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Cape To Vic Falls Camping 2009
20 Days - Camping

Price: € 1,025
Local Payment: $ 270 <- What's this?
Single Supplement: € 50 <- What's this?
Tour Code: NCV 2009 [Next Year]
Length: 20 days, 19 nights
Meals: B, L x 19, D x 16
Start Point: Cape Town
End Point: Victoria Falls
No. of Days: 20
No. of Nights: 19
Year: 2009
Accommodation: Twin Share Tents

Cederberg - Orange/Gariep River - Fish River Canyon - Namib Naukluft NP - Sossusvlei - Swakopmund - Himba Tribe - Etosha NP - Kavango River - Okavango Delta Excursion (optional) - Chobe NP Activities (optional) - Victoria Falls NP (optional)

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Itinerary

    * Specials may be available for this tour: Click here to view.
  ** See this tour with 2010 dates: Click here
*** This tour also runs in the opposite direction: Vic Falls to Cape Town


COUNTRIES VISITED: SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, ZIMBABWE ZAMBIA

DAY 1 SOUTH AFRICA – CEDERBERG MOUNTAIN REGION

After a short stop to view Table Mountain we drive north to the Cederberg region. In the afternoon (weather permitting) we go on a guided walk to see Bushmen paintings and learn about the native fauna and flora.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

DAY 2 NAMAQUA LAND – ORANGE/GARIEP RIVER
Today we travel to the Gariep/Orange River. We spend the night under the stars and sit at the campfire getting to know each another.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3 NAMIBIA – ORANGE/GARIEP RIVER - FISH RIVER CANYON
You can choose between a morning on the riverbank or the half day canoe on the river. After lunch we travel north to the Fish River Canyon. Optional Activities: Orange/Gariep River Half Day Canoe Adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4 NAMIB-NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK
From the Fish River Canyon we continue into the remote hinterland. We arrive at camp in the afternoon and enjoy a short hike at Sesriem Canyon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5 SOSSUSVLEI DUNES - NAMIB-NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK
We wake before dawn so we can hike up Dune 45 and watch the sunrise. After breakfast we join a local expert on a guided tour explaining the desert ecosystem.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6/7 SWAKOPMUND
Today we cross the Tropic of Capricorn (where we stop for a photo) on our way to Namibia’s Atlantic coast. In Swakopmund you will be briefed on the optional activities available here. Day 7 is free for you to explore the town or try one of the many adventure activities. Optional Activities: Quadbiking, Sandboarding, Sky Diving, Dolphin Cruise, Scenic Flights, Fishing etc.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, (Dinner on day 7 only)

DAY 8 SPITZKOPPE
We leave all the trappings of modern life behind us and drive inland to the mysterious Spitzkoppe. Tonight we camp in the wild.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9 HIMBA TRIBES
After some early morning exploration we continue inland and drive towards Kamanjab. The Himba are a pastoral people and predominantly breed cattle or goats, they are easily recognisable by their unique style of dress.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10/11 ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Etosha NP is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. We will go on various game drives, and spend our evenings at the abundant water holes for some excellent game photography.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 12 WINDHOEK
After an early morning game drive we set off towards Windhoek in the centre of Namibia. On the way we stop at a popular craft market. In the afternoon we go on a short city tour. Optional Activities: Dinner out at Joe’s Beer House.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 13 BOTSWANA, GHANZI
It is a scenic drive to the Buitepos border, where we cross into Botswana. Once at camp we will meet with a local Bushmen community and experience some traditional Tribal Dancing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 14/15/16 MAUN – OKAVANGO DELTA
Another early day! Our journey takes us from Ghanzi towards Maun. We spend the night here and prepare for our two night bush-camping experience. Your guides will provide you with a briefing about the next few days’ activities and the community run tourism operation. From here we will enter the Delta using local transport. If the water level allows we will take a mokoro (traditional canoe) trip a well as a nature walk with the local people.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 17 GWETA
We leave the Delta behind us and travel east to Gweta, which is located halfway between Maun and Nata, near the Makgadikgadi Pans NP.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 18 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
When we arrive at Kasane we set up camp on the bank of the Chobe River. The afternoon is spent game viewing from a boat in the Chobe NP. This is an excellent opportunity to view Africa’s spectacular wildlife. You will have the chance to experience an early morning game drive the following day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 19 ZIMBABWE - VICTORIA FALLS
On arrival in Victoria Falls we have time to plan the next day’s adventure activities before we visit the spectacular Victoria Falls NP and experience the thundering of the mighty Zambezi. The popular optional sunset cruise includes dinner and drinks.
Optional Activities: Chobe morning game drive, Zambezi Sunset Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 20 VICTORIA FALLS
Most people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not -to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting alternatives. Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping, Elephant Excursion, Dinner out.
Meals: Breakfast


    * Specials may be available for this tour: Click here to view.
  ** See this tour with 2010 dates: Click here
*** This tour also runs in the opposite direction: Vic Falls to Cape Town

Frequently Asked Questions

Once you make a booking with Nomad we will send you a Tour Dossier and a Pre-Departure Information document. This is a
brief overview of the information contained in these documents

FOOD AND MEALS
Included are three hearty meals a day, (unless otherwise specified). Vegetarians are easily catered for and they're always impressed by our varied menu. Our guides can produce miracles on a camp-stove. Special dietary requirements can be catered for, but only by special request. In East Africa it is more difficult to cater to certain requirements.

