Waypoint Adventures - Your Overlanding Partner

Name: Waypoint Adventures - Your Overlanding Partner
Address: Blandford House, 67 Caledon Street, Helderberg, 7140, ZA
Telephone: +27827852433
Price range: Not Applicable
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Waypoint Adventures - Your Overlanding Partner

Explore and discover Africa! Join one of our 4x4 self-drive safaris and overland adventures today! We love travelling off the beaten track.
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We have more than 20 years experience in 4x4 Travel, Overlanding and Safari Adventures...

Our guided overland tours and self-drive safaris were created to share experiences and to provide comfortable, more personal and interactive travel holidays. Our self-drive adventures are designed to provide you with an affordable product; whether it’s a budget or an upmarket holiday, we cater for those who

are looking for a value-for-money safari experience…

Come and join us! We have created exciting travel adventures, experiences and holidays with your own or a rented vehicle on one of our guided overland tours and self-drive safaris tours and expeditions. Most of our trips will be on gravel roads, jeep tracks and the lesser known routes and trails. Many of our guided overland tours and self-drive safaris include some of the most scenic routes in Southern Africa. You do not have to be experienced in overlanding, safaris or driving a 4×4 vehicle off-road. I have many years of experience and have made the stupid mistakes; I will guide you every step of the way. Many of our guests will drive an off-road 4×4 vehicle for the first time when they go on our adventures, don’t be intimidated by this; it will be an experience you will never forget! I will share and teach as much as I can and by the end of the tour you would have forgotten your first day nervousness. WELCOME TO A PLACE WHERE WE WILL MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE…

LET'S GO!

16/11/2024

Join Our VERY Dynamic Team at Waypoint Adventures!

At Waypoint Adventures, we're not just about travel; we're about creating unforgettable adventures that push boundaries and challenge spirits. We are seeking a qualified, seasoned Overland 4x4 Adventure Tour Guide or a dynamic husband and wife tour guide team to lead some of our off-the-beaten-path tours across Southern Africa. If you have a passion for raw adventure, precise navigation, and a deep love for the great outdoors, your next great adventure awaits with us!

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- Own a 4x4 Vehicle: Must own a 4x4 with low range, maintained in excellent condition.
- Navigation Expertise: Exceptional skills in navigation and a full understanding of Garmin Basecamp and Tracks4Africa.
- Extensive Experience: At least 10 years of guiding experience.
- Technical Skills: A broad knowledge of overland equipment, including electrical, solar, battery, and charging systems. Mechanical vehicle knowledge is crucial – ability to change a set of wheel bearings or an alternator is highly valued.
- People Skills: Must have exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Video Skills: Above-average video taking skills to capture the essence of our adventures.
- Camping Proficiency: Extensive experience in camping layout and setup.
- Local Knowledge: Deep familiarity with Southern Africa's lesser-known routes and trails, including Namibia's rugged Kaokoland and dramatic Skeleton Coast, Botswana’s famed Moremi, Savuti, Khwai, and Chobe areas, the diverse regions of Zambia, and Zimbabwe’s iconic Hwange National Park and Mana Pools.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a fully qualified and registered Adventure guide with all relevant documentation.
- A Level 3 First Aid qualification is mandatory.
- Applicants primarily experienced in cultural tourism (e.g., wine tours, city walks) may not align with the adventure-centric nature of our tours.

WHAT WE OFFER:
- The opportunity to work with a great team of experienced adventurers.
- A role where every day is an adventure taking you to some of the most beautiful and remote parts of Southern Africa.
- The chance to share your passion and knowledge with enthusiastic travellers.

EXPLORE MORE:
- Check our YouTube Channel to see our operation in action https://www.youtube.com/
- Visit our page for more updates and community interactions: https://www.facebook.com/waypointadventures)
- For further details about us and what we offer, visit our website: https://www.waypoint-adventures.co.za

LET’S GO!
Ready to steer your career to new heights? Share a love for adventure with us. Our missions are challenging—are you ready?

APPLY TODAY!
Send your CV to [email protected] and embark on your next great journey with Waypoint Adventures!

