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Hey folks, we thought it was about time we checked back in here and did a bit of an update about our overland adventure in our 1976 VW kombi. Back in 2019, we shipped Ruby from the UK to New York, which the intention of spending 12 month ths exploring the US and Canada. In February 2020, with our visa running low and still loads to see in the US, we popped into Baja for what was supposed to be a mini Mexican adventure. Then the pandemic hit and the land borders to the US closed for foreigners and stayed closed for over a year. We actually ended up as refugees and were given a special refugee visa by the Mexican government. We would eventually spend a year and a year travelling in Mexico before deciding to follow our friends down the Pan American highway, because it sounded like a laugh. So without any real preparation, we ended south through Central America, ticking off all the highlights along the way. Once we reached Panama, we had no choice but to ship around the Darien Gap. We used a company called Overland Embassy run by a guy named Alejandro who had driven his camper up to Baja from Panama before his trip was cancelled by the pandemic. We shipped to Cartagena and continued to roughly follow the Pan American Highway, veering off whenever something sounded interesting. It would lead us through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia Chile and then Argentina. We popped to Uruguay, where we left our camper and both return to the UK for the first time in 5 years. Once we returned we only had one goal, which was to make the final drive to Ushuaia. We final arrived 1969 days after we first arrived in New York. We definitely won't win any prizes for how quickly we arrived there, but I think travelling slower allows you to experience so much more anyway. With the end of the world complete, we spent so e time exploring the island of Tierra Del Fuego, which translates to Land of fire. Its kind of ironic because camp fires are banned there. A better name for it anyway would be Land of constant wind! We then had a region that we had been looking forward to since the moment we decided to drive south... Patagonia Split between Chile and Argentina, Patagonia is a vast region with looming snow capped mountains, covered in glaciers. The waters form picturesque lakes underneath the peaks. Glacier rivers carve there way through the mountains and we saw many people plucking giant salmon straight out of the waters! We would eventually spent almost 4 months there, leaving just as the autumn leaves were starting to fall. As I type this, we find ourselves in Brazil, camped next to a little reservoir. Our visa is about to run out, so we plan on returning to Argentina one final time to savour to delicious Mendoza malbecs one final time. We will then return to Brazil and explore the northern regions before ticking of the final countries in this continent l, ending in Venezuela. It's been a truly life changing trip and we hope our travels inspire others to may e one day follow in our tracks. If we can basically do it I planned in a vehicle that turns 50 this year, then there's no reason why anybody can't come down. We have met Overlanders all shapes and sizes. We once met a solo German Overlanders who was almost 70 and driving in an antique truck. We have met solo female travellers. Families. Overlanders from all parts of the world. We have also met so many amazing local people who showed us incredible kindness and welcomed us into their lives. Feeding us, providing us with booze and letting us use their washing machine and shower. We are super excited to see where this trip takes us next and can't wait to see more of South America. If you are interested you can follow our travels and find way more photos and videos on our Facebook, Instagram and YouTube accounts... Just search for The Kombi Chronicles. I'm also happy to answer any questions you might have about our experiences over the last six and a half years. submitted by /u/KombiChronicles to r/overlanding [link] [comments]