ACCOMMODATION

On our camping tours you will be staying in two-man dome tents. We supply a mattress and you supply your own sleeping bag. The accommodated tours stay in traditional huts, permanent tented camps and hostel-style rooms.

HEALTH

All people who join an adventure tour need to be in good health. Medical facilities are not always available. If you have a specific medical condition it is compulsary for you to advise us before departure.

Malaria
Malaria is a real concern in many areas of Africa, especially during the rainy season. Our advice is simple, prevent getting bitten by using an insect repellent and use an effective prophylactic. Speak to your doctor before selecting your Malaria medication.

Vaccinations
Please ensure you have the relevant vaccinations. Proof of innoculation is required on certain tours.

TERMS & CONDITIONS
All travellers will be required to sign our indemnity form on departure. Any person refusing to do so will not be allowed on the tour.

CURRENCY, MONEY AND BANKING
This is covered comprehensively in the pre-departure dossier. South African Rand and Credit Cards work in Southern Africa. In East Africa (incl. Zimbabwe and Zambia) USD cash is best

AGE RESTRICTION
Passengers under the age of 18 must have signed permission from a parent or guardian. Passengers over the age of 65 require a medical clearance certificate from their doctor stating they are fit enough to travel.

WHAT TO BRING
A sense of fun and a flexible attitude! A full checklist of essential items is included in the pre-departure info document.

WHAT TO LEAVE BEHIND
Your watch, cellphone, laptop, work, stress, concept of time, pre-conceptions about anything and any attitude that is not pure adventure.

CHANGES TO ROUTES SCHEDULES
Although we will do our best at all times to ensure that the tour remains on schedule we want to make it very clear that
this is not always possible. There is always something unexpected on a tour, sometimes the truck gets stuck in mud, or sand, sometimes it rains... Anything can happen, but nothing that a good sense of humour cannot overcome.

HOW CAN I MAKE A BOOKING?
Go to the travel agency where you collected this brochure (if applicable) and ask them to process the booking for you. This is the easiest way. You need to complete our booking form and pay a 25% non-refundable deposit to secure your seat. Full payment is due 28 days prior to departure. Please note we can also handle your bookings, see our contact form below.

DO I NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE?
YES! Make sure your insurance covers being airlifted in case of serious illness/injury as good hospital facilities are often a long way from where our tours travel. Free credit card insurance is often insufficient, so a seperate policy is reccommended. As travel insurance is compulsory, you will be asked for the policy number before being allowed to board our vehicle. We recommend World Nomad Travel insurance (click here for more).

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE ON TOUR?
The average number of passengers on a tour is 18. On the camping tours there is a maximum of 24 and minimum of 4. On the Accommodated tour the minimum is 4 and the maximum is 18. The maximum number on Gorillas, Serengeti and Masai Mara tours is 18. Single Supplements are limited to 4 per tour on all tours.

DO I HAVE TO HELP WITH CAMP CHORES?
Of course not, but you will not make many friends! On our tours our guides do most of the work. On a camping tour your participation in camp chores is limited: taking turns to assist with washing-up duties, putting up and taking down your tent and loading your bags. On some of our accommodated tours we include a camp assistant.

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MY VISAS?

You are responsible for your own visas. Please check the itinerary of your tour carefully and if you need a multiple entry visa be sure to get one. Your passport needs to be valid for 6 months after your departure date from Africa and you must have at least 3-4 blank pages available. Some countries will not allow you to enter without 2 blank pages in your passport.

WHAT ARE LOCAL PAYMENTS (LP) FOR?
The Local Payment is a USD cash portion of the tour payment that needs to be paid directly to your guide in Africa. This payment covers fluctuating expenses such as flights, National Park Fees, entrance fees etc and also ensures that we have a reliable amount of hard currency on each tour. Our Local Payment is not a kitty, your food and accommodation are included in the tour price. All Local Payment amounts are subject to change without notice. Changes are very rare and are normally due to a sudden or unexpected price increase by a local service provider or National Park.

WHAT IS A SINGLE SUPPLEMENT?
All of our tours are priced on twin share accommodation. The single supplement is not compulsory on our camping tours but if you want your own tent you need to pay the single supplement. If you are booking one of our accommodated tours alone you have to pay the single supplement. There are a maximum of 4 single supplements available on all tours.

WHAT DO THESE SIGNS OR SYMBOLS MEAN?
We have included these icons on every tour page (brochure and site) so that you can quickly see what key elements are included:

This tour has adventure activities available.

This tour spends time in Game Parks.

This tour spends time at coastal areas.

This tour passes through visits a World Heritage area.

This tour has cultural interaction with local people (Please see www.whc.unesco.org for full information.)

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1st Floor, Leadership House, 40 Shortmarket Street,
Greenmarket Square, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Tel: (+27 21) 426 5445 | Fax: (+27 21) 422 1175
 
Please Note our working hours are 8 AM - 5 PM
Monday to Friday (+ 2 GMT)
We follow all South African Public Holidays.

Ready to assist you:

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Claire Muzzelle

Senior Travel Consultant
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Reshma Deva

Senior Tour Consultant
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Chris du Preez

Tour Consultant
Mixo Shivambu - Nomad Online
Mixo Shivambu

Tour Consultant

Vehicles

Nomad has, without doubt, the newest and most modern fleet of vehicles around. Our vehicles are serviced and maintained according to the manufacturer's specifications. Trucks are renewed on a regular basis once age affects reliability. Our equipment is checked and replaced on a regular basis with spot checks by our Operations Manager.

