SIGNATURE
EXPEDITIONS
Our Signature Expeditions are small-group adventures with fixed departure dates and a strict limit of just 5 guest vehicles (plus our lead vehicle). This creates an intimate, exclusive experience where you travel with a close-knit group instead of a crowd.
These journeys change every year, many are once-in-a-lifetime routes that may never run again. Each one is a carefully curated, authentic overland adventure into Africa’s most spectacular wilderness.
SIGNATURE
🇧🇼 BOTSWANA
KALAHARI FRONTIER
Travel through the raw heart of Africa on our Kalahari Frontier Expedition, a true overlanding adventure that crosses one of the continent’s last great wildernesses: Botswana’s remote Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
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Dates
2026 August 12 -24 (Fully Booked)
2027 13 - 23 JULY
SIGNATURE
🇧🇼 BOTSWANA
KALAHARI GOLD
Discover the golden heart of the Kalahari on our Kalahari Gold Expedition, a very special winter overlanding adventure through the iconic Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.​​
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Dates
2027 15 -25 JUNE (4 VEHCILE SPOTS AVAILABLE)
2027 29 June - 9 JULY
SIGNATURE
🇿🇲ZAMBIA
ANCIENT LANDS
The heartbeat of Africa on our Ancient Lands Expedition. A true wilderness overlanding journey through the oldest section of the Great Rift Valley in Zambia.​
Dates
2027 1 -15 August (3 Vehicle spots open)
SIGNATURE
Zimbabwe
Mighty Zambezi
Follow the mighty Zambezi on our wilderness overlanding expedition into Zimbabwe’s iconic Mana Pools National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Rugged 4x4 tracks, remote bush camping, canoe drifts, guided walking safaris, intimate wildlife encounters, and game drives through stunning floodplains and ancient woodlands.
Dates
2027 25 August - 6 September
LOCAL TOURS
SOUTH AFRICA
Our Local Expeditions are designed to help you escape the rush of everyday life and reconnect with South Africa’s wild places. These small-group overlanding adventures take you off the usual tourist routes and into landscapes known only through years of local experience.
With limited departures each year and a maximum of 5 guest vehicles per trip, every journey feels personal. Each route is carefully crafted to showcase the very best of South Africa’s untamed beauty.
Small groups. Genuine wilderness. Unforgettable South African adventures.
LOCAL TOUR
Dates
2026 | 3 - 7 december (Fully Booked)
2027 | 28 January - 1 February
2027 | 04 February - 8 February
🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICA
CEDERBERG RIFT
Escape the ordinary on the Cederberg Rift Tour, a small-group self-drive overlanding adventure that immerses you in the raw beauty of the Cederberg Wilderness. Join like-minded adventurers as you explore remote, off-the-beaten-path camps that feel worlds away - hundreds of kilometres from Cape Town’s bustle.
Through guided activities including scenic routes, rock art explorations, stargazing, short wilderness walks, and geology insights, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for this ancient, rugged landscape and its unique biodiversity. Perfect for those seeking authentic connection with nature in small, intimate groups.
LOCAL TOUR
Dates
2026 | OCTOBER 02 - 11 (Fully Booked)
2027 | October 1 - 9
2027 | October 13 - 22
🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICA
ORANGE MEANDER
Follow the life-giving Orange River on this signature 9-day self-drive overlanding adventure. From the historic mission town of Pella and the iconic Namakwa Eco Trail to the dramatic mountain desert of the Richtersveld, you’ll meander through some of Southern Africa’s most remote and breathtaking landscapes.
Travel in a small group of like-minded adventurers, camping right on the river’s edge at carefully chosen, bucket-list sites. Expect golden-hour swims, excellent fishing, spectacular sunsets and star-filled skies, moderate 4x4 driving, and a relaxed, soulful pace where the journey itself is the destination
PRIVATE
EXPEDITIONS
Our Private Expeditions are 100% tailored adventures designed entirely around you. From vehicle rental and route planning to camp locations and activities, every detail is custom-built to match your dates, pace, interests, and preferred level of comfort.
Whether you’re travelling solo, as a couple, with family, or a small group of friends, you’ll enjoy a fully private journey personally guided by founder Quin Rutherford. We handle everything, so you simply show up and immerse yourself in the experience.
This is your ticket to a true African adventure: total flexibility, complete exclusivity, and the freedom to explore Southern Africa on your own terms.
Your journey. Your way. Pure overlanding magic.
Private
Guided by Founder Quin Rutherford
Every private expedition is personally guided by Quin Rutherford, founder of Peak Overlandings and a passionate, highly experienced safari guide. With decades immersed in Southern Africa’s wild places, Quin doesn’t just lead the way, he brings the bush to life.
From sharing deep knowledge of the landscapes, wildlife, and local cultures to reading the signs of the wilderness in real time, Your experience is a far richer and more immersive journey than you could on your own. With a genuine connection to Africa, turning every drive, walk, and campfire moment into something meaningful and unforgettable.