I’m starting a light “overland” style build on our 2022 Kia Carnival SX Prestige. The goal isn’t rock crawling or anything extreme—just to make it more capable and comfortable for family camping trips, national parks, and light dirt/gravel roads. We’ve got kids and a dog, so the Carnival makes a ton of sense for space and comfort. I just wanted to give it a little more clearance, traction, and storage for road trips. Goals Light off-road capability Family camping trips National parks and dirt road access Keep reliability and ride comfort close to stock Upgrades ordered Suspension & Tires Truxxx 2" lift kit (front and rear) BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain tires (stock 19" wheels) Roof & Storage Thule roof box Thule crossbars 42" LED light bar (mostly for campsite lighting and the aggressive look) Performance & Reliability Transmission cooler (for heat management and future towing) PowerStop brake pad upgrade Why this setup? I wanted something that: Keeps the comfortable minivan ride Doesn’t overstress the drivetrain Still looks aggressive and adventure-ready Works well for long road trips with the family No engine mods, no oversized tires—just practical upgrades for real-world use. Plan I just ordered everything and will be: Installing the lift Mounting the tires Adding the roof setup and light bar Installing the cooler and brakes I’ll keep this thread updated with: Install photos Ride impressions MPG changes First camping trip report submitted by /u/SeriousTiger9277 to r/kiacarnivals [link] [comments]

I got these out of a sample sale and I'm still breaking them in. I wanted to get a boot for what I called "light off-roading." Basically anytime I have to walk in the woods. But the catch of it all was I wanted to add an activity I could do with my kids. I have 2 daughters who are 5 and 7. I don't always know how to relate to everything they like to do, but I know we love going on adventures. So when I got these boots I decided I'd be adding light hiking to our repertoire of activities. The girls LOVE IT. My oldest will ask regularly if we can go on nature walks and they get so excited to go. Every picture in this series was taken by my 7 year old, who has a blast being a boot photographer. My 5 year old loves her own boots and one day, when she stops growing, we will get her a pair of Nick's. Her cowboy boots make an appearance in the second picture. These boots, in Black Chromepak, have become my favorite. Not because of the leather, which I love, but because of what they have come to mean. Thank you Nick's! submitted by /u/Puzzleheaded-Post412 to r/NicksHandmadeBoots [link] [comments]

Hey everyone! I’m 18 and planning a 5-month overland adventure from Romania → Turkey → Georgia → Azerbaijan → ferry across the Caspian → Kazakhstan → Kyrgyzstan → then improvising through Central Asia/Mongolia. I’ll be mostly hitchhiking, hiking, and wild camping, keeping it under €2000. I want it to be safe but super adventurous, and I love the idea of improvising along the way. I’d love any tips or experiences you’ve had on: Hiking and wild camping in this region Hitchhiking or overland travel Taking the ferry from Baku to Kazakhstan Safety advice for an 18-year-old traveling solo Super excited for this journey, and any advice would mean a lot! submitted by /u/Lost_Promise_4767 to r/AskCentralAsia [link] [comments]

My partner and I spent 5 months driving our Land Rover Defender through 11 West African countries: Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, and Cameroon. To me this is one of the world's most challenging overland routes - and one of the most rewarding! Key lessons learned: Visas require planning: Some you can get on the border, others require letters of invitation and additional supporting documentation. You can get them all on the road, but they require some careful planning and consideration Roads vary wildly: Paved highways in Senegal, challenging mud tracks in Guinea/Cameroon (especially after intense rain) Cultural immersion is everything: Spending time in villages, attending ceremonies, learning basic greetings in local languages opened doors everywhere Overlanding challenges: Fuel quality issues, spare parts scarcity, border bureaucracy - patience is essential but there is always a way! Safety reality: Despite reputation, we felt welcomed everywhere. Use common sense, don’t drive at night, ask locals for advice Practical tips: Best timing: November-March (dry season). We hit rainy season in Cameroon (and had mechanical issues as well) which made it much more challenging, but still doable Carnet de Passage: Really recommend for anyone doing this trip. Carnet is the way to get your car through Africa as hassle-free as possible Yellow fever certificate: Required at most borders French is crucial: English rarely spoken outside Ghana/Nigeria/Gambia (we don’t speak it and it was tough) Fuel: Carry 60L+ extra. Stations sparse, quality varies (filter everything / change filter regularly) Money: CFA franc in 8 countries (bring euros to exchange), different currencies in others Camping: Wild camping widely accepted with permission. Always ask village chief first Unexpected highlights: Mauritania’s untouched beauty - we spent 3+ weeks in the desert… I could still be there! AMAZING! Benin's voodoo