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Victoria Falls to The Cape Tour ItineraryREF: AF13R

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Duration: 21 days - Victoria Falls to Cape TownCountries Visited: Zimbabwe - Botswana - Namibia - South AfricaAge Guide: 18-55 years

Max Group Size: 20Transport: Kumuka Overland Truck, Canoe, On footAccommodation: Camping (16 Nights), Hostel (4 Nights)

What's Included: Fully Escorted Tour - Kumuka Tour Leader and Driver - All Activities, Sightseeing + Entrance Fees as PerItinerary - All Meals Whilst Camping - National Parks and Reserve Entrance Fees - All Tolls and Taxes

Local Payment: NO LOCAL PAYMENTHighlights: Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls Town - Botswana - Chobe National Park - Chobe River Cruise and Game Drive -

Okavango Delta - Canoeing and Game Walks - Maun - Namibia - Etosha National Park - Cheetah Farm - Outjo- Cape Cross Seal Colony - Swakopmund - Namib Naukluft National Park - Sossusvlei Sand Dunes - Fish RiverCanyon - South Africa - Orange River - Cedarberg Wilderness Area - Stellenbosch - Cape Town

Optional Highlights: Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls (Countless Options) - Victoria Falls National Park - Bungy Jumping - WhitewaterRafting - Sunset Cruise - Canoeing - Boogie Boarding - Flight of the Angels - Elephant Ride - Rhino Walk -Horse Riding - Lion Walk - Botswana - Flight over the Delta - Namibia - Sand Boarding - Quad Biking - SkyDiving - South Africa - Orange River Canoeing - Stellenbosch Wine Tour

Pre-Departure Meeting: A pre-departure meeting will be held the night prior to your trip departure, the details of where to meet arelisted on your tour voucher and trip dossier.

The Pre-Departure meeting is held at 6pm THE DAY BEFORE the scheduled departure date at the meeting

point. The pre-departure meeting is held to discuss the tour itinerary in more detail, meet your crew andfellow passengers.

In addition the crew will check that all passengers have the following necessary travel documents:-1. Tour voucher2. Travel insurance documentation3. Your passport4. Vaccination certificate if applicable

It is IMPORTANT that you attend this meeting. Please advise KUMUKA or your AGENT if you CANNOTattend this meeting.

Meeting Point: The following hotel will be the tour joining hotel and where your pre-departure meeting will be held:

Tokkie Lodge224 Reynard Road,Victoria Falls,Zimbabwe

+ 263 (0) 13 43306

Please contact Kumuka Worldwide or your travel agent to confirm pre tour accommodation or airport transfers.Introduction: This trip starts at Victoria Falls, one of the worlds most amazing sites and ends in South Africas oldest and

most beautiful city, Cape Town. In between you will experience radical changes of scenery, including Namibia,one of Africas best kept secrets with its blood red and apricot sands of the Namib desert, the OkavangoDelta and the Cedarberg Wilderness and Fish River Canyon. You can fulfil your quest for adventure too withdune-boarding, quad-biking and deep-sea f ishing in Namibia and a host of different activities at Victoria Falls.

Day 1: We advise that you allow a few days in Victoria Falls prior to joining your tour. This will give you the chanceto take full advantage of the activities on offer. These range from Elephant rides to white water rafting andbungy jumping.

Victoria Falls. We begin our tour at Victoria Falls, known locally as Mosi oa Tunya, the smoke thatthunders. The falls themselves are one of the worlds natural wonders, although they are neither the highestnor the widest. They do, however, create a visual spectacle as they cut a massive gorge into the earths crustand crash 111 metres to the river below. This gorge actually forms the border between Zimbabwe and

Zambia. There are numerous optional activities on the Zimbabwe side, the most famous being white waterrafting on the Lower Zambezi. This excursion takes a full day and has 14 plus rapids, none below grade 4(rapids are graded from 1 to 6). Please note that at certain times of the year the rafting may be restricted oreven closed due to high water levels (March May). Bungy jumping is also an option for all those who wish tothrow themselves 111 metres head first off a bridge. Various flights are on offer including light fixed wingaircraft, helicopter, microlight and ultralight, al l offering wonderful views of the falls. As well as these there ishorse riding, elephant-back safaris, rhino and lion walks and canoeing, not to mention a walk in the NationalPark to the falls themselves. Videos and still photographs are available for purchase of most activities, and

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are a great reminder of your adrenaline filled visit to the mighty Victoria Falls and Zambezi River. The firstnight of the tour will be spent in Victoria Falls.

