About Us

It is important to choose a company that is based in the countries you plan to travel through. Being an African based company means we are very “hands-on” with what is happening in and around southern and eastern Africa and we can provide comprehensive local back up to all our operations. We are also a registered company in five of the ten counties we travel through.

We employ local people as crew on the road and to operate our regional offices; thus contributing to the local economy of the countries we operate in. Travelling with knowledgeable African crew also provides our clients with a true insight into the African culture and environment.

Our experience over the years has shown us that with the popularity and success of our trips, together with the reliability of our vehicles and loyalty of our trip and workshop crew, we can confidently guarantee our departure dates. We believe that currently, BTL is the only operator to make this offer to our clients so that when you make your booking you can be sure that you will go on the overland trip of your choice. Knowing that the trip is guaranteed to depart is a very important factor when arranging your holiday, especially where there are flights involved.

Our trips offer excellent value for money, without giving away any quality. We also include your arrival transfer and pre-trip night’s accommodation so you don’t have to worry about where you’ll sleep, or how to get to the departure point for your safari. We also offer a range of Discounts to choose from including return client discounts for those who want to discover more; ISIC student card discounts for ISIC members (& partners); Kids under 12 on a family departure pay less; 4 or more travellers booking onto their trip together save; early birds booking 6 months or more in advance get a great discount.

No other company offers discounts and extra trips such as these, making your overland adventure with Africa Travel Co. especially good value for money.

The crew on any trip you book, anywhere in the world, is one of the most important requirements of making your trip enjoyable. We believe having three crew members; the Trip Leader, the Driver and guides on most of our trips, are a big bonus on an overland adventure through Africa. Our Trip Leaders are often ex-passengers who have developed a passion for Africa. They are all trained “on the road” prior to leading a trip and have a good knowledge of the counties we travel through .Their leadership and organisational skills will ensure the smooth running of your trip. Most of our loyal Drivers and guides are African and have been with us since our inception.

It is important to choose a company that is based in the countries you plan to travel through. Being an African based company means we are very “hands-on” with what is happening in and around southern and eastern Africa and we can provide comprehensive local back up to all our operations. We are also a registered company in five of the ten counties we travel through.

We employ local people as crew on the road and to operate our regional offices; thus contributing to the local economy of the countries we operate in. Travelling with knowledgeable African crew also provides our clients with a true insight into the African culture and environment.

We believe in showing our clients a real and authentic African experience that also benefits the environment and local people in the counties we travel through. We do this by supporting local community projects and respecting the environment.

By buying our provisions along the way, and by using local operators for optional activities, we support local economies and businesses. We are sensitive to local cultures and our crew are on hand to advise on appropriate behaviour and dress, where relevant.team has many of year’s experience in the Southern African tourism industry.