EDGE OF THE SAHARA TREK

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1 HOLIDAY CODE WST A very special trekking holiday through the magnificent Sahara Desert in Morocco with time to explore Marrakech Discover the dunes and wild beauty of the magnificent Sahara Desert Explore colourful Marrakech and camp amongst unique landscapes Stay at a Berber camp and enjoy a fantastic variety of tasty meals Experience sunsets, sunrises and star gazing under Saharan skies Morocco, Trek & Walk, 8 Days 3 nights camping, 2 nights fixed camp, 2 nights hotel, 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, max group size: 12, 4 days trekking VIEW DATES, PRICES & BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY HERE

2 PAGE 2 Introduction The magnificent Sahara with its Lawrence of Arabia landscape offers an unforgettable Moroccan adventure with its snaking wadis, dramatic plateaus, tamarisk bushes, acacia trees, hidden villages and beautiful sweeping dunes. This fantastic trekking holiday takes you deep into the Moroccan Sahara for an off the beaten track journey. After leaving Marrakech we experience a Barber camp before setting off on our journey through the heart of the Sahara. Each day we'll experience a rich variety of desert landscapes from famed wadis landscapes to magnificent crests of dunes. Lunches are spent relaxing under the trees whilst each night brings a camp nestled beneath star-filled Saharan skies. Alongside star-gazing you ll wake to Saharan sunrises before hiking through one of the most incredible landscapes on the planet. From the arid Draa River up to the great dunes of Zahar, this is a very special holiday through a captivating landscape. The perfect contrast and grand finale is exploring Marrakech, Morocco's most magical city. A GENUINE SMALL GROUP EXPERIENCE - THE SECRET OF OUR SUCCESS IN MOROCCO We are proud to say that the majority of our holidays in Morocco are limited to a maximum group size of 12, ensuring we leave only our footprints on the trails whilst enjoying a genuine small group adventure. We've been taking our clients walking, trekking and mountaineering for over thirty years which means we know the ingredients of a good guide and successful group holiday. Those who are new to desert trekking will take particular comfort in the presence of our experienced Moroccan guides, who we believe are the best in the business. Our Edge of the Sahara Trek remains a best selling holiday due to our fantastic team. Award winning tour operator for holidays in North Africa In November 2016, KE proudly won a British Travel Award for Best Holiday Company to North Africa. For almost 15 years we've been taking our customers to Morocco which is a country close to our hearts. With the majority of KE staff having travelled to this fascinating country, KE are the true Moroccan experts. Is this holiday for you? During this excellent trekking holiday, each day consists of walking for approximately 6-7 hours over a variety of contrasting desert terrain which includes rugged trails and soft desert sand. We are joined with a trek team for the fully-supported wild camping nights in the desert, which is a real highlight of the holiday. All our camping and personal equipment is carried by the camels so it is only necessary to carry a small daypack with daily essentials. Daytime temperatures in the desert are pleasant therefore the walking should be comfortable. 13th October 2018 is a special Digital Detox Departure date. On this departure you will be joined by likeminded travellers who want to unplug from the modern world and say goodbye to their internet connection for their entire holiday. When you arrive in country, your guide will collect everyone's mobile phones and look after it to the end of the trip. This is of course optional; but if you really want to unplug from reality and engage with your fellow travellers, give the mobile a rest, go "off-grid" and totally detox! Holiday Itinerary Day 1: Meet at the group hotel in Marrakech. Airport transfers are included. On arrival at Marrakech airport you will be met by a KE representative who will assist with the short transfer to the group hotel in the city. Depending on your flight arrival time, after settling in you may have the opportunity to do a

