An Escorted Motorhome Tour strikes the perfect balance between a seamlessly pre-arranged experience and the liberation of self-guided exploration, all while being joined by likeminded travellers and local guides who generously impart their profound love and expertise for their homeland.
In short, an escorted motorhome tour allows for a self-guided adventure during the day before convening with like-minded individuals each evening on pre-booked campsites, on arranged excursions and welcome/farewell meals.
Do I have to travel in convoy on an escorted tour? For New Zealand and Canada, the answer is no. On the majority of days, you are free to choose what time you leave, what route you take and the stops you wish to make along the way. There may be the odd exception where there are included excursions or ferries to catch but generally you are free to travel independently.
The only exceptions to this can be on some of our Southern Africa tours where 4x4 motorhomes are used, this is because in certain areas the roads can be challenging (hence the need for a 4x4) and we have a back up vehicle with a mechanic on board that travels at the rear of the group to help you in the event of a puncture or mechanical breakdown.
However, on these challenging Southern African roads, many are gravel which can create an enormous amount of dust so it’s not possible to travel in a close convoy, so there will always be a good distance between you and the vehicle in front. On non-travelling days where you are spending consecutive nights at the same campsite you will be free to explore as you please.
