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Hi It's the Nomad Tours Newsletter

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:09:00 -0400

Jambo , Thank you for subscribing to our Newsletter and welcome to the Nomad family! At this moment we have 35 trucks and 70 guides on tour across East and Southern Africa. With peak season in full swing, our operations and logistics teams are producing small miracles every day to ensure that each one of our travellers has a unique African experience and adventure-filled stories to tell all their friends and family when they get home. Thanks to all the feedback that you've sent us over the year, we've been tailoring our tours for 2012 to ensure that we offer you the best adventure tours on the market! We have made changes which we know you'll be excited about, keep on reading to find out what's in store for your next trip. Book Now to receive up to 30% Discount Goodbye to Local Payments | An adventure that's off the charts unique | Small group departures | Travelling with family | Join us for another tour | Monthly Specials | Spreading the word Say goodbye to Local Payments: There has always been a mystery surrounding Local Payments and exactly what they include. We have decided to make this clearer by introducing an Activity Package which will replace the local payment for 2012 tours. This will allow you more flexibility as the Activity Packages will be optional and no longer compulsory for 95% of our adventure tours. We will also offer these Activity Packages in ZAR instead of US$ so you will only need to deal with one currency when booking and going on tour. An adventure that's off the charts unique Our new 9 Day (Cape Town to Cape Town), Karoo, Kalahari and West Coast Tour includes highlights such as spotting black maned lions in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, an overnight canoe adventure on the Orange River, an open air seafood feast on the West Coast and theatre tickets to one of South Africa's most renowned actors show, Pieter Dirk Uys' Evita se Peron. If you book now for this time next year, you'll be travelling through fields of West Coast wild Spring flowers!. An intimate affair with small group departures Stretch out your legs in comfort on these tours with a maximum of 12 guests in our adventure trucks. We're not going to give you a stuffy little 12 seater vehicle, we will offer this to you in one of our 24 seater trucks so you will have the comfort of a double seat and your own window for the duration of the tour, now that's luxury in the world of overlanding! These departures will only be 10 - 15% more expensive than our regular departures. Travelling with the family? We enjoy having three generations of family on tour with us and have even had an 89 year old who proceeded to climb the Fish River Canyon! Children between the age of 8 - 16 years are welcome on tour with us on a request basis. When you want to book your family holiday, just phone or email us and tell us which tour you are interested in, we will then contact the travellers currently booked on the tour and ask them if they're happy with kids joining the tour. This does mean that if you are booking a family holiday, the earlier you do it, the better! Anyone up to the age of 65 will be comfortable on one of our tours, older than that, just get a doctors letter and you're ready to go! We have two confirmed family tours for December 2011: 14 Day, Discover Mozambique or Mozambique in Comfort Tour: 19 December 2011 - 1 Jan 2012 7 Day, The Garden Route Tour: 12 - 18 December 2011 Want to join us for another tour? Don't stop ticking off your Africa list now, we have a selection of 104 tours for you to choose from so come and play with us again. To thank you for your loyalty to Nomad, if you have travelled with us before, we will offer you a 10% discount off your next tour price. Do you have friends who are green with envy and drooling over your Africa pictures? Please send them to us and we will offer them a 10% referral discount, they will need to give us your name though. Monthly Specials Keep an eye on our website for monthly specials, they are updated at the beginning of every month. We do also have discounts on our 2011 tours until the end of December: 30% Discount for Nomad's East Africa Adventure Tours in a North and South direction 30% Discount for Nomad's Masai Mara and Gorillas Tour 30% Discount for Nomad's Vic Falls to Cape Town Tour 30% Discount for Nomad's Okavango and Chobe Trail in a North and South direction 10% Discount for Nomad's Kruger National Park Tours Spreading the word We're slowly getting on board with all this social media stuff, if you're keen to get on board and share some of your stories, pictures and videos with us, we'd love to highlight your experiences! Please contact me on jess@nomadtours.co.za if you're happy to share your experiences. Also, if you'd like to keep in contact with us, please join us here: Website Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr Can we assist you? Did you know Nomad's Trucks are named after famous rock legends? On behalf of Team Nomad we thank you for your interest in our products and services. Contact Us | Booking Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | What's New Copyright © 1997 - 2011 | Nomad Adventure Tours | Whichway Charter Company | Nomad African Trust

