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EXPLORE

YOUR ADVENTURE IS OUR PASSION

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OUR FAVOURITE OVERLAND DESTINATIONS

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ZIMBABWE

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NAMIBIA

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BOTSWANA

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ZAMBIA

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Guided

OVERLAND ADVENTURES 

Your African adventure begins here!

Designed for small groups, these journeys balance independence and comfort, letting you drive your own 4×4 while we lead the way and take care of the details.

Expect long horizons, wild camps, and the easy camaraderie of travellers who share a love of exploration. Every route is crafted to reveal the landscapes, wildlife, and stories that make Africa unforgettable.

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Overlanding Adventures

​Our guided self-drive safaris take you beyond the ordinary — into the heart of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia.​

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What is Overlanding? 

Overlanding is about discovery - travelling across vast landscapes by road, exploring off-the-beaten-track places, and experiencing Africa at a more intimate level.

 

Overlanding is for those who believe the journey is as meaningful as the destination. It’s travelling by 4x4 through wild, untamed landscapes, setting up camp under a canopy of stars, and feeling a part of Africa rather than just a visitor. It’s real, raw, and endlessly rewarding - the way exploration was meant to be.

"Across borders, through wilderness — this is overlanding."

On our overland adventures, you drive yourselves in fully kitted 4x4's while we take care of the details. All adventures are guided but each "team" of 4  prepare their own meals inaioshfdopiqwejfpowidNVCOICVNWOIU[Nsdoicvnbosd[iUNVOI[sduhgoiuwehfgouwdvhb[ouweHFOUiwehfouewhoiue[VWBEIU[VBEIUW[vhoiuweHFP]Iwejgfp]iwejhgoiewrhgoqhegoueqrhgo[uisdhV[OISdhvoishv[lisachvoi[schv[oasdihv[odiufhvoasidfhvozdihv]oizdhbodizvhboidvhboixdvhboidvhbo[sdivhboeihb 

How we do it : 

Drive yourselves on an overland adventure

Vehicles & Travel

The vehicles we use are automatic Toyota Hilux Double Cab 4x4s – reliable, comfortable, and built for African adventures.

 

Each vehicle seats four adults with ease and comes fully equipped for camping, featuring two side-by-side rooftop tents (complete with bedding and towels), a practical camp kitchen box with gas cooker, a 40L fridge, table and chairs, and a built-in water tank. Recovery gear is also supplied with every vehicle, ensuring peace of mind on remote routes.

 

Travelling in convoy, groups are led by your guide in a similarly equipped Hilux. The guide vehicle is fitted with radio communication, a satellite phone, first aid kit, and additional recovery equipment – providing safety, support, and expert knowledge throughout the journey.

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2026 DEPARTURES

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THE BEST OF
SOUTHERN AFRICA

From the majestic Victoria Falls, to the mighty Zambezi, Lake Kariba, the golden light of Mana Pools to the amazing wildlife of Botswana’s Chobe, Savuti and Moremi regions ; Southern Africa 2026 - An Adventure awaits.

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An unforgettable 19 day self drive, guided overland journey through Namibia, a land of dramatic contrasts and timeless beauty. From the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei to the wild Atlantic coast at Swakopmund, the ancient landscapes of Damaraland and the incredible wildlife of Etosha National Park.

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BOTSWANA 2026
KALAHARI SAFARI

Starting on the banks of the Chobe River, this journey moves you through the Savuti and Moremi regions, the Makgadigadi Pans and finally the Central Kalahari region.

Contact Us

+27 74 344 1979

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Classic Explorations (Pty) Ltd Trading as Explorations is a registered South African company.
Registration no : 2016/526462/07
24A Birnamwood Road, Merrivale, Howick, South Africa. 
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