3 PAGE 3 little exploration. Marrakech is a friendly city and quite easy to get around and most people head for the central square of the Djemaa-el-Fna beneath the imposing tower of the Koutoubia Mosque. Our evening meal will be taken at the group hotel for ease. ACCOMMODATION HOTEL MEALS D Day 2: Transfer across the Atlas to Ouled Driss via the Tichka Pass (2260m). This morning we depart Marrakech and travel across the High Atlas via the Tichka Pass (2260m), the highest road in Morocco. After crossing the mountains we descend to Ouarzazate where we enter the Draa Valley. This is the largest palm grove in the country and stretches for more than 100km along the banks of the River Draa. Next we pass Agdz, Zagora, and Tagounit to reach Ouled Driss on the edge of the Sahara desert. During the journey we are rewarded with ever-changing scenery and opportunities to stop and take photos. We'll arrive at our fixed camp in Ouled Driss late in the afternoon where we'll experience a traditional Berber camp with tents or 'Khaimas' which have been upgraded with certain western comforts such as hot showers. Tonight we'll enjoy dinner surrounded by the desert. ACCOMMODATION FIXED CAMP MEALS BLD Day 3: Trek through palm groves, villages and dunes to the holy shrine of Sidi Naji. Whilst we are enjoying breakfast the camels are loaded and we'll prepare for our desert adventure. We set off and travel in an eastwardly direction crossing palm groves to reach the edge of the sands. We'll be able to see the dramatic cliffs of the hamada of Draa to the south. Our camels will follow slowly and meander their way through the dunes towards El Ghizlane. We'll pass through a small, deserted village before reaching a flat plateau and our first golden dunes. Stopping for an early lunch at Rass Nkhel we enjoy the shade of a large tree and the stillness that surrounds us. This afternoon we walk for around two hours to reach the holy shrine of Sidi Naji. After making camp and settling in, we'll have dinner among the dunes and enjoy one of the magnificent sunsets. ACCOMMODATION CAMPING MEALS BLD ASCENT 35M DESCENT 70M DISTANCE 22KM TIME 7-8 HRS OF TREKKING HOURS GPS DATA VIEW NOW Day 4: Head towards Malga Ouedane, the meeting of the Wadis and the magnificent dunes of Zahar. After breakfast we hike along the left bank of the Draa surrounded by a desert landscape shaped by the wind. The Sahara Desert has its own special vocabulary to describe the different forms. 'Wadi' is a dry river valley, 'hamada' a wind-swept stony plain whilst 'reg' is plain of gravel. The classic desert of everyone's imagination is a vast sea of sand rippled with sand dunes and known as 'erg'. Today we'll encounter all these forms as we walk from our camp towards the distant dunes of Erg Ez-Zahar. After a morning of walking we'll be joined by our camels as we head to Malga Ouedane - the meeting of Wadis and stop for lunch. After a leisurely break we continue through a vast empty expanse to reach the magnificent dunes of Zahar. Here we make camp among these dunes and as we sip tea we can watch the incredible sunset. Finally we'll enjoy dinner before settling down for another night beneath the stars.

