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Overland
tours take place onboard the famous blue Kumuka overland truck which
is recognised all over The Middle East as the very symbol of outdoor
adventure. Overland tours are participation tours and every one gets
involved in the day to day running of the trip, pitching in to cook,
clean and set up camp. The more you put in to a tour, the more you’ll
get out of it and the smoother the trip will run.
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Small groups…
less is more.
When you travel on an overland
tour with Kumuka, you will be travelling with no more
than 20 fellow travellers, considerably less than many other operators.
How is this
beneficial?
With trips ranging in duration
from a couple of weeks to several months and with some journeys
involving longer periods on the vehicle, you will appreciate the
extra comfort, space and less herd-like feeling that a smaller
group offers. It’s also a part of our commitment to responsible
tourism – with fewer travellers on each of our journeys
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The Vehicles
The big blue truck will virtually be your home, perhaps for many weeks,
so we make our trucks as comfortable as possible. Onboard you’ll
find mostly forward facing seats, a coolbox, stereo, safe for valuables
and even a small library. There is ample storage space and all of the
camping/cooking equipment is carried on board. Our vehicles carry a
comprehensive range of spare parts and they are all well maintained
by local mechanics. Constructed to our specifications, our rugged trucks
take mountains, deserts and riverbeds in their stride, and will carry
you off the beaten track. Your truck crew will consist of a tour leader
and a driver who will be there to assist and offer their support and
knowledge.
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What's onboard?
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Camping
Middle East overland tours are a combination of camping and hotel accommodation.
We camp at designated camp sites as well as free camps. Our tents are
of the two person type and if you are travelling solo they are shared
on a same-gender basis. It is essential that you bring your own sleeping
bag and mat and wherever we stop, you are expected to share in setting-up
camp and helping out with the chores.
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Hotels
When we are not camping you'll enjoy an interesting mix of
other accommodation styles, ranging from small hotels and guest houses
to even a tree house in Turkey! Kumuka can also provide accommodation
before and after your tour.
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Local Payment
With effect from 22 May 2009 Kumuka no longer
have a local payment, there is one price only which now incorporates
all costs that were covered by local payment or tour fund.
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Food
3 Meals a day are provided whilst camping. Cooking is done
over a campfire or gas cookers and you will be suprised at the quality
of food prepared and the generous helpings - some tours even come with
a cook onboard. Hygene is very important and strict routines are followed
to keep you healthy and happy. Special diets can be catered for - let
your travel consultant know about your dietary requirements in advance.
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