Days Camping Tours 2010 Price
2 NTVJ Journey to Johannesburg ZAR 865
4 NJBJ Kruger on a Budget ZAR 3,950
4 NJJ The Kruger Big 5 ZAR 4,650
7 NCP The Garden Route ZAR 4,950
7 NCS Desert Explorer ZAR 5,950
7 NDJ Swaziland & Kruger ZAR 4,950
7 NPD Lesotho & Drakensberg ZAR 5,650
8 NJV Okavango & Chobe Trail (North) ZAR 5,950
8 NMM Kilimanjaro Trek Machame Route ZAR 9,790
8 NMR Kilimanjaro Trek Rongai Route ZAR 9,790
8 NVJ Okavango and Chobe Trail (South) ZAR 5,250
8 NWV Delta & Chobe Trail ZAR 6,950
9 NDN Zanzibar & Serengeti Trek (North) ZAR 3,450
9 NND Serengeti Trek & Zanzibar (South) ZAR 2,950
10 NETHN Historical Ethiopia ZAR 10,500
10 NETHS Cultural Ethiopia ZAR 11,400
12 NCW Best of Namibia ZAR 8,950
12 NDV Malawi & Vic Falls (South) ZAR 7,250
12 NVD Victoria Falls & Malawi (North) ZAR 7,250
13 NCD Garden Route & Lesotho ZAR 7,950
14 NJMJ Discover Mozambique ZAR 9,750
14 NMG Masai Mara & Gorillas ZAR 7,450
14 NPJ Lesotho, Swaziland & Kruger ZAR 8,450
14 NSV Desert & Delta ZAR 8,950
20 NCJ South African Explorer ZAR 11,950
20 NCV Cape Town to Victoria Falls (North) ZAR 12,450
20 NETH Exploring Ethiopia ZAR 21,900
20 NJZ Delta to Dar Es Salaam (North) ZAR 13,200
20 NVC Victoria Falls to Cape Town (South) ZAR 12,450
20 NZJ Dar Es Salaam to Delta (South) ZAR 12,500
20 SADS - South African Dive Safari - ZAR 35,500
21 NNV East African Adventure (South) ZAR 10,650
21 NVN East African Adventure (North) ZAR 11,650
26 NCVJ Cape to Kruger ZAR 17,965
29 NJN Johannesburg to Nairobi (North) ZAR 17,600
29 NNJ Nairobi to Johannesburg (South) ZAR 15,900
33 NCVD Cape Town to Zanzibar ZAR 19,700
35 NVMG East Africa & Gorillas ZAR 19,100
36 NCVM Cape to Vic & Mozambique ZAR 23,065
42 NCN Cape to Nairobi (North) ZAR 24,100
42 NNC Nairobi to Cape (South) ZAR 23,100
43 NJMG Delta to Gorillas ZAR 25,050
56 NCMG Best of Africa ZAR 31,550

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NZJ Dar Es Salaam to Delta (South) 2010
20 Days - Camping

Price: ZAR 12,500
Local Payment: $ 525 <- What's this?
Single Supplement: N/A <- What's this?
Green Seat (Optional): ZAR 150 <- What's this?
Tour Code: NZJ 2010 [Next Year]
Length: 20 days, 19 nights
Meals: B x 19, L x 18, D x 18
Start Point: Dar Es Salaam
End Point: Johannesburg
No. of Days: 20
No. of Nights: 19
Year: 2010
Accommodation: Twin Share Tents

Tanzania: Dar es Salaam - Iringa - Malawi: Lake Malawi - Luwawa Forest - Zambia: South Luangwa National Park - Lusaka - Livingstone - Botswana: Chobe National Park - Okavango Delta - South Africa: Johannesburg