4 PAGE 4 ACCOMMODATION CAMPING ASCENT 40M DISTANCE 16KM GPS DATA VIEW NOW MEALS BLD DESCENT 60M TIME 4-5 HRS OF TREKKING HOURS Day 5: Superb day through tamarisk and acacia trees to the charming dunes of Tilhatine. This morning after breakfast as we head north and cross a wide bed of the Draa dotted with tamarisk and acacia trees. These incredible desert fauna seem to be able to find water and nourishment from the dry and stony desert floor. Acacia belongs to a species of plant that is mainly native to Africa and Australia. However they are not only desert dwellers and are at home in rainforests, woodlands, coastal dunes, alpine settings and deserts. Tamarisk trees can grow up to 18m in height and are at home in drier and desert areas. With slender branches and greygreen foliage, the trees tend to flower between March and September, with pink and white flowers appearing on the end of spikes. We shall take lunch in the shade of a dense patch of tamarisk before continuing through the desert to reach the smaller dunes of Tilhatine. Tonight we camp near a well which gives the camels a well-earned drink and us the opportunity to enjoy a wash if we wish! ACCOMMODATION CAMPING MEALS BLD ASCENT 150M DESCENT 180M DISTANCE 16KM TIME 7-8 HRS OF TREKKING HOURS GPS DATA VIEW NOW Day 6: Wadi trekking to the plateau of Iriki Lake and return to the comforts of Ouled Driss. We start today on the right bank of a wadi which has remained dry for the past 35 years since the construction of the El-Mansour-Eddhabi dam near Ouarzazate. Before the dam and during desert rainstorms, the waters would reach Iriki Lake which supported a rich ecology of fish and birds. Today dunes block the passage of any water and the former lake is now a dry plateau. After lunch at Ras Nkhile taken in the shade of the palm trees, we will cross a dry river bed to walk on a plateau dotted with small dunes to reach our fixed camp at Oulad Driss. ACCOMMODATION FIXED CAMP MEALS BLD ASCENT 25M DESCENT 120M DISTANCE 18KM TIME 7 HRS OF TREKKING HOURS GPS DATA VIEW NOW Day 7: Explore Marrakech. After an early breakfast we drive back across the Atlas to Marrakech arriving late afternoon. After checking in at the hotel the rest of the day will be free for you to explore the city. Most people head to the remarkable central square of the Djemaa-el-Fna which is the focus of activities for local people and tourists, however Marrakech has a lot more to discover. Wandering the labyrinth of souks is a great experience as around each corner there is a rich variety of local life and colourful goods to buy. The Bahia or Brilliance Palace is a lovely place to explore taking 14 years to build. A wealth of colourful ceilings and vast courtyard was once home to Bou Ahmed's 4 wives and 24 concubines. In the evening we'll meet up and head out for our final dinner in a local restaurant. ACCOMMODATION HOTEL MEALS BLD Day 8: Departure Day. Airport transfers are included.

5 PAGE 5 After breakfast the day is free for you to explore Marrakech until your transfer to the airport. However the city is a great place to spend an extra day or two so if you wish to extend your stay in the group hotel or in a traditional riad then the KE office can help you arrange this. We also offer an extension on the coast if you'd like to see the pretty UNESCO town of Essaouira on the Atlantic Coast. An airport transfer to Marrakech Airport is provided for anyone departing today. MEALS B Extend Your Holiday Extensions When booking your holiday, you will be able to 'add an extension option'. Once we have received your booking we will contact you to discuss additional services required for the extension and to take any additional deposit. Imperial Cities Of Morocco This exotic extension starts in Meknes, the beautiful 17th-century imperial headquarters of Sultan Moulay Ismael. A fortified citywithin-a-city complete with elaborate palaces, decorative mosques, mystical dungeons and charming gardens! After exploring the heart of Meknes we move onto the atmospheric UNESCO Roman masterpiece of Volubilis, the best preserved archaeological site in the country and an atmospheric place to explore. However nothing can prepare us for the magical riot of Fez, with its UNESCO old town and city walls extending for 10 miles! The fantastic medina, mediaeval Fez el Bali and the modern "ville nouvelle" is a wonderful melting pot on the senses. We finish in cosmopolitan Rabat, complete with tree-lined boulevards and beautiful colonial architecture. This fantastic extension ensures you are completely immersed in a variety of contrasting cities! (Please note this extension includes a local driver but not a KE leader. This gives you more freedom to explore at leisure pre/ post KE group trip). Imperial Cities of Morocco 5 days From 655 per person

6 PAGE 6 Essaouira Riad And Atlantic Coast Friendly Essaouira provides a beautiful base for this colouful Atlantic Coast extension which offers a fantastic start or end to our holidays in Morocco. Described as the prettiest town in the country, the UNESCO port and medina are a riot of colour and activity. To ensure a relaxing time in Essaouira we take care of private return transfers and riad accommodation for 3 nights at the comfortable Riad Maison du Sud, situated within the ramparts of the medina and just a few minutes walk from the sea. Redecorated in Moorish style, it has a snug sitting room and sunny roof terrace with views of the Mellah and the Atlantic Ocean. Essaouira has plenty of things to so and do so we leave your days free for you to enjoy at leisure. This extension starts and ends in Marrakech. Essaouira Riad and Atlantic Coast 4 days From 235 per person Holiday Information What's Included An experienced English-speaking local leader Marrakech Airport transfers (on Day 1 & 8 only) All land transport involved in the itinerary All accommodation as described in the trip dossier All meals A full service on trek including food and all equipment (excluding personal equipment) What's Not Included Travel Insurance Tips for staff Miscellaneous expenses - drinks and souvenirs etc. Meal Plan All meals are included in the holiday price from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 8. Food On trek, the food is a mixture of local and international, all purchased locally and cooked for us by our trek cooks. Breakfast is porridge and continental style, with tea and coffee, cereals including muesli, bread, jam and honey. A

