Travel updates and information

At Sundowners Overland the safety of our clients is paramount. When world events occur we consult a number of sources and evaluate the situation before making any operational changes to current or upcoming itineraries. These include government advisories and the World Health Organisation appraisals, the expert and in depth knowledge of our local partners who are constantly monitoring condition, as well as assessments by our Tour Leaders who provide an immediate response from our destinations.

We always endeavour to provide an alternative that will not diminish the overall experience of your journey when itineraries have to change. In extreme situations we may choose to cancel departures.

We would encourage you to ensure that you have comprehensive insurance prior to travel and to do some research on the destinations that you are travelling to. Our Travel Advisors will happily provide you with more information as required.

The best way to receive up-to-date government advice on specific countries is to register yourself with your nationality’s government travel advisory website:

Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au Tel: 1300 555 135 (within Australia)

New Zealand: www.safetravel.govt.nz 
UK: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice  
Canada: https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories  
USA: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html

Iran - March 2026 

The US and Israel launched attacks on Iran on Saturday 28 February 2026 and Iran has retaliated with missile attacks. Airspace is disrupted across the region at this time.

Sundowners Overland does not operate trips in Iran or the Middle East.

Clients should follow their own government's travel advice and if you have a flight transiting through a Middle Eastern hub (including Doha, Dubai, or Abu Dhabi) contact your airline or travel agent for more information.

Please contact one of our Travel Advisors with any other queries.