Tuesday, December 8, 2009

TOURS FOR THE DISABLED



Yes, some of us tend to forget about the less mobile tourists.  The websites I'll be refering you to, cater for the deaf, blind, wheelchair bound and other forms of disability.  These sites provide you with ALL the info you could possible dream of!  So, oil those wheels and lets get spinning!

1.  http://www.rollingsa.co.za/
*There are various tour packages available, including a 9 day tour, which is rather pricey.  It starts in Johannesburg where a guide will meet you at the O.R. Thambo airport.
*You'll sleep over in a guest house - to charge your "batteries".  Everyday you will be in a new place with a new adventure.
*Pilgrims rest, Panorama Route, Animal Rehab Centres in Hoedspruit, Kruger National Park......

2.  http://www.birdingecotours.co.za/
*This is a 2 week tour for the best South African birding!
*Available is the Owls of the World, Birding Ecotour Cruises and much more.
*Day tours are also available.  Usually 4 - 12 people travel together.

3.  http://www.wikitravel.org/
*Guide dogs are allowed on local S.A. flights free of charge.  Available on S.A.A. and Comair.
*Travelling by car?  Avis, Budget & Imperial car hire have cars with paraplegic hand controls.
*Wheelchair rentals also available.
*Tons of info to ensure a happy trip!

4.  http://www.goafrica.about.com/
*Travel to South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Botswana and Tanzania.
*Various tours available such as scuba diving, safaris and deep sea fishing.
*Endeavour Safaris even supply oxygen & kidney dialysis!

So, What's stopping you?  Get out there and have some fun - because YOU CAN!!!

Cheers!

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