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Itinerary

COUNTRIES VISITED: TANZANIA, MALAWI, ZAMBIA, BOTSWANA, SOUTH AFRICA


Day 1 Tanzania - Iringa
It is a long drive from historical port city of Dar es Salaam to Iringa. We travel through Mukumi NP, the 4th largest National Park in Tanzania. Iringa is a pleasant town located at 1550m above sea level and can get rather chilly between June and August.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2/3 Malawi - Northern Lake Malawi
It is another long drive from Iringa to the northern beaches of Lake Malawi and Chitimba, a small village by the lake with white sandy beaches. Livingstonia Mission is at the top of the nearby mountains. You can hike up to the village, but be warned, this is not a relaxing stroll… there is a beautiful waterfall and interesting permaculture project on the way and it is possible to spend the night up there. Alternatively spend 2 relaxing days on the beach and enjoy the water sports on offer.
Optional Activities: Hike to Livingstonia Mission, Abseiling, Water sports etc.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4/5 Central Lake Malawi
Next there is another couple of relaxing days at Kande Beach Village further south on Lake Malawi. There is lovely white sand and lots of water sport and leisure activities available. We will also visit a local village for some cultural interaction here.
Optional Activities: Scuba diving, parasailing, windsurfing, fishing, canoeing, horse riding, craft shopping, hiking and more.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6/7 Luwawa Forest
Today we leave the restful beaches of the lakeshore and we enter the highlands of Malawi and spend two nights at Luwawa Forest. Luwawa Forest camp are winners of the 2008 'Community Development Work and Sustainable Tourism Award’. Take a hike to the viewpoint to see the Lake form above, or rent a Mountain Bike for some exciting riding.
Optional Activities: Fishing, Mountain Biking, Hiking.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8/9 Zambia - South Luangwa National Park
Early in the morning we drive to the South Luangwa NP where we spend two nights at our campsite right on the bank of the Luangwa River. You can often see Hippo and other animals from the campsite bar. The park is known for its high concentration of leopards and hippos. The next day we visit the community run tribal textile project and a local village. Later this afternoon we enjoy a guided afternoon game drive. On occasion, in the rainy season it is impossible or inadvisable to attempt to reach South Luangwa NP, if this happens an alternative itinerary will be chosen.
Optional Activities: Morning Game Drive and Game Walk in South Luangwa NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 Chipata
We leave South Luangwa NP today and have a relatively short drive through to Chipata where we will relax in the afternoon.
Zambia is truly African and an adjustment from the more western ways of Southern Africa. There are many rural villages and farming communities.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11 Lusaka
The journey towards the bustling Zambian capital of Lusaka takes us along an interesting route. On week days there may be the opportunity to visit one of the interesting local markets of the Zambian capital city.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12 Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls
We drive from Lusaka, across the Zimbabwean border and into Victoria Falls. In the afternoon there will be time to plan any optional activities you may want to experience on the following day.
Optional Activities: Dinner out in Victoria Falls
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 13 Botswana - Kasane
Today you have the day free for any of the optional activities on offer. White water rafting is always popular, but you can also walk with Lions, visit the Elephants or take a scenic flight over the Falls. In the late afternoon we travel across the border in to Botswana for a relaxing evening on the banks of the Chobe River.
Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungy Jump, Elephant Excursion, Walking with Lions, Horse Riding, Micro-light, Flight of the Angels, Skydiving etc.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 14 Maun
The afternoon is spent Game viewing on an included river cruise, into the renowned Chobe NP. This is an excellent opportunity to view some of Africa’s spectacular wildlife. On arrival we prepare for our 2-day expedition in to the Okavango. We can only take limited luggage in to the Delta so careful re-packing will be required by some! The Okavango River has no outlet to the sea, so it empties into the sands of the Kalahari Desert, irrigating some 15,000 square km’s and forming the world’s largest inland Delta.
Optional Activities: Crocodile Farm visit
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 15/16 Okavango Delta
We travel in to the Delta on a large 4x4 vehicle and in high water season boats are also an option. We join up with some of the local people and set up our bush camp for the net 2 nights. During our time in the Delta we enjoy the best nature has to offer. We go on nature walks and explore the Delta by mokoro traditional canoe (water level dependant). The Delta is truly spec­tacular and an unforgettable experience as the wild animals here are not used to people. Simply sitting on the deck of your tented accommodation often results in rewarding bird or game viewing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 17/18 Gweta
A second scenic air-transfer will return us to Maun and the truck. This afternoon we drive to Gweta where our accommodation for the next two nights is unique, and a little quirky. The next day we have an included Baobab Nature Walk with sundowner drink to view the unusual trees that grow in this area. The Makgadikgadi Pans are nearby and there is the option to visit them, or take a visit to a local village.
Optional Activities: Village Tour, Nxai Xini Pan trip, Ntwetwe Pan trip.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 19 Khama Rhino Sanctuary - Palapye
We leave Gweta behind us and drive towards Palapye, previously known as Phalatswe. We stop at the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, a community based wildlife project where there is an included game drive to view the now protected Rhinos. We spend the night at Palapye, located on the banks of the tranquil Lotsane River.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 20 South Africa - Johannesburg
Today we cross the border into South Africa and after quite a long, yet scenic drive we will arrive in Johannesburg. South Africa’s city of gold has much to offer and should not be underestimated as a travel destination. There are many excellent restaurants here where we can enjoy a final meal together.
Optional activity: Dinner out.
Meals: Breakfast

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.

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Chris du Preez

Senior Tour Consultant
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Chemone Carpenter

Senior Tour Consultant
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Fernanda Godoy

Brazilian 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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Please Note our working hours are 8 AM - 5 PM
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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.

NOMAD CHILD POLICY
• Children between the ages of 8 – 15 are welcome to travel with Nomad on a request basis and must be accompanied by an adult.
• Children between the ages of 16 – 18 are welcome to travel with Nomad but will require a letter of consent signed by a parent or guardian.

