TIMBUKTU 2010 (2.5 weeks) - New tour !

LONDON - CAIRO (3 weeks) - New tour !

PARIS - DAKAR Challenge (3 weeks)

TRANS-SAHARA Challenge (2 weeks)

TRANS-AFRICA Expedition (16 weeks)

TRANS-AMERICAS 2009 (16 weeks)

Booking

If you wish to book a place on any trip you can either submit an online booking form, or alternatively fill out the booking form by hand and post it to us. For other currencies please use this converter to work out your expedition price. Our customer information packs (downloadable here and from the relevant web pages) will give you a much more detailed understanding of what exactly these expeditions entail and will answer most questions you may have.  If you require any further information then simply e-mail or telephone us and we'll be happy to answer all your questions in person.

Deposits, Payments and Refunds

Places are confirmed on receipt of your deposit. Full payment must be received a minimum of 8 weeks prior to the departure date for trips of less than 4 weeks in duration, and 12 weeks prior to the departure date for all other trips. You can now pay your deposit online using our secure Worldpay facility. Please read our Terms and Conditions (para 21) for our refund policy.

Additional costs

There are additional costs associated with most trips and these are always published next to the main price on this web page above. Kudu bike deposits, only applicable for our shorter adventures, are refundable at the end of your trip with any deductions being made for damages to the motorcycle. Deductions are not made for normal wear and tear or replacement parts resulting from mechanical failures, and they are not normally made for minor scratches to bodywork. Deductions from your bike deposits are normally made as a result of crash damages and generally include such things as indicators and mirrors or damaged wheel rims.

Your Health

On the grounds of safety, certain health conditions preclude application. These include MS, epilepsy and diabetes although exceptions may apply.  If you have any concerns about health issues we strongly recommend that you consult your GP prior to booking.

Joining reserve lists

We quite often have riders drop out of trips for any number of reasons - it is therefore very worthwhile joining a reserve list for an expedition which you want to join, but which has been listed as FULL. Simply contact us by e-mail or phone and we will let you know how many people, if any, are on the reserve list before you. The first three people on any reserve list will always have a very good chance of joining the trip and must pay a £1,500 deposit for the relevant expedition. All deposits will be refunded if you are unable to join the trip due to no riders dropping out, however if a place comes available (which will normally be 12 weeks prior to departure) and you are unable to fill it, then you will loose your deposit. All such reserve list payments are fully protected under our Travel Trust membership. Please submit the online booking form, and we will send you confirmation of your place on the list. If there are already 3 people on the reserve list before you, then no deposit is required.

Price Includes

All Options

• Free-running experienced motorcycle guide
• Support 4x4 vehicles and drivers
• Logistic and technical support
• Accommodation (shared hotel rooms - individual tents)
• All visas
• Ferry charges
• Access to satellite communications (pay per minute)
• Tents and communal camping equipment when required
• Emergency medical equipment and support
• Administrative services including border liaison

Kudu motorcycle included option

• KUDU motorcycle
• All motorcycle modifications
• Oil
• Spares
• Carnet de Passage when necessary
• Motorcycle shipping

Kudu motorcycle not included and 4x4 self drive option

• Bike and 4x4 consultation and advice
• Administrative assistance and advice
• Mechanical assistance - extra costs incurred to third parties are not included
• Recovery assistance - extra costs incurred to third parties are not included

Price Does Not Include

All Options

• Drinking water
• Travel insurance - personal effects and medical (must include emergency medical treatment and repatriation)
• Road and bridge tolls
• Game park fees, or fees associated with other specific tourist activities
• Sleeping equipment (e.g. sleeping bag, air mattress)
• All flights
• Miscellaneous local administrative and border fees
• Food.   Meals whilst camping are financed from the kitty collected on departure.
• Third party vehicle insurance
• Fuel
• Visa agency fees where required

Kudu motorcycle not included

• All motorcycle modifications and luggage
• All motorcycle repair or recovery costs incurred to third parties
• Carnet de Passage
• Motorcycle and 4x4 shipping on some expeditions