NB Please note that entrance (approximately 20 USD) to Mosi oa Tunya (Victoria Falls) National Park is notincluded in your tour price.

Days 2-3: Chobe National Park. Leaving the falls we go into Botswana to Kasane and the adjoining Chobe NationalPark in northern Botswana. At Chobe we usually go on a 3 hour sunset boat cruise drive in open sided 4x4sand a 3 hour sunrise game drive in open sided 4x4s. Both the game drive and boat cruise (and the resident50000+ elephants) give us great game viewing opportunities in one of the largest parks in southern Africa.

From Chobe we head to Maun where we will be based for the magical bush experience in the Okavango Delta.Days 4-7: Okavango Delta. From Chobe we will drive along the edge of the Makgadikgadi pans to the town of Maun.

We will stop in town to restock and prepare for our trip into the Okavango Delta.

The Okavango Delta is formed by the Okavango River, which flows into the desert and disappears as it fansout to form the Delta. We go into the the Delta for 3 days (2 nights) and camp in the bush usually on thebanks of one of the many fresh water channels that give life to the flora and fauna. Our method of transportis 4 wheel drive vehicles and Makoro (meaning dug out canoe in Setswana). The Makoros are traditionallymade of wood but as they come to the end of their serviceable life, fibreglass canoes are now replacing them.These are not quite as authentic but building the old canoes uses a whole tree and the environment isbeginning to suffer. Each makoro is piloted by a poler, who helps set up camp & take guided bush walks.He/she will always be ready for a chat and a cup of tea with you around the fire. This is a wonderfulopportunity to spend an extended amount of time with people who were born and grew up in this part of theworld. We take all our own equipment and food and bring it al l back out (including the rubbish), showing ourunderstanding of the fragility of the Delta. The Okavango Delta region is one of the worlds last remainingtrue wilderness areas and is home to a vast amount of animals. It is possible to take some walks to try tosee them or, if you are lucky, they will wander pass close to camp. As you retire to your tent for the night,the sounds and smells of the African bush will leave an indelible mark on your senses like no other.

Days 8-10: Namibia And Etosha National Park. Leaving the delta we head for Namibia and Etosha National Park. ThisPark is one of Africas largest (roughly the size of Wales). It has some very good facilities, very good roadsand waterholes which enable good game viewing. One of the more famous features of Etosha is that thecampsites also have waterholes. This means that once the days game driving is over and parks laws restrict

us to the camping areas it is still possible to view animals. The holes are floodlit and people can sit andwatch all night if they wish, the only restriction being noise. We use two areas, Namutoni and Okaukeujo,with the latter being the more established so it attracts more animals. Photography is permitted and, if usingfast film, good results can be achieved. Okaukeujo is famous for attracting Black Rhino, and although nothingis guaranteed with animals, they are frequent visitors to this waterhole. The park itself has a wide variety ofgame and they are different to the animals seen in East Africa; there are different types of Zebra (its all inthe stripes), Impala (black faced), and the Wildebeest (blue). Aside from these different types of animalsthere are elephant, giraffe (the park has been referred to at times as Giraffic Park), l ion, bird life andgazelle.

