How long have you been overlanding and how did you get into it?
I have been overlanding for 21 years now. I started out by working in a campsite helping with mechanics on the trucks and was asked if I wanted to work for the overlanding company. I started out with Trek Africa. I was taken on as a general helper, making fires, cooking, general help and then worked up to Driver (as I already had my licence and also had studied mechanics previously) and then Tour Leader. In between trips I studied tourism and got my tour leader qualification.

Funniest overlanding moment:
Back in the old days when the crew used to play tricks with other crew and have fun at campsites like filling balloons with water and throwing them at each other and other practical jokes.

Favourite places/ activities:
Maasai Mara (Kenya) and Serengeti (Tanzania) as Kenya is my home country and also I love animals so much!

Top Tip for Oasis travellers:
Take on the African way….pole pole (African saying for slowly slowly).

How long have you been overlanding and how did you get into it?
I have been a Tour Leader running Peru and Bolivia trips for almost 9 years.  I decided to stay in South America and become an expert in my area as in my opinion; there is nothing better than showing my own country to all those adventurous travellers who want to explore it. I have also led overlanding trips in Ecuador, Bolivia, Argentina and some countries in Central America.

Funniest overlanding moment:
One night the whole group decided to go out for a drink and party, it was so much fun that we didn’t realize what the time was until we walked out of the club to find it was daylight!!! We then went white water rafting that day, and I remember people saying to me the whole day: Ricardo this is the last time we believe your question: SHOULD WE GO OUT FOR ONE DRINK? I guess the water from the river woke everyone up because exactly the same happened again the following night…!

Favourite places/ activities:
Camping in Huacachina Desert, the Amazon Jungle, watching the milky way in the Salt Flats in Bolivia and walking the Inca Trail.

Top Tip for Oasis travellers:
Remember - “It will never be the same as someone tells you, the best thing is to go and see it yourself”

How long have you been overlanding and how did you get into it?
Overlanding for 8 years across 4 continents. I am a truck driver by profession and realised it was much more enjoyable with travelers, sharing their experiences and making new friends.

Funniest overlanding moment:
Fitting 9 people in a spooning position in an oasis tent!

Favourite places/ activities:
Hiking in Patagonia - Torres del Paine/Mt Fitzroy, Skydiving and quad biking in the Namibia desert and getting lost the Kyrgyzstan mountains to name a few.

Top Tip for Oasis travellers:
Sounds clichéd but just come along with an open mind and a thirst for adventure. Sometimes things don't go to plan but it's usually peoples fondest memories. Leave the stress and hard work in the crew's capable hands.

How long have you been overlanding and how did you get into it?
I inadvertently fell into Overlanding in the Middle East in early 2008. At the time I was travelling independently from Istanbul to Cape Town working where I could in the Scuba diving industry. I had never seen an Overland Truck nor did I know of their existence. Having met Kumuka and Oasis Overland crew, listening to their stories and getting an understanding of what they did, I was talked into giving Tour Leading a try and as they say ”the rest is History”.
 
Funniest overlanding moment:
Umm well what to say here I have so many funny experiences over the last 11 years, it would be difficult to pick `just 1 out of the hat as the funniest. Although one that does stand out would be sitting on the wood locker atop of the truck, watching one of our tents being used as a belly scratching post for an Elephant in Botswana. The funny part of this was that 2 two occupants George and Greg lay asleep and oblivious to the goings on above them until the morning where upon waking they viewed the Elephant footprints all around their tent.

Favourite places/ activities:
After nearly 12 years on the road my favourite place is still Syria, so much so that I have my name down to do the first overland truck trip to return to Syria when it becomes safe again. On top of this my favourite places tend to be our many Bush Camps, over the years I have been privileged to watch the sun set and then wake up and watch the sun rise in some of the most stunning and remote places on the planet.

Top Tip for Oasis travellers:
Go with the flow. Overlanding isn’t always smooth, get out of you comfort zone, immerse yourself in all things Truck and Overland Travel, try new foods, talk to the locals, listen to various guides and your crew, have a laugh and fun while you do your cook group and shopping and finally put your phone down and just take it all in. Your trip of a life time also depends on what you do so MAKE THE MOST OF IT AND ENJOY!

How long have you been overlanding and how did you get into it?
I've been overlanding for 20 years. I was invited by a friend to try driving overland and my first trip was Livingstone to Cape Town. I've lost track of how many trips I've done since then.

Funniest overlanding moment:
There have been lots of great moments but the best memories I have are the interesting clients I've met. One man took the same trip twice, sitting on the left side of the truck the first time and the right the next. 

Favourite places/ activities:
My favourite country is my home, Zimbabwe, but I also love driving in Tanzania and Kenya.

Top Tip for Oasis travellers:
Bring your sense of humour!

How long have you been overlanding and how did you get into it?
I have been overlanding for 11 years and I am currently a Tour Leader in Africa.

Funniest overlanding moment:
The Dress Up Party at Kande Beach is always so much fun!

Favourite places/ activities:
Zanzibar and Swakopmund are my favourite places. For activities it has to be; bunji jumping and white water rafting in Victoria Falls, pony trekking in Lesotho and skydiving in Namibia.

Top Tip for Oasis travellers:
Let us do the worrying so you can sit back and relax!

Jambo ..my name is Alex Adaro Agengo.born in Kenya and raised up in the small village called sirwa 360 km.west of Nairobi close to kakamega forest.i grow up in a humble family.four girls and one boy as am the only boy in the family of five. I went to school in the village working 15 km everyday bare feet wethout shoe.i did my primary level for eight years then join high school for four years.after I left the village to the capital city to look for green card or to such for a job.i got a Job as a cleaner in the restaurant as I was training to be a chef after a year I become a french cuisine chef.i work as a chef for two years and quiet the job and join overland adventure as a cook. As I was cooking I started training and study to guide and drive as well cooking later I become a tour leader as well as cook. I been in the tour industry for about eighteen years enjoying the trips in east and south Africa .I like history of My African countries, culture and environment.my best animal is the elephants because is the simple lic of Africa continent.my favorite country is Rwanda because of the clean ness.i like Namibia too because of the senaries and dunes.my hobby is listening ? and joking always.chears Alex