Take a rough ride with the Global Gypsies

If charging around rugged country at the wheel of a four-wheel-drive vehicle sounds like an exciting way to see the world, Global Gypsies Safaris have the tours and the vehicles .

Based in Western Australia, the safari-style tour company has a number of new destinations in its brochure for 2000 of self-drive, fully-escorted tours of Australia and Africa.

Tour members travel in the safety of convoys, driving themselves in their own or hired 4WD vehicles, and are led by experienced guides who are also 4WD instructors, mechanics and knowledgeable about local flora, fauna, history, culture and the off-road tracks.

The safaris range from two to 20 days. Contact: Jan Barrie or Jeremy Perks at Global Gypsies on (00618) 9341 6727, fax (00618) 9205 1330, or e-mail info@globalgypsies.com.au