Days 11-14: Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park & Swakopmund. About 150 kms south of Etosha we spend the night at theOtjitotongwe Cheetah Park. What makes this farm unique from other farms in the region is that this farmerhas allocated 2,000 acres of the family property to be used for breeding cheetah. This has not really endearedthem to all their neighbours, who are predominately livestock farmers; hence the area is fenced off. Althoughits not the ideal way to view these animals (through a fence) they do have 2,000 acres and it is rare to getso close to them. Highlights include his over excitable son feeding them by hand (something that shouldntbe missed, while he still has a hand) and sitting amongst the few that are hand reared and therefore tame.These young tame cheetahs were abandoned when they were young and consequently cannot be let to runwith the other cheetah. They usually allow us 30 minutes with these animals and it is quite an experience to

have cheetah walking amongst us.

From the cheetah farm we go to the small coastal town of Swakopmund. Our route to this town takes us tothe Cape Cross seal colony. This colony varies in number from 20,000 to 100,000 in breeding season.Regardless of the season it is always possible to get a close look at lots of seals. Seals eat a lot of fish andso getting close to so many of them does mean that the smell is quite strong. Stench withstanding it is wellworth a visit, but we do lunch further down the road.

The town of Swakopmund is situated on the Atlantic Ocean and is a German colonial town in the middle of adesert. It has some wonderful old German buildings of which one of the most beautiful is the prison (it is stillused as a prison). The town itself is generally cool as a mist created by the cold air off the Atlantic mixingwith the hot air of the desert, which is why the Germans chose this area to build the town, covers it.

There are lots of optional excursions to do in Swakopmund including dune biking on quad bikes over the sanddunes, sand boarding, scenic flights, and game fishing. The town itself proves popular on our tours as it haslots of clubs, restaurants, casino and even an authentic German bakery.

Days 15-17: Naukluft National Park And Fish River Canyon. From Swakopmund we go to the Namib-Naukluft NationalPark. This park has one main feature, which is sand, large mountains of sand. These dunes are the highest in

the world reputed to be as high as 300 metres. The ones we will see have been measured by altimeter on ourprevious trips and are about 200 metres high. Our day here begins before sunrise as the best time tophotograph the dunes is when the sun is low on the horizon and shadows define the contours clearly. Theother reason for the early start is that it is too hot to walk up the dunes once the sun has fully risen. There isalso the chance to go on a brilliant and informative early morning walk amongst the Sossusvlei/Dead Vleisand dunes getting up close and personal with the expertly adapted resident flora and wildlife.

Our next stop is Fish River Canyon, which is arguably the worlds second largest canyon. There is aspectacular viewpoint over the canyon and the sunset never fails to impress.

Days 18-21: Orange River And Stellenbosch. On the border with South Africa is the Orange River where we have theoption of doing a four-hour canoe safari from our oasis-like campsite. Our journey then takes us toStellenbosch via the serene Cederberg mountain region. Stellenbosch is the heart of South Africas winegrowing region and its here that we visit some wineries to sample the local flavours. From Stellenbosch wetake a short drive to Capetown where our trip finishes. The tour will end at approx midday on the last day.

NO accommodation is included on Day 21.Finishing Hotel:

SPRING TIDE INN

8 Oliver Road

Sea Point

Cape Town Ph: 00 27 21 433 2012 Fax: 00 27 21 433 2031

Post tour accommodation can be organised through Kumuka Worldwide or your travel agent.


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Please Note: Please be aware that arrival times and the itinerary may change due to unforeseen delays or events such asfestivals and public holidays. However, we shall endeavour to ensure all sites are visited and that your tourruns as smoothly as possible but please note that Africa does not run like clockwork, therefore do not expectthe streamlined travel arrangements associated with some other continents. Things do not always go to plan;there will be times when you will need to be patient and philosophical about your travels. Conditions in Africacan vary dramatically; for example, whilst we always try to use the best campsites, there is a big differencebetween those found in Eastern Africa to those found in Southern Africa, which are generally better.

Be flexible, you will enjoy your tour much more. Kumuka makes a point of visiting the indigenous populationsof each country you visit, in order to give a true reflection of the country; please treat the local people andtheir customs with respect.

Lastly, your tour leader is always conscious of everybody's views, but sometimes he/she will have to make anunpopular decision and your understanding will be appreciated in these circumstances.

