DISCOVERER 4, 6 and Deluxe (for terms on the Discoverer X click here)

The following is a summary of the rental conditions for the Discoverer 4,6 and Deluxe.

Why Africa
When it comes to the sheer concentration of breathtaking scenery, cultural and historic attractions wildlife, mountains, white, clean beaches, sunny skies, warm nights, modern cities, open spaces like nowhere else, there is simply no other place on earth where so much is to see.
The magnificent Kruger National Park, lovely Swaziland, the beauty of many game reserves, the warm sea water of the Indian ocean, the cultural experience of the Zulu nation in Shakaland, the majestic mountains of the Drakensberg and experience the stillness of our country roads. These are just a few of the myriad attractions awaiting you and all within a couple of days of travelling.

Bobo Campers company profile
Bobo Campers is a company that concentrates itself on rental, development and manufacturing of motorhomes. We are the largest and most experienced camper hire company in SA! We aim to introduce a new motorhome model or major upgrade every year. Our Discoverer range introduction time line is as follows:
2002 - Discoverer 4 version1 is introduced – the first self-manufactured rental motorhome
2003 - Discoverer 5 is introduced for family travel
2004 - Discoverer 2 is introduced
2005 - Discoverer 4 version2 and updated Discoverer 5 chassis
2006 - Discoverer 6 and introduction of automatic gearboxes
2007 - Discoverer X 4x4 and updated Iveco Daily chassis with Euro 4 low-emission engines
2008 - Discoverer Deluxe is introduced. The first rental motorhome with swivelling cabin seats
2009 – Discoverer X recieves updated layout and last Discoverer 5's are sold to private buyers
2010 – Discoverer 2 changes its name to Pikanin and is offered through our budget brand Camper-World

Family owned and operated company since 1991.
Tim Bouwers -General director and marketing manager.
Dedre Bouwers -General operations and coordination.
Sharita Thaver -Accounting manager.
Anja Lewerenz – Bookings manager.
Jon Clapham -Branch manager, Cape Town based.
Willem Mostert -Maintenance manager and service advisor, Johannesburg based.
Wil Bouwers -Branch manager, Windhoek based.
Amount of personnel 35+.
Freelance drivers and tour guides.

What does Bobo Campers stand for?
Optimal camper rental for Southern Africa.
Personal approach.
Good relations with customers and travel agent partners.
Practical and comfortable rental units in the best condition.
Efficient service and client satisfaction.
Competitive pricing.
Dynamic and modern company policies and structures.
7-day 24-hour standby.
Adapting to changes in customer preferences and demands.

Rental
Bobo Campers currently has about 100 vehicles in her fleet.
Camper models to choose from are the Nissan-based Pikanin (Camper-World budget only), the Iveco-based Discoverer 4, the Nissan Patrol-based Discoverer X 4x4 and the Iveco-based Discoverer 6 and the 2-sleeper Mercedes- based Discoverer Deluxe.
Rental vehicles are used for:
-Individual rental.
-Individual tours (FIT).
-Guided group tours.

FIT tours (organized individual self-drive tours)
Tailor-made tours for individual camper hire, including camp site reservations and tour book.
Tours range from 14 to 31 days, but can be adapted to suit individual needs.
Tour itineraries range from:
Johannesburg - Johannesburg
Johannesburg - Cape Town or vice-versa
Cape Town - Cape Town
Windhoek - Windhoek
Cape Town - Windhoek or vice-versa

Locations
- Bobo Campers currently has three depots; in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, in Atlantis, Cape Town, where we also manufacture our own Discoverer range. We also have a branch in Windhoek, Namibia.
- Campers can dropped-off and picked-up in any location throughout South Africa for a fee (See our rates sheet for applicable fees).
- Both South African depots have competent maintenance staff and equipment, as well as cleaning and supervisory personnel.
- 7-day 24-hour stand-by personnel are always available for mechanical or other problems that could arise in an unlikely event.