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

Tel: (+27 21) 426 5445 | Fax: (+27 21) 422 1175
 
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We follow all South African Public Holidays.

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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.

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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

Senior Tour Consultant
Chemone Carpenter - Nomad Online
Chemone Carpenter

Senior Tour Consultant
Fernanda Godoy - Nomad Online
Fernanda Godoy

Brazilian 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 listed in Rand and USD, to indicate the approximate value. Optional Activities are payable locally in Rand, USD or EUR.
Rand areas are marked "R". All others are payable in USD. Please note that this list contains only the most popular activities and all prices are
subject to change. Tour Dossiers contain comprehensive lists of Optional Activities and actual pricing.

2011 PRICES LISTED BELOW

Botswana    
Ghanzi Bushman Walk $20 to $30
Ghanzi Trance Dance $100 to $120
Kasane Chobe National Park Game Drive $40 to $45
Maun Scenic Flight over Okavango Delta (5 Seater Plane) $65 to $350
Maun Scenic Flight over Okavango Delta (7 Seater Plane) $65 to $450
Okavango Tips for Polers - Per Day Per Person $5 to $8
Kenya    
Amboseli NP ACWT Project $15 to $50
Lake Naivasha Elsamere High Tea (meal) $25 to $85
Lake Naivasha Hells Gate National Park $20 to $30
Masai Mara Masaai Village Tour $25 to $35
Masai Mara Tips for Guide - Per Day Per Person $10 to $15
Nairobi Dinner at local restaurant $35 to $45
Lesotho    
Malealea Museum, Village & School Visit Per Person +3hrs R43 to R50
Malealea Overnight Pony Treks(Min 2 x clients) R430 to R450
Malealea Pony Day Rides (Min 2 x clients) R125 to R200
Malealea Bushman Paintings +2-3hrs R190 to R210
Malealea Pitseng Day Hike +5hrs R65 to R75
Malealea Waterfall & Bushman Paintings +5hrs (Min 2 x Clients) R240 to R300
Malawi    
Kande Beach Canoes Half Day $6 to $15
Kande Beach Sailing Half Day $26 to $30
Kande Beach Dinner at local restaurant $15 to $25
Kande Beach Scuba Diving for licensed divers $40 to $55
Kande Beach Horse Riding for 2 Hours $60 to $85
Kande Beach One Day Scuba Diving for padi open water course $320 to $400
Kande Beach Windsurfers $10 to $15
Cape Maclear Boat Trip to the Island with snorkel Hire $25 to $30
Cape Maclear Walks into the mountains $10 to $15
Cape Maclear Kayak hire Half Day $10 to $15
Mozambique    
Inhambane Scuba Diving - Per Dive $55 to $75
Inhambane Snorkeling $30 to $45
Namibia    
Gariep/Orange River 1/2 day Canoe Trip R250 to R300
Swakopmund Dinner at local restaurant R150 to R250
Swakopmund Quadbiking (1 x Hour) R300 to R350
Swakopmund Quadbiking (2 x Hours) R500 to R550
Swakopmund Sandboarding (Lie-Down) R250 to R300
Swakopmund Sandboarding (Stand-Up) R350 to R400
Swakopmund Living Desert Tour (Half Day) R600 to R650
Swakopmund Township Tour (Day or Night Trip) R400 to R450
Swakopmund Tandem Skydiving R2,000 to R2,050
Swakopmund Kayaking Scenic Tour (Min 2 x Clients) R550 to R600
Windhoek Dinner at local restaurant R150 to R250
South Africa    
Bloukrans Bridge World Highest Bungee Jump R720 to R780
Bloukrans Bridge Bridge Walking Tours R110 to R150
Drakensberg Abseiling R75 to R85
Drakensberg Paintball R75 to R85
Durban Dinner at local restaurant R150 to R250
Johannesberg Dinner at local restaurant R150 to R250
Knysna Lagoon Cruise R200 to R350
Kruger NP Sunrise Drive R180 to R250
Kruger NP Morning Walk R340 to R400
Kruger NP Sunset Game Drive R180 to R210
Oudtshoorn Tour of Ostrich Farm R60 to R65
Tsitsikamma NP Treetop Canopy Tour (Min 2 x Pax) R450 to R500
Tsitsikamma Storms River Village Blackwater Tubing (Min 4 x clients) R459 to R50
Swaziland    
Hlane Royal NP Guided Birding Walk (2.5 hours) R135 to R145
Hlane Royal NP Guided Game Walk (2.5 hours) R135 to R145
Hlane Royal NP Guided Mountain Bike Trail (2 hours) R150 to R200
Hlane Royal NP Midday Game Drive (2.5 hours) Min 2 x clients R205 to R250
Hlane Royal NP Sunrise Drive (2.5 hours) Min 2 x clients R230 to R250
Hlane Royal NP Sunset Drive (2.5 hours) Min 2 x clients R230 to R250
Hlane Royal NP Umphakatsi Experience (Visit real Chief's village,excl transport) Min 4 x clients R60 to R100
Mlilwane NP Umphakatsi Experience (Visit real Chief's village,excl transport) Min 4 x clients R60 to R100
Mlilwane NP Game Drive (2.5 hours) Min 2 x Clients R160 to R200
Mlilwane NP Sunrise Drive (2.5 hours) Min 2 x clients R205 to R220
Mlilwane NP Sunset Drive (2.5 hours) Min 2 x clients R205 to R220
Mlilwane NP Guided Birding Walk (2.5 hours) R135 to R150
Tanzania    
Serengeti Ballooning over Serengeti National Park $499 to $520
Serengeti Serengeti 3-Days Lodge Safari (Min1-2 Clients) $1,040 to $1,650
Serengeti Serengeti 3-Days Lodge Safari (Min3-4 Clients) $795 to $910
Serengeti Serengeti 3-Days Camping (Min 1-2 Clients) $780 to $1,260
Serengeti Serengeti 3-Days Camping (Min 3-4 Clients) $480 to $620
Serengeti Tips for Guide - Per Day Per Person $20 to $25
Zanzibar Moterbike Hire - Per Day $30 to $45
Zanzibar Prison Island Excursion (Min 2 x Clients) $25 to $35
Zanzibar Scuba Diving - Per Dive $50 to $65
Zanzibar Spice Tour - Half Day (Min 2 x Clients) $25 to $35
Zanzibar Swimming with Dolphins Full Day (Min 2 x Clients) $35 to $45
Zanzibar Walking City Tour - Half Day (Min 2 x Clients) $20 to $25
Zanzibar Zanzibar Meals - Per Day $15 to $25
Uganda    
Bwindi Guided Village Walk $10 to $15
Jinja Guided Village Walk $10 to $15
Jinja Nile River Rafting Half Day $120 to $130
Kampala Dinner at local restaurant $25 to $35
Kampala Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary $30 to $45
Queen Elizabeth NP Kazinga Channel Cruise $25 to $50
Zambia    
South Luangwa NP Game Walk - Inside National Park $70 to $75
South Luangwa NP Morning Game Drive $60 to $65
Zimbabwe    
Victoria Falls Full Day White Water Rafting $120 to $150
Victoria Falls Half Day White Water Rafting $110 to $150
Victoria Falls Full Day Low/High Water Riverboarding $150 to $200
Victoria Falls Sunset Cruise $39 to $45
Victoria Falls Half Day Upper Zambezi Canoe Trails $100 to $150
Victoria Falls Gorge Swing $80 to $95
Victoria Falls Bungi Jump - Solo $120 to $150
Victoria Falls Morning or Afternoon Lion Encounter $125 to $135
Victoria Falls Morning or Afternoon Zambezi Elephant Trails $120 to $135
Victoria Falls Village & Township Tour $45 to $55
Victoria Falls Game Drives & Walking Safaris AM or PM $45 to $55
Victoria Falls Game Walk 3hrs $60 to $70
     