What's Not Included: All optional excursions, visas and meals unless otherwise stated in the itinerary.

Pre Departure Information Follows

Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory for all tours. All clients MUST be insured to cover personal accident, medicalexpenses, cancellation, curtailment, repatriation, etc. Also, be aware that many activities such as trekking,bungy jumping or white water rafting may not be covered on your insurance policy. If you plan on doing any ofthese activities please purchase additional insurance. We recommend that you have a photocopy of thisdocument, which you keep separate from the original. If you have not already arranged your own travelinsurance then Kumuka can do this for you. Please visit http://www.kumuka.com/Travel-Insurance.aspxformore details or contact your nearest Kumuka office.

Please Note: You will not be permitted to join a Kumuka Tour without travel insurance.Passport: Your passport is a valuable document and you should exercise extreme care in keeping it safe. We

recommend that you keep your passport on you at all times, preferably in a money belt that is worn underyour clothing. We advise that you take copies of relevant pages in your passport and any visas that you maypurchase in case of loss or damage. Your tour leader will require your passport details at the pre-departuremeeting. Again, we recommend that you have a photocopy of all passport details, kept separate. Yourpassport must be valid for six months after the END of your tour, and must have one blank page for eachcountry to be visited.

Visa Requirements: Many nationalities are able to obtain visas at the local borders or point of entry. It is important that youobtain the appropriate information about your visas before you embark on your Africa trip.

Country entry regulations change frequently, www.kumuka.com provides you with visa information. Most visasare obtained as our trucks cross the borders. Please ensure you have US Dollars CASH to pay for your visas onthe borders. Please also consult your relevant embassy for all details on whether to obtain visas in advanceor locally.

EACH CLIENT IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING ALL NECESSARY VISAS FOR THEIR TOUR.

Kumuka does not accept responsibility for changes in regulations or requirements for visas. The informationprovided is given in good faith.

Medical Information andVaccinations:

The following information is a guideline only. Kumuka Worldwide are not medical professionals and westrongly advise you make an appointment with your GP or Travellers Medical Centre at least TWO months

prior to your departure date.

Vaccinations:You must have an International Certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination if crossing borders within Africa and toenter Tanzania. Southern African countries i.e. South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe DO NOT needthe International Certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination if you are only travelling between these countries.

Compulsory Inoculations:Yellow Fever if you are arriving from an infected area. Please refer to your GP or Immunization Clinic. To enterTanzania you are required to show proof of Yellow fever vaccination.

Strongly Recommended:Diphtheria, Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Meningitis, Hepatitis A & B, Yellow Fever.These may vary from country to country, please consult your GP or local Travel Clinic.- A dental check-up prior to travelling.- That you know your blood group in case of emergency.- That if you have any pre-existing medical conditions which might affect you on tour, you make these knownto your tour leader and your agent/Kumuka at the time of your booking.

You can also visit www.kumuka.com for further details.

Medical Supplies:Each Kumuka vehicle has a well-equipped medical kit that by law must remain sealed and can only be used inan emergency. We advise that all passengers bring along their own personal first aid kit. Below is a list ofsome recommended items:

Band Aids/Bandages, Laxatives, Upset stomach remedy, Anti-diarrhea remedy, Panadol/Aspirin, Rehydrationremedy, Antiseptic cream/powder, Sterile dressing, Any relevant course of medication such as contraceptivepills.

A complete Travellers Medical Pack can be purchased at most Vaccination Centres, Chemists and outdoortravel shops.

Malaria: Anti-malaria tablets are essential. Get professional advice from your GP or Travel Clinic about types oftablets, as resistant strains exist. These tablets may need to be taken at least 1 week before travelling toAfrica, during your travels and sometimes for 4 weeks after leaving a malaria area. DO NOT forget to followyour prescribed routine. DO NOT CHANGE THE ROUTINE, once prescribed by your Doctor. As there isconsiderable resistance in parts of Africa, the only effective prevention is to NOT get bitten. Dusk till dawn isthe time when mosquito's bite therefore, always protect your self with repellents and long clothing during thistime. Malaria is the most common serious ailment that affects our clients; do not expose yourself to

unnecessary risk.Climate Information: As a general rule when travelling, it is worthwhile being prepared for all types of weather. Keep alightweight waterproof jacket/poncho this should prepare you for all seasons!

