Oasis blog
Below is a selection of our top blogs. Keep up to date with all the latest news from Oasis.
- Details
Conquering the Continent: Your South America Overland Adventure
Our next big trans continental trip through South America is upcoming and due to start in Colombia at the start of October. We drive all the way south through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Chile, to the southern tip of Argentina at Ushuaia. Then it is back north again through Argentina to Uruguay and Paraguay before finishing in Rio in time for Carnival. You can then continue from there further north through Brazil, taking in Suriname, Guyana and French Guyana before finishing back in Brazil in Manaus.
There aren’t many spaces left for this year's trip, so book now if you'd like to join. Plus, mention you've read this newsletter for a 5% discount!
HIGHLIGHTS OF SOUTH AMERICA
-
Wander the cobbled alleys of the old city amongst churches, monasteries and plazas in Cartagena
-
Take guided walks and explore the Amazon from a lodge in Ecuador
-
Hike the Classic Inca Trail Trek or take a train to reach the famous UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu
-
Journey through endless grasslands, stupendous mountains and glaciers in Patagonia
-
Hike the W-Trek in Torres del Paine National Park or take boat trips to see the penguins in Puerto Natales
-
Travel to the most southerly city on earth, Ushuaia
-
Experience the pulsating and cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires
-
Take in the enormity of Iguazu Falls from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides
-
Explore the vast wetlands in the Pantanal, home to hundreds of species of birds and fish, including Piranha!
-
Celebrate Carnival in Rio, chaotic, crowded and great fun
-
Exploring the Brazilian Coastline lined with beautiful beaches and great marine life
-
Search for the endangered spider monkey, sloths, capybara, and the elusive jaguar in Parque Nacional Monte Pascoal
-
Take in the music, cuisine and religion in the Afro-Brazilian city of Salvador
-
Relax in your hammock on your journey by riverboat along the Amazon River
-
Visit Europe's Spaceport and museum, a facility used to launch satellites into space in French Guiana
-
Overnight stay in a Jungle Lodge nestled in the rainforest of the Guyanese Amazon
-
Explore the Amazon's largest city, Manaus offering a rich variety of nature, culture, art and dining
Spaces Available on our South America Trips
3 Spaces Available
18 DECEMBER 2025
18 JANUARY 2026
6 Spaces Available
2 OCTOBER 2025
23 OCTOBER 2025
9 NOVEMEBER 2025
12 Spaces Available
18 FEBRUARY 2026
- Details
Exploring the Mountains and Lakes of Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan
Exploring Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan with Oasis Overland is an unforgettable adventure! We crisscross through stunning mountain scenery, including the Charyn Canyon and Fairy Canyon, experience overnight stays in traditional yurts and explore the surroundings of pristine lakes like Song Kol and Issyk-Kul. Optional horseback rides or hikes through these vast landscapes and encountering nomadic culture truly makes this a highlight of Central Asia. Our robust expedition truck handles all the travel, offering a comfortable base for our explorations and wild camps.
- Details
From Cayenne to the Countryside: Your Guide to Overlanding French Guiana
Embark on an unforgettable journey through French Guiana, where every mile brings you closer to raw, unfiltered adventure. Start in vibrant Cayenne, where markets, street food, and colonial charm set the tone. Then hit the road to uncover remote jungle settlements, winding rivers, and hidden trails deep within the Amazon rainforest. Experience the blend of cultures—Creole, Indigenous, and French—that give this region its unique identity. Whether you're navigating muddy tracks, spotting rare wildlife, or connecting with locals in off-grid communities, overlanding in French Guiana offers a rare opportunity to explore one of South America’s least-traveled and most captivating destinations.
Oiapoque to Cayenne in French Guiana
Oiapoque is the gateway to French Guiana, and here we pass through European immigration and customs before we continue on to the capital of Cayenne.
Cayenne is full of colonial architecture that just has to be explored. The two most impressive are the town hall, built by the Jesuits in 1890, and St. Saviours Roman Catholic Cathedral. The city’s botanical gardens are also worth a look or just chill out on the main square with a beer, watch the world go by and try some of the fantastic street food. Depending on the timing of our Suriname visa applications, and when we can collect our passports, the order of the following destinations may change around.
Cayenne to St. Laurent du Maroni
Kourou is a real highlight of our journey, as we can visit the European Spaceport where we can take a tour of the site. A large percentage of the world’s satellites are launched from here aboard the famous Ariane rockets. More recently Russian Soyuz rockets have also used this facility and if we’re lucky we may even see a launch! Time allowing we will also visit Devil’s Island, prior home to one of France’s most notorious prisons.
