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De Land Rover Veluwe Tour; het leukste uitje in de Veluwe!

Een leuk dagje uit ontdek de land rover veluwe tour.

Ontdek de Veluwe in al haar diversiteit, want uitgestrekte heiden, torenhoge naaldbomen, betoverende boerderijen en zanderige paadjes wachten op je!

Grijp nu de kans om dit alles zelf te ervaren in een van onze stoere Land Rovers. We zorgen voor een duidelijke uitleg over de auto route, zodat je veilig en met vertrouwen op pad gaat. De Veluwe Tour voert je over prachtige wegen en onverharde paden in een jeep, perfect voor een gevoel van ultieme vrijheid.

De route die je van ons meekrijgt is een bolletje-pijltje route, waarbij samenwerken centraal staat: rijden én navigeren komen aan bod.

Deze auto route door de Veluwe brengt je langs prachtige plekken, zoals een indrukwekkende uitkijktoren en de Schaapskooi Ermelo. Ideaal dus voor jong en oud. Ontdek onderweg idyllische plekken voor een wandeling, een picknick of om in alle rust wild te spotten. Met quizvragen en opdrachten maak je jouw avontuur nog spannender. Aan het eind van de dag keer je terug met unieke souvenirs en onvergetelijke herinneringen. De jeep safari is een avontuur dat je niet wilt missen.

Unieke uitjes in de Veluwe

• Land Rover Veluwe Tour

Route: Van Kip tot IJzertijd

Vanaf € 179 voor max 5 personen.

Trek erop uit met een stoere Land Rover 4×4 en ontdek de veelzijdigheid van de Veluwe, on- en offroad. Je komt op geweldige plekken en verkent de Veluwe. Bij ons is avontuur gegarandeerd!

+ stoere Land Rover + route over de Zuid-Veluwe + duidelijk routeboek + vragen & opdrachten voor onderweg + tips voor wandelen, picknicken & wild spotten

Route: Assel – Uddel 2.0

Vanaf € 191,50 voor max 5 personen.

Via Assel & Uddel en dwars door het magische Sprielderbos, bekend om de ‘dansende bomen’. De ultieme en uitgebreide Veluwe-beleving is nú beschikbaar.

+ stoere Land Rover + route over de Midden-Veluwe + duidelijk routeboek + vragen & opdrachten voor onderweg + tips om te wandelen en andere to-do’s

Uitbreiding

Met een luxe lunch, € 9,50 per persoon.

Jullie dag helemaal compleet maken? Laat de lunch door ons verzorgen en geniet van onze rijk gevulde picknickmand. Dat is ontspannen genieten.

+ verse broodjes + broodbeleg + vers fruit & sap + onderweg zelf koffie of thee zetten + tips & tricks voor picknickplekken

Avontuurlijke safari in een 4×4 op de Veluwe

Stap in voor een onvergetelijke auto route door de Veluwe, waar elke bocht met een unieke 4×4 een nieuw mysterie onthult. Ontrafel de geheimen van dit majestueuze landschap, terwijl je offroad de verborgen parels verkent. Laat je leiden door puzzels en clues die je dieper de wildernis in sturen, waar de natuurlijke pracht zich in volle glorie toont. Dit is niet zomaar een rit; het is een reis die je verbindt met de natuur, je team uitdaagt en onvergetelijke herinneringen creëert. Ontdek al onze activiteiten in de Veluwe .

Vragen over de Veluwe Tour

Wat is een veluwe tour.

De Land Rover Veluwe Tour is een unieke off-road ervaring waarbij deelnemers de prachtige natuur van de Veluwe kunnen verkennen in een Land Rover. Deze tour biedt avonturiers de kans om op een avontuurlijke manier kennis te maken met de verborgen parels van de Veluwe.

Hoe lang duurt de Land Rover Veluwe Tour?

De Land Rover Veluwe Experience duurt gemiddeld 3 tot 4 uur, afhankelijk van het gekozen pakket en de routes. Er is genoeg tijd voor een grondige verkenning van de omgeving en voor het nemen van pauzes op pittoreske locaties.

Heb ik ervaring met off-road rijden nodig om deel te nemen?

Nee, ervaring met off-road rijden is niet vereist. De Land Rover Veluwe Tour is ontworpen voor zowel beginners als ervaren bestuurders. Elke tour begint met een korte instructiesessie om deelnemers vertrouwd te maken met de voertuigen en de basis van off-road rijden.

Is een jeepsafari door de Veluwe geschikt voor kinderen?

Ja, de jeepsafari met de Land Rover is gezinsvriendelijk en geschikt voor kinderen van alle leeftijden. Het is een geweldige manier voor het hele gezin om samen de natuur te verkennen. Houd er rekening mee dat er leeftijdsrestricties kunnen gelden voor wie achter het stuur mag zitten.

Kan ik de tour boeken voor een privégroep?

Ja, de Land Rover Veluwe Tour kan geboekt worden voor privégroepen. Dit is ideaal voor familie-uitjes, teambuildingactiviteiten of speciale gelegenheden. Neem contact met ons op voor meer informatie over de mogelijkheden en beschikbaarheid.

Wat gebeurt er bij slecht weer?

De tour gaat ook bij slecht weer door, aangezien dit de off-road ervaring kan versterken. In het geval van extreem slecht weer, waarbij de veiligheid van de deelnemers in het geding komt, kan de tour worden uitgesteld. Deelnemers worden hierover geïnformeerd.

Wat gebeurt er als de auto kapot gaat?

Bij VAN HET PAD doen we ons uiterste best om ervoor te zorgen dat je je route kan vervolgen. Soms hebben we een andere auto beschikbaar. Of we zoeken samen naar andere oplossingen.

Hoe kan ik me inschrijven voor de Veluwe Tour?

Je kan je heel eenvoudig via onze website inschrijven. Lukt het niet? Twijfel dan niet om contact met ons op te nemen.

Is er een minimum of maximaal aantal deelnemers nodig voor de Veluwe Tour?

Nee, er is geen minimaal of maximaal aantal deelnemers nodig voor de Veluwe Tour. Echter hangt dit wel af van het aantal beschikbare auto’s. Zorg er daarom voor dat je op tijd boekt!

Meer informatie of direct boeken?

Enthousiast geworden over een jeep safari door de veluwe? Maak dan snel je boeking, stuur een berichtje via whatsapp of bekijk ons fotoalbum voor een impressie van eerdere auto routes door de Veluwe. Beleef snel de Veluwe op een geheel nieuwe wijze!

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Ga op een avontuurlijke Jeep safari over de (Hoge) Veluwe en ervaar de sensatie van offroad rijden. Samen met je team los je raadsels op en ontdek je de verborgen wonderen van de natuur. Laat je meeslepen door de wilde en ongetemde schoonheid van de Veluwe terwijl je de diverse uitdagingen aangaat die op je pad komen.

OFFROAD 4X4 RIJDEN IN DE VELUWE

Duik in een unieke 4×4 offroad ervaring op de Veluwe, waar elk raadsel een diepere laag van dit prachtige natuurgebied onthult. Samen met je team navigeer je door het onbekende, ontdek je fascinerende plekken en geniet je intens van de reis. Met de 4×4 offroad autoroute krijg je de kans om de Veluwe te verkennen op een manier die je bijblijft.

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Het stoerste uitje van de Veluwe – Offroad met een Land Rover

Offroad rijden met een Land Rover Discovery, dat is toch wel echt het stoerste uitje dat er is op de Veluwe. Heb je zelf geen mooie 4×4 om de natuur mee in te gaan? Niet getreurd, want het is dus gewoon mogelijk om voor een dag, een weekend of voor je hele vakantie een Land Rover te huren bij VAN HET PAD . Hoe gaaf is dat?!

Hoevaak hebben mijn man Stefan en ik daar wel niet van gedroomd. En onze droom om in een stoere 4×4 van de begaande paden af te wijken werd onlangs werkelijkheid. Dankzij VAN HET PAD beleefden we namelijk een fantastisch uitje op de Veluwe in een heuse Land Rover. En echt, geef mij het stuur van zo’n stoere auto in handen en ik ben helemaal in mijn element.