culture - authentic, not touristy, deeply spiritual Guinea-Bissau's Varela - pristine, barely visited. A paradise! The kindness everywhere - invited into homes, helped with repairs, guided to hidden spots The photography challenge was managing extreme humidity (rainforest), dust (Sahara), and in honesty having the motivation to grab the camera after draining days back-to-back. This route really isn't for everyone - it's physically demanding, logistically complex, and requires serious vehicle preparation. But I think it’s fair to say it is one of the world's last true overland adventures! And I reckon for many people on here - something you’ll be itching to get your teeth in unless you’ve tackled it already! Happy to answer questions about routes, border crossings, cultural etiquette, vehicle prep, or specific countries! 🚙 submitted by /u/Crafty-School5838 to r/travel [link] [comments]

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We left Las Vegas 7 days ago at 3:30 PM and it’s been non-stop adventure ever since. We explored Death Valley, camped and wandered through the Eastern Sierra Nevada, spent nights in Yosemite, and finally made it to the Pacific Coast — camping in the forest and right by the sea. Having an absolute blast. Today I grabbed a room just to do some laundry and enjoy a long hot shower. Tomorrow we hit the road again, heading north with no set plans, just vibes. Only thing on the calendar is the Overland Expo in Bend, Oregon at the end of the month. submitted by /u/theloneoverlanders to r/roadtrip [link] [comments]

Build Details: 4.5-inch HRG Beast Kit lift 33″ Goodyear Duratrac RT tires on stock wheels Nolo Designs skid plate Dirtcom Trail Swing spare-tire carrier submitted by /u/HondaPilotOverland to r/overlanding [link] [comments]

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https://preview.redd.it/3leps5th3cle1.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=83543c10cb9c46342064a704304ef039f3578848 Hey, everyone! The all-new 2026 Passport TrailSport is finally here, and I’m excited to share how we’ve redesigned it to be the most capable Honda we’ve ever built. But before we get into the details, here’s a bit about me. As a Product Planner, I’ve spent a lot of time studying market trends and customer needs, helping shape everything from product requirements and vehicle features to design and launch. It’s been a journey, and I feel fortunate to have been part of it. What started as just “doing my job” has really turned into a true passion for me, and the best part is that there’s always something new to learn or experience. I became an advocate for the Honda off-road presence and for expanding the TrailSport lineup when I started working in this role, especially on this project and with the awesome team we’ve got. It’s been a joint collaboration with an incredible team of engineers, designers, and others, all coming together to create one of the most exciting and capable vehicles Honda has ever made. Every person on this Passport team, including me, has spent time learning about the vehicle and how it’ll fit into our customers’ lives. We couldn’t build a vehicle for our customers if we didn’t truly understand what they wanted, how they used their vehicles, and what they needed out of them. At the same time, we always practice safe vehicle operation and mechanical sympathy. At the office, we joke that “rugged is the most fun you’ll have at 5 mph,” but the general off-roading motto is true: We go “as slow as possible, as fast as necessary.” Ultimately, we want our customers to feel confident in the capabilities of the Passport and have fun! Now, about the 2026 Passport—it’s the ultimate Honda adventure SUV. For the first time, every trim brings “rugged” to life. Whether you’re into off-roading, overlanding, dispersed camping, or all of the above, this SUV is built to support your adventurous lifestyle. The Passport TrailSport is everything we’ve always envisioned TrailSport would be: real, rugged design and authentic off-road capability, loaded with a bunch of standard features like advanced tech, roof rails, recovery hooks, and robust skid plates.​ Do you have questions about how the Passport TrailSport can fit into your lifestyle? Or are you just curious about the details? AMA. Thanks, Reddit, for hanging out with me and learning more about the all-new Honda Passport TrailSport! https://preview.redd.it/eadc0ylgo4ne1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=426b257924e50ea550aed2af61c045cfd990ce8c submitted by /u/honda to u/honda [link] [comments]