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Security: Whilst all Kumuka Worldwide vehicles have secure doors and are fully lockable, it always pays to be cautious.

Do not bring any unnecessary valuables such as jewellery or electronic equipment with you. Be aware ofyour surroundings and keep your personal belongings close to you at all times as pickpockets operateeverywhere, particularly in built-up tourist areas.

A money belt or something similar worn close to your body is the best way to carry passports and otherimportant documents. DO NOT be overt about how much money you are carrying or walk around with yourcamera dangling around your neck, no matter where you are travelling on the globe, you will be a walkingtarget for opportunistic thieves.

If staying in hotels, do not leave your valuables in the room, make use of the safety deposit boxes available.Likewise, do not leave ANYTHING of value in your tent unattended, leave these onboard the truck in the safe.

Books and ReadingMaterial:

You might like to read up on the destinations that you are about to visit as these cities all have interestingsites and histories. We recommend a variety of guidebooks such as Lonely Planet, The Rough Guide andInsight Guides. All these publications have good general information as well as more specific countryinformation that will help orientate you in the countries you visit.

Money: Currency and how much to take is something that were always asked about. We hope that the followinginformation will assist with your budgeting.

Please keep in mind that only YOU will know how much youll spend on souvenirs, drinks, meals off thetruck, internet fees etc. It is always best to allow for more than you think youll need rather than go without.

Our recommendation is to allow for at least US$25 to US$30 per day for incidentals over and above the costof optional excursions and visa fees which should be budgeted for separately. There will be days when youwill not spend anything and other days when you may blow your budget entirely on that souvenir that youhave to have, or a round of drinks for your fellow travellers.

US Dollars CASH is the most widely accepted currency in most parts of Africa, except for South Africa andNamibia where you should travel with Rand. Please ensure that all notes are clean and printed AFTER2001. Small denominations are best for changing into local currencies and tipping i.e. US$5, US$10 &US$20. Where visas are required (refer to our visa guide) you can pay with US$50 notes however keep in mind

that it is ALWAYS best to have the correct denomination as you will find immigration officials rarely havechange available.

When changing money from USD to local currency be aware that you will NOT be able to change back toUSD or into another currency, what money you dont spend will be useless after youve left that country. It isalso often a good idea to join forces with other travellers to do one large money change transaction, thusavoiding excess conversion fees.

If you are travelling to South Africa or Namibia you can easily withdraw Rand from an ATM in South Africa orNamibia, just be mindful of security when doing this. Please note that it is not necessary to travelwith USD in South Africa or Namibia.

Other currencies accepted but not as popular are Pounds and Euros, however you will find the exchange rateis not as favourable as USD.

Do not rely on credit cards for payment nor the use of working ATMs to withdraw money as it is verycommon for the card facility to NOT be working when you most need it. There have also been instances ofcredit card fraud and many ATMs have been tampered with in the major cities.

Where credit cards ARE accepted you will find that VISA CARD is more widely known than Mastercard or Cirus

Travellers cheques are not widely accepted and when the facility is available often you will receive a muchlower rate of exchange. If you do wish to take travellers cheques, we recommend taking 10% to 20% ofyour overall budget to use in case of emergency.

NOTE: - For passengers joining or visiting Victoria Falls, please do not change any USD to local currencywithout speaking with your tour leader first.

Local Customs: Please use your discretion and be sensiti ve to cultural differences in the countries that you visit, in particularvisits to religious buildings and when taking photographs. Your Tour Leader will advise you of any specificcustoms to observe.