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Recent comments regarding this tour from travellers:

"I am thinking of a Cape to Vic tour next year or the year after. I have had a great time." - Bart (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)

“Very awesome tour with much effort from the guides." - Helene (2009)

"Awfull seats and not enough space for your legs!" - Jerven (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 had a lovely time. The price is great value for money and I would do another tour again!" - Elise (2009)

“Not always toast for breakfast would be nice, but other cereals or normal bread." - Shane (2009)

“It takes time to get used to the truck but it was not bad. I would do another tour in a heartbeat!" - Dana (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 am 59 years old and I had the most amazing time. Noel and Pule were extremely patient and took good care of all of us." - Barbara  (2009)

“In Botswana the Standards of the Campsites weren't that good” - Evelina (2009)

“The tour could possibly be extended by 2-5 days in order to cover more sights and/or spend more time at some of the places." - Imre (2009)

“Thabani knows Africa well and gives excellent lectures in history of the places we visited." - Jeff (2009)

“Too much driving and not enough time to enjoy places!" - Valentina (2009)

“The food has been incredible!" - Laura (2009)

“I have to say that I really enjoyed every second. Actually it was my first Nomad tour – but definitely not my last one!" - Thomas (2009)

"George and Charl were GREAT! They made this trip one of the best travel experiences I've had. George was very considerate of all guests and tried to give us the best highlights. Charl was a great cook. They made Christmas and New Year's memorable while I was away from home and family. You have two GREAT Guides with them." - Linh-Kim (2009)

“The zippers of the tent must be fixed” - Jessica (2009)

“Very nice tour, I enjoyed myself very much! Good guides, good organized, good group. We saw lot, I am very happy with the tour." - Pit (2009)


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