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OUR ADVENTURE VEHICLES - THE PRIDE OF NOMAD

Nomad operates two vehicle styles on the scheduled tours. Both are uniquely modified to suit the different tour requirements and are scheduled according to the prevaling conditions at the time of travel.

One thing that sets Nomad apart is that our trucks are standardised and uniform in design and condition. Currently we are in the process of replacing our entire fleet with vehicles similar to the one shown on the right. This is almost complete, but is an ongoing process.

Original Vehicle Design - for rugged terrain. The tough and simple construction of this type of vehicle makes it ideal for the unforgiving roads in East Africa and Mozambique. We were one of the first companies to, amongst other things, introduce freezers on all our trucks to keep food fresh in the African heat. Individual seats, ample leg-room and overhead luggage racks in the truck help make your time on the road as comfortable as possible. Our trucks are fully lockable and there's a safe for your money and documents. A well-stocked first aid kit is on hand for emergencies. Each truck has a radio,as well as informative reading material, games and recreational gear to keep you well entertained. The Kitchen is contained in the large side lockers and there is an easy access entrance. All our trucks have large slide down windows and you can enjoy the view towards the front.

The on-board camp kitchen is fully equipped with the following:

• Gas Stove,
• 150 - 250 L freezer
• Cooking Grill
• Food storage racks
• 200L Water Tank
• Cooler Boxes
• Food preparation and washing up facilities



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EAST AFRICAN SAFARI VEHICLES

Not all of our tours are operated on adventure vehicles. Some of our tours are operated in smaller vehicles. On some of our East African tours these vehicles are Toyota Land Cruisers (or similar) and on the Ethiopian and Madagascar tours the type of vehicle can vary - depending on the number of passengers.

Safari vehicles, such as the pictures below, are able to travel on much rougher terrain than the larger trucks. Unlike the trucks these vehicles are not built for long distance travel, but when it comes to game viewing, they really are ideal. Most of these vehicles are 4x4, but not all. It will depend on the tour that you are doing and you should not be surprised if some tours even make use of a combination of vehicles.

We will always make use of the best vehicle for the terrain that we are travelling on. The Safari vehicles are mainly used on our East African routes where shorter distances, and unpredictable weather mean that access to 4x4 vehicles is far more important than in Southern Africa, where your comfort during the longer distances we cover, takes priority.

 

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Guides

At the core of your tour are the guides. Our clients rave about their enthusiasm and commitment to Nomad, not to mention their dedication to service excellence. Although it is their job, it is also their passion for Africa that will ensure you get more than you expected from your adventure and experience genuine African hospitality on your trip.

GUIDE SELECTION AND TRAINING

Our screening process is stringent and we run a comprehensive in-house training course. Exams are based on the course content and the required pass rate is 75%. These modules cover absolutely everything to do with the running of successful adventure tours.

Guides are then apprenticed for months with senior tour leaders to gain the necessary knowledge and experience before they run tours themselves. Evaluation is continuous.

As a guide, training is never finished and we continue close monitoring of feedback results from our clients to continually improve and refine skills. Nomad operates a unique feedback system to identify problems and ensure that our tours are constantly improving. Guide salaries are heavily incentivised through this system. It is with pleasure that we can announce that, yet again, in 2007 we have managed to set new internal benchmarks for our tour feedback - having the best results since our inception.

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QUALIFICATIONS
All of our tours are accompanied by a minimum of 2 guides who are registered with DEAT (Department Of Environment, Agriculture and Tourism) and have valid First Aid certificates. Drivers also have their PDP's (Professional Drivers Permits). Many of our guides also have more specialised qualifications. On foreign language tours a translator will be provided that speaks English and German.

THE PERSONAL TOUCH

However, all the knowledge and experience in the world is not enough. The most important qualification of a good guide is their ability to work well with people. It is with this in mind that all potential candidates are carefully evaluated. No one goes further than Nomad to ensure that tours run as they should.

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OUR WORKSHOP - THE BACKBONE OF NOMAD
Nomad runs a state of the art specialised vehicle workshop. Our facilities include a metal shop, spray-painting booth, storerooms, mechanical facilities and other demarcated zones for all manner of work. Our trucks are fully maintained and the bodies are lovingly built in our workshop. We are a registered body builder-approved by SABS (South African Bureau of Standards).

Your safety and comfort are our first priority. After all, most tours cover large distances and much time is spent in the trucks, more reason to ensure they are the best.

All vehicles are checked in after tours, job cards are made up and work is undertaken. Upon completion all vehicles are rechecked to ensure everything is perfect. All equipment is checked and tested as well.

 

OUR EQUIPMENT - THE NOMAD EXPERIENCE
Sleeping under African stars on your comfortable foam mattress, in a two-person Nomad dome tent (with built in mosquito net), is the best way to experience the thrill of bush camping. Sitting on your camp chair around a roaring fire is the perfect way to end your day's adventures.

All Nomad equipment is strong, durable and able to endure the great African outdoors.

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Green Seats

 
Travel responsibly in Africa by offsetting your carbon footprint
Nomad gives you the opportunity to offset your carbon foot print by purchasing a “Green Seat” We constantly strives to “give back” to Africa
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We have founded not only a non-profit Trust to preserve and uplift the people, places and animals of this continent, but we are also the first in the Adventure Touring Industry to offer passengers the opportunity to offset their carbon footprint.

