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Victoria Falls to The Cape Tour Itinerary

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Duration: 21 days - Victoria Falls to Cape Town

Countries Visited: Zimbabwe - Botswana - Namibia - South Africa
Age Guide: 18-55 years
Max Group Size: 20
Transport: Kumuka Overland Truck, Canoe, On foot
Accommodation: Camping (16 Nights), Hostel (4 Nights)
What's Included: Fully Escorted Tour - Kumuka Tour Leader and Driver - All Activities, Sightseeing + Entrance Fees as Per
Itinerary - All Meals Whilst Camping - National Parks and Reserve Entrance Fees - All Tolls and Taxes
Local Payment: NO LOCAL PAYMENT
Highlights: 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 River
Canyon - South Africa - Orange River - Cedarberg Wilderness Area - Stellenbosch - Cape Town
Optional Highlights: Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls (Countless Options) - Victoria Falls National Park - Bungy Jumping - Whitewater
Rafting - 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 - Sky
Diving - 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 are
listed 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 and
fellow passengers.

In addition the crew will check that all passengers have the following necessary travel documents:-
1. Tour voucher
2. Travel insurance documentation
3. Your passport
4. Vaccination certificate – if applicable

It is IMPORTANT that you attend this meeting. Please advise KUMUKA or your AGENT if you CANNOT
attend this meeting.

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

Tokkie Lodge
224 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 world’s most amazing sites and ends in South Africa’s oldest and
most beautiful city, Cape Town. In between you will experience radical changes of scenery, including Namibia,
one of Africa’s best kept secrets with its blood red and apricot sands of the Namib desert, the Okavango
Delta and the Cedarberg Wilderness and Fish River Canyon. You can fulfil your quest for adventure too with
dune-boarding, quad-biking and deep-sea fishing 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 chance
to take full advantage of the activities on offer. These range from Elephant rides to white water rafting and
bungy jumping.

Victoria Falls. We begin our tour at Victoria Falls, known locally as ‘Mosi oa Tunya’, ‘the smoke that
thunders’. The falls themselves are one of the world’s natural wonders, although they are neither the highest
nor the widest. They do, however, create a visual spectacle as they cut a massive gorge into the earth’s crust
and 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 water
rafting 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 or
even closed due to high water levels (March – May). Bungy jumping is also an option for all those who wish to
throw themselves 111 metres head first off a bridge. Various flights are on offer including light fixed wing
aircraft, helicopter, microlight and ultralight, all offering wonderful views of the falls. As well as these there is
horse riding, elephant-back safari’s, rhino and lion walks and canoeing, not to mention a walk in the National
Park 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 first
night 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 not
included in your tour price.
Days 2-3: Chobe National Park. Leaving the falls we go into Botswana to Kasane and the adjoining Chobe National
Park in northern Botswana. At Chobe we usually go on a 3 hour sunset boat cruise drive in open sided 4x4’s
and a 3 hour sunrise game drive in open sided 4x4’s. Both the game drive and boat cruise (and the resident
50000+ 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 fans
out to form the Delta. We go into the ‘the Delta’ for 3 days (2 nights) and camp in the bush usually on the
banks of one of the many fresh water channels that give life to the flora and fauna. Our method of transport
is 4 wheel drive vehicles and Makoro (meaning ‘dug out canoe’ in Setswana). The Makoros are traditionally
made 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 is
beginning 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 wonderful
opportunity to spend an extended amount of time with people who were born and grew up in this part of the
world. We take all our own equipment and food and bring it all back out (including the rubbish), showing our
understanding of the fragility of the Delta. The Okavango Delta region is one of the world’s last remaining
true wilderness areas and is home to a vast amount of animals. It is possible to take some walks to try to
see 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. This
Park is one of Africa’s largest (roughly the size of Wales). It has some very good facilities, very good roads
and waterholes which enable good game viewing. One of the more famous features of Etosha is that the
campsites 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 and
watch 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 using
fast film, good results can be achieved. Okaukeujo is famous for attracting Black Rhino, and although nothing
is guaranteed with animals, they are frequent visitors to this waterhole. The park itself has a wide variety of
game and they are different to the animals seen in East Africa; there are different types of Zebra (it’s all in
the stripes), Impala (black faced), and the Wildebeest (blue). Aside from these different types of animals
there are elephant, giraffe (the park has been referred to at times as “Giraffic Park”), lion, bird life and
gazelle.
Days 11-14: Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park & Swakopmund. About 150 kms south of Etosha we spend the night at the
Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park. What makes this farm unique from other farms in the region is that this farmer
has allocated 2,000 acres of the family property to be used for breeding cheetah. This has not really endeared
them to all their neighbours, who are predominately livestock farmers; hence the area is fenced off. Although
it’s not the ideal way to view these animals (through a fence) they do have 2,000 acres and it is rare to get
so close to them. Highlights include his over excitable son feeding them by hand (something that shouldn’t
be 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 run
with 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 to
the 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 and
so getting close to so many of them does mean that the smell is quite strong. Stench withstanding it is well
worth 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 a
desert. It has some wonderful old German buildings of which one of the most beautiful is the prison (it is still
used as a prison). The town itself is generally cool as a mist created by the cold air off the Atlantic mixing
with 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 sand
dunes, sand boarding, scenic flights, and game fishing. The town itself proves popular on our tours as it has
lots 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 National
Park. 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 our
previous trips and are about 200 metres high. Our day here begins before sunrise as the best time to
photograph the dunes is when the sun is low on the horizon and shadows define the contours clearly. The
other reason for the early start is that it is too hot to walk up the dunes once the sun has fully risen. There is
also the chance to go on a brilliant and informative early morning walk amongst the Sossusvlei/Dead Vlei
sand 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 world’s second largest canyon. There is a
spectacular 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 the
option of doing a four-hour canoe safari from our oasis-like campsite. Our journey then takes us to
Stellenbosch via the serene Cederberg mountain region. Stellenbosch is the heart of South Africa’s wine
growing region and it’s here that we visit some wineries to sample the local flavours. From Stellenbosch we
take 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 as
festivals and public holidays. However, we shall endeavour to ensure all sites are visited and that your tour
runs as smoothly as possible but please note that Africa does not run like clockwork, therefore do not expect
the 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 Africa
can vary dramatically; for example, whilst we always try to use the best campsites, there is a big difference
between 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 populations
of each country you visit, in order to give a true reflection of the country; please treat the local people and
their customs with respect.