VAN HET PAD met een Land Rover Discovery

Op een vrijdagochtend in december vertrekken we al vroeg (in het donker) van huis om rond een uur of negen aan te komen bij VAN HET PAD in de buurt van Barneveld. Daar worden we enthousiast welkom geheten door Kees , ondernemer én de oprichter van VAN HET PAD.

Arvik , de Land Rover Discovery waarmee we de Veluwe Tour gaan rijden, staat al gepoetst voor ons klaar. Nadat Kees van alles uit de kasten tovert om mee te nemen onderweg (stoelen, een kooktoestelletje met bijpassend rood pannetje om thee te kunnen maken, een polaroidcamera behorende bij een aantal opdrachten én de routebeschrijving met opdrachten) worden we ook nog eens verrast met een goed gevulde picknickmand voor onze lunch.

Vervolgens is het tijd voor wat uitleg. Over de routebeschrijving en de opdrachten en vragen van de puzzelrit, maar natuurlijk ook over het rijden in de Land Rover. Wanneer je in een auto van VAN HET PAD rijdt, ben je namelijk het visitekaartje voor zowel VAN HET PAD als alle Land Rover rijders. En dan is het zover, we starten de motor en worden uitgezwaaid door Kees.

De Veluwe Tour

Goed, we zijn onderweg. We hebben een routebeschrijving gekregen én een heel aantal opdrachten en vragen (want ja, de Veluwe Tour is ook een puzzelrit!). Om bij de start van de route te komen rijden we eerst een klein halfuurtje over verharde wegen over de Veluwe richting Ede. En daarna begint het. We vinden onze weg over verschillende verharde en onverharde wegen, over land- en bosweggetjes.

De routebeschrijving is opgezet via de bolletje-pijltje techniek (het bolletje staat voor jouw locatie en het pijltje geeft aan welk pad van een splitsing of kruispunt je moet nemen). Daarnaast willen we de puzzelrit natuurlijk zo goed mogelijk volbrengen. Het is dus goed opletten geblazen. En ja, we hebben wel eens een afslag hier en daar gemist.

Dat we af en toe een afslag missen maakt niets uit: ‘the journey is the destination’.

Bij één van de opdrachten hebben we de polaroidcamera die Kees ons heeft meegegeven nodig en wat is dit een toffe extra. Ik ben zo gewend om meerdere foto’s te maken en daar de mooiste en beste van uit te kiezen. Het is dus ook wel eens leuk om maar één kans te hebben voor een foto. En ja hoor, gelukt, allebei hebben we onze ogen open!

Picknicken aan de rand van NP de Hoge Veluwe

De tijd vliegt voorbij en voor we het weten begint onze buik te borrelen. Tijd om de Land Rover op een mooi plekje te parkeren en te picknicken. We zien een mooi plekje aan de heide en zandverstuiving bij Otterlo (exacte coördinaten zijn 52.098373, 5.779526). Dit is overigens dichtbij één van de ingangen van Nationaal Park de Hoge Veluwe . De auto een uurtje (of twee) parkeren en een lekker eind gaan wandelen tussendoor kan dus ook heel goed.

Wij hebben op de Ederheide, waar we redelijk in het begin van de Veluwe Tour langskwamen al een eind gewandeld en gaan nu dus voor een lunch met uitzicht op de heide . En wauw, wat zit er veel lekkers in de picknickmand! Verse broodjes, jus d’orange, beleg, fruit.. Wat een verwennerij. Ik ben ook fan van de leuke picknickmand, de emaille kopjes en borden en het rode emaille pannetje waarin we water koken voor de thee. Het past allemaal zo goed bij dit roadtrip avontuur.

Na de picknick vervolgen we onze route via een aantal verharde en onverharde wegen en komen uiteindelijk uit bij het eindpunt van de route: de IJzertijdboerderij in Wekerom. Helaas is het weer tijd om de Land Rover (iets viezer dan toen we hem meekregen) in te leveren bij Kees en weer in onze eigen auto verder te gaan.

Een unieke ervaring en een goed verzorgde roadtrip

Hoe ik het rijden in de Land Rover vond? In één woord: FANTASTISCH. Je zit lekker hoog en hebt overal om je heen ramen. Je hebt dus goed overzicht. Ook reden we in een automaat, wat het rijden natuurlijk extra makkelijk maakt, want je hoeft niet eens te denken aan het schakelen. De Discovery is een grote en zware auto en dat merk je vooral bij het optrekken. Er komt lekker veel geluid bij kijken en je moet het gaspedaal goed indrukken om een beetje vaart te kunnen maken. Maar wanneer hij gaat, dan gaat hij. Of het nu op de weg of naast de weg (van het pad) is. Daarnaast is dit uitje zo’n unieke ervaring, offroad op de Veluwe in een Land Rover en op plaatsen te komen waar niet iedereen zomaar heen kan rijden.

De Veluwe Tour zelf heeft een afstand van zo’n 40 km. Je kunt deze route volgen, je kunt de route rijden en vervolgens zelf nog op pad gaan met de Land Rover, je kunt stoppen waar je wilt en als je wilt kun je er een dagvullende activiteit van maken. Picknicken, wandelen, ergens dineren (of eten afhalen natuurlijk). Het is een heerlijk dagje weg in een prachtig gebied. De activiteit zelf was ook nog eens ontzettend goed verzorgd, met een volledige routebeschrijving, de puzzelrit en een heerlijke lunch.

Hond welkom in de 4×4

Stefan en ik waren niet de enigen in de Land Rover. Onze hond Butch was namelijk ook mee! Achterin de Discovery had hij een zee van ruimte om te zitten en rond te kijken. Hij vond het heerlijk om regelmatig even te stoppen, te kunnen rondsnuffelen en te wandelen op voor hem compleet onbekende plekjes. De route voert onder andere langs de Ederheide, waar een ontzettend groot losloopgebied is. Erg leuk dus dat onze hond Butch ook welkom was tijdens dit uitje. (Natuurlijk hadden we wel wat kleden meegenomen voor hem om op te kunnen liggen, want met zijn langharige vacht en grote poten is Butch net als de Land Rover Arvik niet vies van een beetje modder).

Kamperen of trouwen met een auto van Van het pad?

De Veluwe Tour rijden in een Land Rover van VAN HET PAD is wat mij betreft dus een enorme aanrader en een heerlijk uitje. Maar! Er is nog meer mogelijk. Vind je een dag op pad met een 4×4 te kort en wil je er een weekendje mee weg of zelfs op vakantie? Ook dat kan! Kees van VAN HET PAD verhuurt de Land Rovers (mét daktent) namelijk ook voor kampeeravonturen in binnen- en buitenland. Ideaal wanneer je houdt van avontuur, kamperen én stoere auto’s.

En mocht je een bruiloft op de planning hebben staan en nog op zoek zijn naar een gave trouwauto, ook dan kun je bij VAN HET PAD terecht. Zowel de klassieke lichtblauwe Land Rover Defender als de klassieke Volvo zorgen voor fantastische trouwfoto’s. Ik zou bijna willen dat wij onze bruiloft over konden doen. 😉

Meer lezen over VAN HET PAD of jouw eigen Veluwe Tour boeken? Neem dan even een kijkje op de website of de Instagrampagina van VAN HET PAD.

Tips voor andere uitjes of overnachtingen op de Veluwe?

Goed om te weten: De Veluwe Tour werd mogelijk gemaakt door VAN HET PAD.

Mijn naam is Kirsten en ik ben het gezicht achter het Nederlandse reisblog Where She Goes. Dol op reizen, fotografie, natuur, kamperen en bijzondere slaapplekjes. Via woord en beeld hoop ik jou te inspireren op ontdekkingstocht te gaan. Er is zoveel moois te zien, zoveel leuke manieren om de wereld te ontdekken en zoveel om van te genieten.