Optional extras (prior arrangement needed to ensure availability)
Child seats for children 2 years or younger
Gas barbeques
Beach umbrellas
220V heaters
Extra bedding
Extra towels

Seasonal rentals
We have three different seasons.
1 April up to 30 June- the low season
1 July to 31 November- the high season
1 December to 31 March- the middel season

Contacting us:
Postal address: Bobo Campers
PO Box 4185
Kempton Park 1620
Rep. Of South Africa

Telephone:
+27 11 395 6900/1/2 Johannesburg
+27 21 577 3863 Cape Town
+264 61 229918 Windhoek, Namibia

Fax:
+27 11 395 6903 Johannesburg
+27 21 577 3864 Cape Town
+264 61 220335 Windhoek, Namibia

Websites:
www.bobocampers.com rental
www.discoverer.co.za rental
www.motorhome-world.com manufacturing

E-mail:
Reservations and bookings: info@bobocampers.com
Marketing: marketing@bobocampers.com
Website queries or tips: tim@bobocampers.com

Location maps:
To find out depots, please refer to the maps available on the about us page on www.bobocampers.com
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Hire of camper
(a) Leisure Enterprises SA (the owner) hires to the customer this vehicle in terms of these general conditions of hire.
2. Deposit and hire charges
(a) The customer shall give to the owner a deposit slip, which shall be returned without delay on the return of the vehicle to the place from which it was hired. When the customer does nor own a credit card, a monetary amount equal to the excess sum is applicable.
(b) The hire charges, at the rates signed for, are payable in advance unless otherwise arranged.
(c) The customer shall pay for any damaged item that belongs to the owner when an excess applies.
3. Period
(a) The initial period for which the Camper is hired shall be stated on the contract.
(b) The hire period shall commence when the customer takes delivery of the Camper, and shall end when the owner accepts the return of the camper.
4. Camper in good order & Conditions
(a) The camper shall be deemed to be in good order and repair and fit for the purposes for which it is intended when delivered to the customer, unless the customer notifies the owner of any defects immediately on taking delivery of said camper,
(b) The owner shall, in its sole discretion decide whether the camper is defective or unfit for the purpose for which it is intended, and shall be entitled to terminate this agreement and refund the deposit and any hire charge paid, or shall replace the defective camper.
5. Breakdowns and Repairs
(a) The customer shall, maintain the camper and its belongings, in good running order and repair to the standards required by the owner until the camper is returned to the owner.
(b) All campers are current models, but minor problems can always arise. Minor repairs done while travelling by the customer could be reimbursed on presentation of a receipt on return. The customer shall immediately notify the owner of any breakdown. The owner shall be entitled to repair or replace the camper at his cost, unless the owner in its sole discretion, determines that the breakdown is due to improper use of or failure to service and maintain the said camper, in which event the customer shall on demand, reimburse the owner with all costs incurred as a result of the breakdown.
(c) The customer shall return the camper in a clean state and in good order and repair, fair wear and tear excepted. In the event of the camper or any of its belongings being lost destroyed or damaged as a result of any cause prior to the return of the camper, the customer shall be liable to make good the replacement cost thereof and hire charges continue until the customer has paid for or replaced the lost camper and/or its belongings.
(d) Bobo Campers must be allowed a realistic time frame to attend to any breakdown or problem before any lost time claim can be successful. As a rule of thumb 24 hours should be sufficient to solve a problem before claims can be submitted. Air conditioner and fridge failures can take longer depending on the country in which customer drives.
6. Use of camper
(a) The customer acknowledges that he is aware of the purpose for which the vehicle was designed, as well as all safety and maintenance procedures which are required of the vehicle by any lawful authority, and shall only use the vehicle for such purpose, and shall comply with all such safety and maintenance procedures. The customer shall be liable to and hereby indemnifies the owner for all damage or loss suffered by the owner should the vehicle be used for any other purpose, or should the customer fail to comply with any required safety and maintenance procedures.
(b) The customer shall use the camper at its own risk. The customer shall have no claim of any nature against the owner of the vehicle, for any loss suffered or damages sustained by the customer arising from any cause, including, without any limitation, the use of the camper and provisions thereof. We also do not take responsibility from damages arising out of fast speeds and long distances driven on the washboard roads in Namibia. Damages caused by Vis Major e.g. flash floods, lightning strikes and hail storms are not covered by our insurance waivers.
7. Access
(a) The customer shall, at all times, be fully responsible for the camper prior to the return thereof, and shall return it to the owner at the expiry of the hire period or on cancellation of the agreement.
(b) The owner shall at all reasonable times be entitled to have access to the camper, for the purpose of inspecting or repairing the vehicle.
8. General
(a) We, the owners, will be responsible for hotel or other accommodation due to the immobilisation of the vehicle for reasons beyond the fault of the driver, and will make refunds for time lost while the vehicle is being repaired, at our sole discretion.
(b) The customer is liable for all traffic offences incurred whilst the vehicle is on hire.
(c) Refrigerators,stoves, air conditioners and microwave are checked by the owner and the client before every rental, consequently we do not accept liability for any possible malfunction of these units during the rental period.
(d) The vehicle must be returned by no later than 4 pm on the last day of hire or an extra day could be charged.

