Capetown to Cairo or the reverse has been a standard mark of accomplishment for the adventure traveler in Africa for decades. In the tradition of the great explorers it is possible to make this journey by self-contained truck in either direction throughout the year with several well-known companies. Services include daily meals, seat, camping and or hotel accommodations for the duration of the trip.
For long-term, long-distance overland adventures see the following operators:
African Trails: http://www.africantrails.co.uk/
Dragoman Tours: http://www.dragoman.com/
Shorter self-contained journeys are available for high-demand regions of Africa including Kenya, Botswana, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Egypt, Zambia, Mozambique, and Namibia. Most short-range truck tours offer a focus on landscape, cultural experience and wildlife.
For overland tours with a regional focus see the following operators:
African Trails: http://www.africantrails.co.uk/
Absolute Africa: http://www.absoluteafrica.com
For those mainly interested in the wildlife of Africa, there are safari themed truck tours which will take travelers into some of the greatest wildlife refuges on earth including Okovango Delta, Serengeti Plains, Ugandan jungle, Kruger Park, Mount Kilimanjaro and Victoria Falls.
For safari adventures by truck see the following operators:
GAP Adventures: http://www.gapadventures.com/
Dragoman Tours: http://www.dragoman.com/