Lastly, your tour leader is always conscious of everybody's views, but sometimes he/she will have to make an
unpopular 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, medical
expenses, 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 of
these activities please purchase additional insurance. We recommend that you have a photocopy of this
document, which you keep separate from the original. If you have not already arranged your own travel
insurance then Kumuka can do this for you. Please visit http://www.kumuka.com/Travel-Insurance.aspx for
more 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 under
your clothing. We advise that you take copies of relevant pages in your passport and any visas that you may
purchase in case of loss or damage. Your tour leader will require your passport details at the pre-departure
meeting. Again, we recommend that you have a photocopy of all passport details, kept separate. Your
passport must be valid for six months after the END of your tour, and must have one blank page for each
country to be visited.
Visa Requirements: Many nationalities are able to obtain visas at the local borders or point of entry. It is important that you
obtain 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 visas
are obtained as our trucks cross the borders. Please ensure you have US Dollars CASH to pay for your visas on
the borders. Please also consult your relevant embassy for all details on whether to obtain visas in advance
or 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 information
provided is given in good faith.
Medical Information and The following information is a guideline only. Kumuka Worldwide are not medical professionals and we
Vaccinations: strongly advise you make an appointment with your GP or Traveller’s 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 to
enter Tanzania. Southern African countries i.e. South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe DO NOT need
the 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 enter
Tanzania 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 known
to 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 in
an emergency. We advise that all passengers bring along their own personal first aid kit. Below is a list of
some recommended items:

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

A complete Travellers Medical Pack can be purchased at most Vaccination Centres, Chemists and outdoor
travel shops.
Malaria: Anti-malaria tablets are essential. Get professional advice from your GP or Travel Clinic about types of
tablets, as resistant strains exist. These tablets may need to be taken at least 1 week before travelling to
Africa, during your travels and sometimes for 4 weeks after leaving a malaria area. DO NOT forget to follow
your prescribed routine. DO NOT CHANGE THE ROUTINE, once prescribed by your Doctor. As there is
considerable resistance in parts of Africa, the only effective prevention is to NOT get bitten. Dusk till dawn is
the time when mosquito's bite therefore, always protect your self with repellents and long clothing during this
time. 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 a
lightweight waterproof jacket/poncho – this should prepare you for all seasons!