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Southern Utah was sort of the main focus for our cross country trip. I set more time aside for Utah than anywhere else. I love it out there and can’t wait to go back ✌️ submitted by /u/pheloniousdrunk to r/overlanding [link] [comments]

I recently went solo on a 40 Day G Adventures Africa Overland Tour through Eastern and Southern Africa. One of the main reasons I’m writing this, is because when I was doing research on if I wanted to do an Africa Overland tour or not, there weren’t many reviews or personal accounts of these types of trips to help me decide, I went in blind. And luckily it all worked out really well! Going with an overland tour group saved a lot of headaches with logistics like border crossings, car rentals, corrupt police, etc. Also as a solo traveler, it was a great way to explore Africa with other like minded people, many of whom were my age and also solo travelers (I signed up for an 18-39 year old’s trip, although the mean age was mid 20’s). I did a G Adventures Africa Tour and would definitely recommend them to others. Many other tour agencies (Intrepid, Contiki, Absolute Africa, etc.) do similar routes and I imagine would have similar experiences, with the biggest difference between them being the length of the trips and different types of accommodation and transportation (hotels/hostels vs camping like I did and occasional flights instead of long bus rides). What also convinced me to go with G Adventures over the other tour options, was the 39 year age cut-off. I didn’t want to be stuck on a bus for 40 days with a bunch of couples or retired people, and I thought this gave me the best odds. Here is the link to the exact G Adventures Africa Overland tour I did: Serengeti, Falls & Cape Town Overland: Sunsets & Safaris Overview About me I’m a 28 year old white male from the U.S. This was my first time in Africa, and my first time solo traveling for an extended period of time I was fortunate to be granted a few months sabbatical from work, and I’m funding this travel off of my savings Trip Summary Nairobi to Cape Town (I initially wanted to do the trip the other direction to maximize good weather probabilities, but I’m glad I went this direction, Cape Town is a much better city to end a 40 day trip in than Nairobi) Late May – Early July (This is winter for these countries) 40 Days (34 nights in a tent, I did not do any upgrades) 8 countries visited 10 game viewing safaris (from jeeps, boats, planes, the lando (bus), by foot, and mokoros) Myriad hikes, tours, swims, and exploring points of interest 6000+ km driven 2.5 bus groups (16 people on first half of trip, 22 people on second half of trip) 8000+ photos/videos taken Made several new friends from all over the world Countries visited: Kenya – 1 day (I also did an extra 5 days here beyond the trip) Tanzania – 10 Days Malawi – 4 Days Zambia – 5 Days Zimbabwe – 3 Days Botswana – 5 Days Namibia – 10 Days (Favorite Country Overall) South Africa – 2 Days (I also did an extra 5 days here beyond the trip) Trip Highlights Serengeti National Park Game Drives, Tanzania Ngorogoro Crater National Park Game Drive, Tanzania South Luangwa National Park Game Drives, Zambia Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park Walking Rhino Safari, Zambia Okavango Delta Walking Safari and Mokoro Ride, Botswana Etosha National Park Watering Hole Camp, Namibia Spitzkoppe Rock Scrambling, Namibia Sandwich Harbor Dune Exploring, Namibia Trip Lowlights Getting Traveler’s diarrhea for the first week and a half on a bus with no bathroom Catching a contagious cough, twice The 2 day drive from South Luangwa National Park to Victoria Falls (super long with no interesting stops) Making the whole group late to depart waiting for my food at a slow Hungry Lion in Swakopmund Do I recommend the G Adventures Africa Overland Tour? Short answer is Yes. If you don’t have any time or money restrictions and want to see a lot of Eastern and Southern Africa, definitely do the whole trip. The longer answer however is: If I could do the trip over again, I would skip a pretty big chunk from the first half of the trip. Zanzibar, Lake Malawi, and South Luangwa National Park were the highlights of this section of the journey, but don’t compete with the non-stop highlights and shorter drives on the second half of the journey. The first half of the trip also had much longer bus rides than the second half of the trip. On multiple occasions during this stretch, we’d get up at 4 AM, pack up camp, drive all day, and then arrive at the next campsite around sunset without any time to really enjoy the area. Instead I would do the game drives in Kenya and Tanzania: Massai Mara, Lake Nakuro (for rhinos), Serengeti, and Ngorogoro Crater (maybe throw in Mount Kilimanjaro) and then fly to