Hi It's the Marvin Edition

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:00:42 -0500

Back to Articles Nomad Africa Newsletter: The Marvin Edition 15th December 2009 Hi , Continuing in the musical tracks of our previous truck name's heritage is Marvin. I heard it on the grapevine and Lets get it on, being just two of the legacies he left us. Our tribute to Marvin Gaye includes his pioneering independence which resulted in him breaking free of the restrictive Motown record label monopoly. It is this desire to be free that we wish to unlock in each traveller. Green Seats | Nomad World Cup 2010 | Mozambique 2010 | Nomadness | Did you know? Green Seats Responsible travel is all about keeping your impact on the environment you are enjoying as low as possible. In order to help you travel this way on your African holiday, Nomad has introduced Green Seats on all tours. How does it work? You can choose to help offset the carbon created on your tour by simply ticking a box on your booking form or by letting your agent know. For example for a small contribution of ZAR 150, you can let us offset your carbon footprint of a 15 to 21 day tour. All the funds collected are administered by the Nomad African Trust who will manage the project in conjunction with South African National Parks as well as the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry. Read how to go green Nomad World Cup 2010 It will be business as usual for Nomad during the 2010 FIFA Football World Cup period. With no price increase and no surcharges it is as affordable as ever to travel with Nomad during this period. Flights to South Africa are going to be more difficult during that month (11 June to 12 July) so if you cannot find a flight in that period then May and August will also be ideal travel months. Some tourists may be put off by what they think will be a really busy period yet we foresee some excellent last-minute as well as more advanced specials being offered. Despite all the hype, South Africa is a huge country and Nomad is not limited to only South Africa. East African tours are another excellent option. 2010 - Mozambique all year around! The Nomad 2010 Tour schedule is remaining mostly unchanged from the 2009 schedule. The 14-day Discover Mozambique Tour will now be operating 12-months per year instead of closing over the rainy season between December and March. Although the whole idea of 'rainy season' may not sound that appealing, there has been great demand and the oceans remain warm with inviting beaches. The rainy season in tropical Africa usually means about 1-2 hours of rain in the afternoon, often accompanied by a spectacular thunderstorm. Nomadness - December Discount Following the success of the previous December Discount, its time to celebrate the ending of 2009 and the beginning of 2010. It's also vacation time for some and in South Africa Summertime is being celebrated! If you book and pay in full for a tour departing between 01 December - 11th July 2010 you will get a 10% Discount off the tour price. On some of our longer tours this is a significant discount, so hurry to book your place - Click here to read more don't you know that There ain't no mountain high enough Ain't no valley low enough Ain't no river wide enough To keep me from getting to you (Ain't no mountain high enough - Marvin Gaye) Did you know - Nomad Trucks At Nomad we are constantly improving our vehicles. Did you know that every Nomad truck has an i-pod / MP3 player connection? This means that on every trip the music selection is massive! Our guides are also all issued with a huge selection of African music to add variety. Nomad trucks are also fitted with seat belts and although this may sound obvious, it is not a legal requirement and many other companies do not have these. We also provide a small library of books and have games equipment, like footballs. Of course every Nomad truck is also fitted with a safe for your valuables and a full kitchen. View our trucks here Can we assist you? Join Nomad's Official Facebook Group Did you know Nomad's Trucks are named after famous rock legends? On behalf of Team Nomad we thank you for your interest in our products and services. Contact Us | Booking Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | What's New Copyright © 1997 - 2009 | Nomad Adventure Tours / Whichway Charter Company | Nomad African Trust

Hi it's the Freddie Edition...

