Drifters started its journey in 1983, when trailblazer Andy Dot turned his passion for hiking and nature into something bigger. What began as off-the-grid trails and wild camping missions across South Africa -VW Combi, campfire stories and all – our tours quickly took off.
By 1990, we’d grown from a one-man show to a small team of passionate guides, each bringing their love for Africa’s raw beauty and wild spaces. That’s when the road opened up for us—beyond South Africa into Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Botswana. We travelled in old army trucks, camped under the stars, and lived by the motto: roughing it and loving it.
As South Africa entered a new era, so did we. Travellers from all over the world were looking for authentic African experiences, and we were ready.
With time came change – more travellers, more styles, more ways to experience this continent. So, we adapted, offering more comfort where it was wanted while keeping the adventure where it belonged.
Today, Drifters is still the go-to for travellers who want more than a holiday. We offer journeys that dig deeper, go further, and stay with you long after the dust settles.
