| Costs | £1382 / $2729 (US) / €1764 |
| Group Size | 17 |
| Countries Visited | South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe |
| Dates | 27 Jul to 19 Aug 2008 10 Aug to 02 Sep 2008 24 Aug to 16 Sep 2008 07 Sep to 30 Sep 2008 21 Sep to 14 Oct 2008 |
- 05 Oct to 28 Oct 2008
- 19 Oct to 11 Nov 2008
- 02 Nov to 25 Nov 2008
- 16 Nov to 09 Dec 2008
- 30 Nov to 23 Dec 2008
- 14 Dec 2008 to 06 Jan 2009
- 28 Dec 2008 to 20 Jan 2009
"It was my first time in Africa… I will come back with Drifters"
Tschannen, Switzerland
Explore six Southern African countries in vehicles especially designed to access the off-the-beaten track highlights this area has to offer. See desert landscapes in Botswana, lush forests in Zambia, tea plantations in Malawi, the spectacular Victoria Falls, stunning beaches in Mozambique, and a variety of other unique locations and awe-inspiring sites on this impressive overland tour!
Yomps has teamed up with Southern Africa’s largest and most respected overlanding company, Drifters, to offer you the adventure of a lifetime at an unbeatable value for money. This tour will show you the highlights of several Southern African countries, endeavouring to reveal the contrasts that make this region fascinating, awe-inspiring and like nowhere else on the planet! From the desert landscapes of Botswana to the lush forests of Zambia, the tea plantations of Malawi to the deserted beaches of Mozambique; you will experience everything from bustling cities to rural homesteads, good highways to dirt tracks, gushing waterfalls to calm rivers where elephants drink, and crystal waters in which you can snorkel to high plateaus with awesome views. This tour also concentrates on visiting some of the finest game reserves in Africa, including Chobe, Luangwa and Kruger, where you will see a huge variety of animals that includes elephants, rhinos and lions – all in their natural environment. By camping and staying in authentic bush camps, lodges and inns along the way; you will experience traditional African overland practices on this unique trip, which is an ideal choice as part of a gap year, career break or sabbatical in South Africa.
Since their inception in 1983, Drifters philosophy has always been one that ensures long-term sustainability in each location it visits, giving assurance that whatever activity is conducted in any specific natural area contributes to the conservation and well-being of the area’s inhabitants. This guarantees that future generations will visit the same areas and enjoy the same experience as previous generations. Drifters is registered in every country in which it operates and encourages economic growth in Africa by being South African owned and employing native staff. As their official agent in the UK, Yomps creates a unique partnership with Drifters to offer you the best prices with ideal overland accommodation and an excellent infrastructure for your travels. Yomps is proud to promote that there are guaranteed departures, no hidden expenses and no food kitty. With 24 years of extensive experience, Drifters and Yomps offer you one of the largest and most reputable choices for overlanding in the African adventure travel arena.
