Gatlinburg cabin rental prices also rise and fall depending on peak or off-peak status. Peak season in Gatlinburg is from January through May, and also includes months of September, November and December. Off-peak season stretches from June thru August, October, and Major Holiday Periods. In addition, various cabin rental packages often include a free third night and/or discounts to local attractions, such as Dollywood, Dolly Parton themepark in neighboring Pigeon Forge.

Several cabin rental companies display rates online and can be contacted directly to make reservations.

The previously mentioned feature is “The Beach” and it's undisputed highlight of Overland Vehicle. It enables several people to sit on roof while giving them thrill of a 360° panoramic view. To be up and out in open on an African or Middle Eastern tour is closest you'll ever get to dreaming with your eyes wide open.

Other features you'll notice while rambling through desert climates and over African savannah:

The convenient under-seat storage spaces that are excellent for storing your backpack and providing easy access, even while driving.

Side and rear roll-up windows, (if you're having a bad hair day) provide extensive views from inside vehicle and can be rolled down for protection in case of an emergency. Holiday snaps are so much easier without a bug in your eye.

Large water, fuel and food carrying capacities (no explanation required).

Onboard truck safe and library, overhead lockers, cassette stereo and a professionally-compiled medical kit (we never lock medical kit in safe).

Comprehensive range of spare truck parts and tools.

Spacious two-person tents with built-in ground sheets and mosquito netting, gas cookers, cooking gear and cutlery, cooler boxes, tables, camp stools and all-weather awnings (for cooking and shade).

All overland expedition trucks for our Africa and Middle East tours are equipped with sand mats and, where necessary, tyre chains and winches (you'll find out why, when you get there).