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• Jeepsafari Veluwe

Je zoekt een Jeepsafari in eigen land, maar bent allesbehalve van plan te kiezen voor een standaardoptie? Je wil graag een stijlvol uitje op de Veluwe organiseren voor je vriendengroep, collega’s of trouwe klanten? De Jeepsafari van Wildproeverij.nl biedt voor uiteenlopende aanleidingen een passende oplossing. Vertrekpunt van onze aanpak is jouw situatie; met elkaar komen we tot een geweldige Jeepsafari op het grootste aaneengesloten natuurgebied van Europa: de Veluwe. Lees gauw verder!

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3 tips voor een Jeepsafari op de Veluwe

Met een Jeepsafari op de Veluwe ontdek je met Wildproeverij.nl het authentieke verhaal van de Veluwe. Rijdend over bospaden en uitkijkend over spectaculaire heidevelden leer je het gebied beter kennen en bestaat er de mogelijkheid meer te zien en te ontdekken over het icoon van de Veluwe: Veluws Wild. Hoe jouw Jeepsafari op de Veluwe er uit komt te zien is misschien nog niet duidelijk, daarom bieden we je alvast een drietal tips om je een eindje op weg te helpen:

• Basis Jeepsafari Veluwe – rijdend in een krachtpatser van een Land Rover, ontdek je met je groep de Veluwe. De route die je aflegt bepaal je zelf, wij geven je een aantal inspirerende suggesties. Deze basis Jeepsafari is geschikt voor als je een weekendje de Veluwe bezoekt of een meerdaags arrangement hebt en een activiteit ter ontspanning zoekt.
• Jeepsafari met overnachting – meer georganiseerd is de jeepsafari op de Veluwe met overnachting. De mogelijkheden die Wildproeverij.nl jouw biedt richten zich op het met een Land Rover Defender verkennen van de Veluwe door middel van een GPS-route, met daaraan gekoppeld een overnachting in het bos. Dit kan zijn in daktenten van een Land Rover, maar ook vanuit een comfortabel hotel. Deze jeepsafari is ook verder uit te breiden met een uniek Wildarrangement van Wildproeverij.nl
• Maatwerk jeepsafari op de Veluwe – mogelijk heb je veel ideeën en wensen. Een uitdaging! Gelukkig zijn wij sterk in het aanhaken in jouw belevingswereld en van hieruit denken aan opties en mogelijkheden. Met jou verkennen wij verschillende opties, waarbij een jeepsafari op de Veluwe centraal blijft staan.

In jouw zoektocht naar een Jeepsafari op de Veluwe stuit je mogelijk op veel vragen en mogelijkheden. Wij geloven dat iedere Jeepsafari een maatwerkoplossing verdient. Wildproeverij.nl heeft in ieder geval de ervaring en kennis in huis om voor jouw een passende Wildsafari op de Veluwe te organiseren. Of het nu gaat om een eendaags evenement met 6 deelnemers of een meerdaagse exclusief zakelijk arrangement met 100 deelnemers. Van boslocatie tot en met conferentiezaal of van losse Jeepsafari tot en met compleet verzorgd bedrijfsevenement: bij Wildproeverij.nl bent u aan het juiste adres voor maatwerk events met impact.

Stoere jeepsafari op de Veluwe organiseren?

Succes start met een droom. Een wens die je graag gerealiseerd ziet worden. Dit geldt ook voor jouw jeepsafari, of het nou een stoer mannenuitje is, een uitje voor collega’s of een relatiedag . Wij helpen je met het verder uitdenken en concretiseren van je wensen en helpen je met de realisatie van een spraakmakend evenement. Vraag gerust meer informatie op bij event manager Marlies IJzerman en maak kennis met Veluwse gastvrijheid!

Denk je aan safari, dan denk je aan Afrika. Maar wist je dat je − praktisch om de hoek − óók in een terreinwagen door uitgestrekte zandlandschappen kunt crossen, in een daktent kunt slapen en de Big Five kunt spotten?

Zodra we Otterlo uitrijden wordt ons richtingsgevoel flink op de proef gesteld. Fotografe Marije van de Vlekkert zit achter het stuur van onze terreinwagen, terwijl ik, Pim Westenberg, de route probeer te ontcijferen. Op de ‘schatkaart’ die we meekregen staan twintig richtingsaanwijzingen, bestaande uit cryptische pijltjes om onze volgende afslag aan te kondigen. De stippellijntjes staan voor onverharde wegen. Vaak herkennen we de juiste afslag pas nét nadat we eraan voorbij zijn gereden. Maar verdwalen op dit soort wegen, in een van de mooiste delen van de Veluwe , is absoluut geen straf. Uiteindelijk moeten de aanwijzingen ons naar onze slaapplek leiden, een knus kamp in Afrikaanse stijl. Na een uur rijden over pittoreske asfalt — en landweggetjes stoppen we bij Kootwijkerzand, dat met een beetje fantasie de Sahara van de Veluwe is. Eeuwen geleden werd hier het oorspronkelijke bos gekapt en afgebrand om plaats te maken voor landbouwgrond en heidevelden. Door grazende schapen verdween ook de laatste laag bodemvegetatie, waardoor de wind het onderliggende zand kon opstuiven. Kootwijkerzand is nu zelfs het grootste stuifzandgebied van West-Europa. 

Dit schouwspel verwachtte ik in de duingebieden aan zee, niet te midden van bossen in hartje Nederland . We slaan er een kleedje uit voor een korte picknick, waarna we weer in de auto stappen en via de Asschelse Heide naar onze eindlocatie rijden. De schemer valt als we aankomen bij ons kamp in Hoog Soeren, aan de rand van een weidse, open vlakte. Het kampvuur is al aan, net als de barbecue, en de lokale speciaalbiertjes liggen koud. Da’s nog eens een warm welkom! Als ik niet beter zou weten zou ik zweren dat we bij een luxe lodge in Afrika zijn aangekomen. We vouwen eerst de daktenten op onze terreinwagen uit, en ploffen dan neer op de boomstammen rond het vuur. Later op de avond worden we vergezeld door Jonathan Kleppe (28). Als bedenker van Teamtripper, de outdoororganisatie die verantwoordelijk is voor onze safari-ervaring, is hij net terug uit Botswana. Hij vertelt ons dat hij wel vaker naar Afrika gaat om inspiratie op te doen voor zijn eigen safarireizen in Nederland . Zo heeft hij daar de daktenten op onze 4x4 zorgvuldig uitgezocht. ‘Laatst was ik in het Zuid-Afrikaanse Krugerpark,’ zegt hij. ‘Echt waar, de savanne dáár lijkt ontzettend veel op het gebied waar jullie net de zonsondergang hebben meegemaakt. Alleen de diersoorten zijn hier anders.’

Spoorzoeken voor gevorderden

De volgende ochtend gaan we op zoek naar de Big Five van de Veluwe: het edelhert, de ree, het everzwijn, de das en de vos. Sinds kort kan daar de wolf aan worden toegevoegd, die na bijna 140 jaar weer terug is van weggeweest. De wolf is te herkennen aan zijn rechte staart, donkere strepen over de rug en witte vlekken — een soort bakkebaarden —bij de bek. Nog voor zonsopkomst worden we opgehaald door wildlifegids Evert-Jan Harmsen (35) en gaan we op pad, om de recreanten die het gebied aandoen voor te blijven. Vanwege het vroege tijdstrip en gebrek aan rumoer laten de dieren zich beter zien.