We may then return to Cayenne to collect our passports and spend another night in the vibrant city, before journeying west to St Laurent. Along the way we will stop head to an area on the coast which is a nesting site for 4 of the world’s most famous turtle species. Nothing can compare coming up close and personal to a giant leatherback turtle. April is normally the start of nesting time, where turtles make the journey up the beach to deposit their eggs in the warm sand. We’ll keep our fingers crossed for sightings.
Founded in 1880, the penal town of St. Laurent du Maroni was inhabited almost entirely with guards or liberated prisoners from the nearby Transportation Camp. Here the famous writer Henri Charriere, who went on to write Papillon, spent some of his days before being moved to the ‘inescapable’ Iles du Salut prison. An informative optional tour takes us into the camp and gives us a snap shot of quite how hard life would have been here.
Leaving French Guyana behind we take another ferry and cross into Suriname.
Our 62 day Rio to Manaus overland adventure explores Brazil, French Guiana, Suriname and Guyana:
RIO TO MANAUS VIA THE GUIANAS (62 DAYS) TROPICS OF SOUTH AMERICA
Explore a landscape like no other with our 62-day tour across Brazil and through French Guiana, Suriname and Guyana. Starting in the bustling city of Rio, you will travel along the Atlantic coast and through the centre of Brazil into the tropical paradise that awaits. Travel south through unspoilt rainforest and into the vibrant metropolis that is Manaus, overlooking the Amazon river. This tour truly gives you the opportunity to explore the road less travelled and discover the outstanding landscapes and cultures of Latin America that many do not get to see.
Or include French Guiana on an epic 27 week expedition across South America:
CARTAGENA TO MANAUS INC. GUIANAS (29 WEEKS) TRANS SOUTH AMERICA
Embark on the journey of a lifetime with an exploratory expedition which takes you throughout South America. Witness some of the most striking landscapes that this part of the world has to offer as you travel through dense rainforests, dry deserts and high altiplano. Experience the pristine coastlines and vibrant cities as you get a real feel of the sights, sounds and flavours of the true South America.
- Details
Our Updated Jordan Itineraries
Discover enriched journeys through Jordan! Our Jordan Express, Best of Jordan, and A Week in Jordan tours now boast captivating local immersions:
- Details
Overlanding Tanzania: Where Nature, Culture, and Adventure Meet
Embark on an unforgettable journey with Overlanding Tanzania: Where Nature, Culture, and Adventure Meet. This epic road trip takes you deep into Tanzania’s raw and breathtaking beauty—from the vast Serengeti plains and towering Mount Kilimanjaro to the shores of Lake Tanganyika and the spice-scented streets of Zanzibar. Along the way, connect with welcoming local communities, witness incredible wildlife in their natural habitat, and camp under star-studded skies. Whether you're a self-drive adventurer or joining an overland tour, Tanzania offers the perfect mix of rugged exploration and rich cultural encounters for those craving something real, wild, and truly transformative.
Arusha and the Serengeti
We depart Nairobi early in the morning and immediately find ourselves in hot savannah grasslands with acacia trees providing the only shade. Various game, usually zebra and giraffe can be seen as we head south and cross the border into Tanzania. We spend the night at Meserani Snake Park, on the route from Arusha to the Serengeti.
Over the next 3 days you can take our optional Add-on to enjoy a safari into the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. These areas are one of the world's great wildlife hotspots, and you are sure to see a huge variety of different game species including Elephant, Lion, Cheetah, White Rhino, Buffalo, Hippo, Antelope, Crocodile and Pink Flamingos as well as vast herds of wildebeest roaming the plains.
For those who don't want to add this safari experience onto the trip, there are options to visit the Snake Park, visit a local Masai Village to learn about their culture and way of life. You can also arrange day trips into the Serengeti or Ngorongoro Crater.
Arusha to Marangu and Bagamoyo Beach
After leaving Arusha we pass a number of small towns and villages along the way and, if the weather is clear, we may see the towering peak of Kilimanjaro. We will stop off for a couple of nights at the village of Marangu where you have the opportunity to climb to Kilimanjaro base camp, or take a walk through the lush surroundings passing through coffee plantations, rivers, waterfalls, caves and visiting a local blacksmith.