 
What is your Carbon Footprint all about?
Carbon Dioxide is one of the main greenhouse gasses responsible for global warming. During photosynthesis carbon is absorbed from the atmosphere, reducing the unnaturally high levels that mankind caused. The planting of trees and vegetation is basically the only way to offset carbon.
Nomad has developed “Green Seats” on their tours to allow clients to travel responsibly in Africa and to offset the carbon footprint that is created through the fuel consumption on tour. One of the best plants when it comes to carbon absorption is the Spekboom (or Elephant’s Food as it is commonly known).
 
What is Spekboom?
Spekboom is an evergreen succulent that can reach a height of 2,5m and native to the arid cape region of South Africa occurs mainly in the South-Eastern Cape, especially around Baviaanskloof and the Addo Elephant National Park. Spekboom (Afrikaans, meaning "pork bush") thickets can store 20 kilograms of carbon in every square meter of vegetation, or 200 tons of carbon per hectare - roughly the same as what is absorbed by a moist, sub-tropical forest of the same size. That’s equivalent to taking 37 cars off the road for a year. Since most dryland areas similar to the cape store less than 50 metric tons of carbon per hectare and deciduous forests are estimated to store 120 metric tons per hectare, this nearly 8-foot-tall plant could be a key to future carbon-capture trading markets in arid regions... The use of Spekboom delivers the most value for money in carbon capturing terms, and it also has the most significant ecological benefits in terms of replenishing degraded areas.
 
 
Unlike many arid plants, when soils are dry, speckboom can switch from the photosynthetic process that most plants in the world use to a less common and water-conserving photosynthesis pathway called “CAM”. Because of this, the carbon sequestration process in the plant is highly efficient for its environment, allowing it to thrive on only 10-11 inches (250-350 millimeters) of rain a year. Researchers also believe spekboom’s umbrella-shaped canopy allows organic material to accumulate at the base of the shrub, improving the water-holding capacity of the soil below.
 
How does it work?
You can choose to offset the carbon created on your tour in full, or 50% thereof by simply ticking a box on your booking form or by letting your agent know. For example for a small contribution of ZAR 150 you can let us offset you carbon footprint of a 15 to 21 day tour, or ZAR 120 for an 8 to 14 day tour or ZAR 90 for a 1 to 7 day tour. All the funds that are collected are administered by the Nomad African Trust who will manage the project in conjunction with South African National Parks as well as the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry and the Rhodes University.
 

This project will benefit the ecological zones, the communities that are employed due to it as well as the global climate.

Once you have bought your green seat you will receive an e-certificate providing you with all the details of the project as well as contact details should you wish to receive further information.

 
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1st Floor, Leadership House, 40 Shortmarket Street,
Greenmarket Square, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Tel: (+27 21) 426 5445 | Fax: (+27 21) 422 1175
 
Please Note our working hours are 8 AM - 5 PM
Monday to Friday (+ 2 GMT)
We follow all South African Public Holidays.

Ready to assist you:

Claire Muzzelle - Nomad Online
Claire Muzzelle

Senior Travel Consultant
Reshma Deva - Nomad Online
Reshma Deva

Senior Tour Consultant
Chris du Preez - Nomad Online

Chris du Preez

Tour Consultant
Mixo Shivambu - Nomad Online
Mixo Shivambu

Tour Consultant

Booking Terms

Nomad Adventure Tours and Holidays cc, registration number 2007/111212/23 (“the Company”)

APPLICATION
• The terms and conditions contained in this document shall apply to the tour booking concluded between the Company and the undersigned client in respect of the tour, as more fully described in the tour dossier provided to the client on confirmation
of the booking.
• All references in these terms and conditions to “client” shall include references to an agent of the client, with such changes as the context may require.

APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION
• These terms and conditions shall be deemed to have been concluded in Cape Town, South Africa and shall be interpreted according to the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
• The client consents to the jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court of Cape Town in terms of the provisions of Section 45 of Act 32 of 1944 as amended but it is specifically agreed that Nomad at its instance will have the discretion to sue in the High
Court if it deems it is appropriate.
• Notwithstanding the aforesaid, the client must at all times comply with the laws, customs, foreign exchange and other regulations of all countries visited on the tour.

BOOKINGS
• The Company reserves the right not to confirm the booking until the full amount set out in the invoice received by client is paid and has been received by the Company and all the relevant documentation has been signed and completed in full by the
client.
• Any amendments to, or cancellation of the booking shall be subject to these terms and conditions.

TOUR PRICE, DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT
• While Nomad has utilized its best endeavours to ensure the accuracy of the tour price, such price is subject to change as a result of factors beyond Nomad’s reasonable control, in which event Nomad shall utilize its best efforts to notify clients of
such change as soon as possible.
• The tour price includes only those services/items that are included as per the itinerary and the tour dossier, and the client shall be responsible and pay for any additional items where, as required by the Company from time to time, such payment is
made either directly to a third party service provider or to the Company for settlement with a third party service provider.
• The Company records that prices/charges/tariffs in respect of certain activities forming part of the tour are determined in accordance with the public regulations of a particular country and, accordingly, the Company has no control over any increases
in such prices/charges/tariffs, including where such increases are implemented during the tour. The Company accordingly reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to increase the relevant prices/charges/tariffs to account for such increases and/
or fluctuations.
• A non-refundable 25% deposit is required to secure a booking in respect of the tour. This non-refundable deposit shall be set off against the tour price.
• The tour price must be paid by not later than 28 days prior to the departure date for the tour, failing which the Company reserves the right to deem the booking as having been cancelled, and to levy the cancellation penalties set out in these terms
and conditions.
• In the event that the client makes a booking within 28 days of the date of departure of the tour, he or she shall, in order to secure the booking, be required to pay the full tour price upfront.

