Our Explorer camping tours are made for travellers who want to truly connect with nature, waking up to the sights and sounds of Africa. With tents and mattresses provided, you’ll sleep under the stars and share unforgettable moments with fellow adventurers, while still enjoying your own space. Our Classic accommodated tours blend adventure with comfort, offering hand-picked lodges where you can enjoy a good night’s sleep in a real bed. Ideal for travellers who prefer structured accommodation over tents, these tours let you experience Africa without sacrificing comfort.
Explorer (camping) and Classic (accommodated) tour guests travel together, share the same meals, activities, and guides, but at day’s end, campers retreat to their tents while accommodated guests enjoy a bed. Both options are easy-going, with limited participation in daily routines or camp chores.
Your Accommodation Experience
Clients can choose between two accommodation options. The explorer (camping) option includes a dome tent (2.4×2.4m) and a 5cm-thick mattress. Alternatively, the classic (accommodated) option offers more comfort with a variety of permanent tents, guesthouses, lodges, and hotels available.
YOUR VEHICLE EXPERIENCE
These custom built trucks accommodate 20 passengers and offer extra storage for camping gear, are spacious and comfortable, making them perfect for small group experiences across a variety of African roads.
Our Best Selling Explorer & Classic Journeys
Explorer & Classic Tour FAQs
Since 1997, Nomad has been proudly African owned and operated, employing local staff and guides who know the continent best. With unbeatable value for money and no hidden costs, we’re the top choice for solo travelers seeking connection and adventure. Our non-profit Nomad African Trust gives back to the communities we travel through, while our extensive tour portfolio means you’ll find the perfect journey for you. Book with confidence – Nomad is Africa, from the ground up.
All our Classic Tours are operated in English across every route. On selected departures, we also offer German- or Italian-translated services, as well as fully German-guided tours. For other languages, tailor-made options can be arranged on request, ensuring you can explore Africa in the language that suits you best.
You will travel in comfort on our 20-seater custom-built trucks, designed for overland adventures. Each seat comes with its own luggage locker, USB port, and shade-netted window for great views. A built-in PA system keeps everyone connected, making the journey as enjoyable as the destination.
To make your trip even smoother, we offer a range of add-on services you can request when booking. These include extra nights at pre-selected properties before or after your tour, private or shared transfers, guided city tours in select destinations, and optional activities like visiting Victoria Falls.
We’re a top-rated choice for solo travellers, offering the perfect mix of safety, social connection, and adventure. On Classic and Comfort tours, single supplements apply, though room pairing can be arranged on request. For Explorer camping tours, supplements are optional, making it easy to travel solo your way.
We do our best to cater for a variety of dietary needs. Celiac and vegetarian diets are readily accepted, while pescatarian, vegan, and lactose-free meals can often be arranged with conditions—please check your pre-departure info. Halaal and Kosher meals are available on request, with included meals provided as per your itinerary.
Our tours welcome travellers aged 6 to 65+ years, with full details outlined in your pre-departure info. Children between 6–9 years can join on request, while 10–15 year olds are limited to a maximum of four per trip (additional places available on request – see T&Cs).
Through the Nomad African Trust, we give back to the people, places, and wildlife that make our journeys special. Guests can support projects like tree planting, bring along supplies for our Suitcase Project, or contribute via Green Seats- all simple ways to leave a positive impact while you travel.