Zulwini Tours & Safaris

While it is difficult to classify each tour accurately, as they sometimes include diverse activities, it remains very important that clients understand in detail what the hiking, trekking, cycling and canoeing tours entail. After all, the tour only really becomes enjoyable if the fitness and technical ability of the participants is adequate.

Furthermore the safety of the clients can only be reasonably guaranteed if they have the basic fitness and technical ability required of the specific tour. The categorisation system remains a guideline and activity specific information must be obtained from the detailed program. Programs can be modified according to what you, the operator, know will sell and if there are any doubts or queries then please enquire further.

ACCOMMODATION

CATEGORY	DESCRIPTION	LOGO
Camping	Raised Safaris Tents or Dome Tents Seldom with private ablutions Participation with establishing camp and cooking
Chalets & Mountain Huts	Comfortable Rustic Chalets and Mountain Huts Not always with private ablutions Limited participation with meal preparation
Guest Houses, B&B’s	Smaller, quality establishments run by owner Generally with private ablutions Catered and no participation with meal preparation
Hotels	Middle Class Hotels – 3 to 4 star Min of restaurant, room service and porters
Luxury Accommodation	Five Star Accommodation. Superior levels of service and attention to detail. Fine cuisine and exceptional environment.

ACTIVITIES

CYCLING
1	Should have cycling experience and be moderately fit Vehicle supported day cycles of 20-40 kilometres on paved or good gravel roads Terrain flat to hilly from sea level to 2000 metres Carry only water and snacks for the route Cycle between overnight destinations and cycles are optional
2	Experienced cyclist with above average fitness Vehicle carries luggage only and day cycles of 30 - 60 kilometres on paved and gravel roads and single track paths. Terrain flat to hilly from sea level to 2000 metres Sections of the route could be technically demanding
3	For experienced cyclists who have trained for the tour Vehicle carries luggage only and day cycles of 80 - 130 kilometres on paved and good gravel roads Terrain flat to hilly from sea level to 2000 metres Endurance needed more than technically demanding

HIKING / TREKKING		LOGO
1	Overland tour - limited physical activity Emphasis on exploring more remote areas by vehicle. Scenic touring and driving to remote areas at times in off road vehicles. Exposure to sun , heat , humidity and cold
2	Basic good condition of health and fitness level Tours that include easy day walks 2-6 hours per day along well defined, even footpaths. Activities are not at altitudes greater than 1500m and technically undemanding. Limited climbing and total climb height or altitude gains less than 450m per day. Numerous rest days during tour. No height exposure. Very limited exposure to extreme climatic conditions
3	Good fitness and experienced outdoor person that lives an active life. More difficult walking 4-7 hours per day along generally good footpaths but in places uneven. Activities are not at altitudes greater than 2500m and are in part more technical. Climbing ability required - up to 800m altitude gains. 3-4 activity days before rest or drive day. Limited height exposure. Exposure to extreme climatic conditions .
4	Above average fitness and a well experienced outdoor person that prepares for such a tour Demanding walking 5-10 hours. In part steep and uneven with ill defined paths Shorter activities occur at altitudes up to 3500m and can be technically demanding. Good hiking and climbing ability required to enjoy the tour - up to 1000m altitude gains. 3-4 activity days with summit climbs before rest or drive day. Some height exposure but no rope assisted climbing. Exposure to extreme climatic conditions.
5	A fit, well experienced outdoor person Demanding walking and climbing 5-10 hours. Including Mountain Passes and rocky scrambles. More prolonged technically demanding activities at 2500m to 3500m. Above average hiking and climbing ability up to 1200m altitude gains. 4- - 5 activity days with summit climbs before rest or drive day. In part carrying of own rucksack is required. Exposure to extreme climatic conditions

KAYAKING / CANOEING
1	Basic good condition of health and fitness level Short easy fun paddles of 2-4 kilometres on flat water. Out and back trips to watch birds or just to be on the water - no experience needed.
2	Good fitness and experienced outdoor person that lives an active life - paddling experience would be an advantage but not essential. Longer paddles of from 4- 10 kilometres which may entail rapids (grade 2) or paddles across open water. Daily paddles with possible exposure to extreme weather conditions.

EXAMPLE

TOUR CODE & DURATION	ACCOMMODATION / ACTIVITIES
ZAA - T 12 days

NOTE : The table shows the tour code, tour duration and the number of nights that will be spent in each type of accommodation along the way. It also lists the activities that will be undertaken and the maximum degree of difficulty that will be encountered along the way on that activity.