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Oasis Overland ceases trading after more than 20 years

Government
James Chapple
17 February 2021

Oasis Overland has become the third Aito specialist to cease trading owing to the Covid crisis and, the association said, the lack of sector-specific government support for travel.

Travel to southern Africa has been hit with an "enormous dent to consumer confidence" says Mears (Image credit:Hu Chen/Unsplash)

The business, founded in 1998, confirmed on Wednesday (17 February) its directors were taking steps to place the company in liquidation. All forward bookings have been cancelled.


"The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on the whole of the travel industry," said operator in a message posted on its website, attributed to the whole Oasis team.


"During this challenging time, Oasis Overland has been unable to operate any trips and has had to make some very tough decisions, including redundancies of loyal, long-serving staff and cutting costs wherever possible.