Luggage and PersonalEquipment:

The best rule for packing is to limit yourself to the airline limit of 15 to 20kgs. It will inconvenience you andyour fellow passengers if you bring more. If your luggage does not arrive at the airport, please inform yourcrew at the Pre Departure Meeting.

A frameless or internally framed backpack is the best way to carry your belongings since it is easy to lift onand off vehicles. Please note that we do not recommend that passengers bring suitcases.

A small daypack is practical for keeping general items (e.g. camera, books, wallets etc.) at hand when your

main pack is out of reach. It is also handy for day trips and excursions. This can also be used for carrying 2days of clothing so it is not always necessary to unload the large backpacks every night.Other important items:- Sleeping Bag - (You will need a sub zero sleeping bag, if climbing Kilimanjaro). Inner Sheet - for your sleeping bag. Can also be used as a sleeping bag when it's hot. Sleeping Mat - A self-inflating mat. "Thermarest" is best, although a compressed foam mat is adequate. Mosquito Net -if you wish to sleep outdoors. All tents have built in mosquito nets. Nets can be obtainedcheaply in Nairobi and other parts of Africa. We also recommend that you keep your passport, credit cards travellers cheques etc. on you at all times,preferably in a money belt worn under your clothes.

NOTE:- You might be tempted to buy a few souvenirs here and there, so leave a little room for those extrapurchases!!

Personal Effects:Torch (we recommend a head torch), camera & film OR spare memory card, spare passport photos, waterbottle, money belt, sewing kit, sunhat/sunglasses, MP3 player, books, wet ones, tissues, soap to washclothes, writing materials, army knife, calculator, personal toiletries, including tampons, contraceptives, insect

repellent, sunscreen.

NOTE:- If you wear glasses, it is advisable to bring a spare pair since opticians are uncommon. If you wearcontact lenses you may find that climatic changes and dust can create visual irritation, therefore, it isadvisable to bring a pair of glasses.

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season. Quick drying clothes are recommended, and at many campsites there are laundry facilities. Your tourleader will advise where this is possible.

Contrary to expectations it does get cold in Africa. Southern Africa, particularly South Africa and Namibia getquite cold at night between June and August. Mount Kilimanjaro will be cold at night all year round, due tothe extreme altitude. You will need to bring your warmest clothes.

A rough guideline follows:- underwear & socks 3-4 long sleeved & short sleeved shirts or t-shirts 2-3 long trousers / shorts polar fleece / waterproof jacket walking shoes or trainers / sandals a set of smart clothes & shoes

Personal Effects: We suggest that you take into account the time of year you will be travelling, and pack accordingly to theseason. Quick drying clothes are recommended, and at many campsites there are laundry facilities. Your tourleader will advise where this is possible.

Contrary to expectations it does get cold in Africa. Southern Africa, particularly South Africa and Namibia getquite cold at night between June and August. Mount Kilimanjaro will be cold at night all year round, due tothe extreme altitude. You will need to bring your warmest clothes.

Personal Effects:Torch (we recommend a head torch), camera & film, spare passport photos, water bottle, money belt, sewingkit, sunhat/sunglasses, discman/MP3 player, books, wet ones, tissues, soap to wash clothes, writingmaterials, swiss army knife, calculator, personal toiletries, including tampons, contraceptives, insectrepellent, sunscreen.

NOTE: If you wear glasses, it is advisable to bring a spare pair since opticians are uncommon. If you wearcontact lenses you may find that climatic changes and dust can create visual irritation, therefore, it isadvisable to bring a pair of glasses.

Time: For detailed information see www.timezoneconverter.com

Language: English is widely spoken in the countries we visit in Africa but you might like to take the time before your tripto read up on the country you will be visiting and perhaps learn a few words of the language. Your effort willalways be welcomed and will make your trip all the more enjoyable.

Photography: Africa has some of the most spectacular photographic opportunities in the world. To capture these scenes youwill need to bring a camera with a good zoom lens. For game photography, a 200mm lens or higher isrecommended. Tripods tend to be bulky and cumbersome and a versatile beanbag is a good substitute.

