What are Overland Adventures? A partner project between SkyLink Holidays and Kumuka Worldwide, one of the world’s leading specialists in Adventure Travel, offering more than 25 years of experience in operating unique adventures around the world. Since its very first Trans-African trip 25 years ago, Kumuka has been focused on providing travelers with authentic and stimulating experiences of the destinations they travel to, whilst enjoying the value, quality and reliability.
Our Adventure Destinations
Kumuka is an African word meaning “the start of a journey” or “a moment of awakening”.
Our Style of Trips
◘ Overland expeditions ◘ Local & private transport tours ◘ Coach tours ◘ Specialist tours
Our Trips Feature • More than 240 itineraries in 60 countries • Focus on culture, nature, active pursuit of adventures with a purpose of education about the countries and people we visit • Itineraries appealing to anyone - solo, couples, families and children - 65% travel solo, Independently minded and Young at heart • Small and diverse groups focusing on trying everything the “ Local way” possible • Age guides and grade levels to classify comfort and activity levels but suitability is not always agerelated. • Fit your abilities, budget and requirements
Our Trips are not for those looking for opulent luxury and gourmet meals, they better go else where!
13 Summer tours 5 Winter tours
4 Anzac Day Tours 3 Small Group tours in Turkey Gateways: London, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Vienna, Istanbul & Antalya
CREW Professional Tour Leader & Driver Local Guides AGE GUIDE 18-45 years (We are flexible) GROUP Maximum of 48 passengers ACCOMMODATION Quality hotels Twin-share rooms Ensuite facilities Conveniently located MEALS All breakfasts included Dinner on arrival nights included TRANSPORT Modern air-conditioned coach with on-board bathroom and VCR
Top hotels in top locations Twin-share ensuite rooms
High standard of hotels (some 4 star properties) Conveniently located Friendly & efficient service Quality & comfort
 Crew Our Tour Leaders and Drivers provide a wealth of knowledge and experience  Specialist Local Guides
Provide in-depth local in destination information in Barcelona, Berlin, Rome, Budapest and Florence
Travelling on a budget doesn’t mean budget meals Breakfast every day Dinner on arrival nights
Experience the local flavours
Plan before you go … build your activities to suit your budget Cog Railway
Grand Prix Circuit Leaning Tower of Pisa Anne Franks’ House Entrance to Eiffel Tower Entrance to Colosseum Sistine Chapel …. & much more No hidden extra’s
27 Overland tours 7 Lodge Based tours Conservation Projects Climb Mt Kilimanjaro
Family Tours Specialist tours Gateways: Nairobi, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Johannesburg, Cape Town & Antananarivo
TRANSPORT Overland Truck CREW Professional Tour Leader & Driver Local guides - some tours include cook GROUP Maximum of 24 people AGE GUIDE 18-45 years
ACCOMMODATION 100% Camping (except on Zanzibar) MEALS All meals included whilst camping
Everyone gets involved in the day to day running of the trip
Purchasing food from local markets Helping around campsite Pitching in to cook & clean
Off the beaten track Designated campsites Free camping Twin-share tents
Experience the real Africa
Tour Leaders & Drivers Western/African Crew Provide a wealth of knowledge & experience Specialist Local Guides Additional and specialised information about major sights, attractions, national parks & reserves Cook Included on shorter trips in Kenya & Tanzania
Great food All meals included whilst camping Generous, varied & satisfying meals Dietary requirements catered for
Plan before you go … build your activities to suit your budget White water rafting Hot air ballooning Skydiving
Scuba diving Bungy jumping Quad biking Flight over Victoria Falls …. & much more No hidden extra’s
At this point ‘roughing it’ in Africa stops Private 4WD transport Game drives included Small groups – max 10 clients Unique 3-4 star lodge lodges Cultural dining experiences
Lodge facilities include: Swimming pools Full ensuite facilities Private grounds Full-time staff in attendance Available in Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana & Zambia
We include ALL Game Parks & Game Drives! Masai Mara National Park Chobe National Park Serengeti National Park Kruger National Park
Ngorongoro Game Reserve
Our Trips Cover Africa’s finest Attractions
The
7 Overland Tours Diving in Dahab
Nile Cruise & Highlights Anzac Day Tours Gateways: Cairo, Amman & Istanbul
TRANSPORT Overland Truck CREW Professional tour leader & driver Local guides GROUP Maximum of 24 people AGE GUIDE 18-45 years ACCOMMODATION Camping/Hotels MEALS All meals included whilst camping (group participation)
Camping Designated campsites Free camping
Hotels Twin-share accommodation
Great food!  All meals included whilst camping  Generous, varied & satisfying meals
Experience the local cuisine!