Permitted area of travel important for Discoverer 4,6 and Deluxe models and Pikanin
All campers are allowed to travel on any properly tarred surface. Good smooth sand roads (non-corrugated) are also permitted. There are areas however that are not suitable for driving with a camper. These are: the Swartberg Pass (SA), the Sani Pass (SA), Kalahari Gemsbok Park (also called Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park), The road to the Sentech Towers in Marakele Park (SA), Baviaanskloof Pass (SA), all of Mozambique, all of Malawi, all of Angola, Zambia further than Livingstone, 4x4 trails, the Skeleton Coast Park (Namibia), the short road from Hobas to the Viewpoint (Fish River Canyon), Van Zyl's Pass (Namibia), Sandwich Harbour (Namibia), the entire Kaokoland (Namibia), the Okavango Delta (Botswana), narrow and steep single lane mountain passes and any road in South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho, Botswana and Namibia that do not adhere to the condition of roads as mentioned above. Travelling in Zimbabwe is not recommended, since items like fuel or food are currently not always available. We also do not take responsibility for ANY damages arising out of fast speeds and long distance driving on the washboard roads (especially D-roads) in Namibia. These include all air conditioners, radiators, tyres and shocks.

Vehicle substitution
We reserve the right to substitute under special circumstances the desired vehicle with an equal or better vehicle without prior notice before the start of any rental period.
If a vehicle needs to be substituted because of an accident or mechanical problems, and the hirer refuses to accept a replacement vehicle as stipulated above, the hirer is seen to terminate the contract, and no reimbursements will apply.
Vehicle substitution costs because of an accident or mechanical failure resulting in non-drivable caused by own fault or negligence, water damages or Vis Major damages (floods, strong winds, storms or lightning) will be for the hirers' account.
Driving distances can be great and Bobo Campers must be given a realistic time to cover a distance before lost holiday time becomes a factor for a claim submission. Non-essential items like air conditioners can take longer (up to two days) to be repaired, depending on the country or area the customer is travelling in. As a general rule Bobo Campers has 24 hours to its disposal to solve a problem.

Accidents
By law all accidents must be reported to Bobo Campers and the local Police within 24 hrs.
Failing to report accidents voids all insurance cover and the hirer becomes fully liable for all cost.

Personal injury and belongings
Personal injury and belongings are not covered by our insurance. The client is therefore responsible to obtain his or her own travel insurance.

