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TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF SAFARI
Payment conditions 20% deposit on confirmation full balance payable before
departure cancellation fees charged as follows: -
Between:
35 and 20 days - 20%
19 and 10 days - 30%
9 and 2 days - 50%
Within 45 hrs - 100%
ALTERATIONS TO TOURS
The right is reserved to change any route or arrangements should conditions
necessitate to offer substitutes of equal value or to cancel the operation
of any scheduled tour. The right is also reserved to decline to accept
or retain any person as a member of any tour at any time, in which event
an equitable amount will be refunded.
RATES
Rates include all expenses in connection with ground transport for the
itinerary set out; all entry fees, hotel accommodation, full board, table
d'hote meals, launch and dhow trips as applicable. Not included are personal
expenses such as beverages, laundry and tips.
SPECIAL GROUPS
Please contact us for Travel /Safari Agents Commissions
Special Group/Student rates available on request
(A) LODGE SAFARIS
• Guaranteed window seat and access to photographic roof hatch in
specially-equipped, custom built safari bus driven by accomplished driver-guides
• All game drives
• Full board accommodation in best lodges/hotels
• All game park entrance fees
• Services of experienced driver guides
(B) CAMPING SAFARIS
• Transport in a luxury 9 sitter mini-bus
• Guaranteed window seat
• Services of an experienced driver/Guide
• All camping equipment except sleeping bags
• All camping and game park entrance fees
• 3 meals a day prepared by our expert safari cook.
(C) WALKING SAFARI
• Transport in a luxury 9-sitter mini-bus
• Services of an experienced naturalist /Guides.
• Services of an English-speaking driver guide
• Services of an experienced safari cook
• All camping equipment
• All tribal guides
(D) MOUNTAIN CLIMBING
• Return Transport from Nairobi except for Kilimanjaro
• Guides/porters/Cooks
• All accommodation and food on the mountain
• All entrance fees
• Hotel accommodation where necessary on half board
NOT INCLUDED
Tips, laundry, drinks, personal insurance, and items of personal nature
WHAT YOU NEED ON SAFARI
Mountain trekking_
• Rucksack,
• Polythene bag,
• Sleeping bag,
• Extra warm clothes,
• Hiking boots
• A good sense of adventure
Tribal Walking Safaris/Camping safaris
• Sleeping bags,
• Personal spending money,
• Films for whole duration safari
• Flashlight and batteries.
INCENTIVE
TRAVEL
Many people dream of visiting East Africa.
If you are looking for the perfect incentive travel option for your employees,
affiliates or partners, why not let their dreams come true and offer them
an African safari?
Putting together the perfect safari package to suit any individual needs
and interests couldn't be any easier. With our world of safari options,
you'll be spoilt for choice.
SAFARI STYLES
We offer the traveler an unparalleled range of options. The incredible
diversity of landscapes, cultures, wildlife and activities mean endless
opportunities.
With so many choices at hand, some people find the prospect of planning
a trip quite daunting. It doesn't have to be that way. With us it is very
easy to plan and prepare for a safari that is as individual as you are,
and that satisfies your own personal needs and interests.
VISA
AND PASSPORT
A valid passport is required for all foreigners entering Kenya, Tanzania
and Uganda. Visa requirements vary according too country of origin. Most
nationality however, require visa to enter Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
We advise that you check with the nearest Consulate of Kenya, Tanzania
or Uganda, if traveling to the respective country. Visa can be processed
at the airports upon arrival but this can be very slow. We therefore advise
clients to purchase them from their countries of origin before traveling.
HEALTH
Malaria
is endemic to certain areas of Kenya all visitors should begin taking
anti-Malaria prophylactics two weeks before arriving in Kenya, throughout
their stay and for a minimum of three weeks after leaving Kenya. Bottled
mineral water, both local and imported, can be purchased in hotel sundry
shops and other tourist kiosks. You will find filtered and safe drinking
water in thermos, bottles in your hotel or lodge rooms, but it is advisable
not to drink water from the taps, rivers or lakes. Do not bathe in rivers
and lakes.
VACCINATIONS
A yellow fever and Cholera vaccination certificate is required in Kenya
if visitors are arriving from a country where these diseases are present.
Yellow fever certificate is required in Tanzania regardless of country
of origin. We advise that all clients seek advice from their doctors when
planning to travel. Malaria prophylaxis is recommended
CURRENCY
Kenyan currency is based on the decimal system. The unit of currency is
the Shilling divided into 100 cents. Visitors are advised to check currency
exchange rates regularly. Banks give slightly better rates of exchange
than hotels. It is a serious offense to deface or knowingly damage Kenyan
currency. Visitors are strongly advised to avoid street dealers and to
transact all currency dealings through official dealers.
BANKING
Nairobi, Mombasa and most other principal centers in Kenya have banks
with Bureau de Change. Banking hours are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday
to Friday, though some open between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on the first and
last Saturday of each month. Banks at Jomo Kenyatta and Moi International
Airports operate a 24-hour service.
TIPPING
A Service Charge is usually included in all tariffs, however the tipping
of exceptional service is always appreciated. Customary tips for bar service
and room porters are 10% whereas restaurant tariffs that exclude service
charge will anticipate a 5% to 10% tip.
SECURITY
In keeping with many tourist centres worldwide, visitors are advised not
to leave any valuables in their hotel room when they go out, but to make
use of the safe deposit boxes which are available at most hotels and lodges.
As in all major cities, it is advisable to avoid back streets at night
(especially alone); in fact is it much safer to avoid night walking altogether
and use taxis or self-drive hire cars instead. Kenya has an excellent
police force and most hotels have experienced security personnel and caring
doormen.
HOTEL CHECK-OUT TIME
The standard checkout time in Kenya is 10 a.m. regardless of the actual
departure time from your hotel. Day room facilities maybe available for
clients leaving in the evening or they may allow you keep your room until
departure depending on the occupancy of the Hotel. A charge will be payable
locally for this service.
ACCOMMODATION
Whenever possible we book rooms with private bathrooms on the basis of
two persons sharing a double room. Single rooms are available at supplementary
cost but neither single room nor rooms with private bath can be guaranteed
especially within the national parks and game reserves. Hotels, where
mentioned, are named as an indication of category and rooms may be reserved
at similar hotels.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Film is available at most game lodges, even in remote areas, but stocks
are usually small and of the common sizes and brands. Nairobi and Mombasa
have supplies of the most normal types of film. For game and bird photography
a telephoto lens of 200-300mm is strongly recommended. Twin lenses reflex
cameras are generally impractical. It is wise to equip yourself with plenty
of batteries, ultra-violet filter and lenses hood as these are seldom
available when on Safari.
Visitors are advised that it is an offence to photograph Kenya's head
of state, military installations, policemen in uniforms, etc. As a general
rule elsewhere, visitors are strongly advised to seek permission before
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