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Connections
Safaris
(Formerly know as Sahara Adventures Tours)
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| What
you can expect from a Connections
Safaris (Formerly
know as Sahara Adventures Tours): |
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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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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? |
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Please
check with your agent at time of confirmation. However,
for most tours you will need the following: towel, water
bottle, flash light, small pillow, toiletries and items
of a personal nature, hat, sturdy walking shoes, sun
screen, camera and film, warm clothing for night time
in winter months and wet weather gear.
Note:
For your convenience a ‘Safaris Survival Kit’ will be
available to purchase on tour from your guide which
includes a torch, travel pillow and travel towel for
A$20 each.
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
