| The African continent is the second largest in the | | | | One of Africa's greatest natural features, the |
| world, encompassing 53 countries - with diverse | | | | East African Rift Valley.o Zambezi Gorge - an ideal |
| terrains, climates and seeped in history and | | | | setting for exhilarating white water rafting!o Stone |
| culture. An African overland tour is truly an | | | | Town in Zanzibar - famous for its spice markets, |
| adventure-seekers dream as overland travel | | | | old slave forts and dungeons.o Spitzkoppe Rock |
| presents the opportunity to explore the deepest | | | | formations - known as the Matterhorn of Namibia. |
| darkest corners of the continent, with | | | | These rock formations are part of the Erongo Mt |
| experiences that will stay etched into your heart | | | | range, formed over 100 million years ago after |
| and mind forever. If you are planning overseas | | | | the collapse of a gigantic volcano.o Cango Calcite |
| adventure travels, make sure you make the | | | | Caves - recognised as one of the worlds finest |
| most of all Africa has to offer - from the lakes | | | | network of Calcite caves, formed over a million |
| to the wildlife to the world heritage sites. Listed | | | | years of slow formation of Stalagmites and |
| below are some of the most noted features and | | | | Stalactites. |
| places that are definitely recommended on any | | | | National Parks - A World of their Own |
| Africa overland tour. | | | | Internationally famed for its wildlife parks, any |
| Lakes and Waterfalls - Natural Wonders | | | | African overland adventure must feature a visit |
| Any African overland trip should include witnessing | | | | to at least one of the continent's many national |
| the splendour of at least one of the great lakes | | | | parks, where you are sure to witness incredible |
| or soaking up the beauty of the cascading | | | | natural sights and come into close proximity with |
| waterfalls and rivers. Some of the lakes and | | | | incredible wildlife.o Serengeti National Park, |
| waterfalls that you can enjoy visiting on your | | | | Tanzania famed for its annual migration of over |
| African overland travels include:o Lake Malawi | | | | one million wildebeest and 200,000 zebra.o Etosha |
| (once known as Lake Nyasa) is the third largest | | | | National Park, a semi-desert and one of the |
| fresh water lake in Africa. The lake's tropical | | | | world's greatest wildlife viewing areas.o Hells Gate |
| waters teem with more fish species than any | | | | National Park in the Rift Valley Province in Kenya.o |
| other lake on Earth.o Victoria Falls is a waterfall | | | | Chobe National Park in Botswana - boasting one |
| that is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. | | | | of the largest game concentrations on the African |
| Also known as Mosi oa Tunya, which translates to | | | | continent.o Mikumi National Park in Tanzania, |
| "The Smoke that Thunders", this dynamic | | | | covering an area of 3230 km2.o Namib-Naukluft |
| cascading mass of water is definitely worth | | | | Park, a vast expanse of desert which contains |
| visiting on your Africa overland travels.o Bujagali | | | | some of the highest sand dunes in the world.o |
| Falls is located just downstream from the source | | | | Golden Gate National Park in the eastern Free |
| of the Nile and is a spectacular sight!o Lake | | | | State in South Africa.o Royal Natal National Park, a |
| Nakuru is one of the Rift Valley's soda lakes, | | | | dramatic region of the Drakensburg beneath the |
| located in Kenya. This natural phenomenon is | | | | famous Amphitheatre - a massive wall of rock |
| famous for its pink-feathered inhabitants, the | | | | with over 4kms of sheer cliff face.o The Kruger |
| flamingos, which are a beautiful sight when flying | | | | National Park, famed for sightings of the Big Five |
| en masse to and from the water. If you are | | | | and the most acclaimed game park in South |
| planning overseas adventure travels - this lake is | | | | Africa. |
| not to be missed. | | | | Animals |
| Rivers - The Source of Life and Beautyo The Nile | | | | The African continent is home to such diverse |
| River begins its 6700km journey to the | | | | animal species, which means that your African |
| Mediterranean Sea - this magnificent river is full of | | | | overland travel is sure to be a mixture of exciting |
| historical fame and natural beauty and an ideal | | | | game and wildlife viewing as you come into close |
| place to visit during an African overland trip.o The | | | | contact with the animals in their natural habitat.o |
| Orange River is the longest river in South Africa | | | | Seals and whales on the Cape coast.o Wildlife in |
| and is a rich source of diamonds.o Chobe River is | | | | the many national parks, including the likes of the |
| a diverse habitat for wildlife - any visit will afford | | | | Big Five - Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and |
| exciting game viewing as well as an array of bird | | | | rhino.o Majestic Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda and |
| species.o The Okavango Delta in Botswana is the | | | | Uganda. |
| world's largest inland delta. When visiting this | | | | Desertso Kalahari Basin - known for its dry, |
| natural phenomenon on your overseas travel | | | | desolate and expansive freedom.o Namib Desert - |
| adventures, you will have the chance of seeing | | | | considered to be the oldest desert in the world.o |
| the elusive wildlife of this unique desert oasis. | | | | Sahara desert - the world's largest hot desert. |
| Historical and World Heritage Sites | | | | Other exciting things an African overland tour |
| On any African overland trip - the best way to | | | | offers include:o The mountain ranges - Kilimanjaro, |
| fully experience the places are to visit the | | | | Drakensburg, the Virunga Mountains and Mount |
| historical sites that make up the rich history of | | | | Sinai.o Islands off the coast of Africa.o Exciting |
| the country itself. Some of the most notable | | | | activities - ranging from shark cage diving, white |
| include:o Table Mountain and Robben Island in Cape | | | | water rafting, gorilla trekking, bungee jumping, |
| Town.o Cecil Rhodes' grave and Ancient Rock | | | | snorkelling and everything in between!o Diverse |
| Paintings.o Matobo National Park in Zimbabwe.o | | | | cultures of the African people. |