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Q:How do your trips work?
A: Whilst we tailor ever holiday to fit with your international flights you can select one of the special trips that we have already put together or start from scratch to suit your plans. Generally we supply, the inspiration and itinerary for the holiday, International flights, airport transfers, briefings, a fully equipped Land Rover with all camping equipment (includes linen and towels) and cooking equipment, a starter kit of food, lodge, hotel and camp accommodation where requested, camp site bookings, National Parks bookings, the back up, including free usage of a satellite telephone to contact us in the case of emergency and many other parts that you probably wont see such as vehicle insurance, flying doctor service, servicing, preparing and equipping of vehicles and even bonding your holiday so that you have financial security.
Q: Are flights included?
A: Only if you want the flights will we include them in the itinerary, you are free to source your own flights, however we do have a tour operators fares which are very competitive and having Safari rive supply the flights we can more easily match the connections, local flights and airport transfers.
Q: Who owns your vehicles?
A: Safari Drive owns operates and runs its own fully equipped Land Rovers as we have generally been unable to source vehicles of a high enough standard elsewhere. In some countries we have found suppliers of high quality vehicles and equipment that match our own standards.
Q: Are they all Land Rovers?
A: Yes except in Oman. We operate a fleet of low milage Defender 110 Station Wagon Land Rovers. They are registered either in the country where they mainly operate or if they will be crossing international borders they may be UK registered. In Oman we use Land Cruisers that have special roof tents.
Q: How old are the vehicles?
A: Most of our vehicles are under two years old, importantly they are regularly serviced and prepared for your holiday.
Q: Will I get better rates by booking locally?
A: We are the ground operators and so you are getting a direct price. Our team on the ground are there to put in place all the elements of your holiday you wont get a cheaper deal by booking with them!
Q: What happens if we break down?
A: We will send you a replacement vehicle, we will try our best to do this within 24 hours of your brake down but it does depend on when we get your call and where you are located at the time. We cannot guarantee that this will be the same type vehicle as the one that you had or that the standard of equipment. However we do have reserve vehicles for such occasions.
Q: Will we be reimbursed for loss of vehicle hire due to breakdowns or accident?
A: No. Due to the very high costs of repair or replacement of vehicles in the bush we are unable to reimburse you for any days lost usage.
Q: What happens if we get lost?
A: We all get lost from time to time and discovering the correct route is part of the holiday however we do give you directions, maps and for emergencies a satellite telephone.
Q: Are transfers included in the price?
A: Yes all airport transfers are included in your holiday.
Q: Why are your prices higher than other car hire companies?
A: Because we believe in including all the elements that make up a complete and safe holiday our prices may seem higher than the same number of days with a car hire company. However you costed out all the individual elements our prices become very competitive.
Q: Can I just hire the Land Rover with no extras?
A: No. We believe that for a safe self drive holiday you need to be fully prepared.
Q: How does the insurance work?
A: The vehicles are fully insured on a fleet basis. We ask you to pay a deposit of £750 against damage or loss of the vehicle and its equipment. This is the maximum extent of you liability in the event of an incident.
Q: Can I do a one way journey with Safari Drive?
A: Yes we specialise one way journeys that mean you do not have to back track. If this is booked far enough in advance we will not charge you for the relocation of the Land Rover.
Q: What are the dangers?
A: Every adventure holiday carries an inherent risk and you should be aware of the risk assessment document that identifies the possible dangers on a self drive holiday.
Q: Do we have to camp?
A: No we are happy to plan you itinerary around lodges and camps that suit your tastes and budgets.
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