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In Africa old age is not necessarily indexed to money or wealth. As long as you are morally upright, in good health and have some wisdom and humour...
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Tel. +41/91/9760777 * Skype : aftours * VoipStunt n°: +41415262189
Northwest Africa Overland Travel
ESSENTIAL TRIP INFORMATION'S
Folks it is a soft adventure journey for old age and 'grown' young's.
Dear Oldies...
I am past my 60s... but I can still have much
of
fun on the African 'Highways' calmly without stress.
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Tour Style & Transport.
By offering you the practicality, security and comfort of a purpose-built overland vehicle, along with the flexibility and camaraderie of a small posse of like-minded travellers, you are well on your way to that African experience of a lifetime. With coach seats, stereo, cool boxes, small reference library, interior and exterior lighting, long range fuel tanks as well as 300 to 400 litre water tanks and with transparent sides windows that can be rolled up which is ideal for overlanding in Africa climate.
Our overland truck carry an extensive array of spare parts which, together with the crew's mechanical knowledge, should be sufficient enough to get the truck back on the road in the event of a breakdown.
Safety and security on tour. A lockable safe for documents and money and concealed lockers for cameras are provided onboard. Giuseppe monitors travel advice issued and also liaises with local suppliers should any safety concerns arise. Your safety and security is of paramount importance to us.
It is e feasible soft-adventure tour... All You will need is to be able to climb the ladder steps to get on & off the overland truck in addition of all the usual attributes to enjoy travel with an open mind where You must relish the idea of foreign places and unusual situations. Africa Overland is more about attitude than actual age. On top of that you need to be gregarious, and tolerant of other people (and their habits).
Sustenance: The group food preparation and camp duty is generally done for you, however; You will be required to put up & down your own tent, help out the cook with cooking & cleaning duties and do security. Meals and menus vary a great deal as an excellent cuisine for Africa overlanders. The truck is stocked with canned and basic staples goods before departure. Further provisions including fruit and vegetables, bread, meat and fish are purchased en route from provincial markets and shops. Dependent upon geographical location, meals and menus will vary to some extent, however the quality of food is usually very good, with an accent on tasty and healthy dishes. The BBQ grill is used for informal braais or barbecues, though we also use gas for convenience and also to lessen the environmental impact. Where possible, we endeavor to eat a variety of local foods and gain introduction to dishes famed in the region we happen to be.
Life on the Road
So you're not sure what to expect? Well there is no such thing as an average day when you're travelling through Africa, but we can give you an idea of what to expect from your tour.
When the sun gets up so do we, and having packed up the camp, repacked and stored away our bags, and had a hearty breakfast, we'll be on our way. Some days may only be a short cruise down the road and others may be a longer drive but your time on the vehicle lets you put your feet up and catch up on your diary, leaf through the books in the onboard library, play cards or just watch the world go by. Some days we may stop at local markets to restock on fresh fruit and veggies, and others, when we've got a bit further to go, we may just motor on. But we're always happy to stop for a photo if you spot something or for other more urgent calls of nature! If we're not already at camp we'll find a nice spot for a picnic style lunch and with everyones help set up our own place for some al fresco dining. Then it'll be back on the road to our next nights stop where with the help of the crew
and your room-mates... your tents will be up.
You'll have plenty of time for showers (when we have sufficient water) and to get any essentials from your bags before dinner and then the nights your own to enjoy.
Of course, our tours don't spend every day on the road and there will be days when you won't have any driving time, camps to set up and meals to help prepare. Each day is different.
WHAT TO BRING:
PASSPORT: at least eight clear pages and valid for the entire trip.
PASSPORT PHOTOS: at least twelve identical color photos.
MONEY: 70% Euros and 30% US dollars. Travelers checks if preferred but not always possible to cash. ATM's are available in most major cities on route but can't be relied upon.
OTHER: Copies of all your documents i.e.: passport, travel insurance etc.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: As the tour vehicles will not have the benefit of third party insurance or passenger accident insurance, it is essential, as booking condition, that everyone joining the expedition tour takes out a travel insurance policy that will cover the cost of any medical treatment or repatriation as a result of any accident to illness sustained whilst on the road. It should also cover expenses incurred due to cancellation or curtailment.
VISAS: Visa requirements and costs change constantly and it is not possible to give exact costs until nearer when visas are applied for. The information on this page is for quick reference only. In most cases you just need the visa for the country you fly in. All other visa you get during our journey.