Insurance CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) 2010 for the Discoverer 4,6 and Deluxe and Pikanin
Minimum age of driver is 21 years with valid international drivers license. Basic excess is applicable on all vehicles involved in a collision or accident – this is R35 000. This is included in the rental contract. If this option is taken, the hirer is liable for the first R35 000 damage to a vehicle or third party vehicle / property. The excess of R35 000 can be paid by cash or credit card (a manual imprint of the credit card will be taken and the amount will have to be authorised by the bank). Taking the following options can reduce this excess:

CDW 1 from 3 days onwards: R140 per day reduces the excess to R12 000
CDW 2 from 8 days onwards: R190 per day reduces the excess to R7 000
CDW 3: from 15 days onwards: All-In-Cover R 230 per day reduces all risk to nil.
The CDW 3 option is not available for Namibian travel.

You are responsible for the following damages under all circumstances with no CDW waiver applicable:
Engine damages due to negligence or abuse (failed to respond to dashboard warning lights).
Clutch failure due to driver abuse.
Any water damage due to water entering the engine.
Gearbox damage due to abuse or wrongful use.
Roll-over damages of any kind – whether speed or steep tracks related.
Vis Major incidents like floods, storms, hail storms, tree damages, lightning strikes and flood damages.
Towing costs for all above damages.
Driving in the dark, speeding and driving on the wrong side of the road often causes accidents by the hirer. Never drive faster than 100 km/h on tarred roads and maximum 60 km/h on smooth sand roads.
Our vehicles
We have one of the largest camper fleets in Africa, and is growing continuously. Our entire fleet is no older than 2006, and consists only of good condition vehicles.

Discoverer 4 - sleeps 4 adults (from 2006 and up). Manual or automatic.
Based on the award-winning Iveco 35S14 chassis, this roomy and luxurious camper sleeps four adults, and will ensure that your holiday is as comfortable as it can be. Features include:
Radio/CD
Hot/cold running water
Two plate gas stove
80 lt. built-in fridge/freezer
Air conditioning in the cabin
220V air conditioning in the living unit
Built-in safe
Microwave
Chemical cassette toilet with separate wash basin
Roof ventilator
2.3lt. Turbo inter-cooled common-rail diesel engine with 5-speed gearbox
Automatic gearbox also available.

Discoverer 6 - sleeps 6 adults (from 2006 and up). Manual or automatic.
Based on the award-winning Iveco 34S14 chassis, this roomy and luxurious camper sleeps six adults, and will ensure that your holiday is as comfortable as it can be. This is the largest and roomiest camper to rent in South Africa. Features include:
Radio/CD
Hot/cold running water
Two plate gas stove
80 lt. built-in fridge/freezer
Air conditioning in the cabin
220V air conditioning in the living unit
Built-in safe
Microwave
Chemical cassette toilet with separate wash basin
Roof ventilator
2.3 lt. Turbo inter-cooled common-rail diesel engine with 5-speed gearbox. Automatic gearbox also available.

Discoverer X (4x4) - sleeps 2 adults (from 2007 and up).
Based on the large Nissan Patrol pick-up chassis, this roomy and practical camper sleeps two adults, and will ensure that your holiday is as comfortable as it can be. This is the first real off-road motorhome available. Features include:
Radio/CD/MP3
Hot/cold running water
Two plate gas stove
60 lt. Chest fridge/freezer
Air conditioning in the cabin
High/low range gearbox
175 lt Long-range fuel tanks
4x4 drive train
pop-up roof for lower centre of gravity
Two spare wheels
Built-in safe
4.2 lt. diesel engine with high/low gear shift in a 5-speed gearbox

Discoverer Deluxe - sleeps 2 adults (from 2008 and up).
Based on the Mercedes Sprinter chassis, this roomy and luxurious camper sleeps two adults, and will ensure that your holiday is as comfortable as it can be. This is the most luxurious camper to rent in South Africa. Features include:
Radio/CD/MP3
Hot/cold running water
Two plate gas stove
80 lt. built-in fridge/freezer
Air conditioning in the cabin
220V air conditioning in the living unit
Built-in safe
Microwave
Chemical cassette toilet with separate wash basin
Large separate shower
Swivel seats
Roof ventilator
2.2lt.Turbo inter-cooled common-rail diesel engine with 6-speed manual gearbox.