What wildlife viewing opportunities are available on overland truck tours?

You'll get plenty of chances to see wildlife, especially in famous parks like Kruger, Chobe, and the Serengeti. The tours use both the main truck and special 4x4 vehicles to find and watch animals, giving you the best shot at seeing the "Big Five" - lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo. As one of our travelers said, "spectacular sightings of animals and great game drives, especially in places like Etosha where animals gather around waterholes."

What kind of weather conditions should I prepare for?

The weather really changes depending on where you are. Take the Serengeti - during the day it can get up to 86°F (30°C), but over in Ngorongoro Crater, nights might drop to 50°F (10°C). If you're mainly interested in seeing wildlife, plan your trip during the dry season from May to October. The wet season, from November to April, gives you greener scenery but the roads can get pretty muddy.

What type of accommodation can I expect on an overland truck tour?

You'll mostly switch between camping and simple lodges. When you're camping, like at Merry Pebbles Camp near Kruger Park, you'll sleep in good quality dome tents that come with bug nets and thick mattresses. Some nights you'll stay in hotels - the Airport Game Lodge in Johannesburg is one example. One of our travelers noted, "the campsites were a lot better than expected with reasonable showers and good facilities."

What kind of meals are provided during overland truck tours?

You'll usually get 2-3 meals a day, mixed between meals your guide cooks and local restaurants. For instance, in Victoria Falls, you might have lunch at the local Lusumpuko Women's Club. One of our travelers mentioned, "the food was excellent, the CEOs cooked great meals, and there was always consideration for dietary restrictions." You'll also have some meals on your own so you can try local spots that interest you.

What optional activities are available during free time?

You can add lots of extra activities to your trip. At Victoria Falls, you might want to take a scenic flight ($150-284 USD) or try whitewater rafting ($120 USD) or bungee jumping ($168 USD). In Swakopmund, people often go sandboarding (700 NAD), skydiving, or take flights over the Skeleton Coast (4800 NAD). You can also do things like wine tasting, visit local villages, or take boat trips. It's up to you which extras you want to add.

What's included in the transport setup on overland truck tours?

Most of your travel will be in specially built trucks (called Landos) with big windows, comfy seats, places to charge your devices, and room for your bags. For example, if you're going from Cape Town to the Serengeti, these trucks have roofs that open up for better wildlife viewing. When needed, you'll switch to 4x4s for certain safari drives. One traveler told us, "The trucks are surprisingly comfortable for long distances, with good legroom and regular stops every few hours."