Tour Leaders & Drivers Western Crew - a wealth of knowledge & experience
Specialist Local Guides Additional information about major sights & attractions
Plan before you go … build your activities to suit your budget!
Beirut Scuba diving
Dead Sea Mud Bath Funery Tombs Balbeck Ruins
…. and much more
No hidden extra’s!
Our Middle East Destinations
South & Central America 16 Overland tours and 8 Local Transport tours, Galapagos Islands and Language Schools & Antarctica Gateways: Quito, Lima, La Paz, Cusco, Ushuaia, Rio, Santiago & Buenos Aires
20 Local Transport tours & Spanish School Gateways: Mexico City, Antigua, Playa del Carmen & San Jose
TRANSPORT Overland Truck CREW Professional tour leader & driver Local guides GROUP Maximum of 24 people AGE GUIDE 18-45 years ACCOMMODATION 50% camping/50% hotels MEALS All meals included whilst camping (group participation)
Whatever the locals use!
Trains Internal flights Buses Privately chartered vehicles On foot Local chicken buses Boats An essential part of the experience!
Overland tours 50% Camping/50% Hotels Local Transport tours 100% hotels (except on Inca Trail) Great variety! Small hotels Family stays Guesthouses All twin-share ensuite
Free camping Designated campsites
 Tour Leaders & Drivers Western Crew, a wealth of knowledge and experience  Specialist Local Guides Additional information about major sights, attractions & national parks
Overland All meals included whilst camping Generous, varied & satisfying meals Local Transport Breakfast daily Some other meals included
Plan before you go … build your activities to suit your budget! White water rafting
Salsa Lessons Nazca Lines Horse riding Whale watching Scuba diving Flight over Iguazu Falls …. & much more No hidden extra’s!
Our Central America
Our South America
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS Comfortable cruise yacht
Discover a large diversity of species & rare wildlife Volcanic landscapes All meals on cruise included
29 hotel/lodge tours
6 trekking tours 6 Family tours 2 Action tours Island Hopping in Thailand
Cooking Classes in Thailand Anzac Day at Hellfire Pass
We travel to: Southeast Asia, India, Borneo, Sri Lanka, China, Nepal, Bhutan & Tibet
CREW Professional tour leader Local guides GROUP Maximum of 16 passengers AGE GUIDE 18-55 years
ACCOMMODATION 3-4 star hotels in major cities High standard of lodges in rural areas MEALS Breakfast each day Some occasional lunches & dinners TRANSPORTATION Private mini-buses Trains Planes Boats + other local transport NO public buses
Great variety Minibus Rickshaws Tuk-tuks Internal flights (included) Overnight Train
Riverboats NO Public Buses
Local insights & adventure – enhance the experience
Quality & comfort Hotels (3-4 star) Lodges Guest houses Tea Houses Cruise Boat Sleeper Trains
No single supplements
Adventure by day – comfort by night
 Tour Leaders
Mostly locals, adding an intriguing insight into Asian life & culture  Specialist local guides Additional information about major sights, attractions & national parks
Our Destinations in Asia
CREW Local Guides & Porters GROUP Maximum 12 people Open to all adults ACCOMMODATION Hotels + tea houses Twin–share where possible MEALS All meals whilst trekking TRANSPORTATION Trekking Internal flight Private vehicle Available in Nepal & Tibet
Our Adventures of a lifetime • Antarctica Exploration • Kilimanjaro Climb • Trans-Siberian Rail Journey - Russia • Everest Base Camp Trek
• Inca Trail -Peru • Tibet – The Forbidden Land & More!
UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund works closely with children, women, communities, governments, other UN agencies, non-government organizations and the private sector to provide protection, education and health care to all children without regard to race or religion
Giving back to the community
Do you have Groups? Tour Leaders travel - FREE • These adventures work well for private groups, motivational and reward programs for corporate houses, community clubs, affinity groups, sports clubs, family and friends and charitable organizations. • All trips can be customized to suit your group, time available and the budget. • Minimum 10 people make up a group • Contact SkyLink Holidays group adventure specialists to tailor-make your own program
Where to find Overland Adventures? • View a complete list of Overland adventures http://www.skylinkholidays.com/tour/overland.php • See detailed Previews, Tour dates, Start/End points, Route Maps, a slide show, itinerary, pricing and real time availability and an online booking form. • Detailed tour dossiers for all tours are available and e-mailed on request. • An introductory brochure available
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