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Frequently
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Sahara
Adventures Tours
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| What you can expect from a Sahara Adventures tour: |
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Private camp sites on all of our tours in the Northern
Territory, with permanent tents, real beds and shower/toilet
facilities near by. Maximum 2 persons to a tent at all of
our campsites.
Well-trained driver/guides chosen for their expert knowledge
and experience, and passion for the region. They are committed
to your safety and enjoyment.
Fresh meals of high quality, a highlight being the chance
to try our traditional campfire cooking. Special dietary
requirements may be catered for if we're advised at time
of booking.
Tours include all applicable entrance fees, sleeping bags/camping
equipment or hotel accommodation, and all meals, so there
are no extra charges along the way. All campsites have toilets
and showers.All our buses are fitted with air-conditioning.
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| Is the tour any cheaper because I am picking
it up from Ayers Rock? |
| The tour is the same cost, all you miss out on
is the drive to Ayers Rock (approx. 6 hours) and the camel
farm. |
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| Participation |
| All of our campsites in the Northern Territory consist of
permanent, canvas tents which means there is no hard work
or setting up on our safaris. However, the success of the
tour relies on the participation of all the passengers to
help with food preparation, dish washing, collecting firewood
etc. The interactive nature of our safaris is a key component
to getting more in touch with nature and the Australian culture.
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| Meals |
| All meals are provided while on tour from lunch day one,
until lunch on the final day. We endeavour to cater for special
dietary requirements, however some diets may require you to
provide your own food. Please contact us if you wish to discuss
your special needs. |
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| Pick-up/Drop-off |
| In the Northern Territory we pick up from all accommodation
houses in the city/town of departure. We also pick up from
Ayers Rock Airport, where applicable. All Red Centre tours
finish in Alice Springs (some tours have the option of finishing
in Ayers Rock) |
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| Camping Equipment Provided |
| On all of our camping safaris in the Northern Territory
with Sahara Adventures, we have our own exclusive permanent
camp sites with tents already erected. These tents are hut-style
tents with proper steel frame beds, sleeping sheets and sleeping
bags. Each Sahara campground is equipped with full shower
and toilet facilities. At most camps you will find 240v power
points, but not all camps. |
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| Do I need to reconfirm by booking? |
| Yes, by 4.00pm the day prior otherwise the booking maybe
cancelled. |
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| Do I need to bring my own water? |
| You will need to provide a 1.5 litre water bottle, but
we will provide water to refill your bottle. |
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What clothes will I need to bring?
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Summer – light clothing, swimming gear,
and wide brimmed hat.
Winter – warm clothing especially for the evening with a
tracksuit and bed socks to sleep in.
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| Do I need to bring my own Sleeping Bag? |
| No – we supply sleeping bags. |
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| Do I need to bring Walking Boots or will my Sand Shoes
(Sneakers / Running Shoes) suffice? |
| We would recommend you bring footwear that is going to be
comfortable for walking over rough terrain and rocky ground.
The longest single walk is around King's Canyon, a walk of
about 4 hours, all of which is over either loose stone or
solid rock. |
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| What should I bring? |
| Towel, torch (flashlight), small pillow, water
bottle, sunscreen, hat, good walking shoes, warm clothes in
winter months, swim wear, overnight bag. |
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| What are the luggage limitations? |
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Our vehicles have limited space therefor we need to keep
luggage to a minimum. (i.e. a soft small bag). Passengers
on tours that include air transfer need to observe strict
luggage limitations maximum 10kgs.
You will find hotels/motels store luggage. If we are picking
you up at Ayers Rock please advise on booking what luggage
you will have so we can make arrangements.
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| How often do you operate? |
| All our tours run daily subject to availability. |
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| Minimum Numbers |
| The operators reserve the right to cancel any tour, change
vehicle type or arrange an alternative carrier if the minimum
numbers in a group is not sufficient. |
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| How many passengers do you carry on your tours? |
| The mini-coaches that we use on the 5 Day /
3 Day/ 2 Day / 1.5 Day tours carry a maximum of 24 passengers. |
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| Where will you pick us up from? |
We pickup from all Hotel/Motels, Backpacker's
or even private addresses in Alice Springs or Ayers Rock.
We can also pickup from Ayers Rock airport.
All tours finish in Alice Springs, though you can depart the
2 day Ayers Rock / Olgas tour in Ayers Rock.
(On our 2 day Ayers Rock / Olgas tour we cannot drop off at
private addresses). |
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| Do you include National Park Entrance Fees? |
| Yes, all tours include entrance fees including
entrance into Uluru / Kata Tjuta National Park. |
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| Validity of Prices |
| Fares are in Australian currency, included GST. Fares must
be paid before departure and may be changed without notice. |
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| Holiday Conditions |
| Sahara Outback Tours and/or its agents operate in remote
areas and reserve the right to alter the route, itinerary,
vehicle type, or to cancel the operation if road, weather
or other conditions dictate. If for any reason, the route
is altered and a different itinerary offered, or an alternative
carrier arranged, no refund will be paid. Any personal expenses
incurred by a passenger as a result of any delay, curtailment
or alteration of any tour, whether caused by flooding, mechanical
defect or any cause are the responsibility of the passenger.
Sahara Outback Tours and/or its agent and employees are unable
to guarantee exact arrival and departure times and are not
liable for any failure to make connections with any other
services, or guarantee the operation of any particular service.
In the event of a breakdown or other unforeseen circumstances,
the operators reserve the right to substitute vehicles other
than specified to ensure the operation of a tour. |
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| Travel Insurance |
| Travel insurance is not included. We strongly recommend
that travel insurance, including cancellation cover, be arranged
by all passengers. We accept no responsibility for accidents,
illness, loss or damage to personal articles including baggage,
or not being able to travel on confirmed departure. |