16/11/2024

After two days of business and driving, we have a day to rest en enjoy nature. 🌧️ Welcomed by much-needed rain, things got muddy, but the incredible team at made it all so much easier. What a wonderful campsite to unwind and recharge! ”

15/11/2024

Big news! 🎉 Our brand-new website with an online shop is live! You can now book your favorite tours and pay online with ease. Plus, we’re bringing you exciting products like Rolien’s famous Malva Pudding, Pot Brood, Waypoint-branded clothing, and even the iconic Waypoint spade—complete with our logo.

Your favorite adventure essentials will soon be available to order, delivered straight to your door. Tours are ready to book, so why wait? Start planning your next adventure today. Stay tuned for product updates—exciting times ahead!

https://waypoint-adventures.co.za/

15/11/2024

City hustle to wilderness wonder—stocked up in Lusaka and ready for the road to South Luangwa. The rhythm of business days fuels the excitement for nature ahead!

13/11/2024

Lovely day at Lower Zambezi National Park. Wonderful sightings! Niel caught a 4kg Tiger fish, some stayed in the camp…
We loved our time at . The staff made this place perfect! Wonderful friendly service. This is a gem.

13/11/2024

Just chilling… A beautiful off day. Everyone enjoyed the time we had today—ellies, snakes, monkeys, baboons, and lovely birds. Some took a sunset cruise, others went swimming, some relaxed on the deck with drinks, and a few sat under the beautiful trees. Just a lazy, perfect day.
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12/11/2024

Today was a wonderful scenic drive with beautiful roads and landscapes that never stopped. The vibrant people of Zambia with the back drop of nature makes everything you look at look like a post card. Our campsite in Lower Zambezi is a piece of heaven next to the Zambezi. This is what we love.

10/11/2024

Kasane to Moorings Campsite. 3 hour border crossing with the most helpful and friendly staff you can think. The road was perfect, ok maybe two potholes🧐. What a pleasure! So far so good.

10/11/2024

Let’s Go!

09/11/2024

Chobe River Sunset Cruise vibes! Fully stocked, refreshed, and ready to roll. Meeting up at Chobe Lodge for an unforgettable Bats & Beasts adventure. One of our favorite spots—let the magic begin!botswana

08/11/2024

We had the lion share of lions this morning. What an experience to see the mom playing with her cubs in the tree. This is one of our top lion sightings so far.

06/11/2024

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05/11/2024

Family-Friendly Adventures Await!
At Waypoint Adventures, we believe in sharing the magic of Africa with everyone, from solo travelers to families! Our self-drive tours are designed for adventure-seekers of all ages, making memories as you explore untouched African wilderness, encounter wildlife, and discover local cultures.
Pack the car, bring the family, and let’s go! Adventure awaits!

05/11/2024

Time is a lovely thing if you have it. Take time…

03/11/2024

Maintenance starts when the trip ends. A constant process of wear and tear, mud on, mud off…
We are so ready for this break. We will take time to rest, to clean, to shop, to pack, to prepare.

Address

Blandford House, 67 Caledon Street
Helderberg
7140

Telephone

+27827852433

Website

http://www.waypoint-adventures.co.za/

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What We Do...

Waypoint Adventures is a husband and wife team based in the Helderberg, Cape Town, South Africa, with an operational offices in Somerset West.

Our philosophy: To provide comfortable, more personal and interactive, holidays. Waypoint Adventures has positioned itself to provide their customers with a product they require, whether it’s a budget or an upmarket holiday, catering for those who are looking for a value-for-money experience.

Our guide is a qualified Generic Adventure Site Guide (TG/ADVSITEGD/4/0080) as accredited by CATHSSETA. He is accredited by the Department of Labour as a Wilderness First Responder and completed First Aid training DOL Level 3 (WMX Wilderness First Responder). He is also a 4x4 Trails guide and TETA Accredited as per SAQA standards to “Apply the techniques for operating four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles, in on-road and off-road conditions” (SAQA U254135).

He is registered as a tourist guide with the Department of Tourism.