Victoria Falls for the second half of the trip. The Africa Overlanding and Camping Experience The Group Dynamic I was definitely concerned about the group dynamic when booking this trip. 40 days is a long time to spend with people if you don’t get along with them. But I also thought… It takes a certain type of person to take a camping road trip through Africa. I got lucky with two great groups and several new lifelong friends that I’m already planning to see again soon! It was easy to get along with everyone on the trip; we were all like minded people. The demographics of the groups were: 2.5 bus groups (41 people traveled with total) Mostly mid 20’s individuals (4 people were 18-21, 4 people were 30-35) Mostly solo travelers but also 2 couples, 2 pairs of sisters, and 2 pairs of friends All but 3 people were from Western Countries I had 2.5 bus groups, which I didn’t totally realize when booking this trip, and I’m glad I was on the good end of these group shuffles. The first group of 16 of us traveled together from Nairobi to Victoria Falls. At which point all but 6 of us ended their African Adventures and we got a brand new group of 22 total. Then in Windhoek 2 people left, and 3 new people joined. Some of our friends from the first half joined another group going to JoBurg when we got to Victoria Falls that had been traveling together for a month, and weren’t big fans of that situation. If you’re worried about being alone, you won’t be. You’ll have the opposite problem: struggling to find time or space to be alone if you need it, but there are some opportunities. You can also opt to have your own tent instead of sharing with someone, or sometimes upgrade to a private room for a cost. The Lando The big purple Lando was our main mode of transportation overlanding across Africa. It’s a customized 25 seater bus capable of traversing Africa’s rough roads. G-Adventures has a lot of the same Lando to run multiple trips simultaneously, and ours for the entire trip was named Gacheri. The Lando had no bathroom on board, so we would often pull over on the side of the road to let everyone “bushy bushy.” The Lando had USB outlets near every seat to charge smaller electronics but no outlet power on board. On the first half of the trip, since we only had 16 people, about half of the group would have 2 seats to themselves, which was great. We would rotate seats every day to give everyone a fair opportunity of sitting alone, getting the better view out of the front, or the better A/C in the back. Camping, Accommodations, and Facilities Most of the trip (34 nights) was camping in tents. The tents were made for 3 people, but only 2 people shared, so there was plenty of room for our gear inside as well. We had to provide our own sleeping bag and pillow, but we were provided the tent and a thick and comfortable sleeping mat. I shared the tent with Luke from Australia for the first 20 days, and Ryan from the U.S. for the second 20 days. We also had a few nights in Hostels, Hotels, and Eco tents. There were also about 15 opportunities to upgrade at the campsites to a private room or dorm. The prices for upgrades typically varied between $20-60. The quality of the upgrades varied a lot from place to place. I personally never upgraded, because that’s beer money and I was used to the sleeping bag life within about 5 days. Participation Camping We were split into 3-4 person groups for the duration of the trip to do different chores every day. Kitchen – Help prepare meals for the day Cleaning – Clean the dishes for the day Packing – Pack/Unpack the gear in the Lando Cool Box – Buy ice, clean the cooler, and the Lando Floor Day Off About every 5-7 days there was a chance to do laundry. The prices ranged from $5-15 depending on location and how much you needed to wash. I also hand washed things several times. All the campsites besides the bush camping in the Okavango Delta and Namibia had toilets and showers. Hot showers were very hit or miss. Depended on location, which shower you chose, and the time of day (early morning usually had better odds). I think I was cursed on the trip because I only got about 5 hot showers. But most people probably had around 50% hot. My best cursed shower story is when we got to our camp in Deadvlei. The outdoor shower had hot water, epic sunset mountain views, and I brought a shower beer to enjoy my first hot shower in awhile. As soon as I finished soaping up, all the water shut off (cold and hot), so then I had to go skinny dip in the ice cold pool. Food For most meals our CEO’s (chief experience officers) would cook meals for us. These ranged from pasta dishes, to chicken and ugali, steak, sandwiches, etc. I thought the