Evert-Jan blijkt niet zomaar een wildlifegids. Hij gaf zijn baan als boswachter op omdat de administratieve rompslomp hem te veel werd. ‘Ik miste de persoonlijke klik met natuurliefhebbers,’ zegt hij. Hij is daarom voor zichzelf begonnen. Onder de ludieke naam ‘Burgemeester van Buiten’ verzorgt hij wildlife-excursies in de Veluwe, en werkt hij samen met Teamtripper. ‘Tijdens dit soort natuurtochten kan ik laten zien hóé waardevol dit natuurgebied daadwerkelijk is.’ Evert-Jan is duidelijk in zijn element als hij enthousiast voor ons uit holt. Driftig wijst hij naar een aantal afdrukken in de modder. ‘Dit is van afgelopen nacht,’ zegt hij opgewonden. De afdrukken hebben omgeploegde randen, en zijn nog zwart en vochtig. Ze zijn vermoedelijk achtergelaten door edelherten of reeën. ‘Kijk, daar is een volgende aanwijzing!’ wijst hij naar een groepje bomen verderop. Laag bij de grond is modder tegen de stammen aan gesmeerd, wat erop wijst dat hier wilde dieren met hun besmeurde lijven tegen de bomen hebben aan geschuurd. Het kunnen dassen of everzwijnen zijn geweest, maar er zijn méér sporen nodig om het zeker te weten. Evert-Jan begint nu de bodem af te speuren, en vindt al gauw een zwarte, stugge haar. Het uiteinde is gespleten, als een penseeltje. Dit is kenmerkend voor een everzwijn. ‘Je kunt op deze manier zó ontzettend veel lezen in het landschap,’ zegt hij.

We slaan een pad in en lopen verder de bossen in. Totdat we aankomen bij een open grasvlakte. Het duurt niet lang voordat Evert-Jan een nieuwe aanwijzing op het spoor is. Hij maant ons tot stilte. Ik heb geen idee wat hij heeft gezien, maar ik houd wijselijk mijn mond. Muisstil sluipen we achter hem aan. Een deel van de vlakte is omgeploegd door everzwijnen. Ik check meteen of de vele afdrukken zwart en vochtig zijn, maar het blijkt om oude sporen te gaan. We lopen verder langs de bosrand, zodat we minder opvallen. De kans is immers groter dat wild jóú eerst spot in plaats van andersom. Zelfs deodorantgeur wordt al op grote afstand opgemerkt. ‘Bijna niemand heeft het geduld ervoor,’ vervolgt hij. ‘Maar eigenlijk zou je gewoon eens twee uurtjes tegen een boom aan moeten gaan zitten op een open grasvlakte.

Dan komt het wild vanzelf langslopen.’ ‘Kijk, daar!’ fluistert Evert-Jan plotseling. In de verte doemt een groep van acht edelherten op. Dit is waar we op gehoopt hadden! De opkomende zon kleurt de lucht zachtblauw. De vergelijking met de Afrikaanse savanne is snel gemaakt. De edelherten krijgen ons al snel in de smiezen en rennen vluchtig het bos in. Ongeveer 2,5 uur later zijn we terug in ons kamp. Jonathan heeft in de tussentijd voor een ontbijtje gezorgd. Straks vouwen we de daktenten in en rijden we terug naar Otterlo. Ik heb de safarikriebels goed te pakken en ben erachter gekomen dat de Veluwe, ‘de Nederlandse savanne’, qua safaribeleving niet hoeft onder te doen voor beroemde, Afrikaanse wildparken. En dat op nog geen drie kwartier rijden van huis. 

De plekken uit deze reportage

1. Startlocatie

In het plaatsje Otterlo haal je de sleutels van je Land Rover Defender op. Hier krijg je ook de routekaart en een mand met snacks en drankjes.

2. Kootwijkerzand

Grootste stuifzandgebied van West-Europa. Parkeer de auto gratis op de Houtvester van Het Hoffweg, en loop in vijf minuutjes naar de open zandvlakte toe.

3. Asschelse Heide

Een van de mooiste stukjes natuur. Parkeer de auto langs de Pomphulweg tussen Assel en Hoog Soeren, en plof halverwege neer op het bankje aan de linkerkant. Het uitzicht over de enorme heidevlakte is geweldig!

4. Slaaplocatie

Oprichter Jonathan huurt een particulier lapje grond aan de rand van de bossen en heide in Assel.

Ook op safari?

Onze safari-ervaring in de Veluwe werd georganiseerd door Teamtripper . De jonge oprichter Jonathan liet zich inspireren door zijn reizen door Afrika, heeft hart voor de natuur en oog voor comfort. De complete tweedaagse ervaring kost € 199 p.p., maar de onderdelen zijn ook los te boeken. Het safarikamp is beschikbaar vanaf 6 personen.

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SAFARI JEEP

See africa our way - in 4 x 4 land cruiser safari jeeps, discover the safari jeep - the essential safari vehicle.

Why? Because the African safari jeep was built for the rugged demands of safari adventure. No other vehicle can get you as close to the wildlife. So on all Africa Kenya Safari journeys, we guarantee you a 4 x 4 pop-top Safari Jeep at no extra charge!

No matter the terrain – muddy rivers, deep forests, or tough hills, a solid 4×4 safari jeep will forge over dirt, rock, and bush, bringing you deeper into the wild. With its higher elevation and pop-top roof, you’ll get wide-open views of lions, elephants, and vast herds of wildebeests streaming across the savannah.

What Makes the African Safari Jeep so Special?

Think of African safaris and you’re sure to picture a safari jeep tearing across the plains and over the hills, in pursuit of cheetah, buffalo, and herding zebras. Decades of safari expeditions have evolved the 4×4 safari jeep Land Cruiser, making it the perfect safari ride.

• 4 x 4 all-wheel-drive, high platform, and powerful torque get through the toughest terrain, mud, and water crossings. You’ll off-road to where other vehicles wouldn’t dare
• The safari jeep’s high platform also means higher seating and better views to spot game further afield
• For on roading or off, the Jeep’s rugged suspension ensures a more comfortable ride
• The safari jeep is built on safari experience – 2 fuel tanks and 2 spare tires
• Lots of doors for quick and easy access
• Big windows and a pop-top roof to see the vast expanse of land and wildlife
• The safari jeep is more stable and roomier than a minivan.
• This is the ultimate safari vehicle – 70 years of off-roading experience!

Picture Yourself Next to Your Safari Jeep

You’ll be taking lots of photos on safari: the wildlife, the land, yourself… and probably the platform that brought you there – your 4 x 4 Land Cruiser Safari Jeep.

Since 1951 the Land Cruiser Jeep has been to adventure what the lion has been to the African safari – the absolute must. Make sure your photos show you alongside your authentic 4 x 4 Land Cruiser Jeep.

Here is Our 4 x 4 African Safari Jeep Guarantee

It’s simple – when you book your safari with Africa Kenya Safaris , you’ll adventure out to Kenya’s fantastic wildlife in a 4 x 4 safari jeep, guaranteed. At no additional cost.

Other safari outfits will put you in a minivan. Do you really want to experience the greatest adventure of your life in a minivan?

Or, the others will try to upsell you a 4 x 4 at an additional charge. Not us.

A customized, rugged, and dependable 4 x 4 safari jeep is included in your safari fee. The choice is easy.

We hope to see you soon for an amazing wildlife adventure in the ultimate safari vehicle – your 4 x 4 Land Cruiser Jeep.

You’ll Find All These Extras in Your 4 x 4 Safari Jeep

(at no extra charge).

4 premium quality binoculars per Jeep to bring those big cats even closer

All our Jeeps are equipped with long-range, high-frequency radios for any-time communications

We offer onboard 4G/LTE broadband WiFi to share your photos and video in real-time

Child and baby seats are always available on request

Included side steps make it easy for everyone to come along on safari

The pop-top roof gives easy access to 360 0 views of the savannah and wildlife

Our safari vehicles come with plug-in power – AC 230V 50Hz 300Watts (3 flat pin type sockets)

Well-equipped First Aid Kits

An assortment of safari guidebooks to learn about the wildlife, the environment, and the parks

Innovative sandbags support cameras with long lenses for steady photo shooting

Just reach for the included 22-liter portable fridge if you get thirsty – stores plenty of drinks, fruit, and snacks

And the Best Feature of Your 4 x 4 Jeep

Your friendly, expert safari guide.

We Speak Safari

We Kenyans love languages – Kiswahili, English and usually one or more of our local dialects.

But our guides are also fluent in other languages as well – Spanish, French, Italian, and German.

So when you journey with Africa Kenya Safaris , we’ll make sure you enjoy your safari in your native language. Just let us know your preference when you book your journey with us.