Tue, 05 May 2009 02:51:08 -0400

Nomad Africa Newsletter: The Freddie Edition 5th May 2009 Hi , Our forth truck was named Freddie, following Elvis. Born on the island of Zanzibar off the coast of Tanzania, Freddie later was a co-founder of the rock band Queen. He was regarded as one of the greatest vocalists and frontmen in the history of music. Specials | Kilimanjaro Treks | World Cup 2010 | Photo Competition | Your Travel Moments 1 2010 Tour Products / Last Minute Specials Please note we will be publishing our 2010 tour information shortly on our site (during May 2009). Our last minute specials and discounts are updated once a month and gaining attention! To view our current specials, click here. Kilimanjaro Treks - Nomad launches a new route the Machame Route for 2010. Along with the current Rongai and Marangu routes we will operate three different routes for the adventure seeking traveller looking to climb the world's highest freestanding mountain. Mount Kilimanjaro is 5895 metres high, we trek through beautiful rainforest and grasslands before the demanding climb to the summit. Accommodation is camping (Rongai and Machame Routes) or communal huts (on the Marangu Route) and our guides and porters take good care of you including cooking all the meals. World Cup 2010 - As 2010 approaches South Africa is looking forward to hosting the Football World Cup and everything that comes with it. Stadiums are being finished on time with road networks and airports being upgraded. Nomad is looking at operating as many of our normal tours during the World Cup as possible. If you are interested in coming to South Africa during the World Cup, we recommend booking your tour on either end of your stay and booking early. Check out your team's progress at www.fifa.com. Our Photographic Competition Winner 2009 Congratulations to Bernd Ostermeier for his winning entry - an Elephant herd seen during his transfer flight over the Okavango Delta. Bernd wins a ticket for two on a 21 day Nomad Tour. A big thank you to all those who entered the competition, we received a substantial number of entries this year. To view some of the entries,click here. The still and calm releases That sweep into my soul That slowly take control (The Golden Boy - Freddie Mercury) Travel Moments - Send us your favourite travel moment in Africa, we would love to hear what excited you about our wonderful continent. You're welcome to submit some photographs to go with your travel moment story. We will be assessing the best entries and publishing some on our website. Submit your African Travel Moment here. © Newsletter Photo Credits: Mascha Teirlinck,Bernd Ostermeier. Did you know Nomad's Trucks are named after famous rock legends? On behalf of Team Nomad, we thank you for your interest in our products and services. Contact Us | Booking Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | What's New Copyright © 1997 - 2008 | Nomad Adventure Tours / Whichway Charter Company | Nomad African Trust

Hi it's the Elvis Edition...

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:10:45 -0500

Nomad Africa Newsletter: The Elvis Edition 5th December 2008 Hi , Our third truck was named Elvis, following Jimi (Hendrix). As an American singer, musician, actor and cultural icon, he is commonly referred to by his first name, or as the The King of Rock 'n' Roll or The King. One for the money, one for the road... Nomadness | Fuel Surcharge Ends | 2009 Brochures | Photo Competition | Voluntours | Update 1 Nomadness - December Discount Its December and time to celebrate the ending of 2008 and the beginning of 2009. It's also Christmas time for some and in South Africa its Summertime! If you book and pay in full for a tour departing between 01 January - 30 June 2009 you will get a 10% Discount off the tour price. On some of our longer tours this is a significant discount, so hurry to book your place now! The end of the fuel surcharge! For the last 6 months we have had to charge a fuel surcharge on our tours because of the huge spike in the oil price earlier this year. Although the price of crude oil came down again most African countries set the price and left it high, much higher than we had budgeted for. So for the 6-months from July to the end of 2008 we have had to add on a highly unpopular fuel surcharge. The good news for 2009 is that there is NO fuel surcharge! You will also be happy to see that our Euro prices have hardly changed for 2009. Nomad launches it's 2009 brochure online In a previous newsletter we announced the launch of our Nomad Tours 2008 brochure online, this time we introduce our 2009 brochure. This is our full print version now available online as a digital brochure. Please note you can bookmark, save, search or print pages from our digital brochures easily. Click here to view or request postage... 2009 Photographic Competition Update Following the success of our first photo competition, this competition is even more popular than ever. If you haven't already submitted your Nomad tour photographs, now is your chance. The winner will receive two free tickets for our Cape to Vic Falls Accommodated tour.