Although Visa requirements can change at any time - we recommend you contact your local representative to find out the latest requirements.
| COUNTRY |
VISA REQUIRE ? |
| Morocco | No |
| Mauritania | Yes |
| Senegal | No |
| Mali | Yes |
| Burkina Faso | Yes |
| Ghana | Yes |
Health information between Tanger and Accra
Recommended vaccinations and other health protection measures vary according to country and recent bulletins issued by health authorities. They vary frequently. Costs vary according to the route and where you have your vaccinations.
| Disease |
Vaccination |
| Diphtheria | Recommended |
| Meningitis | Recommended |
| Poliomyelitis | Recommended |
| Rabies | Recommended |
| Typhoid | Recommended |
| Yellow Fever | Compulsory |
Required:
With your BOOKING we require a medical certificate that says you are healthy enough to undergo a trip with us. If you have a certain condition, you will be required to present a doctor’s signature of release. This will be faxed to our headquarters before your arrival.
MALARIA: - Larium and Doxycycline are the most common Prophylactics (anti-malarial drugs), however they are not a 100% guarantee against Malaria. Together with covering up between dusk and dawn, wearing insect repellant and sleeping under a treated mosquito net will minimize the chances.
We recommend a visit to the travel doctor for more detailed recommendations and put down any relevant medical conditions and blood type on your vaccination card. You should get inoculations done no later than two weeks before departure.
Immunization Requirements:
Do remember to leave yourself an adequate amount of time to commence you vaccination program. Approximately 4 weeks should be more than adequate. It is essential that you speak to a medical professional before traveling.
PERSONAL ITEMS *N.B: ALL ITEMS BELOW MUST FIT INTO AN AVERAGE SIZED BACKPACK / DAYPACK, OR EQUIVALENT CARRY BAG. MANY CLOTHES CAN BE PURCHASED EN ROUTE.
CLOTHING: T-shirts, jeans, shorts, long skirts and sarong's are great,(not your Sunday best), a mix of warm and cool clothes;
Fleece and waterproof jacket;
One set of good clothes;
Hat and sunglasses.
SHOES: Good quality walking boots and socks, flip flops and sandals.
SWIMWEAR: Swimsuit and towel. To respect cultures, particularly Muslim, appropriate shoulder and leg covering, and loose fitting clothes for women, are a must. Partake in the culture and purchase them on the road.
TOILETRIES: wet wipes are a handy addition for those nights without a shower. Adequate requirements of "personal needs" (such as tampons and/or condoms) for trip duration.
FIRST AID: Basic first aid kit including pain killers, water purifiers, dehydration sachets, insect repellant min 30% deed (bring plenty it cannot be purchased on the road), sun cream.
MONEY BELT: Money belt - great to keep documents together - personally I wouldn't wear one, I only carry what I am prepared to lose. The truck is your safest place to keep things.
CAMERA: Camera and spare memory card / film and spare batteries.
GIFTS: Pens and small gifts are appreciated. We try not to encourage begging.
OTHER ITEMS TO COME WITH:
• Sleeping bag;
• Sleep sheet;
• Foam roll mat or airbed, (for your information, we have available of use camp-bed);
• Mosquito net only if you want to sleep outside of your tent;
• Water bottle;
• Pocket knife - Leatherman is best;
• Torch and spare batteries - head torch is best;
• Binoculars;
• Airmail paper and envelopes.
RETURN FLIGHT: Although it is our intention to finish the trip on the finishing date, in case of delays en route you should allow a couple days at the end of the trip before you fly out.
DAY SPENDING MONEY: Based on the average spend of € 10/20, this should be more than enough to cover the expense of all the non-inclusive activities.
CHANGES TO SCHEDULES:
Although we will do our best at all times to ensure that the tour remains on schedule, we reserves the right to occasionally alter the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances or changing conditions.
INFORMATIVE DOSSIER: Upon booking we will forward you more detailed information, a brief guide to the various practical details you will need to know before tour depart. Please don't hesitate to ask or to remark us any thing that is missing in our tour introductions; but not questions belonging to the African miracle's.-
BETTER TO LEAVE BEHIND:
Your watch, cell-phone, laptop, work, stress, concept of time, pre-conceptions about anything and any attitude that is not pure adventure.
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