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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 |
| 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
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| 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 |
| 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. |