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Types of Safari Vehicles, Overland Trucks & More: 14 Ways to Explore Africa

So you’re going on a safari to see the open plains and incredible wildlife of Africa? One of the most important details to check, before booking your trip, is what types of African safari vehicles, overlanding trucks, and other forms of transportation are used.

The range of safari vehicles is enormous. From walking safaris with enclosed transfer vehicles to pop-top 4X4 safari vehicles, and from 4-seater to 44-seater overland trucks. You can go bare-bones or air-conditioned high-luxury, local dugout mokoro, horseback, or air safaris for a bird's eye view. The important thing is to choose the type of African safari vehicle or overlanding truck, and other means of exploring (or combination) that suits you, for the ultimate African safari experience.

We’ll start with the biggest African safari vehicles and end with the ‘on foot’ transportation mode.

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1. Africa Overlanding Vehicles (Overland Trucks)

These expedition trucks are specially built to deal with the rough roads of Africa, where potholes, deep ruts, and river crossings are pretty ‘every day.’ They are normally used for longer and larger (12 to 44 people) overland Africa tours, so need to be able to carry a fair amount of equipment while still offering the budget traveller a relatively comfortable trip and good views of the passing scenery and wildlife.

African tour operators choose the best overland truck for each trip, according to the area being visited and the anticipated terrain that will be covered. 

Overland Vehicle Seating Arrangements

Overland trucks may differ in their seating formation and size. Some have all forward-facing seats, while others may have some backward- or side-facing seats. The seats are generally raised, allowing for good views over the African landscapes, especially in grassy areas, where you want to be able to spot animals in the grass. Ask your tour operator about seating formation and how many are seated in a row – some overland trucks seat up to three per row, which makes seeing out a bit more difficult if you’re in the middle – before booking your overland tour.

Windows, Pop-up Roofs, and Taking Photos on Overland Trucks

The overland trucks generally have large windows, some of which open vertically, others horizontally – allowing for good views. Many of them also have a pop-up roof. This allows you to stand up and get 360-degree views and photos.

Luggage Space on Overlanding Trucks

All overland trucks are equipped with storage space (some lockable) for luggage and equipment – some under the seating section, others at the back of the truck, and some with a detachable trailer. Obviously, space is at a premium, so be sure to pack only the absolute essentials. Also, when packing, use soft luggage rather than hard (e.g. Samsonite), as it is much easier to fit into lockers and overhead compartments.

Most overland trucks have a safe onboard for the storage of valuables.

Mobile Kitchen & Diner

Many meals while on safari are prepared and eaten out in the bush, far from civilization. The overland trucks are fully equipped for this. Most safari trucks have a ‘kitchen’ section (often fold-out, beneath the seating area) with a stove and hand dish-washing area. They also have a fridge/freezer/cooler boxes to keep supplies and drinks fresh in the African heat. Africa Overland Tours are thirsty work!

Safety First on Safari!

Safety is non-negotiable. Check with your tour operator that there is a fully-stocked First Aid kit onboard, safety belts on all seats, and some means of communication (radio, etc.), in case of emergencies while on safari. All legitimate tour operators have their client’s safety first in mind and ensure that their overland trucks are kept in good condition and are reliable for long trips – larger fuel and water tanks, spare tyres, knowledgeable and well-trained drivers, etc.

Overland Truck Gadgets

Modern overlanding trucks come fully equipped with the modern gadgets that we've all got used to. With iPod/MP3 points, you can listen to your own soundtrack as you watch the African landscape slide by. They also have onboard charging facilities so ensure that your camera remains fully charged and you don't lose that once-in-a-lifetime shot of a lion hunting his prey!

Some smaller tours use smaller overland trucks – seven to nine-seaters – which provide window seats only, so nobody has to be in a middle seat.

Luxury Overlanding Trucks

These are state-of-the-art 4x4 overland vehicles used on small-group overland tours. A custom-built luxury overland truck comfortably accommodates up to 12 guests. They are specially designed to provide extra space and amenities. This is the overland vehicle of choice for a more luxurious overlanding Africa experience with all the adventure in added style and comfort.

Features include an onboard toilet and a water filtration system for purified drinking water on the road. The luxury overland trucks have reclining leather seats that rotate 180 degrees and lock into your preferred position (for example, window or front-facing).

Each seat has overhead air-conditioning vents that can be independently operated for individual control of airflow and temperature. Every seat also features a USB port panel for charging your electronic devices and there is a reading light above each seat. Each seat has a safety deposit unit with individual key code access, for storing your passports, phones, and smaller valuables.

Recommended Africa Overland Tours

20-Day East African Overland Tour - South  or  20-Day Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Tour - Camping Safari

Best of Namibia Safari Adventure - Overland Camping Tour

Small Group Tours in Luxury Overland Trucks:  South Africa Safari Adventure ,  Delta & Chobe Safari Adventure  &  Explore Namibia Safari Adventure

More Overland Africa Tours

2. Minibus or Microbus Safari Vehicles

For smaller safari groups and shorter tours that don’t go through hugely rugged areas, adapted microbuses (or minibuses) are used. As safari vehicles, Toyota Quantums and Mercedes Sprinters are most commonly used. The optimal number in most of these safari vehicles is six to ten people, forward-facing.

When booking a safari, find out from the tour operator which safari vehicle is used, and how many window seats there are, to ensure that everybody gets a window seat and has a good view of the spectacular scenery and amazing animals of Africa.

These safari microbuses are specially adapted for safari travel and are generally equipped with GPS tracking, sliding windows, cooler boxes, fire extinguishers, and First Aid kits. They generally have a softer suspension than other safari vehicles, giving a slightly more comfortable trip. Many of them – especially on  Kenya Safaris – also feature pop-up tops, allowing travellers to stand and view/photograph the countryside and animals from the minibus.

Some minibuses are fitted with air-conditioning. This is a welcome relief from the sweltering African heat but may detract from the whole experience of Africa, as the windows will be closed, blocking out the sounds of the bush.

Recommended small group trips using minibus safari vehicles

5 Days Budget Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Camping Safari

South Africa’s Garden Route Adventure Tour

3. Land Cruising Safari Vehicles

Land Cruisers and Land Rovers are used on many safari tours. They range from ‘bare-bones’ models i.e. no added ‘mod-cons’, to highly specialized vehicles that may include air-conditioning, MP3 players, and slightly tinted windows for protection from the sun. Some of the newer safari vehicle models also have pop-up roofs, for added viewing potential, especially in Tanzania.

Safari Vehicle Seating Arrangements 

These safari vehicles, in general, can carry four to six (extended version) passengers, all forward-facing. Check the seating configuration with your tour operator before booking. While extended safari vehicles can carry more people, they tend to be slightly more difficult to handle on the road. Most of the Land Cruisers are 4X4s, allowing travel over the rough terrain that Africa is known for… Have a look at images of the road into the Ngorongoro Crater if you want an idea!

While self-hire safari vehicle options are available, tour operators all have experienced drivers who, more often than not have extensive knowledge not only of handling the rough terrain but of the areas through which we travel.

Safety First on Safaris!

Most Land Cruisers are equipped with all possible safety features – fire extinguishers, First Aid kits, seat belts and many have airbags. They have specially designed fuel tanks to allow the economical use of diesel during long journeys and snorkels for travel through rivers.

Luggage Space & How to Pack (light)

In general, luggage is taken either in a trailer or packed on the roof, to keep the safari vehicle as uncluttered as possible inside, for your comfort. Remember to pack lightly!

Recommended 4x4 Trips in Land Cruiser Safari Vehicles

Tanzania Lodge Safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

Masai Mara, Samburu, Nakuru 4x4 Kenya Lodge Safari

4x4 Ethiopia Tour - Danakil Depression & Awash National Park

4. Open Game-Viewing Safari Vehicles

Within many of the game parks, smaller, open-sided, or completely open safari vehicles are used for game drives. While these are not suitable for long distances – wind, dust, sun, and Africa’s elements can be harsh! – they are great for game drives as they allow you to get up close and personal with the sights, sounds, and smells of the African bush.

