welcome to africa.It is said that the human race can trace its origins to Africa - so why not channel the spirit of our Homo sapiens ancestors and join us in exploring this captivating continent! Blessed with epic landscapes, majestic wildlife, friendly people and diverse cultures, Africa truly has something for everyone. At Topdeck, providing our passengers with the proverbial 'trip of a lifetime' is what drives us, and at the risk of sounding immodest, we believe we're pretty good at it! This overriding passion is definitely something we have in common with our travel partner Acacia, and we'd love you to join us on one of our amazing African adventures. Unforgettable ExperiencesChoosing the highlights from your African experience will be just as much fun as the journey itself! Will it be coming face to face with Africa's 'Big Five' on a stunning game drive, or meeting an African tribe and learning about their culture? Perhaps it will be the spectacular scenery at the enchanting Victoria Falls, or maybe relaxing on the idyllic white-sand beaches of Zanzibar? Watching sunrise from a massive Namibian sand dune; shopping for curios in bustling local markets; diving in beautiful Lake Malawi; viewing rare mountain gorillas in the wild. need we go on? There are millions of memories to be made in Africa, and we're thrilled to bring you the best the continent has to offer with our most exciting range of trips ever!Overland SafarisThe word safari means "journey" in Swahili, and in our opinion a safari is the way Africa is meant to be seen! Our trips take you off the beaten track and give you the chance to discover what makes the continent tick. Choosing us means travelling in state of the art overland vehicles, camping and buying food locally, and sharing the journey with a group of like-minded travellers. We believe these things enhance everything that Africa has to offer and are fundamental to making each of our trips special. It also means that our trips offer fantastic value for money, whilst still providing the high quality service we pride ourselves on. Fellow Travellers At Topdeck we believe that the best things in life are meant to be shared with others - so we're positive that sharing your African odyssey with other like-minded people will be one of the most rewarding parts of the whole experience! All of the passengers on your trip will be aged between 18 and 39, so you can be sure that you'll be travelling with a group of young companions who share the same desire to explore and experience the best of Africa. And don't worry if you're travelling by yourself, many of our passengers do. It's a great way to meet new friends and what's more, there's no extra cost for solo travellers!Meet the locals Spot gorillas in UgandaTopdeck in Africa Topdeck's African travel partner Acacia is one of the continent's leading safari operators, and have been operating in Africa for 17 years. We are renowned throughout the industry for our knowledgeable guides and local expertise, all of the team are from Africa, or have lived and worked here, and genuinely love sharing this wonderful part of the globe with our passengers. Topdeck is committed to responsible travel, we make every effort to leave a lasting beneficial impact on the areas and communities we visit, and we work closely with local operators to support African businesses. Not to mention we are members of TCF (Travel Compensation Fund), so you can be safe in the knowledge that your money is secured before and during your travels.Guaranteed DeparturesWe monitor our bookings daily and are constantly adding more guaranteed departures to our range of trips. To keep up to date on all of our trips including our total range of guaranteed departures visit our website atwww.topdeck.travel/africa

Your Crew You may end up thinking that your crew have some of the most enviable jobs in the world - that's because they do! Your Driver will ensure you travel between each amazing destination safely, seeing some remarkable African scenery on the way. Your Trip Leader will provide you with interesting information and valuable insights, whilst ensuring that the trip runs efficiently. Together they form a dynamic duo and will take care of the essentials - dealing with authorities, fixing loose screws, managing the tour finances and so on - so you can get on with the important business of enjoying yourself! They'll also give you all-important tips and tricks on how to set up camp efficiently, and help organise the food so you can cook up some culinary masterpieces to impress everyone with. As part of the communal atmosphere of our trips, the crew look to you for help in setting up camp, shopping for food and preparing meals. It's a chance for you to get involved and help the trip run as smoothly as possible.Our TrucksOur fleet of overland vehicles is quite simply the finest in Africa! Your truck is a rolling home for the duration of your trip, one that can transport you over mountains and across deserts, through savannahs and along shorelines. It will also keep your food and drinks fresh, your belongings safely stowed and your body well-cushioned. Now that's what we call multi-tasking! On top of that, it comes equipped with power points to charge up laptops, cameras and mp3 players, so you can plug in and chill out when you need to. CampsitesAt night you will stay in comfortable, two-person dome tents kitted out with insect screens and foam mats for a good night's sleep. The campsites we stop at along the way are remote and wild enough to give you that authentic African holiday experience (but we'll let you in on a secret - they're also furnished with enough creature comforts to keep you sane!).how we do it.The overland vehiclesCamping in stylespecial offers.*Terms & conditions apply: Discounts do not apply to local payments or optional activities. All discounts are subject to availability. For 'Friends & Discounts' all passengers must be booked on the same trip at the same time. Only one 'Friends & Discounts' can be used.Early Payment Option*Save 10% off the trip price when you book and pay in full 6 months in advance. Past Passenger Discount*Save 5% off the trip price if you've travelled with Topdeck or Connections Adventures before.Friends & Discounts*Save 5% off the trip price for 4 friends who book and travel together.What's Included. Camping in 2-person dome tents. Camping & cooking equipment. Lots of meals. Travel by a fully equipped safari vehicle. Services of two crewNot Included. Flights. Any visas required. Local payment. Optional activities. Sleeping bag. Travel insurance. DrinksFor more information on your home away from home while travelling through Africa, visit us online at: www.topdeck.travel/africa4|5