We already run some pretty special trips in Africa, but something’s changed that will make them even better. For the first time, we’ve removed the kitty cost from all of our Africa itineraries.
What is the kitty?
The kitty is (or was) an on-the-ground cash contribution towards group activities, food for the camp and some accommodation – paid in addition to your regular trip cost.
What does this change mean for you?
Several things. For one, you won’t have to carry around large sums of cash, or desperately try and find banks to swap that cash for USD. And you can pay for your trip in one fixed, up-front payment without keeping a wary eye on currency fluctuations.
What’s included now?
The price that you now see is the price you pay. That price will cover everything specified in the inclusions – usually all accommodation, transfers, activities, national park fees and some meals (check your specific itinerary for details). The kitty has been incorporated into this price, so there are no surprise payments waiting for you on the ground. Just a great adventure.
Trips should be safer and more convenient than ever before. A change for the better, we think.
Benefits
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Safety. No need to carry around large sums of USD.
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Convenience. No more running around looking for a local bank.
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Upfront. Pay for your whole trip in one up-front lump sum
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Confidence. Everything is taken care of well ahead of departure
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Insurance. Most insurance companies wouldn’t cover lost or stolen cash.
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Set price. Kitty costs often fluctuated throughout the year, but now the price you see is what you pay.
*Note: Not applicable to trips operated by Dragoman
Basix trips in Africa
Trip Name | Days | Start city | Destination | Style | From EUR | |
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Okavango Experience | 10 |
Johannesburg |
Botswana |
Basix |
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Explore Southern Africa | 18 |
Johannesburg |
Botswana |
Basix |
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Cape Town to Vic Falls | 22 |
Cape Town |
Namibia |
Basix |
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Kenya Wildlife Safari | 8 |
Nairobi |
Kenya |
Basix |
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The Masai Heartlands | 15 |
Nairobi |
Kenya |
Basix |
|
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Serengeti Trail | 8 |
Nairobi |
Tanzania |
Basix |
|
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Vic Falls to Kruger | 9 |
Victoria Falls |
South Africa |
Basix |
|
|
Gorillas, Game Parks & Beaches | 27 |
Nairobi |
Tanzania |
Basix |
|
|
Kruger, Coast & Cape | 22 |
Johannesburg |
South Africa |
Basix |
|
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Vic Falls to Cape Town | 22 |
Victoria Falls |
Namibia |
Basix |
|
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Garden Route Adventure | 14 |
Durban |
South Africa |
Basix |
|
|
Best of East Africa | 20 |
Nairobi |
Tanzania |
Basix |
|
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Serengeti & Kilimanjaro | 15 |
Nairobi |
Tanzania |
Basix |
|
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Africa Encompassed Northbound | 64 |
Cape Town |
Namibia |
Basix |
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Cape Town to Kenya | 49 |
Cape Town |
Namibia |
Basix |
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Kruger & Coast | 9 |
Johannesburg |
South Africa |
Basix |
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Gorillas to Vic Falls | 42 |
Nairobi |
Tanzania |
Basix |
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Kenya to Cape Town | 48 |
Nairobi |
Namibia |
Basix |
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Vic Falls to Gorillas | 43 |
Victoria Falls |
Tanzania |
Basix |
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