AWOL Travel grew naturally from requests by past AWOL Tours guests. After cycling the Cape Peninsula or hiking the Garden Route with us, guests kept coming back asking for Sally’s help in planning the next chapter of their African journey.

Some were looking for a safari, while others simply preferred to travel at a gentler pace. What they still wanted were the ingredients that had made their AWOL Tours experience special: expert travel co-ordination, reliable on-the-ground logistics, knowledgeable local guides, places away from the crowds and accommodation with genuine character and charm.

Sally now uses her extensive knowledge of Southern Africa to create personalised journeys through the rest of South African like destinations including Kruger National Park, the Kgalagadi, the Drakensberg, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe 

Every journey begins with understanding why you are travelling, what interests you and how you like to explore. Sally then brings together the right destinations, lodges, guides, transfers and experiences to create an itinerary that feels personal rather than packaged. 

Whether you are planning your first safari, returning to Africa or looking to combine Cape Town with a wider Southern African journey, AWOL Travel takes care of the details so that you can concentrate on the experience.

If you’ve travelled with AWOL Tours before, you already know what to expect. If you haven’t, the best place to start is a conversation.

Thoughtful planning. Characterful places. Exceptional local guides. Africa, matched to you.