For detailed climate information about the areas you are travelling to, please visit our website
www.kumuka.com

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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 of
your surroundings and keep your personal belongings close to you at all times as pickpockets operate
everywhere, 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 other
important documents. DO NOT be overt about how much money you are carrying or walk around with your
camera dangling around your neck, no matter where you are travelling on the globe, you will be a walking
target 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 Reading You might like to read up on the destinations that you are about to visit as these cities all have interesting
Material: sites and histories. We recommend a variety of guidebooks such as Lonely Planet, The Rough Guide and
Insight Guides. All these publications have good general information as well as more specific country
information that will help orientate you in the countries you visit.
Money: Currency and how much to take is something that we’re always asked about. We hope that the following
information will assist with your budgeting.

Please keep in mind that only YOU will know how much you’ll spend on souvenirs, drinks, meals off the
truck, internet fees etc. It is always best to allow for more than you think you’ll 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 cost
of optional excursions and visa fees which should be budgeted for separately. There will be days when you
will not spend anything and other days when you may blow your budget entirely on that souvenir that you
have 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 and
Namibia where you should travel with Rand. Please ensure that all notes are clean and printed AFTER
2001. 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 have
change available.

When changing money from USD to local currency be aware that you will NOT be able to change back to
USD or into another currency, what money you don’t spend will be useless after you’ve left that country. It is
also often a good idea to join forces with other travellers to do one large money change transaction, thus
avoiding excess conversion fees.

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

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

Do not rely on credit cards for payment nor the use of working ATM’s to withdraw money as it is very
common for the card facility to NOT be working when you most need it. There have also been instances of
credit card fraud and many ATM’s 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

Traveller’s cheques are not widely accepted and when the facility is available often you will receive a much
lower rate of exchange. If you do wish to take traveller’s cheques, we recommend taking 10% to 20% of
your overall budget to use in case of emergency.

NOTE: - For passengers joining or visiting Victoria Falls, please do not change any USD to local currency
without speaking with your tour leader first.
Local Customs: Please use your discretion and be sensitive to cultural differences in the countries that you visit, in particular
visits to religious buildings and when taking photographs. Your Tour Leader will advise you of any specific
customs to observe.
Luggage and Personal The best rule for packing is to limit yourself to the airline limit of 15 to 20kgs. It will inconvenience you and
Equipment: your fellow passengers if you bring more. If your luggage does not arrive at the airport, please inform your
crew 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 on
and 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 2
days 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 obtained
cheaply 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 extra
purchases!!

Personal Effects:
Torch (we recommend a head torch), camera & film OR spare memory card, spare passport photos, water
bottle, money belt, sewing kit, sunhat/sunglasses, MP3 player, books, wet ones, tissues, soap to wash
clothes, 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 wear
contact lenses you may find that climatic changes and dust can create visual irritation, therefore, it is
advisable to bring a pair of glasses.

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

Contrary to expectations it does get cold in Africa. Southern Africa, particularly South Africa and Namibia get
quite cold at night between June and August. Mount Kilimanjaro will be cold at night all year round, due to
the 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 the
season. Quick drying clothes are recommended, and at many campsites there are laundry facilities. Your tour
leader will advise where this is possible.

Contrary to expectations it does get cold in Africa. Southern Africa, particularly South Africa and Namibia get
quite cold at night between June and August. Mount Kilimanjaro will be cold at night all year round, due to
the 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, sewing
kit, sunhat/sunglasses, discman/MP3 player, books, wet ones, tissues, soap to wash clothes, writing
materials, swiss 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 wear
contact lenses you may find that climatic changes and dust can create visual irritation, therefore, it is
advisable 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 trip
to read up on the country you will be visiting and perhaps learn a few words of the language. Your effort will
always 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 you
will need to bring a camera with a good zoom lens. For game photography, a 200mm lens or higher is
recommended. 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 to
departure. We do not recommend that you develop your film whilst in East Africa, as the standards vary
considerably and are often unreliable.