If you are using print film, all supplies plus any filters and other accessories should be obtained prior todeparture. We do not recommend that you develop your film whilst in East Africa, as the standards varyconsiderably and are often unreliable.

NOTE:- Protect your camera from the elements, particularly dust, as getting your camera repaired will beimpossible in most places. A good idea is to use an old tea towel or t-shirt to wrap your camera up inside itsdustproof camera bag when not in use.

Please remember, we are guests in the countries through which we travel and we may sometimesinadvertently cause offence by taking photographs without first asking permission. It is absolutely forbiddenby law to take photos at any borders, as they are all active military installations

Food: Please note we will attempt to provide for travellers with special meal or dietary requests, however they

cannot be guaranteed - please ensure the tour leader is aware of any special requests.

Vegetarians or those with special dietary needs or allergies can be catered for, however in some countries thetype of food may be limited, you may like to bring some supplies from home. Itis your responsibility toensure that our reservations team know of your special requirements at time of booking in order for usto do all possible to assist your needs.

Kumuka provides all meals whilst camping. The variety of food will differ, as you will be visiting a number ofdifferent countries. Everyone helps out with the cooking and all are encouraged to join forces and put theirculinary skills (or lack thereof!) to the test over the campfire! You will be surprised with what you can createwith a little imagination!

Accommodation: We have put a lot of thought and effort into locating the most appropriate type of accommodation for eachtour. Overland tours will spend the majority of time in campsites with facilities (bathrooms & bars etc.)and occasionally hotels/hostels where campsites are not available.

Pre & Post TourAccommodation:

All our tours begin with a pre-departure meeting when you meet your tour leader, driver and fellow travellers.If you wish to spend a few additional days in your start city before the departure of your tour, then we canarrange accommodation for you.

On the last day of the tour we usually arrive at our final destination in the late afternoon, when the tourends. If you would l ike to book accommodation for that night or even stay additional nights, we wil l be morethan happy to arrange this for you as well. All our accommodation is carefully chosen, conveniently located,clean and comfortable. (All rates per person per night and subject to availability).

Participation: The more you put into your tour the greater the experience you will get from your trip. I t is all aboutparticipation and mucking in with your fellow passengers!

Participation is a key factor on a tour of this nature and everyone is expected to pull their weight and getinvolved with the daily duties (e.g. cooking, cleaning and food shopping). The most successful trips are thosewhere people become involved. Naturally, amongst any group of people you will find a multitude ofpersonalities, just remember that this is YOUR trip of a l ifetime and dont let other peoples quirks and habitsbother you too much take home your happy memories of Africa. On the flipside you may find your tentpartner will become a lifelong friend, which is one of the joys of the internet & social networking sites!

NOTE:- The longer Kumuka journeys are combinations of shorter tours. Passengers on our longer tours willtherefore change crew and vehicles at either Nairobi or Victoria Falls. These and other destinations are alsopickup and dropoff points for passengers so new faces and personalities will join the tours.

Tipping and Bargaining: For many, tipping is a means of supplementing their wage and is a normal part of payment for goods andservices. Be sure to keep small denomination notes or coins on you to avoid embarrassment. Sales and

service taxes are imposed in some restaurants and bars.

Bargaining is also expected and in all markets prices are inflated to accommodate such a practice. Rule ofthumb is to cut the offer in half and work upwards. This can sometimes be hard work but do not let yourselfbe intimidated by stallholders, you can always say no and walk away.

The tips below are purely given as a guideline. Poor service should result in lower tips; in seriouscircumstances a report should be lodged with local ground staff or on the feedback form. We recommend the


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following amounts are not exceeded except in special circumstances.

ALL prices are PER day PER GROUP (so split between the number of passengers each day) generallypaid as a total sum in USD at the end of each trip.

