Africa tour and travel is rapidly gaining acceptance as a “must have” for those who love to see new places. African tourism is a growing industry and for good reason. Africa can boast exquisite natural beauty and rare species of wildlife in both the plant and animal kingdoms. African tours and trips involve more than just traveling by plane from one place to another and changing accommodation from one hotel to another. Safaris and overland tours are exciting ways to see the continent that set it apart from tours and trips in other parts of the world.

An African safari means a journey through the grasslands or into the jungle to see the beautiful scenery and the rich variety of animal species. What was once treated with contempt as the Dark Continent is now a favorite tourist destination. Some of the best wildlife parks in the world can be found here. One can choose the safari destination according to the animals they want to see. Lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos and buffalo can be easily seen in the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, the Kruger National Park in South Africa and the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania, the chimpanzees in the National Park Gombe Stream in Tanzania, elephants in the Okowango Delta in Botswana. Hippos and crocodiles can be seen on a canoe safari on the Zambezi River.

A land tour is also another way to explore this beautiful continent. On a tour of Africa by land, the trucks cover the entire African continent, from the Cape to Kenya. Each truck has 15 to 30 passengers. On land tours, travelers carry their camping and cooking equipment with them in the truck. An overland tour of Africa can take anywhere from one to eight weeks to complete.
The main difference between an overland trip to Africa and a private African safari is the price. Overland tours are more affordable than African safaris because safaris include traveling in luxury vehicles and staying in hotels.

A land safari offers the best value for money along with adventure and excitement. The nature of a land safari is such that it provides a deep understanding of the various cultures and customs of the local people, as well as providing breathtaking views. An overland safari gives the traveler the full feel of Africa as it really is. However, one must have a desire for adventure and excitement in order to truly enjoy a land safari as there are fewer comforts in everyday life compared to a private safari.

The Africa tour and trips must be well planned for best results. Many tour and travel companies offer guided tours and safaris to help the traveler get an exciting yet organized view of the African continent. The enjoyment will come easily if the traveler does not have to constantly be making decisions and worrying about where and how to go next. Information about the packages and services provided by the reputed African tour and travel companies is easily available on their respective websites.