YOUNG
AT HEART OVERLANDING (FOR OVER 50'S)
HOW OUR TRIPS WORK
CIRCULAR ROUTES
Apart from the Elephant Explorer (PE to Cape Town), the Big
Five 10 day tours arrive and depart in the same city. The
tour departure dates allow a few days between different tours
enabling you to combine more than one. There is sufficient
time to explore the host city itself and to fly to the next
city before the next tour starts.
PRICE
Prices are all inclusive, including accommodation, transport,
food, crew and entrance fees (to game parks and places of
interest listed in the itinerary). There may be occasions
when optional extra activities can be booked en route. These
would be for your own account.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is generally a combination of cabins, bungalows
and pre-erected tented camps (on selected tours). They are
clean and comfortable with a rustic charm, not the luxury
found in some hotels. Wherever possible, facilities include
en suite bathrooms. At some stops, a bathroom may be shared
between four people on tour. In other places, eg. National
Parks, there may be communal ablutions. Please note that the
standard of facilities in National Parks can generally be
regarded as high. The location of the stops often compensates
for what the facilities may lack. Where possible, stopovers
will be
for two nights to minimise daily packing up.
A single supplement is only charged if you request a single
room or if we are unable to accommodate you with another single
tour member. This will be subject to group numbers and can
only be confirmed close to the departure date.
TRANSPORT
Transport is provided in custom built safari vehicles with
high viewing windows, coach seats, seat belts and air conditioning.
Travelling distances is usually kept to a maximum 350 kilometers
per day. Occasionally there will be a longer travelling day.
Regular comfort stops will be made which also allow a cigarette
break as our vehicles have a non-smoking policy. There is
also a safe on board which you are welcome to use for storing
your passport/ flight tickets etc.
African Routes operates a fleet of vehicles which have a unique
design that is hard to miss. We have combined the rough and
rugged durability of the overland truck with the comfort and
speed of a coach. We have called this 14 seater – the
“Minicoach”. It is well adapted for the varying
road conditions it may encounter en route. From dirt tracks
to tarred motorways, the high-powered turbo engine minimises
time on the road and maximises time at the highlights. African
Routes only purchases new vehicles to ensure performance reliability.
The coach body is designed and custom built in our workshops.
In addition to the quality of the vehicles, we have the back
up of a permanent operations base where maintenance and regular
servicing is carried out by our qualified mechanics. A walkway
between cab and coach allows communication between passengers
and crew. The ample legroom makes travelling long distances
a pleasure. Fully equipped and self sufficient; the Minicoach's
features include: large opening side lockers, which offer
easy access to generous storage space for luggage, cooking
equipment and food, etc. A dedicated catering locker makes
lunch stops a breeze. These are located under the raised seating
area which offers optimum height for game viewing. The unique
front viewing window and wide-opening side windows increase
photographic opportunities. Other features include: video
battery recharger, internal lights and music speakers with
individual on/off switches. All access and storage is fully
lockable.
On certain tours we may schedule a 6 seater minibus. Quick
and maneuverable, these vehicles are ideal for smaller groups.
Group size will generally influence the size of vehicle used.
MEALS
Three meals per day are included. Breakfast is either provided
by your accommodation host or by the crew, with a picnic meal
at lunchtime. The evening meal will either be provided by
your accommodation host or the crew. There will also be an
occasional restaurant meal. Fresh produce is purchased as
we travel, to supplement our pre-packed food supplies. If
a special vegetarian meal has to be made in addition to the
group meal, your assistance will be required.
Drinks: Tea, coffee and juice are offered. Other beverages/
alcoholic drinks are not included.
FELLOW PASSENGERS
Mixed nationality groups (max size 14) travel together, enjoying
the safety and security of a group tour. These tours are designed
for the active over 50’s. African Routes tours attract
individuals with a sense of adventure who are young at heart,
enthusiastic and enjoy travelling with flexible, like-minded
people. The majority of our passengers are from the UK, Europe,
Australasia and South America.
TO MAKE A BOOKING
Please contact African Budget Safaris for availability, quoting:
tour name, code and departure date and advise how many seats
you require. We will be happy to hold seats until a given
date. To book: complete and fax a booking form before your
option date expires. We will process your booking and deposit
(balance of payment only due six weeks prior to departure).
You will then receive a confirmation voucher (which includes
joining instructions) and pre-departure information.
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