CANCELLATIONS

• Where the booking is cancelled at any time up to 29 days prior to the date of departure of the tour for any reason, the client shall forfeit the non-refundable deposit.
• Where the booking is cancelled less than 29 days prior to the date of departure of the tour for any reason, the client shall be liable to pay the following penalties to the Company –
– cancellation between 28-15 days prior to the date of departure, a cancellation penalty equal to 50% of the tour price;
– cancellation between 14-7 days prior to the date of departure, a cancellation penalty equal to 75% of the tour price; and
– cancellation less than 7 days prior to the date of departure or “no shows”, a cancellation penalty of 100% of the tour price.
• The Company shall be entitled to apply any portion of the non-refundable deposit paid by the client toward any cancellation penalty payable in terms hereof.
• The Company reserves the right, at any time and for any reason, to cancel the tour on notice to the client. In such event, the Company shall refund the tour price (which includes for the avoidance of doubt, the non-refundable deposit) to the client. It
is recorded that refund of the tour price as aforesaid shall be the Company’s sole responsibility to the client, and no claim for any damages, howsoever arising, shall accrue against the Company by reason of a cancellation of the tour.
• The client acknowledges that the tour is subject to a minimum booking of 4 passengers (including the client). If the minimum booking is not obtained, the Company reserves the right to cancel the tour and refund the tour price to the client, in which
event the client shall (for the avoidance of doubt) have no claim for any damages against the Company.

AMENDMENTS TO BOOKINGS
• In the event that the client joins the tour after the departure date, or leaves before the completion thereof for any reason whatsoever, the client shall not entitled to any refunds or rebates whatsoever from the Company.
• Where the client wishes to change tours (that is, to move from the tour confirmed herein to another tour), such amendment is subject to –
– the Company being able to accommodate the client on the substituted tour;
– payment by the client of an administration fee of R1000 and
– the change being made by not later than 28 days prior to the departure date of the original tour, failing which the cancellation penalties set out in these terms and conditions shall apply.
• In the event that a tour is changed, these terms and conditions shall apply to the substituted tour, with the necessary changes having been made.

PASSPORTS, VISAS AND OTHER TRAVEL PAPERS
• It is the client’s sole responsibility to ensure that passports, visas, health certificates, proof of vaccinations and any other required documentation are all in order for the countries to be visited during the tour.
• The Company shall not be held liable for any consequences, damages or claims if the client prior does not correctly attend to the client’s documentation and related matters as contemplated herein.

INSURANCE
• Comprehensive travel and cancellation insurance is mandatory on the tour. It is the client’s responsibility to ensure that he or she has such insurance in place (together with the required paperwork to prove such insurance) before embarking on
the tour.
• Should the client be unable to present proof of such insurance to the Company (on request therefore by the Company), the Company may, in its sole discretion, exclude the client from the tour, and the client shall be liable for the cancellation penalty
payments set out in these terms and conditions.
• The client acknowledges that the travel insurance must include comprehensive medical insurance including provision for air evacuation, and that the Company shall not be liable for any consequences, damages or loss as a result of the client failing
to have the necessary cover.

BAGGAGE

• The client shall be responsible for all baggage and personal effects brought by him or her on the tour, and the Company shall not be liable for any loss or damage to such baggage or personal effects, howsoever arising.
• The client shall be entitled to one bag (being a backpack or soft bag, and not a suitcase) that weighs not more than 20 kilograms, and a daypack. Should the client require a larger baggage allowance, this may be arranged with the Company against
payment of a fee that the Company may levy in its sole discretion. Notwithstanding the aforegoing, the Company reserves the right to refuse excess baggage.

HEALTH

• The client accepts that to participate in the tour requires a measure of physical fitness and health and it is the client’s obligation to ensure that he or she is medically fit to embark on the tour.
• Where the client is over the age of 65, the Company requires a medical certificate or doctor’s letter confirming that the client is medically fit to undertake the tour.

AUTHORITY ON TOUR

• The client must at all times comply with the laws, customs and foreign exchange regulations of all countries visited during the tour.
• In addition, the client acknowledges that any disruptive, dangerous or potentially dangerous behaviour during the tour shall not be tolerated and that the Company, its employees, representatives, agents and/or contractors being so authorized, reserve
the right to exclude the client from the tour at any point therein in such circumstances.
• The Company shall not be liable for any costs and/or expenses for the client resulting from exclusion as aforesaid, and the client shall not be entitled to a refund or rebate of the tour price or any additional compensation in such instances.

MARKETING

• The Company reserves the right to use any photographs and video taken during the tour for use in marketing or any other advertising material, and the client hereby consents to such use.
• The client further agrees that the Company shall retain copyright over any such photographs and videos taken during the tour and/or used in its brochures and, to the extent necessary, the client hereby assigns copyright in such photographs and/
or videos to the Company.