Hey Joe, () it's the Hendrix Edition...

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:12:16 -0400

Nomad Africa Newsletter: The Hendrix Edition 9th May 2008 Hi , Nomad's second truck was named Jimi (following Janis). Jimi Hendrix left his mark on the world; widely recognized as one of the most creative and influential musicians of the 20th century, having pioneered the explosive possibilities of the electric guitar. Because he was unable to read or write music, it is nothing short of remarkable that Jimi's meteoric rise in music took place in just four short years. Our new Volun-tours allow you to travel responsibly and leave your mark on the world. Volunt-tours | Nomad Africa Trust | Photo Competition | Nomad Brochure | Photo Tips | 2009 Tours 1 Nomad Introduces the Volun-tours Many people are keen to spend some of their holiday time doing something positive and constructive, yet often do not have the time (usually a minimum of 6 weeks) to participate in a traditional volunteer program. As we will have multiple tours (10 - 23 days) have the potential to really make a difference with your help. The Izula Volun-tour | The Nosizwe Volun-tour The Ubuntu Volun-tour There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered. Nelson Mandela Nomad Launches the Nomad African Trust The Trust aims to access funding from all players in the tourism industry, from the clients and the agents, to the operators and service providers in order to help and protect the very people, places and animals that these parties earn their living from. We seek to uplift the people of Africa through family planning, basic needs provision and job creation. To protect the magnificent places of this huge continent by finding better ways for man to interact and work with the land. And to safeguard its diverse and awe inspiring wildlife, great and small, through breeding, conservation and education. Updates can be found here... Nomad launches it's brochure online As part of our ongoing drive to improve communication, we've just added our 68 page brochure online (the first African travel company to do so!) This is our full print version now available online as a digital brochure. Access is free to those who register. Please note you can bookmark, save or print pages from our digital brochure easily. Click here for quick access... 2008 Photographic Competition Winner Congratulations go to Augustos Signorio, winner of our first photo competition. A big thank you to all who entered the competition. If you haven't already submitted your Nomad tour photographs, now is your chance. * Click here to view the commended 2008 results and the winner < Himba woman - winning entry by Augustos Signorio. Photo Tips 1. Hold It Steady. A problem with many photographs is that they're blurry. Avoid 'camera shake' by holding the camera steady. Use both hands, resting your elbows... 2. Put The Sun Behind You. A photograph is all about light so always think of how the light is striking your subject. The best bet is to move around so that the sun is behind you... Read more... It's very far away It takes about half a day to get there If we travel by my... dragonfly No it's not in Spain... (Spanish Castle Magic - J Hendrix) Nomad 2009 Tours released today Nomad Tours traditionally release their annual tour information each May. * View Accommodated Tour 2009 options * View Camping Tour 2009 options Improvements: Apart from itnineraries, dates, prices, all tour pages now have quick access within the same page to: FAQ, Our Guides, Our Vehicles, Booking Terms and our Booking Form PDF. What did we miss? We welcome suggestions, constructive criticism on how to improve our site or newsletter: feedback@nomadtours.co.za © Newsletter Photo credits: Heleen van de Ven, Augustos Signorio, Emma Beume. Did you know Nomad's Trucks are named after famous rock legends? On behalf of the Nomad Team, we thank you for your interest in our products and services. Contact Us | Booking Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | What's New Copyright © 1997 - 2008 | Nomad Adventure Tours / Whichway Charter Company | Nomad African Trust

Hey Joe, () it's the Hendrix Edition...

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:57:01 -0400

Janis, right here on this road...