7 PAGE 7 morning snack is also provided and this can consists of a piece of fruit (apple, orange), or Moroccan trail mix of dried figs and dates, peanuts, sugar coated peanuts and other nuts. Lunch usually starts with the Berber speciality of mint tea, followed by a freshly prepared salad - onion, tomatoes, green peppers, grated carrot, green beans, with tinned sweetcorn or peas, rice, pasta or couscous added. Hard and soft cheeses, tinned fish, olives, biscuits and bread are also on the lunchtime menu. Dinner starts off with soup and bread. The main course is usually rice, pasta, cous-cous, spaghetti, with a vegetable stew (or tagine) consisting of some of the following - onion, potato, carrot, green pepper, zucchini, turnip, parsnip. green beans, peas. On certain nights there will be some meat (usually chicken, lamb or beef). All dishes come with traditional sauces which are rarely (spicy) hot. Desserts usually consist of fruit, some fresh but more likely tinned, including pineapple, apricot, pears, peaches or mixed. To round off dinner, there is the usual range of hot drinks. Joining Arrangements & Transfers All clients arriving on Day 1 and departing on Day 8 of the itinerary will be provided with complimentary airport transfers. Clients booking a Land Only Package should let us know if Marrakech Airport transfers are not required and MUST provide the KE office with full details of their flights. Hotel contact details and an emergency number will be provided with your booking confirmation. If you intend to make your own transfer arrangements at Marrakech Airport, taxis are available outside the arrivals hall at all times. They are equipped with meters but most taxi drivers are reluctant to use them and you should either insist on a meter or agree the fare before setting off. The standard fare to the city in a "petit taxi" should be no more than 6 though you may have to pay a little more if arriving late at night. The airport is approximately 4 miles from the city and the journey takes minutes. Accommodation During this trip the group will spend two nights at a tourist class hotel in Marrakech. While there are several more expensive hotels in Marrakech, we try to strike the right balance of a comfortable and conveniently located hotel while maintaining a really good value holiday. In Ouled Driss, we will be staying at a fixed camp with four people per room. There are showers and a sheltered comfortable seating area where we will be served dinner. Whilst on trek there will be a total of 3 nights wild camping. All accommodation in Marrakech and camping is based on twin sharing. It is possible to hire a single tent while on trek for an additional cost (not available for the 2 nights in Ouled Driss). Please note single tent hire does not include single rooms in hotels. For the 2 hotel nights in Marrakech single rooms are available for a supplementary cost. Additional hotel nights in Marrakech are also available. For Hotel prices and single supplement costs please refer to the dates and prices page of the trip on our website. Group Leader & Support Staff An English-speaking professional local leader will accompany the group throughout the holiday. In addition the group will be supported on trek by a team of cooks and camp staff, baggage animals (camels) and their handlers. Spending Money Approximately 100 should be allowed for miscellaneous expenses. This amount will cover tips for the trek crew, soft drinks and snacks. Marrakech is a great place for souvenir buying and all major credit cards are accepted. If you are intending to buy expensive items, you should budget accordingly. It is not necessary to purchase Moroccan currency (Dirham) outside the country. You can withdraw money in local currency from ATM s in the arrivals hall of the airport or in Marrakech itself, or your travel money can be carried in the form of cash. Sterling, Euros and US dollars are easily exchanged. Credit cards can be used to purchase goods and it is a good idea to carry one in case of emergency.

