Sat, 9 Jan 1999 13:53:14 +0100
- Message No. 4671
From: "Marco Kost"
Subject: (Fwd) WE WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK
Hi Atics!
The following mail reached me today. Anybody interested?
Ciao,
Marco
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From: "FREEDOM AFRICA"
To: "Marco Kost"
Subject: WE WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK
Date sent: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 13:14:43 +0200
NAMIB-KALAHARI SAFARI 1999
On-offroad safari suitable for motorcycles and 4WDs such as: Honda Africa Twin XRV750, Yamaha XT600, KTM LC600, BMW F650 R80GS R100GS, Landrover.
1. The annual Namib-Kalahari Safari is routed thru one of the great desert areas; starting and finishing in Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It takes place during Spring when wild game is plentiful and temperatures are moderate. The route is Cape Town, Namibia, Botswana,
Cape Town--20 days, 19 nights, 2nd to 21st September 1999--6887 km / 4280 miles--50% sand roads, 50% paved roads.
2. Technical support: 1x Landrover with trailer per 30x bikes/4WDs.
3. Field kitchen: 1x Landrover with trailer per 50x participants.
4. Field toilets, water trucks,food and refreshment trucks and fuel trucks.
5. Helicopter for medi-vac and film crew.
6. All support vehicles have radios.
7. THIS IS NOT A RACE. Participants are keen amateur bikers and 4WD enthusiasts, split into four groups: novice bikers, experienced bikers, expert bikers, and 4WDs.
8. Participants are encouraged to form their own groups (up to 12 in a group) and have the opportunity to change groups as experience is gained.
9. Daily routes allow for novice bikers to finish comfortably.
10.Participants are able to have heavy/bulky gear transported in the support 4WDs (eg: tent, groundsheet, sleeping bag, clothing).
11.Safari rate covers: all fuel, all meals, all refreshments, daily complimentary bar and support infrastructure from 9am on day one to 5pm on day 20 @ $US2000 per head.
12.Technical support deposit is $US500 per bike or 4WD to cover the cost of running repairs during the safari--the balance is refunded.
13.Rentals are available: Honda Africa Twins @ $US1500 with damage/theft deposit $1000 (secured against valid credit card), and Landrovers @ $US3000 with damage/theft deposit of $3000.
14.Invitations will be sent out in late January to interested persons and will include: safari booking form, rental booking form, shipping estimates and contact details (for those bringing their own bikes or 4WDs), list o
f gear required and brochure of gear available to order, visa , inoculation details,etc.
WE WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK/COMMENTS AND CONTACT DETAILS OF INTERESTED PERSONS (names, e.mail address, postal address, telephone and fax numbers).
A route map and daily mileage schedule is available for immediate faxing.
Kind Regards,
Noel Boyce.
africatour@icon.co.za
PS: Please forward this to your contacts who may be interested.
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