Trans Africa (Stage 3)
There are conflicting theories about the origin of the name of the continent of Africa. Some theories suggest that the name originates:
- The Latin word aprica meaning ‘sunny’ or
- The Greek word aphrike which means ‘without cold’ or
- The Arabic word afar which means dust – something we will see much of during our expedition.
No other continent has captured the imagination of people like Africa has. Even today it is still considered by some as the ‘Dark Continent’. It is still the dream of many to cross the continent to experience the people, animals and other natural phenomena.
The first documented expedition into Africa was in 460 BC. With tales of big lakes and snow-capped mountains on the equator it was enough to lure many Western explorers to the interior. Their hardships and endurance were well documented and thanks to these hardy characters, slavery was abolished and Africa became part of the rest of the world. Then followed the colonial time and Africa was developed, educated and opened up by Europeans to bare the mineral wealth of the continent. Africa gained its independence from the colonial powers and today Africa belongs to the Africans again after a long period of turmoil and hardship.
Guided Self Drive and Fully Guided Expedition.
The 2010 Trans-Africa Expedition will be divided into three stages. Adventurers may join at the start of each leg or sign on for the entire expedition:
- Stage 1, North Bound: South Africa to Algeciras, Spain
- Stage 2, Link: Algerciras, Spain to Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
- Stage 3, South Bound: Sharm el Sheikh (or Cairo if flying in), Egypt to South Africa.
Stage 3: Sharm el Sheikh (or Cairo if flying in), Egypt to South Africa. South Bound, 58 days.
Eastern Africa via Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, South Africa.
Days 99-115 (16 days), 2015 km’s: Egypt
Days 116-123 (8 days), 1370 km’s: Sudan
Day 124-135 (12 days), 1350 km’s: Ethiopia
Days 136-138 (3 days), 780 km’s: Kenya
Days 139-146 (7 days), 1790 km’s: Tanzania
Days 147-153 (7 days), 1360 km’s: Zambia
Days 154-155 (2 days), 520 km’s: Botswana
Days 156- 158 (3 days), 460 km’s: Republic of South Africa
This is a guided participation expedition whereby all members will be expected to assist with all camp chores, including setting up and taking down camp, cooking meals and clearing away/washing up dishes, collecting firewood etc etc.
NB: No alcohol is allowed in Sudan. It is a serious offence and you will be arrested for the possession of alcohol. Not be held responsible for loss or costs should you be caught for the possession of alcohol. Please also refer to Booking Conditions.
The estimated total costs for self drive are given below in the table and are calculated based on a fuel consumption of 6 km per liter with a cost of R 10 per liter of fuel (except R 8 per liter for Leg I only).
Notes:
- Full details of all costs both direct and indirect plus a detailed daily itinerary will be supplied on request to bona fide enquirers.
- Scheduled for 9 August to 7 October 2010.
-If required an additional south bound expedition can be arranged, subject to mimimum numbers, for April/May to arrive in South Africa in time for the 2010 soccer World Cup.
- We reserve the right to a minimum of 10 participants, to be confirmed not less than 4 weeks prior.
-Price for a fully guided option travelling in expedition vehicles US$ 11,100 per person.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices:
- Stage 3
* 1 Vehicle + 1 person: SAR 114,760 or US$ 13,500
* 1 Vehicle + 2 people: SAR 189,680 or US$ 22,350
* 1 Vehicle + 3 people: SAR 264,590 or US$ 31,150
* 1 Vehicle + 4 people: SAR 339,510 or US$ 39,950
Exchange rate calculated at US$1=SAR 7.5.
Divide the costs above by the number of people per vehicle to give an approximate cost per person
Price Includes:
- The expedition will be lead by an experienced guide in his own well equipped lead and back-up vehicle
- For all nights camping 2 meals per day will be include
- All activities specifically included.
Price Excludes:
- meals in hotels/lodges etc
- Activities not specifically included in the itinerary.
- Due to many variables the following items have been excluded from the estimated costs below:
* Vehicle insurance
* Malaria prophylactics
* Yellow fever inoculation
* 2 way radio
* Vehicle collection at end, etc.
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
Egypt
Ethiopia
Tanzania
Local Culture
Self Drive
National Parks
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