Overland Truck Tours & Trips

10 best Overland Truck tour packages

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7-day Kruger, Eswatini & Durban (Camping)
4.8 (9 reviews)
"We had a great trip, a lot of fun and our guides had a lot of knowledge about Africa."
Hannah, traveled in July
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Pretoria, Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, Hazyview,Kruger National Park,Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary,St Lucia,Durban+4 more
Age Range
Ages 18+
Operated in
English
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Acacia Adventure Holidays
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Ancient Wonders
Essential ANZAC & Egypt 2027 - 11 days
4.0 (1 review)
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Istanbul, Gallipoli, Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Agilkia Island,Abu Simbel,Kom Ombo,Luxor,Valley of the Kings+4 more
Age Range
Ages 18-60
Country Region
Nile ValleyTanzania Zanzibar+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
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Safari
Joburg to Victoria Falls - 12 Days
4.4 (8 reviews)
"I felt safe the entire trip. The driving was smooth and timely."
Rosanna, traveled in December
Duration
12 days
Destinations
South Africa Zimbabwe Botswana
Age Range
Ages 10+
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
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City & Culture
Karakorum Highway & Chitral Valley
4.0 (1 review)
"The mountains were breathtaking and the roads equally so, but for different reasons;-)"
Christina, traveled in September
Duration
21 days
Destinations
Islamabad, Taxila, Naran, Chilas, Fairy Meadows,Nanga Parbat,Tarashing,Deosai National Park,Skardu,Shigar,Gilgit,Hunza Valley,Pasu Glacier,Pasu,Hussaini Suspension Bridge,Gulmit,Karimabad,Gupis,Phander,Shandur National Park,Mastuj,Chitral,Garam Chashma,Rawalpindi+19 more
Age Range
Ages 18-59
Mountain
Himalaya Mountains
Operated in
English
Operator
Oasis Overland
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Safari
Wildlife & Wilderness of Botswana
Duration
14 days
Destinations
Maun, Okavango Delta, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park,Victoria Falls,Kasane,Chobe National Park,Savuti National Park,Moremi Game Reserve+5 more
Age Range
Ages 16+
Operated in
English
Operator
Exodus Adventure Travels
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Safari
21-day Victoria Falls to Serengeti (Camping)
4.6 (29 reviews)
"Awesome countries, beautiful nature and fantastic people!"
Leandra, traveled in February
Duration
21 days
Destinations
Zambia Malawi Tanzania Kenya
Age Range
Ages 18+
Country Region
The Great African Rift ValleyTanzania Zanzibar+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Acacia Adventure Holidays
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Safari
22-day Zanzibar, Victoria Falls & Kruger (Camping)
4.7 (6 reviews)
"I definitely want to come back and do more travelling in Africa with Acacia. He worked tirelessly throughout the Vic Falls to Jo'Burg leg of my tour."
RebeccaJames, traveled in July
Duration
22 days
Destinations
Tanzania Malawi Zambia Zimbabwe South Africa
Age Range
Ages 18+
Country Region
Tanzania Zanzibar
Operated in
English
Operator
Acacia Adventure Holidays
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Safari
25-day Kruger & Victoria Falls to Cape Town (Accommodated)
4.7 (13 reviews)
Duration
25 days
Destinations
South Africa Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Namibia
Age Range
Ages 18+
Operated in
English
Operator
Acacia Adventure Holidays
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City & Culture
Kathmandu City Stay - 4 days
Duration
4 days
Destinations
Kathmandu, Patan, Swayambhunath, Thamel, Bhaktapur
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Mountain
Himalaya Mountains
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
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Safari
Southern Africa Cape to Falls - 20 days
4.3 (9 reviews)
"Excellent trip a real adventure - saw so much and had so may experiences it was amazing."
Karen, traveled in February
Duration
20 days
Destinations
South Africa Namibia Botswana Zimbabwe
Age Range
Ages 10+
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
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Nature & Wildlife
13-Day Alaskan Highlight Lodging Adventure Tour
5.0 (2 reviews)
"The nature in Alaska is hard to describe – glaciers, deep fjords, endless forests, and wildlife you usually only see in documentaries."
S, traveled in July
Duration
13 days
Destinations
Anchorage, Seward, Kenai Fjords National Park, Moose Pass,Talkeetna,Denali National Park,Maclaren River,Fairbanks+4 more
Age Range
Ages 6+
Regions
Western USAMount Denali National ParkAlaska+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Infinite Adventures
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Safari
6 Day Sand, Sea & Etosha Budget Camping Safari
5.0 (5 reviews)
"They were professional, engaging and worked so hard to ensure that we had an amazing experience."
Karin, traveled in June
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Windhoek, Rehoboth, Sesriem, Sossusvlei, Solitaire,Walvis Bay,Swakopmund,Outjo,Etosha National Park,Okaukuejo,Halali,Okahandja+7 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
National Park
Etosha National Park
Operated in
English
Operator
Chameleon Safaris Namibia
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11-day Cape Town to Namibia (Camping)
4.8 (10 reviews)
"Fantastic way to see southern Africa! Great tour, awesome guide."
Caitie, traveled in December
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Cape Town, Table Mountain, Cederberg Wildnerness Area,Orange River,Noordoewer,Vioolsdrif,Fish River Canyon National Park,Sesriem,Namib-Naukluft Park,Solitaire,Swakopmund,Spitzkoppe,Etosha National Park,Windhoek+11 more
Age Range
Ages 18+
Operated in
English
Operator
Acacia Adventure Holidays
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Nature & Wildlife
Amazing Southern Africa
4.5 (1 review)
"The review provided does not contain any meaningful information that can be used to extract a relevant quote. The review only states that the reviewer has written a review but does not know where it went. There are no positive aspects or important details"
Duration
23 days
Destinations
South Africa Namibia Botswana Zimbabwe
Age Range
Ages 15+
Operated in
English
Operator
Intrepid Travel
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Nairobi To Kampala 10 Days Overlanding
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Kenya Uganda Rwanda
Age Range
Ages 8+
Operated in
English
Operator
Africa Travel Co.
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