney, Australia.  We could not believe how quickly they put this together after their...

On The Move

This photo was sent to me from some clients from Victoria, Australia from their recent guided self drive Kenya safari with us.  As they say a picture says a thousand words – so instead of talking about the photo I will leave you to enjoy it in peace! For your next adventure...
4WDing through river crossings while game driving in East Africa

Livingstonia – Off the beaten track

No I have not made a spelling mistake – Livingstonia is not the town of Livingstone where Victoria Falls are located in Zambia but a little town hidden in the highlands of Malawi overlooking Lake Malawi. This is just one the little gems off the beaten track we travel to on our...

Off the grid but not off the planet

It has been a while since I have posted on this blog.  I could use the excuse that I have been far to busy, too stressed, not enough hours in the day etc.  Which they are all true.  So what have I been doing that has kept me away from the blog? Once we got over the Christmas rush...

Tag Along Tours ……

There are so many options for Tag Along tours. A self drive tour is for those who love driving and enjoy independence while travelling. Tag Along Tours Joining a safari as a tag along is a great option for those who want to get off the beaten track.  Who enjoy being away from the...

And don’t forget to bring the kitchen sink!

Tim from Africa Expedition Support gives the essentials about how to prepare for your big expedition to Africa. Sharon from Land Rover World magazine asked us the other day what happens when our clients arrive for an expedition totally unprepared.  Well, most people come totally...

The Ultimate Resource for Overlanding – Part 4: Where should I go overlanding?

This is a great new resource about to be released. Anyone considering overlanding really should check this out!

Why You Shouldn’t Be “Politically Correct”

Why You Shouldn’t Be “Politically Correct”.

Driving Tips for Overlanders: Sand Driving Part 2

In the first part of this story we talked about tire size and pressure while driving through soft sand.  We continue with how to get out of a bog. So you are at absolute minimum pressure, the tire is threatening to pop off the rim and you are still stuck. The next step is using...

Driving Tips for Overlanders: Sand Driving Part 1

Whether you want to cross the Sahara or just go for a quick safari in Namibia or Botswana, sooner or later you will encounter a sandy track and most likely you will get stuck on it.  But you wonder how the guys before you got through without problems since it is a more or less...