Waypoint Tours: well known for the best quality
catered 4X4 expeditions, 4X4 expedition equipment
For fully catered 4X4 tours, and top quality 4X4 expedition equipment: Waypoint Tours does it.
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Waypoint Tours provide fully catered 4X4 expeditions to exciting North African and European destinations. We are the only 4X4 tour operator with the specialised equipment, qualifications and experience to offer this unique level of service.
We also supply an extensive range of the toughest quality canvas 4X4 expedition equipment, which we import direct from the renowned Tentco factory in South Africa. Such is the ruggedness of this gear, that we happily guarantee every piece we sell.
Focussing on customer care; and consistently delivering top quality products and services, have always been the priorities of our business. We take pride in every gourmet meal we serve, on each and every unique overlanding adventure we run.
Our groups are small and personable - we limit sizes to a maximum of 6 vehicles.
And in these difficult times; we have savings for everyone too. From the moment
you sign up with Waypoint, you qualify for a wide range of special offers, including discounts off ferry tickets, expedition equipment and all future tours or expeditions.
Are you a beginner and concerned your ability may restrict you or hinder progress? Don't worry; we regularly have first timers along, and our service includes in-situ coaching and training for those who want it. We always stop at the more technical sections to spot and guide the group through, avoiding the risk of vehicle damage.
By the end of our trips, all clients are competent in off-road driving and recoveries.
Must your vehicle be equipped with a winch, bullbar, bash-plates, snorkel, and all those other expensive accessories? No, it just needs to be in good mechanical order. (Tampering with original factory systems results in reduced dependability.)
What sort of people will make up the group? Various ages, genders, professions and nationalities. All with something in common: outdoor enthusiasts passionate about exploring nature with their 4X4, and enjoying good food at the end of the day. Our European tours are particularly popular with families and great fun for the kids. For those more adventurous, our African expeditions now include Libya and Algeria.
If you would like to join one of our legendary expeditions but lack a suitable 4X4; we offer passenger services for up to three people in our spacious, air-conditioned lead vehicle. Pick up and drop off at the local airport, saving you the travel time each way. Passengers require just clothing and personal effects - we provide everything else.
Alternatively, for our Morocco and Western Sahara expeditions; it is possible to hire
a 4X4 (Toyota Land Cruiser, Nissan Patrol, Mitsubishi Pajero) ex Marrakech airport.
We work hard to bring you the best 4X4 experience available, and our quest for continuous improvement is recognised by both new and returning clients alike.
(It is no coincidence that most of our business is made up of returning clients.)
If you value and appreciate quality, then Waypoint Tours is the operator for you.
A typical day with Waypoint Tours
We get up after sunrise, pack away our tents and check the vehicles; before enjoying a breakfast of pastries and freshly brewed filter coffee or tea, while the cars warm up slowly. We leave camp around 8.30 and head for the tracks, driving at a comfortable pace which suits everyone in the group. There's no need to rush, it's not a rally-raid.
The emphasis of our trips is on exploring; so we continuously plot new routes and we never back-track, preferring to overcome the challenges which nature presents.
Consequently we experience the most diverse off-road driving conditions, through varying terrain, where some road-building and vehicle recovery may be required.
Waypoint Tours are well known for avoiding the over-touristed hotspots frequented by others. We concentrate our activities in the more remote, unspoiled and seldom visited areas. You will not encounter any mass-tourism hordes on a Waypoint Tour.
It's not all about driving though; we like to spend plenty of time out of the cars, visiting places of interest, meandering around the villages, and generally exploring the local culture, as much as the environment. Markets provide a good insight to everyday life.
Midday sees us parked up in a pleasant setting; where the kids can play safely and adults take a break in the shade, while we prepare the lunches. Our two fridges are always well stocked with cheese & tomatoes, coronation chicken, tuna & sweetcorn, egg mayo etc; all of which go nicely with the local bakeries' fresh breads. Whenever available, we buy delicious fresh fruit and salads, for refreshment against the heat.
We usually finish the day's driving around 5.30 and depending on location; we either stay at a campsite (often with swimming pool) or make a bivouac in the beauty of the wilderness. We offer a combination of wild camping and commercial campsites on all of our trips. It is often possible to upgrade to a room should you wish not to camp.
While you put up your tent and do your vehicle checks; we will be firing up the BBQ or heating up the tagine, for the evening meal. Whether we are at a campsite near town or a bivouac in the middle of nowhere, you will be served with a hearty gourmet feast.
Our evenings are spent gathered around the fire; marvelling at spectacular shooting stars and discussing the heroics of the day. Or mercilessly having a chuckle at the next man's expense. It's usually a bit of both, and lasting friendships are forged.
If this sounds enjoyable to you, then feel free to get in touch and discuss further.
"I've travelled the world in the company of many guides, and I have to say that Waypoint Tours are amongst the very best. I would follow them anywhere."
"This is the best tour I've been on, much better than my last tour in Morocco."
"We've done more off-roading in two days, than other operators do in two weeks."
"No-one else runs trips as good as this. I'm already thinking about coming again."
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