These safari vehicles are most often adapted Land Cruisers which seat between six and nine passengers. Some are designed with tiered seating so that nobody’s view is blocked by the person in front of them’s head!

Protection from The Elements

Due to their being open to the elements, it is vital to protect yourself against the African sun. Hats, scarves, and windbreakers are all excellent shields from fiery hot UV rays. Many of these open safari vehicles do have canvas/plastic canopies that can be closed if the weather becomes uncooperative. Thunderstorms in Africa can be wild, and come on within minutes!

Safari Drivers & Trackers

Most often when going on game drives, there will be a driver and a tracker (often sits on the front of the car, allowing him to track spoor and dung.) The trackers are highly experienced, and allow one to see the best Africa has to offer in wildlife.

Recommended trips with open game-viewing

Chobe, Moremi & Delta Botswana Camping Safari

6-Day Kruger Park & Private Game Reserves Safari (Lodge)

5. Bird’s-Eye View Flying Safaris

‘Air safaris’ are offered at various places in Africa, like Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta . A flight over the delta in a small plane gives you an idea of the vastness of the area. A helicopter flight over Victoria Falls will make you feel like an eagle soaring above this spectacular area!

Helicopters on Safari

The ‘vehicles’ used differ from operator to operator. The helicopters used at Victoria Falls are generally 4- or 6-seaters and many have bubble windows, allowing for good viewing. Do remember that, in the 6-seater, you may land up in the middle seat, making seeing out slightly more difficult.

Light Planes on Safari

In the Okavango Delta, many of the lodges are only reachable by air, especially during the wet season. Many small plane charters are available both as a means to get to the lodges and for a birds-eye view of the delta and spectacular photographic opportunities – a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Recommended safaris with flying components

Victoria Falls Budget Tour Package (Zimbabwe)

Okavango Delta & Chobe Accommodated Safari (North)

6. Hot Air Balloon Rides

What could be better than watching the sun rise over the Serengeti  while floating gently above its vast plains in a hot air balloon? Nothing, really. Hot air balloon rides are offered at various places in Africa (like Masai Mara and Serengeti) and provide an incredible, thrilling, bird’s-eye view of the vastness of Africa, dotted with wildlife.

Recommended trips with balloon safaris

4-Day Masai Mara Luxury Camping Safari  - optional hot-air balloon trip over Masai Mara, Kenya

12-Day Kenya & Tanzania Budget Lodge Safari  - optional hot-air balloon trip over Serengeti, Tanzania

7. Boat to the Great White Sharks

The boat used for our Great White Shark Cage Diving trips in South Africa is a custom-built catamaran. Combining comfort, stability, speed, and safety, this boat ensures not only a good trip for you but also promises minimal interference in the shark’s natural habitat.

The custom-built shark cage diving boat is typically a 46-foot (14m) long catamaran with a spacious upper deck for surface views of the sharks and other marine animals and platforms for the bait and decoy handlers to ensure the best possible shark viewing. It is a lightweight aluminium vessel powered by four big four-stroke 300-hp outboard engines and is equipped with the most advanced electronic navigation equipment. 

Staying dry and comfortable

Featuring a spacious indoor cabin, as well as separate wet and dry outdoor decks, the design ensures that when you’re wet, you’re wet, but once you’re out and want to be dry and comfortable, you can be. The boat usually features a central dining area, storage facilities for personal items, and both male and female toilets.

Electronically, the boat is fully equipped with a tracking device, radios, GPS, radar and navigation equipment, depth finder and echo sounder, and even a 12V charging facility for cameras, cell phones, and laptops.

Safety - yours and the shark's

Safety is of utmost importance and there are life vests for all passengers, fire extinguishers, a life raft, and capsize bottles on the boat. In case of medical emergencies, there are two onboard First Aid kits, oxygen cylinders, and fluid replacement.

Not only is your safety cared for, but that of the sharks too. The cage has no sharp points or edges that could hurt the animals. The cage itself is specially constructed of reinforced steel and can take five people comfortably. It is lowered and winched back up using a winch from a sturdy gantry. Oxygen is supplied from the boat to divers via a ‘hookah’ system with hoses running into the cage.

This, too, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. There’s not much more exhilarating than coming face-to-face with a Great White in its own habitat!

Recommended shark diving tours

2-Day Great White Shark Dive Package

Great White Shark Cage Diving Day Tour

8. Rubber-Ducking the Gorges

Jinja, in Uganda - where the longest river in Africa, The Nile, begins at its source, Lake Victoria - is one of the top whitewater rafting destinations in the world. Add in Victoria Falls, the Fish River Canyon, and the Orange (Gariep) River, where various boat options are offered, from boogie-boarding the rapids through canoeing to rubber ducking both flat water and white water, and it's an adrenaline junkie's dream. Your trip choice depends completely on your adrenaline requirements/limits!

Whichever you choose, be sure to check that the tour operator follows all safety regulations, ensuring that you have a safe, enjoyable trip through the gorge. Life jackets and helmets are non-negotiable, these waters can get wild, and a knowledgeable, trained guide will ensure you get the most out of your trip.

Recommended trips with rubber ducking

Victoria Falls Adventure Tour Package (Zambia)

Masai Mara & Gorilla Trekking Overland Tour or  Uganda Safari & Gorilla Trekking Tour

9. East African Dhows (sailing boats)

There is nothing quite so beautiful as seeing a traditional dhow gliding through the warm, azure waters of the Indian Ocean. Originally used for trading, these long, narrow boats with triangular sails, expertly sailed by locals, are used along the east coast of Africa.

So whether you’re heading off to the Bazaruto Archipelago or exploring the coastline of Zanzibar , do yourself a favour and catch a ride on one of these graceful sailing vessels.

Recommended trips with dhow safaris

22-Day Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique & Kruger Safari

5-Day Zanzibar Holiday Package - Adventure Tour

10. Game Viewing Boat Cruises

One of the best ways to watch wildlife and birds on safari in Africa is without a doubt by boat. It's hard to compete with a laid-back sunset cruise. Exceptional wildlife and bird sightings along the rivers and estuaries in top game reserves of Africa. Stunning scenery. Chilled sundowners and snacks or dinner onboard. Easy-paced, yet exciting and novel. 

The boats used on boat cruises vary but they are typically open-sided motorboats. The larger boats offer standing and sitting rooms and are sometimes double-deckers. 

Chobe National Park in Botswana is one of the best places for boat-based game viewing in Africa. Another favourite spot for scenic boat cruises is the Zambezi River near Victoria Falls. There are plenty of other great destinations for game-viewing boat cruises, from Uganda to South Africa. 

Recommended Safaris with Game-Viewing Boat Cruises

• Botswana:  5-Day Chobe & Okavango Delta Lodge Tour  or  Botswana Exclusive Camping Safari to Chobe & Okavango  - include Chobe River boat cruises (as with most Chobe Safaris)
• Uganda:  Gorilla Trekking & Queen Elizabeth Park Safari  - includes boat cruises on Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth Park) & in Murchison Falls National Park

11. Winding Through the Waterways in Mekoro

If your safari includes a trip into the Okavango Delta , you will more than likely experience the gentle pleasure of a trip in a mokoro canoe. Check with your tour operator that this is included as part of the package, or offered as an optional activity. You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to get up close and personal with the prolific birds and wildlife – including elephants, hippos, and crocs – of the Okavango Delta.

Mokoro History

These traditional dug-out canoes are made of wood and guided by a ‘poler’, who stands at the helm. While originally made from indigenous trees, such as the Kingella or ‘Sausage Tree’, they are increasingly made of fibreglass these days. While not as ‘authentic’, this is preserving the indigenous trees of the area and provides just-as-good a means of transport through the spectacular waterways of the delta.

Experienced polers

Many people are afraid of hippos overturning a mokoro. While this is not an impossibility – this is Africa, after all, and you’re in their habitat – the polers are experienced in the area and are very aware that hippos are territorial creatures. They are sure to avoid dangerous situations.