FORCE MAJEURE

• Unforeseen circumstances including but not limited to war, mechanical breakdowns, weather, riots and other unforeseen reasons beyond the control of the Company may cause delays or alterations to the tour. The Company shall not be held liable
in any way for any of these possible occurrences or any consequences, which may arise as a result of these.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

• On booking, the client shall be issued with our tour dossier and pre-departure information documents. It is the responsibility of the client to read and understand these documents before travelling.

INDEMNIFICATION AND EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY

• The client accepts that the tour is of an adventurous nature and involves an element of personal risk.
• The Company and its respective directors, officers, employees, representatives and agents shall not be liable for any loss or damage of whatsoever nature and howsoever arising ( including, but not limited
• to, the client’s or any other person’s injury or death, or any loss of or damage to the client’s or any other person’s property) which the client or any such other person may incur or suffer as a result of or arising from the clients participation in the
tour and any other activities undertaken on or during the tour, and the client irrevocably and forever releases and discharges the Company and its respective directors, officers, employees, representatives and agents from any and all such liability.
• The client furthermore indemnifies and holds the Company and its respective directors, offices, employees, representatives and agents harmless from and against any land all loss, damage, actions, proceedings, claims, demands and legal and other
costs and expenses (including legal costs on an attorney and own client scale) of whatsoever nature and howsoever arising (including, but not limited to, the client’s or any other person’s injury or death, or any loss of or damage to the client’s or any
other person’s property) which the client or any such other person may incur or suffer as a result of or arising from the clients participation in the tour and any other activities undertaken on or during the tour.

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Nomad Adventure Tours Whichway Charter Company

1st Floor, Leadership House, 40 Shortmarket Street,
Greenmarket Square, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Tel: (+27 21) 426 5445 | Fax: (+27 21) 422 1175
 
Please Note our working hours are 8 AM - 5 PM
Monday to Friday (+ 2 GMT)
We follow all South African Public Holidays.

Ready to assist you:

Claire Muzzelle - Nomad Online
Claire Muzzelle

Senior Travel Consultant
Reshma Deva - Nomad Online
Reshma Deva

Senior Tour Consultant
Chris du Preez - Nomad Online

Chris du Preez

Tour Consultant
Mixo Shivambu - Nomad Online
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Tour Consultant

Optional Activities

 WHAT’S INCLUDED AND WHAT’S NOT: OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES – IT’S YOUR CHOICE

It’s your tour – Make it work for you
Years of experience have shown us the best way to navigate Africa. An organised tour allows you to take full advantage of our knowledge, experience and, of course, superb guides. And while the sum total of group travel with most companies is limited to the friendship, fun and security side of Overlanding – we keep all of these elements and still allow you your individuality to discover Africa your own way. We let you structure our tours around your needs. Nomad’s tour price does not dictate what you spend on activities. It’s like pizza, we provide the base and you add the toppings!

What’s in, What’s not and Why
Let’s face it, there is no such thing as an ‘all-inclusive tour’, there are always extra activities that you can do. We choose to let you take advantage of this; don’t pay for activities that you would not choose to - just because a company decides they think you want them. Nomad gives you the real Africa: adventure, animals, famous landmarks and exotic locations. The sights, smells and tastes. You don’t have to spend anything more than the cost of the tour price, the odd meal out, beers and souvenirs. You choose the rest.

Doing What You Want
When you require an additional adrenalin injection you are free to choose and the list of activities on offer gets longer every day. Make it your tour; choose what you want because “it’s up to you”. Not everyone wants to do all the activities. We’re not throwing you out of a plane if you’re scared of heights!

Doing What You Can Afford
Unfortunately, not everyone can afford all of the activities. We keep the tour price as low as we can without compromising quality so you have choices. Let your budget dictate what you spend not your tour operator! The optional experiences and activities are carefully and strategically selected to give you a break from the routine of travelling overland style. They enhance your holiday and give you an adrenaline rush when you need one! These are selected for their value for money, enjoyment factor and the feedback from clients.

Optional activities are not included in the price of the tour for three simple reasons:

  • Not everyone can afford to do them all
  • Not everyone wants to do them all! (No point in throwing you out of a plane if you can’t bear heights!)
  • We leave the running and safety of these specialised activities to the people who do them best. We take you there and then let the professionals take care of you in pursuit of your thrills and spills!

All optional activities are to be paid for on tour. Many will need to be paid in USD cash - this is due to the instability of many African currencies and unforeseen price changes by the local operators.

2010  PRICES LISTED BELOW

BOTSWANA        

Ghanzi

Bushmen Experience                                    

2010: $ 20 to $ 30 (+/-  € 21)              

 

    
 

 

Kasane Chobe NP Game Drive

2010: $ 40 to $ 45 (+/- € 31)

   
Maun Scenic Flight over Okavango Delta

2010: $ 60 to $ 450 (+/- € 313)

   
Okavango Tips for Polers - Per Day

2010: $ 5 to $ 8 (+/- € 6)

   
KENYA        
Amboseli NP  ACTW Project

2009: $ 10 to $ 50 (+/- € 23)

   
Masai Mara Masaai Village Tour

2010: $ 25 to $ 35 (+/- € 24)

   
Masai Mara Tips for Guide - Per Day

2010: $ 10 to $ 15 (+/- € 10)

   
Nairobi Dinner at local restaurant

2010: $ 25 to $ 45 (+/- € 31)

