As safari enthusiasts, you can trust us when we say that self-drive safaris are one of the best ways to experience the African bush. If you’re a beginner adventurer and want to get into the swing of things, driving yourself through African terrain will be a thrilling challenge. And with a Defender on your side, consider yourself halfway there. As…
We are willing to bet that those who have taken their custom classic Land Rovers on Safari can attest that this vehicle takes everything in its stride. If any car was made to take on the wild ride that the African bush provides, it has to be the Defender. If your custom Defender’s primary use is to get you to…
When it comes to anything custom, attention to detail is the difference between achieving legendary status and blending into the parking lot. With a Custom Land Rover Defender, there are no exceptions — not even in the spray booth. Why modify a Defender if you’re not going to achieve stand out status? When it comes to the finishing touch of…
At Classic Overland, our love for safaris in Africa is as infectious as our love for Defender Classics. When visiting vibrant South Africa, what we look forward to most is getting behind the wheel of a Defender born and bred in Africa and taking it out on a photo safari through the Kruger National Park — a birder’s paradise. Besides…
Photographing Africa’s Big 5. Imagine spotting a leopard in a tree, a rhino grazing through the bush, elephants on their stately trudge, buffalo at the watering hole, and lions – the king of them all. For those with a passion for wildlife, these are moments we live for. The adrenaline and anticipation of seeing such beauty firsthand, the jolt of…
At Classic Overland, we don’t just built bespoke defenders based on our experience in Georgia. We do our research. Stebin recently arrived home after his expedition to South Africa, the home base of Classic Overland. He was accompanied by his childhood friend, Shannon and of course, there was business to be done. However, no African trip is complete without some…
Maybe you are built for the city life or for the outdoors; maybe you’re a combination of the two. Either way, why would you not want a customized off-road expedition vehicle? Classic Overland does not believe in limiting yourself. We go out of our way to make the inaccessible, accessible. We’re here to help you customize your Overlanding experiences by giving you the platform to buy, restore, upgrade or modify your own Defender to suit your needs.
We’re not just passionate about Land Rover Defenders USA — we’re passionate about seeing the world beyond our borders.
Before I arrived on my first trip, I was told by a South African that the one thing I’ll notice about Africa is this incredible energy that surrounds you. I totally laughed them off because I’m not one of those people who believe in that sort of thing. I’ll be the first to admit I was wrong. I’m not sure if it’s the way the sun hits you, but you can feel the energy of the continent. That’s what made me fall in love with it.
Classic Overland Founder and Owner, Stebin Horne, is interviewed about his love for vehicles, why travel is important for him and why you shouldn’t wait to go on an adventure.
A wet nose and a duck-loving retriever’s breath wake me up at 5:30 am sharp. Kruger’s stomach doesn’t seem to be affected by daylight savings either.
The Drive Africa experience was, for our family, the most unique travel experience we have ever had. To get behind the wheel of a Defender and take it out on a photo-safari in the Kruger National Park was an extraordinary treat we will never forget.