A trip on a mokoro allows you to get as close to the sights and sounds of Africa as is physically possible. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Recommended safaris with Mokoro canoe trips

Botswana Parks & Okavango Delta Budget Lodge Safari

Budget Delta Mokoro Trail & Savuti Safari

12. Kayak & Canoe Safaris

If you're a kayaking or canoeing enthusiast this is the ultimate game-viewing safari vehicle for you. Watch the wilderness glide by as you paddle quietly along the rivers and waterways of Africa. A canoeing or kayaking safari gives you more independence than a mokoro trip where a guide poles you along.

The canoes and kayaks used on safaris vary widely, ranging from inflatable canoes to rugged old-school kayaks.

Some canoe safaris offer game viewing opportunities along the riverbanks and even in the waters whilst most are more about taking in the wild scenery and spotting birds.

Recommended safaris with canoe or kayak trips

• 16-Day Zambia & Malawi Small Group Safari  or 4-Day Victoria Falls Tour in Zambia - include Zambezi River Canoe Trips

4-Day South Africa Garden Route Tour - includes Canoeing in Wilderness National Park

15-Day Zambia & Malawi Small Group Budget Safari  - includes kayaking on Lake Malawi

13. Explore the African Bush on Horseback or Camelback

An incredible way to experience the bush up close! Horseback safaris are allowed in certain game reserves so if you want to experience the bush on horseback you'll need to pick your destinations accordingly. Two of the most popular African safari destinations that offer horseback safaris are Victoria Falls (Zambia or Zimbabwe) and Big 5 game reserves near Cape Town in South Africa. 

For a whole new experience, you can explore Africa by camel. An entirely unique and exotic mode of transport indeed. Camelback safaris are far rarer than horseback safaris. You can only embark on a camelback adventure in a few places, including parts of East Africa.

Recommended trips with optional horseback safaris & camelback safaris

• Experience Southern Africa Exclusive Budget Safari  &  Zimbabwe & Botswana Safari (Lodge Tour)  - optional horseback safaris at Victoria Falls

3 Day Big 5 Cape Town Safari  & 2 Day Big 5 Cape Town Safari  - optional horseback safaris at Aquila Game Reserve

Lake Turkana & Northern Kenya Camping Safari  - includes an overnight camelback safari in Tuum (Samburu District of Kenya)

14. Walking Safaris in Africa

This is (obviously) only an option once you are in the game reserve. Depending on the safety i.e. the presence of dangerous predators, many game reserves offer guided walking tours. This is the ideal way to get a true, African, wildlife experience. By walking through the bush all your senses experience Africa – sight, smell, sounds, touch – unadulterated by the sound of motors and really off the beaten track.

Guides and trackers

Most reserves have highly experienced guides who are a fountain of knowledge regarding the fauna and flora of the area and are excellent trackers. This allows you to not only experience the bush but also learn all sorts of fascinating facts while seeing the birds, insects, and animals that call Africa ‘home.’

If you have the opportunity, do not miss out on a walking safari. You can’t get closer to nature than this.

Recommended walking safari trips

4-Day Kruger Park Walking Safari  or  5-Day Kruger Safari - Hiking Tour

South Africa Walking Safari to Kruger & Zululand

7-Day South Luangwa Tented Camps Walking Safari

Talk to an African travel expert to find the ideal types of safari vehicles and other transport modes for your trip to Africa.

[Updated in 2022: originally posted in 2014]

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No other safari vehicle can keep up with a 4WD Landcruiser , with its all-wheel drive and high suspension skimming over the terrain.  The pop-up top ensures you a front-row seat to that oncoming herd of elephants or a leopard bearing down on its prey. And piloting your  4 x 4  over Kenya’s magnificent landscape is your personal safari  driver/guide  included in this  Natural Worlds’  hire package.

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The safari jeep cruiser is 8 seater Seven behind and one  in front. The front seats the driver and one passenger. The 4×4 Safari Landcruiser has an open roof for sightseeing and photography. We also have 6- seater safari jeeps  for Hire in Tanzania and Kenya are built to the same exacting specifications as their larger 8 Seater counterparts, and offer the same excellent all-round viewing with a window seat for each guest and a full-size photo roof hatch.

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We also have  open sided land cruiser that allow for all round  views of scenery and wildlife. A safari using open-side Land cruisers or jeeps, enables you to view wildlife and take photographs from all angles possible. With this type of vehicle on safari, there is no barrier between you and nature.

The open sided wildlife photography land-cruisers guarantees each  person  a window seat on game drives.

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We also offer Accessible Safaris Jeeps to cater for the safari for physically challenged and people with disabilities. The  accessible safari cruiser’s  come with specially designed wheelchair access  ramps . An extra strap belt can be arranged for those passengers in the wheelchair to ensure more stability and safety while driving.

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Our safari driver-guides who are extensively trained, qualified and experienced. Their knowledge spans over virtually everything you will encounter on safari – the wildlife, flora and fauna, the bird life, the people and the local culture. Each driver-guide undergoes a rigorous and mandatory training program. NB:  All vehicles are chauffeur driven, by our uniformed and trained safari driver-guides.

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This is the type you will likely use if you decide to take a luxury fly-in safari.   They are almost always found within the parks and reserves and will only pick you up from the airstrip when you flight arrives.

When it comes variation, the Open Side Safari Jeep is no exception.  Some will be completely open allowing unfettered interaction with nature – getting up close and personal with the sights, sounds and smells of the bush.  Other types of Open Safari vehicles  will have a canopy on the top to protect you from the sun and rain.

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They are mostly used for safaris in southern Africa destination, namely  Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and  Zambia . But as mentioned above, a good number of private conservancies in Eastern Africa safari destinations of Kenya and Tanzania also prefer  the  use the open safari jeeps.

Are Open Safari Jeeps Safe? All precautions and common-sense approach employed, the answer is YES. most of Africa’s wildlife do not see human beings in an open-sided safari vehicles as a threat. A leopard or lion can walk past you in an open-sided vehicle and not give it a second look. This means a safari in an open vehicle is safe providing the proper precautions are taken. Many of these precautions are common sense: for example, talking in low voices and making no sudden movements.

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As the name suggests, they are open on both sides, making them ideal for game viewing, photography,  bird-watching while offering an intimate and real connection with the African wilderness.

It is important to note that since these vehicles are mostly stationed in the safari camps and lodge – and so there are fewer them stationed there.  That means one will almost always have to content with sharing  with other guests from the camp or lodge where they are staying. If you prefer to have exclusive use of an open vehicle this needs to be arranged, at extra cost, in advance. Some open safari jeeps  are designed with tiered seating, so that nobody’s view is blocked by the person in front of them.

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Due to their being open, there is obviously limited protection from the the elements, it is therefore  vital that you protect yourself against the sun. Hats, scarves and windbreakers are all excellent shields from fierce and hot Ultra Violet rays.  Some of these vehicles do have canvas/plastic canopies that can be closed, if the weather becomes un co-operative. Thunderstorms in Africa can be wild, and come on within minutes!

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Luxurious Kenyan Safari

Big, Borderless Safari

Wild, impressive wildlife parks where 4 x 4 safaris are held.

Our selection of African destinations includes the Masai Mara, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and more.

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Maasai mara lake naivasha and diani Beach tour.

Peter and his team went above and beyond to ensure me my wife and our friends from USA had the best time of our lives. Our maasai mara safari was… Peter and his team went above and beyond to ensure me my wife and our friends from USA had the best time of our lives. Our maasai mara safari was absolutely beautiful. We had the best tour driver who's name is James. James was such heart warming friendly and always pointing out things here and there just so we could… Read more

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Amazing Safari experience

I highly recommend Flash Mc Tours. They are responsive, flexible and provide an excellent service. Peter made some last minute tweaks to our tour on our request and our guide… I highly recommend Flash Mc Tours. They are responsive, flexible and provide an excellent service. Peter made some last minute tweaks to our tour on our request and our guide and driver James really made sure we got the best out of our 5 days. Thank you! Read more

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One of the Best Tours of our Lives

This was our third visited to the Maasa Mara game reserve in twenty years and was, by far, the best, thanks, in no small part, to Africa Flash McTours &… This was our third visited to the Maasa Mara game reserve in twenty years and was, by far, the best, thanks, in no small part, to Africa Flash McTours & Travel. Edward and Anthony were the best guides/spotters/drivers for our 4-day tour. They knew the animal habits/habitats and so, where to find them in the vastness of Maasai Mara. They… Read more

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NAMIBIA 4X4 WILDLIFE SAFARI!

