This epic expedition through Africa encompasses all the incredible landscapes, culture & wildlife you could imagine. From the harshness of the Sahara desert, the dense jungles of central Africa and the amazing wildlife of East Africa, the varied landscapes and cultures that make up this continent will leave an indelible mark on you forever. There will be times when it will be extremely tough - harsh terrains, bad roads and extremes of weather, but it will all be worth it! You will discover a continent most travellers only dream of - whilst having the experience of a lifetime! Note: Due to the ongoing situation in Sudan we expect to extend our time in northern Kenya and Ethiopia somewhat, and then leave the truck in Addis Ababa. The group would overfly from there to Cairo (flight at your cost) and then complete the Egypt section using public transport and local hotels. We ran our 2022/23 departure in this way and it worked very well.
  • Cross the vast Sahara Desert
  • Discover Africa's best kept secrets and pristine beaches in Sierra Leone
  • Visit a fetish market to see the still thriving religion of Voodoo
  • Travel through some of the densest jungles and toughest terrains
  • Game drive by day and relax at floodlit water holes by night in Etosha National Park
  • Explore the area of Sossusvlei - home to some of the world's highest sand dunes
  • Discover the enormity of Victoria Falls
  • Take a 4x4 safari through the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park for a chance to see the Big 5
  • Trek to see the largest living primate, the Mountain Gorilla
  • Visit the magnificent monasteries and rock-hewn churches located around Ethiopia
  • Camping 'under the stars' in the vast Nubian Desert in Sudan
  • Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Ancient Egypt
  • Meet rescued chimps at Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Oasis uses roomy three-person tents but only for two people. They are specially made for us to meet the tougher conditions of an overland trip and have mosquito netting sewn into the door and windows. Tents are shared (between two people of the same sex from your group unless you are a couple). We spend some nights bush or desert camping and the rest of the time in campsites. Facilities and standards at campsites vary, some are well equipped and managed and some are very basic. At bush camps you will be living off the truck, so there will be no showers or en-suite facilities! At certain campsites there is the opportunity to upgrade to a private room at your own expense if you are missing your bed.