Product Manager Africa
Maik Schneider
Knows Africa's tracks, border posts and rainy seasons - and which route actually works.
About Maik Schneider
Africa isn't a destination you plan on the side - it wants to be understood. Maik knows the tracks, the border posts and the rainy seasons, and he knows which route looks good in the brochure and which one actually works.
From the dunes of Morocco and Mauritania to the far south, he puts together the Overcross tours of the continent. He takes care of the invisible things: permits, reliable local partners, fuel and water in places where both are scarce.
For Maik, riding sand isn't an obstacle but the best part of the day. That enthusiasm is in every Africa trip that carries his name.
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What guests say about Maik Schneider
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Maik reads the desert like others read a map. When the sand got deep, he had already dismounted and showed us how to navigate it instead of just shouting instructions. That's how sand driving becomes addictive, and you still arrive safely.
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Perfectly organized down to the last detail and yet never stiff. Maik knows the locals personally, that opens doors that would otherwise remain closed to tourists. A journey that was much more than just motorcycle riding.
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Maik knows every track and every border crossing. I feel safe without ever feeling like I'm being held by the hand. A flawless organization from start to finish, and a true desert enthusiast. Thank you for this unforgettable trip.
Why we at Overcross trust Maik Schneider
Africa doesn't forgive poor planning. That's why the whole continent sits with Maik: he has travelled the regions himself, knows the people on the ground personally, and plans every stage with a safety net you only notice when you need it.
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