cooking was above average for a camping trip, but I was only wowed twice. It’s tough to cook for 20 people all at once. I’m apparently a pretty tough food critic, though; other people on the trip thought I was too harsh with my reviews of the cooking when we were all discussing our trip experiences at the end. We’d also stop at gas stations and/or grocery stores at least once a day to stock up on snacks and drinks. Almost every campsite had a bar. Sodas, juices, and beers were typically $1-2 at the campsite bars. The cheapest beer I saw was for $0.50 USD at a Spar (grocery store) in Malawi. I guess this is also a good section to mention I gained weight on this trip. There was barely any physical activity for 40 days and snacking is easy to do when you’re bored on a bus. I knew this going in and had plans to do workouts throughout the trip but only ended up doing 3. Long trips on the bus or safari vehicles are surprisingly exhausting and I typically wouldn’t have the motivation to workout. Weather I did this trip in the winter, and I would do it again in the winter. For all my Northern Hemisphere people, keep in mind winter in Africa is approximately May-September and summer is November – March. I can’t imagine doing this trip in the summer, it’d be really hot in Kenya and Tanzania, it was even hot in the winter. I prefer camping when it’s cold out, but also winter is a great time to do game drives in a lot of the countries. May marks the end of Monsoon season for Eastern Africa, so we were still in shoulder season. If it worked with my schedule, I would have delayed my trip a few weeks to avoid this. It rained several times at the beginning of the trip until we got to southern Tanzania, at which point there wasn’t any rain for the rest of the trip. The first several nights of camping I was sweating and not using my sleeping bag. The first night it got a bit chilly was in Ngorogorgo Crater; probably in the low 50’s F (10 C). Then the first time it got around freezing was Lusaka, which has an elevation of 1250 m. Most days we would shed layers to shorts and short sleeves until around sunset when it cooled back off again. According to our guides, we experienced fairly mild winter temperatures while we were in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. I was surprised and prepared for colder weather. I only used my thermal base layers twice on the whole trip (but I also run hot while sleeping). Safety People/Cities Our CEO’s would warn us about areas to stay alert in such as Nairobi, Stone Town – Zanzibar, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, and some parts of Cape Town. For me, Nairobi was where I had to be the most on guard, because I was solo traveling here and hadn’t met up with the group yet. By staying in groups and being smart, nothing bad happened to anyone on the trip for the whole 40 days. Animals I was surprised that nobody carried guns in the bush camps or game drives to protect us from animals (except for the walking rhino safari, but it was more for poachers). We had a lot of different animals visit our camps at night: Lions, Elephants, Hippos, Cape buffalo, baboons, and Hyenas. If you see eyes in the night with your headlamp when you want to get out to pee, stay in your tent. The animals avoid man-made structures, so as long as you kept your tent door closed, you were safe. Malaria I brought Malaria pills but didn’t end up taking them for very long. I got traveler’s diarrhea right after starting the pills so I stopped taking them to try and figure out if it was from the pills or a stomach bug, I think it was the latter. Because I did this trip in the African Winter, by the time we got to Zambia, it was pretty rare to see mosquitoes, so I just decided to use mosquito spray when needed and stopped taking the pills altogether. Water We couldn’t drink water from our accommodations for almost the entire trip (until we got halfway through Namibia). And the water tank on the bus was having issues, so we all had to frequently buy jugs of water. Sickness on the Bus A cold went around the bus twice, and I got it twice. Sore throat, runny nose, and cough (some people got fevers). It was a lot more contagious the second time around. So definitely bring some meds in your first aid kit for different scenarios. Digital Communications Wifi The wifi on the lando didn’t work, and it apparently hasn’t on the Africa trips since Covid. The wifi in the campsites was also pretty unreliable. It’s best to typically assume no wifi unless it’s one of the non-camping nights. Cell-Service/Data I didn’t buy a sim in every country. It was nice to go dark from the internet, but at least one person did and this is what we