   
LESOTHO        
Malealea  Pony trekking 

2010: R 240 to R 300 (+/- € 28)

   
Malealea  Village Walk - 1 hour

2009: R 10 to R 15 (+/- € 1)

   
MALAWI        
Kande Beach Scuba Diving 2-Dives

2010: $ 40 to $ 55 (+/- € 38)

   
Kande Beach Dinner at local restaurant

2010: $ 15 to $ 25 (+/- € 17)

   
Kande Beach Horse Riding

2010: $ 70 to $ 85 (+/- € 59)

   
Luwawa Guided Hike

2008: $ 10 to $ 20 (+/- € 11)

   
MOÇAMBIQUE        
Inhambane Scuba Diving - Per Dive

2010: $ 55 to $ 65 (+/- € 45)

   
Inhambane Snorkling (Equipment Rental)

2010: $ 25 to $ 35 (+/- € 24)

   
Vilanculo Bazaruto Excursion

2009: $ 220 to $ 250 (+/- € 178)

   
Vilanculo Deep Sea Fishing - Per Hour (exl. Fuel)

2009: $ 25 to $ 30 (+/- € 21)

   
NAMIBIA        
Gariep River 1/2 day Canoe Trip

2010: R 220 to R 280 (+/- € 26)

   
Keetsmanshoop Bushman Experience

2008: R 150 to R 200 (+/- € 19)

   
Swakopmund Dolphin Cruise

2009: R 450 to R 540 (+/- € 50)

   
Swakopmund  Dinner at local restaurant

2010: R 150 to R 300 (+/- € 28)

   
Swakpomund Sandboarding

2010: R 250 to R 350 (+/- € 33)

   
Swakopmund  Quadbiking (read article)

2010: R 300 to R 400 (+/- € 38)

   
Swakopmund Sky Diving

2010: R 2050 to R 2100 (+/- € 198)

   
Windhoek Dinner at local restaurant

2010: R 150 to R 300 (+/- € 28)

   
SOUTH AFRICA        
Bloukrans Bridge Worlds Highest Bungee
Jump

2009: R 590 to R 650 (+/- € 60)

   
Drakensberg Horse Riding - Per Hour

2010: R 80 to R 100 (+/- € 9)

   
Durban  Dinner at local restaurant

2010: R 150 to R 300 (+/- € 28)

   
Johannesburg Dinner at local restaurant

2010: R 150 to R 300 (+/- € 28)

   
Knysna Lagoon Cruise

2010: R 150 to R 200 (+/- € 19)

   
Knysna  Knysna Forest Entrance Fee

2010: R 25 to R 30 (+/- € 3)

   
Kruger NP Sunset Game Drive - 3-Hours

2010: R 160 to R 200 (+/- € 19)

   
Kruger NP Dawn Game Walk - 2 to 3 Hours

2010: R 310 to R 350 (+/- € 33)

   
Oudtshoorn Tour of Ostrich Farm

2010: R 45 to R 55 (+/- € 5)

   
Timbavati Local Village Tour

2010: R 160 to R 200 (+/- € 19)

   
Tsitsikamma NP Treetop/Canopy Tour

2010: R 395 to R 450(+/- € 43)

   
SWAZILAND        
Milwane NR Horse Riding

2010: R 120 to R 450 (+/- € 43)

   
Milwane NR Mountain Biking

2010: R 145 to R 200 (+/- € 19)

   
TANZANIA        
Arusha Serengeti 3-days Camping (Min. 1-2 clients)
 
2010: $ 730 to $ 1.180    
Arusha Serengeti 3-days Camping (Min. 3-4 clients)
 
2010: $ 450 to $ 580    
Arusha Serengeti 3-days Accommodated (Min. 1-2 clients)
 
2009: $ 980 to $ 1.550    
Arusha Serengeti 3-days Accommodated (Min. 3-4 clients)
 
2009: $ 750 to $ 855    
Arusha Tips for Guide - Per Day

2010: $ 10 to $ 15 (+/- € 10)

   
Kilimanjaro Porter Fees  - Per Day

2010: $ 6 to $ 15 (+/- € 10)

   
Serengeti Filght from Serengeti to Arusha

2010: $ 200 to $ 300 (+/-€ 209)

   
Serengeti Ballooning over Serengeti NP

2010: $ 449 to $ 520 (+/-362)

   
Zanzibar Scuba Diving - Per Dive

2010: $ 50 to $ 65 (+/- € 45)

   
Zanzibar Zanzibar Meals - Per Day

2010: $ 15 to $ 25 (+/- € 17)

 
Zanzibar Spice Tour

2010: $ 25 to $ 40 (+/- € 28)

   
Zanzibar City Tour

2010: $ 30 to $ 35 (+/- € 24)

   
Zanzibar Swimming with Dolphins

2010: $ 30 to $ 50 (+/- € 35)

   
UGANDA        
Bwindi Guided Village Walk

2010: $ 5 to $ 15 (+/- € 10)

   
Jinja Guided Village Walk

2010: $ 5 to $ 15 (+/- € 10)

   
Jinja Nile River Rafting

2010: $ 120 to $ 130 (+/- € 90)

   
Kampala Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary

2010: $ 30 to $ 45 (+/- € 31)

   
Queen Elizabeth NP Kazinga Channel Cruise

2010: $ 25 to $ 50 (+/- € 35)