Suggested tipping for all routes on KilimanjaroGuide USD$ 15Cook USD$ 10Assistant Guide USD$ 10Porters USD$ 7 NOTE there will be at least 2 porters per trekker

Suggested tipping for all Gorilla treksGuide USD$ 15Assistants USD$ 10

Suggested tipping for all driver/guides on lodge based and family toursGuide USD$ 15-20

Drug Policy: Under no circumstances are any illegal drugs allowed on any part of the trip. Anyone discovered in possessionof any such drugs, will be asked to leave the tour immediately without question or refund.

Optional Activities: Kumuka endeavors to advertise a compliment of optional activities available locally during tours with selectedground handlers to make your tour more enjoyable. These ground handlers and activity partners are selectedfor their standards in quality, professional ability and reputation. Whereas, Kumuka has developed a travelinsurance policy to cover all activities offered during your journey, Kumuka can not be held responsible forinjuries or claims arising from adventurous activities by third party.Below is a l ist of optional excursionsavailable at your expense on your African tour. Please note that these are intended as a guide only and pricesand availability cannot be guaranteed. Your tour leader will be able to organise any optional excursions onyour behalf. The list below is by no means comprehensive. There will be many other optional activitiesavailable. All activities are undertaken at passengers own risk.

Botswana - Okavango Flight - Fixed Wing Aircraft $90 (min 5) Okavango Helicopter $200 (min 4) Namibia -Desert Quad Biking $60 - Sand Boarding $32 - Deep Sea Fishing $55 - Skydiving $20 - Orange River Canoeing$20 - South Africa - Stellenbosch Wine Tour $15 - Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls - Rafting Full Day $110 - River

Boarding Half Day $75 - Flight of Angels Helicopter $65 - Flight of Angels - Fixed Wing Aircraft $60 - HorseRiding $45 - Bungy Jump $100 - Jet Boating $85 - Rhino Walk $35

It is also a good idea to have extra US$ cash to absorb any price increase.Staying in Touch: Whilst on tour you will probably want to stay in touch with family and friends. There are several ways of doing

this:

Mobile Phone Before departing your home country check with your phone supplier to see if it compatiblewith the mobile phone networks in the countries that you are traveling to, and how much will it cost to useabroad.

Email Internet Cafes are very cheap and popular, and you are sure to come across several during your tour.If you havent done so already, set up a free Google Mail, Hotmail, or Yahoo email account which you canthen access from any computer. Internet Cafes will charge a nominal fee for using their computers.

Twitter A method of communication that is rapidly gaining in popularity on the Internet especially amongsttravelers. Twitter allows you to send short messages and update your friends and family with where you areon tour and what you are doing. Create your free account at http://twitter.com. Visit Kumukas page onTwitter at http://twitter.com/kumuka

Facebook Very popular website that allows you to upload stories, get in touch with fellow travellers beforeand after your Kumuka tour, upload photos and videos to share with other travellers, your family and friends.To create a free account, go to www.facebook.com and then become a fan of Kumukas Facebook Page atwww.facebook.com/pages/Kumuka-Worldwide/26617121087?ref=ts

Postcards The good ol fashioned postcard. But you will probably get home before the postcard does!Tour Feedback: Tour Questionnaire - We would like to hear about your experiences on tour. One week after your tour ends

you will automatically receive a feedback questionnaire via email. If we do not have your email address youcan still complete a questionnaire by visiting www.kumuka.com/feedback

Email - If you have any specific comments about your tour then please write to us by email [email protected]

Contact Details: KUMUKA WORLDWIDE

UK OFFICE

Hillswood Business Park 3000Hillswood Drive Chertsey KT16 0RSTel: 020 7937 8855 Fax: 020 7937 6664Email: [email protected]

AUSTRALIAN OFFICE

Level 5, 387 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000Tel: 02 9279 0491 Fax: 02 9279 0492Email: [email protected] www.kumuka.com.au


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This tour is operated by Kumuka Worldwide. Information given in all brochures, leaflets and dossiers is given in good faith by the company, and is basedon the latest information available at the date of publication. The company reserves the right to change any of the facilities or vehicles described in thebrochure without becoming liable for compensation or refund.

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