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Size Up Africa Overland Safaris - Small Vs Big

Size Up Africa Overland Safaris – Small vs Big

Size Up Africa Overland Safaris – Small vs Big.

Assessing your Overland Safari: social versus cozy
Before scheduling your overland journey, you might wish to find out “how many people will be travelling together on this safari?”

The size of your safari party does affect the kind of experience you will have in Africa, so this frequently asked question is a good one.

Choosing the best option for your needs essentially comes down to whether you want a quiet experience with lots of seclusion or a social trip with lots of mixing. However, it’s also important to take into account a few other variations among overland journeys of varying sizes.

The Tiniest Overland Safaris

Exclusive Overland Safaris (Exclusive Camping Safaris) are the kind of overland safari with the smallest group sizes.
Group Size for Exclusive Overland Safari: 4–16 people.

The Exclusive Camping Safaris offer a combination of fixed and camping accommodations and typically employ two staff members—a guide and a cook. While some nights are spent in two- or three-star resort accommodations along the way, the majority of the nights are spent camping in dome tents.

Benefits of small groups:

More time spent one-on-one with the knowledgeable safari guide or guides
Faster camp setup and breakdown (with the help of a guide and less gear and luggage)
An experience at locations and camps that is more isolated and less crowded serving small gatherings
For greater seclusion and peaceful time in the wilderness, private and exclusive camps are typically chosen.

Semi-participation in the trip’s overall operations and meal preparation
There are more activities that are covered by the tour fee (fewer optional activities that cost extra).
The drawbacks of small groups

You will still be sharing the experience because small group safaris are not private safaris.
It’s more of a luck of the draw because there are fewer companies available to a smaller group.
You pay a little more for greater exclusivity and the additional advantages of traveling in a small group.Size Up Africa Overland Safaris - Small vs Big

Social butterflies won’t be able to experience the camaraderie and joy of large group safaris.
Large to Medium Overland Safaris
The social aspect of sharing your journey is a unique feature of medium- to large-group safaris. A memorable journey to Africa includes the opportunity to meet new people from around the world and form friendships.

Since there aren’t many distinctions between the actual safaris, availability is typically a bigger consideration when selecting a tour for medium- to large groups. If size is important to you, you can select size parameters for the Overland Camping and Accommodated Tours, which come in a variety of forms and sizes.

Overland Camping Tours are the Overland Safari kind with the largest group sizes.

Group Size for Overland Camping Tour: 4–24 people (some have a maximum of 29, but this is rarely attained).

Overland Camping Safaris offers tours for groups of four to twelve, four to sixteen, and the larger groups of four to twenty-four. It is important to inquire about the group size of the specific tour you are interested in when making a reservation for a camping overland tour. Alternatively, you can state your preferences and a tour will be identified that meets your needs.

With differences in the number of travel companions and level of participation, you will essentially receive the same kind of experience throughout all Overland Camping Tour group sizes.

Medium-Sized Group Overland Safari Type: Accommodated Overland Tours

Group Size for an Accommodated Overland Tour: 4–18

With the exception of staying in fixed accommodations that are two to three stars, these overland safaris are essentially the same as their camping equivalents. In clean, simple, yet pleasant chalets, bungalows, traditional huts, permanent tents, and occasionally youth hostels (backpackers), lodging is typically provided on a twin share basis.

Although they are still among the most reasonably priced safari alternatives, the Accommodated Overland Tours offer a little more comfort and flair than the typical camping accommodations.

Benefits of medium-sized to big groups:

An extremely sociable mode of transportation that is excellent for lone travelers and for making new friends while traveling
reduced safari costs as a result of shared gasoline expenses, bulk savings on lodging, etc.
Some of these excursions offer good deals, extras, and add-ons.
Drawbacks of medium-sized to big groups:
Less time spent alone with your guide or guides
More involvement in safari activities, such as setting up tents, packing up camp, and preparing meals
Traditional “Bush” camping is available on all overlanding safaris, primarily as an elective supplementary activity. Guests are immersed in the African bush while bush camping in untamed environments.

Discuss your goals and preferences with one of our travel specialists, and we’ll assist you in locating the ideal overland vacation.