8 PAGE 8 Guidance On Tipping Tips are the accepted way of saying thank you to your local guides and porters. They do not form part of their wages and any tips they receive are seen as a personal thank you from group members. For our part, we advise local teams that tips are not a duty or a prerequisite but are a bonus and entirely dependent on the service that was given. For your trek crew we recommend that you give a tip if you feel that their services have met your satisfaction. We will provide guidelines on how much to tip the local staff along with your joining instructions but it should be remembered that this is your thank-you to the crew and the final amount should be decided by the group. We estimate that approximately 30 per group member should provide an appropriate level of tips. However, for the KE leader, we leave the tipping amount totally at your own discretion. Free KE Gift We give you a free gift as a way to thank all our clients who book a KE holiday. Choose from KE T-shirts, buffs, KE trek bags* (where applicable) plus many more. Alternatively you can choose to make a 10 donation to the Juniper Trust Charity. You can make your selection in your My KE account after booking. * A free KE trek bag is available on this holiday. Delivery outside of the UK will be charged. Baggage Allowance On the trek your personal equipment will be carried by camels. Your baggage on trek should not weigh more than 15kg. Items not required for this part of the trip can be left at the group hotel in Marrakech. We recommend that you bring a fold away bag for this purpose. Group Size & Holiday Status For each holiday there is a minimum number of participants required to enable it to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to run'. You can check the trip status for each departure in Dates and Prices table. Other than in exceptional circumstances, we will not cancel a trip once it has achieved this guaranteed to run status and so you are free to proceed with your international flight booking and other travel arrangements. Digital Detox On a number of our holidays we have added a Digital Detox departure. This is the perfect opportunity to turn off your iphones, disconnect from civilisation and resist the urge to share, like, post, tweet and re-tweet. Each Digital Detox holiday has been carefully selected in remote destinations mobile and Wi-Fi signal will be extremely limited. On these specified dates and at the start of your holiday the leader will collect everyone s mobile telephone and look after them till the end of the holiday. This is optional but if you really want to unplug from reality give the mobile a rest, go off-grid and totally detox! (If you look at the dates and prices page you will see which departures are specifically for a Digital Detox). General Information Passport & Visas A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required for visits to countries outside the EU. The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and

9 PAGE 9 visas for your holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice. If you are travelling outside the EU you should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit. Visa Morocco UK and USA passport holders do not require a visa for short stays. Health & Vaccinations You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you require any specific vaccinations or other preventive measures. You should be up to date with routine courses and boosters as recommended in the UK e.g. diphtheria-tetanus-polio and measles-mumps-rubella, along with hepatitis A and typhoid. A good online resource is Travel Health Pro. Dengue fever is a known risk in places visited. It is a tropical viral disease spread by daytime biting mosquitoes, like malaria. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available and therefore the best form of prevention is to avoid being bitten. We recommend you take precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Currency The unit of currency in Morocco is the Dhiram. Electricity Supply & Plug We recommend you check if you require an adaptor for your electrical items at: Preparing For Your Holiday It makes a lot of sense to spend some time before coming on a trekking holiday, getting some additional exercise. The fitter you are, after all, the more enjoyable you will find the experience. For this desert holiday you need to be aerobically fit and also capable for walking up to 6 or 7 hours each day on a variety of terrain from hard rock to soft desert sand. We would suggest that you adopt a weekly exercise regime. Regular walking in hill or back country is the best preparation but if this is not possible, regular exercise with your preferred sport or pastime such as jogging, cycling and swimming, will develop better fitness and stamina. Before departure, we suggest that you try to fit in a number of long walks in hilly country. Travel Aware As a reputable tour operator, KE supports the British Foreign & Commonwealth Offices' Travel Aware campaign to enable British citizens to prepare for their journeys overseas. The 'Travel Aware' website provides a single, authoritative source of advice for all kinds of travellers and we recommend that prior to travel, all KE clients visit the official UK Government website at travelaware.campaign.gov.uk and read the FCO Travel Advice for their chosen destination. North Americans can also check out the U.S. Department of State website: for essential travel advice and tips. KE treat the safety and security of all clients as the most important aspect of any trip we organise. We would not run any trip that we did not consider reasonably safe. Should the FCO advise against travel for any reason, we will contact everyone booked to travel to discuss the situation. We receive regular updates direct from the FCO and are in constant touch with our contacts on the ground. If you have any questions about government travel advice, please call our office.

