TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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. This is not returned to them after the rental and will be kept for a further 3 months after the end of the hire period for traffic fines and unreported accidents.
(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 storm damages 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 Fun models
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), any sand dune, 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 before lost-time compensation becomes applicable. In other countries like Namibia, Botswana or Zambia, a more realistic time is sometimes needed.

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.
If the rental vehicle is involved in an accident or Vis Major incidents and is not drivable, a replacement vehicle, if available, may be collected from the closest branch.
If the hirer requires a replacement vehicle to be delivered, then these charges will be for the hirer's account. None of the excess reduction options (CDW) cover this process.
The hirer is responsible for the full recovery (e.g. towing) of the damaged vehicle to the original rental depot.
Should there be no replacement vehicle available, no refund for lost rental days will be considered.
If the hirer is unable or unwilling to take a replacement vehicle, no refunds for early termination of the contract will apply.
No refund of rental days lost will be considered during the period in which a replacement vehicle is being organized.
Should the hirer continue with a replacement vehicle then a new rental contract and insurance conditions will apply.

Currency fluctuations
All credit card transactions are conducted in South African Rand (ZAR). Due to exchange rate fluctuations there could be some variance in the amount refunded compared to the amount initially charged. If a credit card is presented as payment, the credit card holder will be jointly and severally liable as a customer.

Drivers license
A valid non-endorsed international driver's license together with a valid international drivers license is required. Drivers must be 23 years or older.

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 in advance.

INSURANCE CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) for the Discoverer 4,6 and Fun models.
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 R41 000. This is included in the rental contract. If this option is taken, the hirer is liable for the first R41 000 damage to a vehicle or third party vehicle / property. This excess 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 midi is from 3 days onwards. This daily fee reduces the excess to R18000
CDW maxi is from 8 days onwards. This reduces the excess to Nil.

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 (Act of God) 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 the largest camper fleet in Africa, and is growing continuously. Our entire fleet is no older than 2007, and consists only of good condition vehicles.

Discoverer 4 - sleeps 4 adults (from 2007 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 2007 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 Fun - sleeps 2 adults (from 2011 and up) Our new budget-beater camper.
Based on a Nissan long wheel-base Hardbody pick-up, this modern camper sleeps two adults. Compact and easy to drive, this camper will appeal to the adventurous at heart. Features include:
Radio/CD/MP3
Cold running water
Two plate gas stove
80 lt. built-in fridge/freezer
Air conditioning in the cabin
Chemical cassette toilet
Roof ventilator
2.0 lt. Petrol engine with 5-speed gearbox

All vehicles come complete with cutlery, stainless steel crockery, bedding, towels, kitchen utensils, camping table, camping chairs and road maps. Be assured of a complete inventory. Slight changes to interiors and chassis can occur. We reserve the right to make improvements and/or changes without prior notice.