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Choose Your Guided Overland Self Drive Adventure
Our overland expeditions take you places you probably wouldn't go on your own.
Self Drive Adventures is Australia’s leading guided overland safari specialist.
On your overland expedition you have the adventure of driving your own vehicle, led by local guides, giving you independence and your own space, but with the security and camaraderie of traveling with a small group in your convoy. Our small group overland adventures are provided through our network of handpicked local overland tour operators around the globe. Most of these overland adventures and expeditions are designed for and available exclusively to our guests. Join a group or bring your own and we will design a self drive adventure for you.
Hidden Gem Destinations
We include the must see sights but then get you off the beaten tourist track.
We give you “the insider's” view of the countries you visit.
Local Expert Guides
Handpicked Adventures
The hardest thing will be which one to choose!
What makes us special?
Our Clients Love Their Adventures!
A fantastic way to see this part of Africa. Amazing wildlife, some challenging (but not dangerous) 4WD driving, great guides, interesting campsites, amazing sunsets.
Lachlan Smith & Kerry Hogan, Sydney Australia
Fantastic way to see Africa
We have travelled to many interesting places in the world but nothing has ever compared with our holiday with “Self Drive Adventures”. We love 4x4 driving, we love camping, we love having adventures in the outdoors and that’s exactly what our holiday offered.
Liz & Bob Rosevear, Sydney Australia
Aventure that ticked every box
An amazing team that deliver fantastic experiences. Don't believe me, go and find out for yourself. Highly recommended!!
Dave, Canberra Australia
Amazing Iceland
A truly unforgettable road trip, full of adventure and variety. Probably the best way to see large areas of South America . Excellent leaders provided unstinting support when necessary but encouraged independence and individual interests. A great balance
Valmai Wainhouse, UK
Unforgettable South America Road Trip
What an adventure! Madagascar was a revelation to us - a country unlike any other with so much to see and experience. Unique flora and fauna, beautiful unspoiled coastlines, a diverse population, challenging roads and tracks for the 4-wheel driver. And who can resist the amazing lemurs close up!
Sue & Russ Smith, Sydney Australia
Adventure Madagascar
Absolutely glorious trip. I had no idea that Spain, in particular, was so beautiful. Impeccably put together by Self Drive Adventures with really fabulous local guides. Some standout hotels & excellent local fare added to the overall experience
Jenny Cammell, Australia
Pyrenees - glorious trip
Costa Rica was our second trip with SDA and didn’t disappoint. Scenically it is a beautiful country of mountains, rivers, rainforest, lakes, waterfalls, beaches and wildlife galore. Our itinerary covered most of the country and gave us some amazing experiences in some out of the way places. The accommodation was unique, varied and comfortable. The small group enabled plenty of 4WD in reliable, late model vehicles. The guides were friendly and competent and the organisation by SDA cannot be faulted. Highly recommend.
Jan & Jim Fitch, Perth Australia
Costa Rica - Highly Recommended
For anyone who likes the road less travelled on a well organised tour that takes in local culture and wildlife then SDA’s 4x4 adventures is for you.
Dave Wainhouse, UK
The Road Less Travelled
When Self Drive Adventures advertised that they were offering a month-long trip in the country, we jumped at it. This was to be our 5th trip with them, which should tell you just how enjoyable and interesting they have all been. So now, after this 4WD experience in wild nature, I can definitely say that this trip ranks right at the top of our favourite adventures!
Sue & Russ Smith, Sydney Australia
Costa Rica - zoo without fences
Our trip to Costa Rica with Self Drive Adventures was a fantastic experience. We were provided with an excellent Toyota Prado 4WD and were able to drive to some amazing parts of the country, through spectacular jungles, mountains and beaches, on some at times challenging roads. Our guides were terrific and our confidence in them allowed us to tackle some sections that were truly memorable. Accommodation was generally in smaller lodges / resorts that felt perfect for their locations. The opportunity to see wildlife in its’ natural habitat and to have small agricultural producers explain their processes was terrific.
Lachlan Smith & Kerry Hogan, Sydney Australia