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Useful Information
PREPARING FOR YOUR HOLIDAY PASSPORTS
All British passengers require a passport which must be valid for at least six months after your intended return to the UK. If you are 16 or over and do not yet have a passport our recommendation is that you should apply for one at least six weeks before your holiday. All children, from new-born babies to the age of 15, must now have their own individual passport. Once they reach their 16th birthday they then become eligible for a standard 10year passport. Before 5th October 1998 many children were already included on a valid passport. These children can still continue to travel abroad with the passport holder until either the child reaches the age of 16 or the passport on which the child is included is submitted for amendment (remember, children cannot be re-added to passports which are submitted for amendment). In these circumstances, you will need to apply for separate passports for any children who were previously included on your passport. Once a child reaches 16 years of age they will require their own passport and their details must be removed from their parents' passport. Please note, these details may change and it is your responsibility to ensure that your passport is correct and valid. Kenya. However, your GP will be able to tell you which vaccinations are currently recommended by the Department of Health and you should contact your doctor at least 8 weeks before departure. Malaria is endemic to the Indian Ocean area and you are strongly recommended to consult your GP or pharmacist for advice on precautions and malaria tablets.
PREGNANCY
Airlines may refuse permission for women to fly who will be 26 weeks or more pregnant on the date of the return travel. Failure to comply with airline regulations may result in cancellation and denial of boarding and we cannot be held responsible for any such occurrence.
The luggage allowance on domestic flights is generally 23kg per passenger. Luggage in excess of the allowance is at the airline's discretion and excess baggage charges will apply for all luggage which is over. Owing to limited space on safari aircraft, only holdalls can be carried and the weight limit is 10kg per person. Your baggage is the responsibility of the airline from check-in to recovery at your destination. Please also see clause 9 of our Booking Conditions.
SPECIAL NEEDS AND REQUESTS
Should you have any special requests such as dietary requirements for example, you should notify us in writing at the time of booking. Whilst African Safari Club will do everything possible to ensure your requests are met, we regret we are unable to guarantee them. Our holidays may not be entirely suitable for people with certain disabilities, poor mobility or special needs. If you would like advice, or if you are in any doubt, please telephone us. Please also see clause 12 of our Booking Conditions.
YOUR TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
After we have received full payment and about 14 days before departure, we will send you your tickets and travel documents. Please check the flight timings on your tickets carefully, as they may have altered since publication of this brochure. Please also see clause 15 of our Booking Conditions.
DVT - `ECONOMY CLASS SYNDROME'
There has been concern and publicity about Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) suffered by some passengers, especially on long haul flights. If you have any concerns about this, we recommend that you contact your GP for advice.
THINGS TO TAKE WITH YOU
It is advisable to include the following items in your luggage: first-aid kit, insect repellent, torch, high-factor suntan lotion and diarrhoea pills. If you wear spectacles or contact lenses, we recommend that you take a spare pair.
VISAS
British passport holders require a visa to visit Kenya.
Further details regarding visas can be found in our General Information Booklet which will be sent with your Confirmation Invoice. If any of these details change or should new visa fees or any other tourist tax be imposed, we will write and let you know, time permitting. We regret that we cannot be held responsible for impositions such as this as they are totally beyond our control. If you or any member of your party is not a British citizen or holds a non British passport, you must check passport and visa requirements with the Embassy or Consulate of the country(ies) to or through which you are intending to travel.
TRAVEL ADVICE
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office may have issued information about your holiday destination. We advise you to check this information on the internet at www.fco.gov.uk. You can also telephone the advice unit on 0845 850 2829.
WELCOME TO KENYA WHAT TO EXPECT
When holidaying in Kenya, it is important to remember that you cannot expect the same standards that we are accustomed to in Europe. There is little or no drainage, as a consequence, after a shower of rain the paths and roads can become muddy. Some vehicles are somewhat dilapidated and driving can be erratic. Energy conservation measures may mean that on occasions hotels are obliged to limit services such as water and electricity supplies which will result in power cuts, loss of air-conditioning and water shortages. To maintain a true Kenyan ambiance, some pathways in the hotels and lodges are only dimly lit. Don't forget to take a torch with you. Whilst electrical wiring always complies with local safety standards, these may be lower than we are accustomed to in Europe. The presence of insects in a hotel or lodge should not be interpreted as a lack of cleanliness or hygiene. It is simply a fact of life in the tropics. You are likely to see monkeys and cats in and around the hotel grounds. Monkeys are wild animals and best admired from a distance for their cheeky behaviour but they should not be encouraged into eating areas or hotel rooms and you should not attempt to feed them, as this
FLIGHT SEAT ALLOCATION
For your convenience, seats on African Safari Airways flights will be pre-allocated. If you have any special requests, whilst these cannot be guaranteed, please let us know at the time of booking. A window and adjacent seat can be pre-booked for a supplement, although specific seat numbers cannot be guaranteed.
It is the responsibility of all passengers to ensure that they have the necessary documents and visas for all countries to be visited. If failure to have any necessary travel or other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial penalty being imposed on us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly.
LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE
On African Safari Airways flights the luggage allowance is 23kg (which includes 3kg hand luggage) for Economy Class passengers, 33kg (which includes 3kg hand luggage) for Economy Plus and 43kg (which includes 3kg hand luggage) for Royal Safari Class. This allowance is inclusive of hand luggage and further details can be found in our General Information Booklet which will be sent with your Confirmation Invoice.
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VACCINATIONS
At the time of going to press there are no compulsory inoculation or vaccination requirements for entry into
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