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:06:48 -0500

Nomad Africa Newsletter: The Janis Edition 25th January 2008 Hi , Our first truck was named after the rock legend, Janis Joplin. It's a tradition that has continued over the last 10 years. While rock stars evoke powerful memories, we aim to make each tour with us as unforgettable. Latest News | Focus on Mozambique | Photo Competition | Live Chat | Tour Tips | Janis would be proud 1Latest News Kenya has been in the news a lot lately and you may have noticed that many of our tours start or end there. Nomad is aware that travel to Nairobi may cause you some concern, so we are very happy to let you know that on almost all of our tours that start or end in Kenya, you can choose to start or end in Arusha, Tanzania. Arusha is South-West of Nairobi, just across the border in Tanzania. KLM / Air France have daily flights to the Kilimanjaro International Aiport which is just 90 km from Arusha. Kilimanjaro International Airport (or JRO) is the air hub for both the Serengeti NP and Mt Kilimanjaro. It is also an option to fly to Nairobi and take an immediate flight to Kilimanjaro with Air Kenya or Air Tanzania. www.airkenya.com | www.klm.com | www.airfrance.com Read more... Focus on Mozambique It is almost March and time to start running the Mozambique tour again! The first tour for 2008 starts on the 03 March and is a bit of an expedition. Our Product Manager, Marita Koegelenberg will be travelling on this tour, so if you join this departure there may be a bit of 'exploring' scheduled! We are also very excited that in 2008 we are including a Dhow Safari to the Bazaruto Archipelago on this tour! There is no more scenic way to travel to these amazing Islands than on the deck of a traditional East African wooden Sailing vessel. Gliding through the clear blue waters to snorkelling sites off the reef... Of course, this tour is not all about sun, sand and sea, we also visit Swaziland and Kruger National Park, all together a really good combination of highlights - Wildlife, African Culture and Beaches. See you soon? Read more... Photographic Competition To coincide with our new site launch (7th December 2007), we began our first photo competition. Our winner will be announced first through our newsletter and at a later stage through our Website. Up for grabs: two free places on our Cape to Victoria Falls Accommodated Tour (valued at 1 575 Euros each). This competition closes on the 18th April 2008. < Mokoro Sunset - Entered by Tiziana Brusamolino. Read more... Live Chat Nomad Tours is on a continued drive to improve client service. Along with our new Website, we now offer Live Chat (text) access to 8 Travel Consultants (Annaliese, Fatima, Claudia, Claire, Reshma, Mixo and Anita). Not sure which tour suits you or if our online departure availability is recently updated? Our Live Chat is often quicker than an email. Please note this service is only available during our office hours (Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, +2 GMT). Read more... Tour Tips This section has been developed as a reward for our newsletter subscribers. 1) Buy liquid body soap and not bar soap. Especially in the summer. The bar soap melts and becomes a mess. 2) Get a pillow. If nothing else, a pillow! You can buy this on arrival in South Africa, for under R50, and can either give it away on the completion of your tour, or use it as barter with the local crafts people. 3) Clients with long hair, bring a bandanna or head scarf. This is for the dusty Namibian roads. The dust is so fine that it settles in your hair and makes it impossible to comb out. If you put a bandanna or scarf over you head, it makes it easier to manage. Read more... So long , my honey, so long, Too bad you had to drift away, 'Cause I could use some company Right here on this road, on this road I'm on today (Bye, Bye Baby) Janis would be proud We asked one of our guides Bjorn, what were some of his funniest moments on tour? Probably some questions from guests like: To see a shooting star shall I turn my head all the time and try to look everywhere or should I fix on one star and wait for it to shoot? Are Wild dogs, dogs that nobody looks after? Is the black market a market where only black people go? On behalf of the Nomad Team, we thank you for your interest in our products and services. Contact Us | Booking Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy Copyright © 1997 - 2008 | Nomad Adventure Tours / Whichway Charter Company

Janis, right here on this road...

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 07:02:05 -0500