Leaving Marangu, a day's drive brings us to the coast and some welcome time on a beautiful Indian Ocean Beach at Bagamoyo before we continue to Dar Es Salaam. The truck will be based here for 4 nights while the group heads to Zanzibar.
Zanzibar Island
We leave the truck and tents behind this morning and take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar for our included four night stay on the island. During our time there we'll visit the bustling streets of Stone Town and its famous spice markets, old slave forts and dungeons. We'll also spend 3 nights relaxing on Zanzibar's famous white beaches, where there are many options available locally to arrange scuba diving, snorkelling, and dolphin boat trips.
Dar es Salaam to Malawi
After meeting the Zanzibar ferry we begin our journey through the interesting and mountainous hinterland of Tanzania. In the afternoon, after negotiating some appalling roads, we pass through the peaceful Mikumi National Park. African safari travel is synonymous with wildlife, and in this national park we usually see Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra and Antelope from the roadside. Passing through lush mountainous landscape and plantations we finally leave Tanzania and enter Malawi.
Oasis Overland Trips that Include Tanzania
You can travel to Tanzania on many of our overland adventures including our classic 76 day Grand Adventurer.
NAIROBI TO CAPE TOWN (76 DAYS) GRAND ADVENTURER
Trek to see the mountain gorillas, swim with dolphins or relax on sandy tropical beaches. Add in a few adrenaline activities such as bungy jumping, white water rafting or quad biking along with stunning gameparks such as the Maasai Mara and Etosha will make this a trip to remember.
For those short on time or wanting a taster of overlanding, have a look at our 14 day trip from Nairobi to Zanzibar:
NAIROBI TO DAR ES SALAAM (14 DAYS) GAMEPARKS & ZANZIBAR
On this overland tour you have the opportunity to get up close to the amazing wildlife in the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, home to Zebra and the migration site of 1.5 million Wildebeest. As well as sight-seeing, you can chill out on the beautiful white sandy beaches of Zanzibar and explore the history and culture of Stone Town.
- Details
Experience Argentina: Beyond Your Wildest Dreams
Beyond its widely recognized passion for tango and world-renowned steaks, Argentina unfolds as a vast and captivating tapestry of diverse landscapes, vibrant culture, and unforgettable experiences. From the thundering cascades of Iguazú Falls in the subtropical north to the glacial majesty of Patagonia's towering peaks and fjords in the south, this immense South American nation invites travelers to embark on a journey that truly goes beyond their wildest dreams. Whether you seek thrilling outdoor adventures, deep dives into rich history and art, or simply the joy of savoring exquisite wine and warm hospitality, Argentina promises an unparalleled and deeply enriching adventure.
- Details
Tbilisi and Beyond: A Guide to Georgia’s Most Stunning Spots
Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Georgia is a land of dramatic landscapes, ancient history, and warm hospitality—and its capital, Tbilisi, is just the beginning. With its colorful Old Town, vibrant arts scene, and unique blend of cultures, Tbilisi offers a captivating introduction to this underrated gem. But beyond the cobbled streets and sulfur baths lies a country brimming with breathtaking mountain ranges, lush wine regions, and seaside escapes. In this guide, we’ll take you from the charm of Tbilisi to the hidden wonders of Georgia’s countryside, showcasing the most stunning spots you won’t want to miss.
- Details
South Africa Unveiled: Places You'll See on Your Oasis Overland Adventure
South Africa, a nation celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cultural tapestry, stands as an unparalleled travel destination. From the iconic Table Mountain dominating Cape Town's skyline to the expansive, wildlife-rich plains of Kruger National Park, the country offers an astonishing diversity of experiences. Whether you're seeking thrilling safari adventures, insightful historical journeys through Robben Island and Soweto, or leisurely explorations of world-class vineyards, South Africa promises an unforgettable odyssey for every kind of traveler.
- Details
CENTRAL ASIA TRIP REPORT - IRAN
Let's see what the Alexis got up to next on her Central Asia trip!
- Details
CENTRAL ASIA TRIP REPORT - UPCOMING TRIPS
Our upcoming journeys offer a unique opportunity to explore the historical and cultural tapestries of Turkey, Georgia, and Armenia – three countries brimming with ancient wonders, dramatic landscapes, and warm hospitality. From the bustling bazaars of Istanbul to the serene monasteries nestled in the Armenian highlands and the vibrant cities and stunning mountains of Georgia, these meticulously crafted itineraries promise an immersive experience, taking you beyond the conventional tourist trails and into the authentic essence of this fascinating corner of the world.
