Nomad Blog and News

There's something special about listening to music while touring through Africa that brings back memories and feelings of nostalgia. The sound of the engine and tires hitting the gravel road, mixed with your favorite tunes creates a unique experience that's hard to replicate in any other setting. It's a time when you're alone with your thoughts, free from distractions, and can fully immerse yourself in the music and landscapes being frame by the window. Read More »

Our trucks are our heart! They are the beating vessel that carries our tours and clients from one highlight to the next, creating a personal connection through every experience they share.We've built an insightful infographic into the history, growth and development of our fleet over the last 25 years…  … Read More »

The Lusumpuko Women’s Club is a community project that is close to Nomad’s heart. This group of amazing local women come from different cultures, speaking different languages - some of whom are widowers and single mothers – who came together with the hope to be able to lift themselves and their communities out of harsh realities brought on by the economic situation in Zimbabwe. They started out as a local chicken rearing co-operative in 2017,… … Read More »

Why book the Namibian Explorer The land of open spaces, stunning vistas, and endless wonder. The desert teems with unseen life. Tiny lizards escape detection in the slopes of vibrant red dunes, and the night sky explodes with stars, undimmed by city lights. True silence can be found here, the perfect setting to recharge your soul.  Our 12-day Namibian Explorer itinerary can be booked as either Private or Scheduled tour  Why book this tour?We stay within the borders of… … Read More »

Our 2022 touring options are now live on our website.  You will be able to browse through all our tour offerings ranging from 4 days all the way to 55 days.  Our group tours are the most affordable way to travel and explore Africa. To celebrate all things travel, we would like to invite you to book one of our 2022 tours under our Early Bird Deal.   Take advantage of this discount and save 10%… … Read More »

Download our latest brochure here! Hello Fellow Past, Current and Future Nomads We are so excited to be releasing our 2022/2023 catalogue this August. For the first time ever we are doing a 2 year validity catalogue in order to aid our travellers who wish to plan ahead for their Africa safari. With so many changes around us, we kept it simple for you, by sticking to our same itinerary for all routes and avoiding… … Read More »

It’s been 18 months since the wheels turned on our scheduled departures and we couldn’t be more excited!  We are heading back out on the road this August! The final checks have been made, the protocols are in place and we are ready to welcome you back to Africa.  Things are going to look and feel a little different out on the road, but rest assured,  your Nomad crew will continue to offer you a… … Read More »

The annual Great Sardine Run is a natural phenomenon which usually occurs during the months of June and July, when massive schools of sardines migrate from the colder waters around the Cape to the warmer waters of Kwazulu-Natal to give birth to their offspring. The 2021 Sardine Run along the southern coast of South Africa, has come and gone.  Although a shorter run than usual, our colleagues African Dive Adventures report that there was certainly… … Read More »

South Africa is open for travel! Open spaces | Diverse culture | Best Big-5 sightings | Rich History Pack away the road maps, roll down your window and feel the fresh air of South Africa blow through your hair. Allow our experienced guide to navigate the highways and byways of our Rainbow Nation, from the Lowveld of Johannesburg to the coast of Cape Town. Covering 4750km of game parks, rolling hills, beautiful beaches, forests and… … Read More »

At Nomad, we can either book you onto one of our scheduled camping or accommodated tours, or we can organise and tailor make an experience specifically to meet your group's requirements.  Whether it's a birthday, bachelors, anniversary or a holiday with friends, chat to us and see what we can do for you.  Recently we received this feedback from Marc Sher who organised a bachelor party on the West Coast. I was given a brief… … Read More »