10 PAGE 10 Climate It is warm in the desert during the day even in the winter months of November through to April. At this time we can expect daytime temperatures to be a pleasant C, rising to 30 C or more around mid-day. In the evening the temperature will drop to an average of 5 10 C but can reach lower than this overnight. The evenings and nights can be chilly and are a dramatic change from the daytime temperatures. Rain is rare in the desert but not unheard of and short-lived storms bringing rain can occur. Books Lonely Planet Guide Morocco. Rough Guide to Morocco A Hedonist's Guide to Marrakech. Paul Sullivan A Year in Marrakesh. Peter Mayne Desert Divers. Sven Lindqvist Maps EWP Maps Maps for this region are notoriously difficult to come by. The publisher EWP does make a series covering various regions of the Atlas and adjacent to the Atlas at 1:160,000. These maps are generally based on Russian military maps with all cyrillic text replaced by latin alphabet. Flight Information Flight Inclusive Or Land Only? On our website we display a UK Flight inclusive package price and Land only package price for the majority of our holidays. Land Only Notes We sell this holiday on a Land Only basis and recommend that you book your flights to Marrakech Airport, which is approximately 15 minutes drive away from the group hotel in downtown Marrakech. Please refer to the 'Joining Arrangements and Transfers' for further details. Flights SHOULD NOT be booked until you have received your booking confirmation and the departure is showing 'Guaranteed to Run' or 'Limited'. If flying from the UK there are a number of low cost airlines offering flights to Marrakech. These include Easyjet who have flights from London & Manchester. TUI Airways who have flights from London, Manchester & Birmingham and Ryanair who have flights from London. If you would prefer to book a 'flight inclusive package' using scheduled airlines from the UK please contact our flights department for a quote. Whilst flight prices are likely to be more expensive you will benefit from full financial protection.

11 PAGE 11 Why Choose KE Adventure Travel? Why Choose KE Adventure Travel? Experience KE has 34 years experience of adventure travel worldwide. All of our holidays are accompanied by an experienced leader, some of whom have worked with KE groups for many years. Many are professional guides and instructors with an unrivalled knowledge of the areas in which they work. In many parts of the world, we recruit local guides with appropriate training and experience. In addition to having the technical skills to ensure your safety, KE expects its leaders to be active members of the group. A leader should be fun to travel with and ready to share with you their enthusiasm for adventure travel and their knowledge of the area. Alongside the group leader, there will be a local support crew, which could be just a driver, or a complete team of guides, drivers, porters, muleherders and cooks. The hard work of our support crews, along with the fascinating insight they can offer into their local culture, is integral to providing you with the very best adventure travel experience. The team of KE office staff is amongst the most experienced in the business, with the proven ability to set up and operate a worldwide programme of adventures. Every one has adventure travel at heart and joins at least one trip a year. It is this depth of experience that makes KE stand out from other adventure travel operators. When you contact KE, by phone or , or visit our office, you will find the help and advice you need, from someone who has actually done the trip and can give you the benefit of their first-hand experience. KE can guarantee the very best in trek support, excellent food, a good standard of hotel and camp accommodation, plus the back up of one of the most respected companies in the business. Client satisfaction is at the top of our agenda and almost 50% of our bookings each year come from repeat business. If you are looking for adventure then look no further than KE. RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AND AWARDS Responsible Tourism has always fitted naturally with KEs travel ethic. It is important to us that our clients are not the only beneficiaries of the travel experience, but that we share a two-way relationship with the areas that we visit. We make sure that our local staff are well treated and well paid, we respect indigenous cultures, take care to protect the environment and make the most of every opportunity to make a positive contribution wherever we travel. In addition to holding an AITO 5-star Sustainable Tourism rating, we are recipients of AITO s Achievement in Sustainable Tourism Award in recognition of the work carried out over the past 20 years, giving back to the communities and areas we visit. We have been awarded Highly Commended status in the Best Tour Operator category of the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards, and were named Best Trekking Operator on Earth by National Geographic Magazine, whose criteria included commitment to responsible tourism. We continue to travel responsibly, and more information on our policy, practice, and specific projects can be found at and on the website of our partner charity the Juniper Trust: KEs Mountain Code is issued to our staff, trek leaders and overseas agents, and we recommend it to our clients, too!