   
ZAMBIA        
Livingstone White Water Rafting

2010: $ 130 to $ 145 (+/- € 101)

   
Livingstone Bungee Jump

2010: $ 100 to $ 150 (+/- € 104)

   
Livingstone Zambezi Sunset Cruise

2010: $ 45 to $ 55 (+/- € 38)

   
Livingstone Elephant Visit

2010: $ 155 to $ 165 (+/- € 115)

   
South Luangwa NP Game Walk

2010: $ 70 to $ 75 (+/- € 52)

   
ZIMBABWE        
Victoria Falls Zambezi Sunset Cruise 2010: $ 45 to $ 55 (+/- € 38)    
Victoria Falls Bungee Jump

2010: $ 100 to $ 150 (+/- € 104)

   
Victoria Falls White Water Rafting

2010: $ 130 to $ 145 (+/- € 101)

   
Victoria Falls Elephant Visit

2010: $ 155 to $ 165 (+/- € 115)

   
Victoria Falls Combo River Board and Rafting

2010: $ 175 to $ 185 (+/- € 129)

   
Victoria Falls Dinner 2010: $ 45 to $ 55 (+/- € 38)    

                                  

 

 

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Recent comments regarding this tour from travellers:

"This is the best tour to see as much as possible within 20 days. Siziba and Norman were fantastic, we also met brother Thulani on the road. The three best words each day: Dinner is ready! Each day was full of surprises, it was the time of our lives. Do not miss the quadbiking and white water rafting, I dare you to taste, feel, explore what you have never done before!" - Jono (28th Sept 2009)

"Amazing tour, awesome guides (Philile, Eric and Maureen) We saw lots of animals, beautiful scenery!" - Bouke (3rd Sept 2009)

"I want to say booking through Chris du Preez (AATO / Nomad online) in your office was very easy. He was extremely helpful, quick to respond and patient. Thank you for a wonderful trip! I really enjoyed the tour." 
- Sonia (3rd July 2009)

"Sometimes moving camp everyday is not preferable because you can see, absorb and remember more if the pace were a bit slower. Otherwise this tour was jam-packed full of great experiences – leopard plus lion sightings, bush walks and plants plus more animals. Giom was an excellent wildlife guide. He answered many questions and Mike stopped the truck whenever we wanted. Jabu kept us all in great spirits with home-cooked meals and great funny stories!" - Beth (2009)

”I had a great time but there are some things to work with: Waterproof tents. Our tents were not waterproof. Even though the rain cover didn’t touch the inner tent, water was dripping into the tents. That’s not good enough.” - Carolina (2009)

"I think that one day in Svakopmund is enough. So one more day bush camping." - Thomas (2009)

"I enjoyed everything except visiting the Himba – it was too uncomfortable. I would have prefered to have learned about them in a less voyeuristic way." - Zahara (2009)

"Loved this trip. Would do it again or similar with Nomad and with this guide team. Unbelievably beautiful itinerary, safe, smooth, relatively comfortable. And food was also a highlight." - Edward (2009)

"I am very glad that our guides came from Zimbabwe/Africa, so they knew a lot. I want to do the East Africa Tour one day, but only with Charles as a guide." - Jessica (2009)

"We started in Swakop instead of Cape Town. There was no welcome or introducing of people. For the overall integration it is definitely better to do that." - Tessa (2009)

"I adore the patience and tolerance of especially George, when it comes to deal with all us different people. He tried to make the best out of it. And Michelle was always able to give us must-knows about environment and people of the country, we were in." - Carla (2009)


”I liked the food the guides cooked very much, but I think for a vegetarian it could be a bit one-sided.” - Anita (2009)


“It was a wonderful tour. The guides were okay, but with 24 persons the truck was overloaded.” - Stephen (2009)

“Overall was very good. We had a great time and saw a lot of beautiful + wonderful things. The food during the trip was amazing. The guides were so helpful and knowledgeable about the stops and local customs and so on. Thank you for a great trip!”" - Jennifer (2009)

“It would be nice if you inform your clients before the departure about the fact that there are different tour-routes in one truck. All people think they're doing the same tour but the group splits." - Sarah (2009)

“More physical activities..." - Dorothy (2009)

“I was so impressed with everything on the tour. Bjorn went above and beyond in every way. Every detail he knew and informed us about. I even had fun in the truck while driving! I never thought time would fly by that fast!" - Jessie (2009)

“I was the best trip of my life. I can't give any negative comments about it! I felt like I was in heaven the whole time. It was just a dream. We had the best group I could imagine. I'll never forget it and you will see me back on another tour!" - Annelies (2009)

“Please apply the rules about the lugage – 1 per person and no big suitcase with weels!" - Will (2009)

“This tour far exeeded my expectations in every way. In terms of value for money, without question the best tour I've ever taken. Much of the credit for this to Novel and Pule. Their proffessionalism, people skills and good sense of humour were fundamental to making this tour such a succes." - Peter (2009)

“This was my first tour but I'm sure it will be my best! George is the craziest guide ever and Terese the best and sweetest! Next time I'll ask for them! The game drives could be better with bigger windows or an open truck." - Julia (2009)

"I did the Township Tour and I liked it a lot. Maybe it would be possible to offer more options like this." - Agnes (2009)

“Expected to see more animals, but because of rain we saw very few. Obviously this is nobodys fault." - Louise (2009)

 

 


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