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NO. 1 IN OFFROAD
SINCE 1999

For over 25 years, OVERCROSS® has been leading guided 4x4 expeditions, motorcycle adventures, and self-drive offroad tours across 6 continents. From the Sahara to the Andes – we take you where the real adventure begins.

1999 Founded
800+ Tours worldwide
100+ Countries
Overcross offroad expedition

Our Adventures

All 330 trips

Kyrgyzstan

15-Day Guided Pamir Highway Tour

Next departure · 02.08.2026
15 days
Europe

Guided tour through the land of fire and ice

Next departure · 05.09.2026
8 days
Africa

Overland safari through southern Africa

Next departure · 16.07.2026
19 days
Africa

Motorcycle Tour Africa: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania & Rwanda

Next departure · 11.10.2026
14 days
Tunisia

Genoa to the Sahara — Self-Drive Expedition

Next departure · 07.11.2026
15 days
Africa

Lodge or camping across four countries

Next departure · 18.07.2026
20 days
Germany

Travel enduro training for large motorcycles

Next departure · 18.07.2026
2 days
Libya

Sahara crossing by 4x4 from Tunis to Ghadames

Next departure · 10.10.2026
22 days
Kenya

Kenya & Uganda Safari – Camping or Lodge

Next departure · 18.07.2026
15 days

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Tibet and the Himalayas: What This Journey Does to You

Tibet and the Himalayas: What This Journey Does to You

Tibet is not a destination for calorie burners. It's a place that changes perspective. What travelers in the Himalayas truly experience — and why many say nothing is quite the same afterwards.

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Group Adventures: Why Like-Minded Travelers Change Everything

Group Adventures: Why Like-Minded Travelers Change Everything

Traveling alone has its appeal. But with a group of people who want the same things as you — that's a different category. What guided adventure group tours deliver that a solo trip can't.

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Patagonia: What the End of the World Does to You

Patagonia: What the End of the World Does to You

Patagonia is not just a destination. It's a feeling. Endless steppe, glaciers, wind that turns your helmet — and a silence that is louder than anything you know from home.

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South Africa by 4x4: Why the Continent Fascinates Off-Roaders

South Africa by 4x4: Why the Continent Fascinates Off-Roaders

South Africa is not a safari brochure. It's bush tracks, red sand, star-filled skies without light pollution — and a 4x4 that needs exactly that. What makes South Africa so special for off-road drivers.

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4x4 Offroad Preparation: What You Really Need

4x4 Offroad Preparation: What You Really Need

Before you head out, your vehicle needs to be ready — and so do you. What a 4x4 really needs to handle, what equipment makes sense, and why a terrain training course is not a sign of weakness.

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4x4 Through the Sahara: An Honest Travel Report

4x4 Through the Sahara: An Honest Travel Report

Sand, heat, endless expanse — and a 4x4 that can do more than you thought. What a Sahara expedition by 4x4 really means: no glossy photos, no advertising, just an honest report.

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Overcross History

Our
Story

500K+ miles ridden
3.000+ travelers / year
1999 Founded
Joe Küster – Overcross Founder
Joe Küster
"After more than 500,000 kilometers through bush, jungle, and deserts of the world – from motorcycle tours across Africa to 4x4 expeditions in Central Asia – I count myself lucky to be a millionaire of experiences."

Joe Küster

Founder & Tour Leader at Overcross – Your Specialist for Motorcycle & Offroad 4x4 Adventures

2001 – 2006

What began with a simple website and a handful of bold riders quickly grew into something bigger: the first guided motorcycle tours through mountain passes, the first offroad expeditions across raw terrain. Joe Küster scouted every route himself, led every group personally, and established from day one that real adventure never cuts corners.

Overcross 2001 – 2006
2006

Overcross is officially founded as a tour operator built around one idea: guided motorcycle tours, offroad 4x4 expeditions, and custom adventure travel done right. Small groups, total freedom, no cookie-cutter itineraries. From the start, the antithesis of everything a generic package tour stands for.

Overcross 2006
2010

The lineup expands: motorcycle tours through Morocco and the Sahara, 4x4 offroad expeditions into Patagonia and the Andes. Every destination is scouted on the ground by the Overcross team – no desk research, just dirt roads and lived experience that go straight into the itinerary.

Overcross 2010
2014

Over coffee, someone says the sentence that changes everything: "We ride across all of Africa." The Trans-Africa Expedition is born – an epic motorcycle and offroad journey spanning thousands of miles through deserts, jungles, and highlands. The idea that will put Overcross on the global map of adventure travel.

Overcross 2014
2015

Overcross raises the bar: deep partnerships with local guides and family-run lodges create experiences that go far beyond the surface. Regional food, authentic cultures, routes no GPS app knows about – motorcycle tours and 4x4 adventures built for riders who want to actually connect with a place, not just pass through it.

Overcross 2015
2018

Adventure travel, redefined: women-only motorcycle tours for riders who want their own space, photography expeditions into landscapes most people only see in magazines, and culinary offroad trips that pair great riding with great food. Proof that motorcycle and 4x4 travel can be as diverse as the people drawn to it.

Overcross 2018
2022

The numbers say it all: more than 3,000 riders and travelers trust Overcross every year. Five-star reviews stack up, return rates outpace the industry average, and word spreads fast through the motorcycle and offroad community. Overcross has become more than a tour operator – it's a standard that others measure themselves against.