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

Please remember, we are guests in the countries through which we travel and we may sometimes
inadvertently cause offence by taking photographs without first asking permission. It is absolutely forbidden
by 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 the
type of food may be limited, you may like to bring some supplies from home. It is your responsibility to
ensure that our reservations team know of your special requirements at time of booking in order for us
to 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 of
different countries. Everyone helps out with the cooking and all are encouraged to join forces and put their
culinary skills (or lack thereof!) to the test over the campfire! You will be surprised with what you can create
with a little imagination!
Accommodation: We have put a lot of thought and effort into locating the most appropriate type of accommodation for each
tour. 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 Tour All our tours begin with a pre-departure meeting when you meet your tour leader, driver and fellow travellers.
Accommodation: If you wish to spend a few additional days in your start city before the departure of your tour, then we can
arrange accommodation for you.

On the last day of the tour we usually arrive at our final destination in the late afternoon, when the tour
ends. If you would like to book accommodation for that night or even stay additional nights, we will be more
than 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. It is all about
participation 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 get
involved with the daily duties (e.g. cooking, cleaning and food shopping). The most successful trips are those
where people become involved. Naturally, amongst any group of people you will find a multitude of
personalities, just remember that this is YOUR trip of a lifetime and don’t let other people’s quirks and habits
bother you too much – take home your happy memories of Africa. On the flipside you may find your tent
partner 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 will
therefore change crew and vehicles at either Nairobi or Victoria Falls. These and other destinations are also
pickup 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 and
services. 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 of
thumb is to cut the offer in half and work upwards. This can sometimes be hard work but do not let yourself
be 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 serious
circumstances 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) – generally
paid as a total sum in USD at the end of each trip.

Suggested tipping for all routes on Kilimanjaro

Guide USD$ 15
Cook USD$ 10
Assistant Guide USD$ 10
Porters USD$ 7 – NOTE there will be at least 2 porters per trekker

Suggested tipping for all Gorilla treks

Guide USD$ 15
Assistants USD$ 10

Suggested tipping for all driver/guides on lodge based and family tours
Guide USD$ 15-20
Drug Policy: Under no circumstances are any illegal drugs allowed on any part of the trip. Anyone discovered in possession
of 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 selected
ground handlers to make your tour more enjoyable. These ground handlers and activity partners are selected
for their standards in quality, professional ability and reputation. Whereas, Kumuka has developed a travel
insurance policy to cover all activities offered during your journey, Kumuka can not be held responsible for
injuries or claims arising from adventurous activities by third party.Below is a list of optional excursions
available at your expense on your African tour. Please note that these are intended as a guide only and prices
and availability cannot be guaranteed. Your tour leader will be able to organise any optional excursions on
your behalf. The list below is by no means comprehensive. There will be many other optional activities
available. All activities are undertaken at passenger’s 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 - Horse
Riding $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 compatible
with the mobile phone networks in the countries that you are traveling to, and how much will it cost to use
abroad.

Email – Internet Cafes are very cheap and popular, and you are sure to come across several during your tour.
If you haven’t done so already, set up a free Google Mail, Hotmail, or Yahoo email account which you can
then 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 amongst
travelers. Twitter allows you to send short messages and update your friends and family with where you are
on tour and what you are doing. Create your free account at http://twitter.com. Visit Kumuka’s page on
Twitter at http://twitter.com/kumuka

Facebook – Very popular website that allows you to upload stories, get in touch with fellow travellers before
and 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 Kumuka’s Facebook Page at
www.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 you
can 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 to
operations@kumuka.com
Contact Details: KUMUKA WORLDWIDE

UK OFFICE

Hillswood Business Park 3000

Hillswood Drive Chertsey KT16 0RS
Tel: 020 7937 8855 Fax: 020 7937 6664
Email: sales@kumuka.com
www.kumuka.com

AUSTRALIAN OFFICE

Level 5, 387 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Tel: 02 9279 0491 Fax: 02 9279 0492
Email: sales@kumuka.com.au www.kumuka.com.au

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Map:

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 based
on the latest information available at the date of publication. The company reserves the right to change any of the facilities or vehicles described in the
brochure without becoming liable for compensation or refund.
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