Rogue Tour Guides
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iandvl
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Rechardt - this is what I do. The only reason I may use a guide is for concession-type trips. ie: As I said - I've got a desire to drive up to the Cunene via Skeleton Coast. That is unfortunately, not something one can do without a guid.
Ian de Villiers
Patrol 4.5 GRX
Jurgens XT65 2x0 with Super Select Zero
ORRA: H80
Patrol 4.5 GRX
Jurgens XT65 2x0 with Super Select Zero
ORRA: H80
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Erin
- Location: Edenvale
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Having read Ratel's post on FB, I feel for them, if they're being honest, but...
...if you're going to arrange and lead tours, and charge a fee for doing so, you need to
a) have a reliable vehicle to do so.
b) have reliable comms, no matter where you find yourself.
c) have contingency plans and suitable back-up in the form of vehicles, guides etc.
d) have the ability to sort out any issues, major or minor, quickly, and with the minimum disruption to your clients.
d) ensure your clients have all the details, booking information, invoices, proof of payment and other paperwork, alternative contact details etc well in advance.
I doubt I could do the above, but then I'm not leading tours.
...if you're going to arrange and lead tours, and charge a fee for doing so, you need to
a) have a reliable vehicle to do so.
b) have reliable comms, no matter where you find yourself.
c) have contingency plans and suitable back-up in the form of vehicles, guides etc.
d) have the ability to sort out any issues, major or minor, quickly, and with the minimum disruption to your clients.
d) ensure your clients have all the details, booking information, invoices, proof of payment and other paperwork, alternative contact details etc well in advance.
I doubt I could do the above, but then I'm not leading tours.
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Mad Manny
- Location: Johannesburg
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if anything their long sad tale of despair made me less likely to ever use them....
"No one ever got stuck - in mid air!"
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2010 Fortuner D-4D 4x4 'Fearless'
2006 Conqueror Conquest 'Gearless'
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Shane
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Every story has 3 sides - mine, yours and the truth - which is usually a combination of the first two.
I read their story and while I have empathy - I also cannot afford the f.u that ultimately happened in lesotho.
Time and money don't allow for this.
It is what it is.
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I read their story and while I have empathy - I also cannot afford the f.u that ultimately happened in lesotho.
Time and money don't allow for this.
It is what it is.
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Mad Manny
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I see Ratel started a Back A Buddy fund so that they can buy a new Bakkie.
Seems like a common way for Tour guides to fund their tour vehicles....
Seems like a common way for Tour guides to fund their tour vehicles....
"No one ever got stuck - in mid air!"
2010 Fortuner D-4D 4x4 'Fearless'
2006 Conqueror Conquest 'Gearless'
2010 Fortuner D-4D 4x4 'Fearless'
2006 Conqueror Conquest 'Gearless'
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iandvl
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Ian de Villiers
Patrol 4.5 GRX
Jurgens XT65 2x0 with Super Select Zero
ORRA: H80
Patrol 4.5 GRX
Jurgens XT65 2x0 with Super Select Zero
ORRA: H80