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The authentic overland experience
Dragoman has over 28 years experience in travel; running overland trips across Africa, Asia, and South America.
Dragoman was started in 1981 when two budding overlanders bought one old Bedford truck and headed off to Egypt, Sudan and Kenya with a group of adventurous passengers. The truck - and passengers - made it back to the UK in one piece and from there Dragoman started the process of expansion. Throughout the years there aren't too many places we haven't been. With shifting political situations there are countries we visit today that have in the past been off limits and countries that are now out of bounds that were once open to travellers. Over the year's we have pioneered more routes across the world than any other overland operator. Our heritage is part of the ethos of what makes us special, every new passenger joins the long line of past 'overlanders' who have been bitten by the travel bug.
Today, we have a fleet of 30 purpose built overland trucks around the world. Operating more of our own overland routes than anyone else. In 2009 Dragoman was awarded the Wanderlust Top Tour Operator of the year, confirmation that our service levels are the highest in the adventure travel business. This is testament to our trip leaders and the level of commitment they give to their passengers. We still think that overlanding is the most authentic and accessible way of experiencing new countries, their people and cultures We're renowned for our trips and commitment to responsible tourism benefiting the local people of the countries we visit.
On the road with Dragoman
Our overland trips are designed to offer freedom and flexibility. There's a route to follow rather than a strict hour-by-hour itinerary. We stay in family run hotels, campsites, bushcamps and home stays. Our extensively trained trip leaders are passionate about travelling and will ensure your trip is both enjoyable and safe. Each trip will be ran by two western leaders. In addition to this local guides will join the trips: in East and Southern Africa our trips have a local cook / camp master; in Central Asia we will use country specific guides and in South America we have local experts when we travel in the jungle or hike.
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