Overcross 2022
2024

The Overcross Academy opens: structured training for aspiring motorcycle and offroad tour guides, including certified guide programs, technical offroad workshops, wilderness first aid, and navigation courses. Overcross starts giving back – passing on decades of hard-won knowledge to the next generation of adventure leaders.

Overcross 2024
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WHAT ADVENTURE LOVERS SAY ABOUT US

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On two wheels through the Andes to the sites of the Incas
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On two wheels through the Andes to the sites of the Incas
On the Peru Motorcycle Tours - Inca Adventure Tour, the group dynamics stood out in particular, coming into full effect with the maximum group size of 10 people. During the first days in Lima and Arequipa, the riding pace on the well-planned routes was pleasantly...
Diving, islands & lodges in Mozambique
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Diving, islands & lodges in Mozambique
The tour guide was experienced and provided competent support throughout the entire trip in Mozambique. The daily briefings on activities in Vilanculos and the dhow sailing trip to Magaruque Island were informative and helpful.
Cape Town to Windhoek Overland Safari
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Cape Town to Windhoek Overland Safari
The tour through Namibia, starting in Cape Town, requires precise technical preparation, especially when traversing the Sossusvlei dunes in the Namib-Naukluft National Park. The support from the qualified crew was consistently constructive, important for the group dynamics and safety during the advanced stages.
Overland Safari from Dar es Salaam
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Overland Safari from Dar es Salaam
The tour through Malawi and Zambia requires physical fitness, especially with the daily safari drives in Mikumi National Park and the explorations in South Luangwa. Camping and the 20-person group size can present additional challenges.
Overland safari through Southern Africa
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Overland safari through Southern Africa
The tour from Cape Town to Kruger National Park presents an interesting challenge, especially in terms of group dynamics. In the Cederberg region, we were confronted with 24 participants who displayed varying levels of sociability. The shared space in the 4x4 Overland Trucks fostered interactions,...
26-Day Southern Africa Overland Safari
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26-Day Southern Africa Overland Safari
The route planning for this 26-day tour through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe was precise and well thought out. Especially the days in the Okavango Delta, where we took Mokoro excursions, as well as the hike in Sossusvlei to the iconic dunes, were excellently...
Namibia to Victoria Falls by overland truck
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Namibia to Victoria Falls by overland truck
The route planning of the Delta & Chobe Trail Tour ensures access to impressive sights such as Etosha and the Victoria Falls. The overnight stays vary between camping and lodges, with the wildlife viewing in the Okavango Delta being particularly noteworthy.
8-Day Overland Safari in Southern Africa
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8-Day Overland Safari in Southern Africa
The Okavango & Chobe Trail Tour in Botswana and Zimbabwe requires physical fitness and adaptability. The full-day safari in Chobe National Park and the mokoro excursion in the Okavango Delta required active participation. The combination of camping and lodge overnight stays offers relaxation, but the...
Group overland safari across East Africa
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Group overland safari across East Africa
The group dynamics during the 24-day tour from the Okavango Delta to Zanzibar were well-structured, even though the differing experience levels in the group posed challenges. The daily activities, such as the mokoro excursion in the Okavango Delta and the boat trip in Chobe National...
12 Days from Durban to Cape Town
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12 Days from Durban to Cape Town
The tour guide's support was consistently professional and empathetic. Especially during the hikes in Tsitsikamma National Park and the pony trekking in Lesotho, the assistance was outstanding, as the guide provided valuable information about the flora and fauna. The group size, of a maximum of...
Discover the hidden treasures of Turkey on two wheels
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Discover the hidden treasures of Turkey on two wheels
The guidance during the motorcycle trip through East Anatolia was excellent, provided by the German-Turkish tour guide. He led the group with clear daily briefings on the highlights such as the Sümela Monastery and at the same time ensured the necessary sense of security on...
Self-Drive Desert Tour Morocco
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Self-Drive Desert Tour Morocco
My first trip was in 2005 with Joe to the Tunisian Sahara, what a blast of a trip! Then Liguria followed with tons of info and cool overnight locations. After Morocco and Cambodia with Reini, it's time for a big adventure again ;-) Looking forward...
7-Day Namibia Camping Safari Adventure
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7-Day Namibia Camping Safari Adventure
The camping safari in South Africa and Namibia offers a demanding level of difficulty that is clearly felt on the road. The passage through the Cederberg Mountains on the first day requires both riding skills and the ability to adapt to changing weather conditions. Features...
Genoa to the Sahara — Self-Drive Expedition
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Genoa to the Sahara — Self-Drive Expedition
Heidi and I booked the Sahara Tour in April 2024. It was our first trip with Overcross and we were both excited. Christian, our guide, was very competent, unflappable, and flexible with unexpected situations. We can only recommend this tour to anyone who has a...
Guided Self-Drive: 11 Days, Etosha to Swakopmund
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Guided Self-Drive: 11 Days, Etosha to Swakopmund
The organization of the self-drive safari through Namibia is clearly structured and understandable. The daily briefings and the provision of GPS tracks enabled efficient navigation to the desert and the Etosha National Park, which increased the driving pleasure and safety.
Sahara Offroad Family in Tunisia
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Sahara Offroad Family in Tunisia
We were with our incredibly friendly, competent, and adorable tour guide Nico on Nov 23 in Tunisia, in the Sahara. A grand trip with fantastic routes, incredible impressions of the landscape, wonderful encounters with people in markets, in villages and in nature. Excellent organization, the...

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