Namibia fly-drive 4x4 wildlife safari, incl fully equipped 4x4 expedition camper for each couple.

11-25 August 2025

Sister trip to our Botswana fully catered 4X4 big game wildlife safari, this Namibian version shares many similarities, and will appeal to all who seek an honest and non-touristy experience of the African bush. Located primarily in the Himba homeland of the Kaokoveld, and also taking in parts of Ovamboland, where we explore the world renowned Etosha National Park, the countryside is as impressive as the wildlife.

We fly into Windhoek, where our fully equipped 4X4 camper vehicles await and, after stocking up on food and provisions, we head off into the remote African bush in search of adventure, on this outstandingly catered wildlife safari. Our route takes us north west to the Ruacana Falls, via Etosha Pan, where we spend a few days tracking the Big 5. Thereafter we follow the Angolan border west towards the Hartmann Mountains, negotiating the technically challenging Van Zyl's Pass en route. Skirting the Skeleton Coast National Park, we then head south through the most striking bushveld scenery, back towards Windhoek. Again my photos above show exactly what you will experience on this adventure, however the features and highlights are too numerous to mention here, so please request the full details in the 15 day itinerary.

This is a camping-based trip, sleeping in roof-tents on vehicles provided

Fully catered as always, also including outdoor adventure activities .

Start  - we meet at Windhoek Airport on the morning of Day 1, where our fully equipped 4X4 camper vehicles await. Your vehicle is included.

Finish  - we depart Windhoek Airport in the late afternoon of Day 15.

Included  - full catering 3 meals per day for the duration of the tour, outdoor adventure activities as detailed in the itinerary, fully equipped 4X4 camper vehicle for each booking, all campsite fees throughout, all entry fees to the National Parks and Game Reserves. Flights excluded.

As the guide, my African heritage benefits my clients - I spent the first 20 years of my life in Southern Africa, including 2 years as bush Ops Medic in Ovamboland, so I speak the local languages, and I am familiar with the local customs and cultures, all distinct advantages.

Prices - are per person  based on two  adults @ £4,395 p.p., additional adult @ 50%, single supplement @ 50%, child U16 @ 50%.

Highlights  - Off-road exploration of the Kaokoveld, one of Southern Africa’s last true wildernesses, featuring exhilarating desert sand driving experiences, in addition to the legendary Van Zyl’s Pass, a technically challenging boulder-strewn track. Traversing the most diverse terrain, through vast open plains and steeply mountainous regions, viewing plentiful big game wildlife en route. Passing remote Himba villages, the fascinating inhabitants still following a seemingly stone-age existence. Visit the spectacular waterfalls of Ruacana and Epupa. Enjoy multi-day game drives at your leisure in Etosha Pan National Park, where you are sure to ‘capture’ the Big 5. Plus an evening boat cruise on the Kunene River. Offering one wow-factor after another, the experiences of this fully catered 4X4 big game safari will remain with you forever!

Similar Tour - Botswana 4X4 Safari  (also 15 days, fully catered and including outdoor adventure activities )

Previous participants' reviews of this tour

"Of all the places to visit on planet Earth, Botswana & Namibia  must be on everyone's list. We stood on the ground of our ancient ancestors, looked at the animals they hunted, cooked on open fires in much the same way they did, under similar starry night skies, whilst talking about the day, and the anticipation of what was to come. And what did come? One 'wow' factor after another. What a magical trip."

Melvyn Langford & Lawrie Bowden

"This is a terrific tour for the adventure seeking traveller who has always wanted to see the broad stretches of Southern Africa , and its amazing variety of wildlife. The trip consisted of about three quarters of the nights camping under the stars, in private campgrounds with shower and toilet facilities, and one quarter of the time luxuriating in lodge accommodations. We especially looked forward to the evening campfire to banter about the day's exploits, hear lectures by our guides, laugh and just plain enjoy the fire and stars. Donna was the one who really wanted to see the wildlife and Africa but I reluctantly came along. Lo and behold I loved it! The local people, the animals, the scenery in the Okavango and Namibia , and especially our fellow travellers, all made for an exceptional trip." Clark & Donna Bowen

"A big thank you for organising a great trip. Although some of the days were spent on hours of driving, it gave a true sense of the immensity of the continent, and we wouldn't have wanted to miss a single one of the places that we camped and stayed at. The game viewing was phenomenal, and we were particularly pleased to have got our Big Five . An excellent addition to your 4X4 tour portfolio."

Sue Cooke & John Scott

"We had a great time. Barrie organised a very good trip. We experienced and saw a lot of Southern Africa , from the wildlife, the people and the amazing scenery. The campsites and lodges we stayed at were great. Great company in the evening around the campfire. Our local guides were fantastic, very knowledgeable, the traditional food they cooked was fantastic, it was like home cooking . We came home from the trip wanting to do more in Southern Africa ." Hugh & Jane Houlbrook  

"What a great trip, well up to Barrie's standards. Africa is such a big continent, which meant some long drives, but the campsites, lodges and food at the end of the day were second to none. From the Salt Pans to the Victoria Falls , the River Cruises to the Wild Life Reserves (where we searched for our own animals) they were all interesting, amazing, exciting and sometimes breathtaking. The dry river beds of Damaraland and the tree houses on the Okavango River will always be a great memory, as will meeting the wonderfully helpful local people while shopping for supplies and diesel. The holiday was made especially enjoyable by the good company of our fellow travellers. We are now looking forward to our next trip with Barrie in the Spring." John & Claire Wardle

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Safari game drive in Katavi National Park

Take a leisurely game drive through tanzania’s original wild west.

• Indian Ocean Islands
• South America
• The Wild Coast
• Dar Es Salaam
• Katavi National Park
• Lake Manyara National Park
• Mahale Mountains National Park
• Mt Kilimanjaro
• Ngorongoro Crater
• Ruaha National Park
• Selous Game Reserve
• Serengeti National Park
• Tarangire National Park

Safari game drive

Venture into the pristine wilderness of the Katavi National Park in an open 4×4 safari vehicle, hosted by an expert ranger. The park is hailed for its vast herds of buffalo, which roam the magnificent plains, as well as for its flourishing elephant, lion, leopard, crocodile and hippo populations. The park features a series of wide flood plains, blond with waist high grass in the early dry season, and reminiscent of the Okavango Delta after the rains. Connecting the main flood plains of Ngolema, Katisunga, Katavi and Chada is a network of fragile seasonal rivers. It is these rivers that form the focus of the game viewing for which Katavi is renowned during the dry season.

If you are after an intrepid adventure and travelling off the beaten track, then this Tanzanian safari sanctuary is for you. Avid game viewers and those wanting to immerse themselves in the wild, can explore for days knowing that they may not come across another tourist.

Katavi is abundant with magnificent wildlife and boasts marshy, quaggy floodplains that teem with hippos and crocodiles. Cast your eyes to the treetops and spectacular birds flutter their radiance.  Heaving as a beautiful dignified mass, 4,000-strong elephant herds make their way to the banks of Katuma in the dry season. Baronial buffalo roam the expanse and wily predators are exposed to a sumptuous buffet of giraffe, zebra, and impala.

Swarming with an abundance of zebra, topi, impala, hartebeest, giraffe, and Defassa waterbuck, the Park in dry season is simply a magnificent sight.  Fascinating to see is the interaction of the multitude of animals and the lion-buffalo synergy. Frequently seen here is the Spotted hyena with the elusive leopard emerging on the woodland fringes. Wild dog do prowl here but prefer to stick to the escarpment.

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