12 PAGE 12 Your Complete Financial Protection KE Adventure Travel is a fully licensed and bonded tour operator. We are a member of the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO), bonded with the CAA (ATOL 2808) and ABTA licensed (W4341). You can book your trip with KE Adventure Travel in complete confidence that all monies you pay for a trip are fully protected. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY Making a Booking The easiest way to make your booking is online. You will need to pay a deposit at the time of booking. This is normally 200 but for some holidays with special permit fees or internal flights, this may be more. The amount of deposit required for an individual holiday is given on the dates and prices page of the holiday. Late bookings will require full payment. We cannot confirm any booking until we receive your fully completed booking form. Adventure Travel Insurance IMPORTANT - It is a condition of joining any of our trips that you are insured against medical and personal accident risks (to include repatriation costs, air ambulance and helicopter rescue services). We also strongly recommend that you take out holiday cancellation insurance, as all deposits paid are non-refundable. Please ensure that your insurer is aware of your KE Adventure itinerary and can agree to cover the activities being undertaken. You will then need to advise us of your policy details and complete an Insurance Declaration Form. CAMPBELL IRVINE DIRECT travel insurance is available to EU residents and will cover the majority of KE Adventure holidays. It has been designed to provide cover for activities normally excluded by other insurers such as trekking, mountain biking and climbing. Please note that certain activities may attract a higher premium. In addition Campbell Irvine Direct cannot provide cover for KE climbing trips above 6000m. Cover for these can be obtained through either the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) or Snowcard. TRAVELEX is a USA based insurer offering travel insurance, which can be used by US citizens and US residents only. KE recommends the "Travelex Select" package for our holidays. If your holiday involves using mountaineering equipment (ropes, harness or crampons), for climbing or glacial travel, you should consider the "Adventure Plus Pak" optional upgrade on the Travelex Select Plan. Please refer to the 'Description of Coverage' for a summary of the terms, conditions, exclusions and limitations of the applicable Protection Plan. This policy will also cover KE climbing trips above 6000m. We hope that this trip notes has answered most of your questions. Please feel free to contact us and speak to one of our experts.

13 PAGE 13 Equipment List The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. You Should Bring The Following Items: Hiking boots - light weight for the heat, and ankle height to prevent sand entering Socks Underwear Trekking trousers Waterproof over trousers (it can rain in the desert!) Lightweight windproof jacket Long sleeved loose fitting shirts or T-shirts Fleece jacket or warm jumper Wide brimmed sunhat Warm hat Headscarf or buff (to protect against the sun and wind, can be purchased locally) Sunglasses Lightweight thermal gloves Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.) Water bottles 1 Litre x2 hydration system e.g. camelbak or platypus useful. Sleeping bag (comfort rated -5 C and -10 C for departures from Mid-Oct through to End of February)* Antibacterial hand wash Toilet roll Water purification tablets Wash bag and toiletries Small trek towel Small padlock (to lock your kit bag) Light daypack 25/30 litres Head-torch and spare batteries Basic First Aid Kit, including pain killers, plasters, blister protection (e.g. compeed), insect repellant, and rehydration salts.

14 PAGE 14 The Following Items Are Optional: Trainers or sandals Trekking poles (recommended) Thermarest* (note that foam mattresses are provided) Shorts (should only be worn outside towns and villages) Sleeping bag liner Pen-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage) Repair kit (eg. needle, thread, duct tape) Travel clothes Camera Notes: *Available for hire/rental through KE Adventure Travel. Please note: This document was downloaded on 13 May 2018, and the trip is subject to change.