found: Physical sims work better than E-Sims and are cheaper in pretty much every country except South Africa. Definitely don’t get an Africa Regional E-Sim, that’s the biggest rip off. Physical sims are really easy to get in Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Sometimes at the border crossings, locals would come up to us to sell sketchy sims. It worked the 2/2 times I tried it and I got prices like 10 gigs for $10 USD. Many of the physical sims claim to work in multiple countries, but none of us could figure out how to get that feature working, so we bought new sims in different countries. The cell service with physical sims was also more wide-spread than I thought it would be. There’s definitely several dead-zones but I figured it would only work in cities. Starting with Botswana onward, acquiring physical sims got more complicated. You had to go to cellular service stores and register and buy a sim (hidden cost) with a passport, and then sometimes go to another store to buy a voucher to buy airtime, then call a number to convert the airtime to data. In the starting countries it was just plug and play. The e-sims from Airalo for South Africa were actually cheaper than the physical sims and worked great. Trip Expenses Base Cost of 40 day G-Adventures Africa Overland Tour: $5300 USD Add-on Excursions and Tours: $950 USD I did most but not all of the additional excursions (safaris, bushwalks, tours, national park visits etc.) offered on the trip, which was an additional approximately $950. Additional Costs I didn’t track these very precisely since it was mostly cash; these are all estimates based off of my ATM withdrawals Food, Drinks, Water - $150 Souvenirs - $50 (I didn’t buy much stuff, because I couldn’t carry it in carry-on only luggage) Tips - $250 (with a big chunk going to our CEO’s at the end of each trip. I’d usually give a $3-5 tip for each of the excursions) Visas - $125 SIM cards - $75 Misc - $50 Total Additional Costs - $700 Grand Total - $6900 USD Other currency related things We would always stop in towns directly before and after border crossings to visit Currency Exchanges and ATMs. It was tough to exchange Malawi and Zambia’s currency once out of the country; most people ended up stuck with their left over money. USD cash is king and accepted in every country. It’s also the main currency in Zimbabwe after hyperinflation. I became a billionaire while I was there. Credit Cards were rarely accepted, until we got to Namibia and South Africa. Namibia accepted Namibian Rand or South African Rand. We could ask stores and restaurants to trade Namibian Rand for South African Rand, especially the closer we got to the Namibia/SA border. Almost every price is negotiable. You can even trade goods instead of cash. My best tactic for bargaining prices was: after some initial negotiations, flashing the cash of the final price I was willing to pay. My alternate strategy was announcing my final price after the initial negotiations and then walking away hoping they’d change their minds. That almost never worked. YMMV. Packing List (for Winter) Here is my packing list that I used for this trip and 3 more months of travel in SEA and Europe. I removed a few items from the original list, but overall, this worked out well. Less is more! There were plenty of opportunities to do laundry either by hand yourself, or by hand by the locals while out doing activities. They always did a way better job than me too. Additional Miscellaneous Things My universal power adapter didn’t work everywhere in Namibia and South Africa because I didn’t have a Type M Plug Power outlets at the campsites were infrequent I was able to fly my drone only twice. It was either illegal, or complicated to get permits to fly everywhere we went, which was typically in National Parks. I didn’t even realize I accidentally snuck it in to Kenya. Another guy on the bus got his confiscated at the airport. Last minute excursion ad-ons were fine, so you don’t need to decide everything when initially booking the trip. The group consensus for best aerial ad-on was the sunrise hot air balloon ride in Serengeti, also the most expensive. (Okavango Delta was next) Open roof safari vehicles that have walls are much better for wind protection than the fully open jeeps. Constant wind can really fatigue your eyes. Sometimes you can choose the type of vehicle; if not, bring glasses and/or sunglasses. G Adventures required travelers insurance with medical, air lift and repatriation services up to $250k USD since we were in the middle of nowhere most of the time. submitted by /u/dezr to r/solotravel [link] [comments]

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