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TRAVEL
INFORMATION:
:: Photography,
Cameras and Binoculars
:: Clothes,
shoes and baggage
:: Health
and Medication
:: Out
on Safari
:: Etiquette
:: Recommended
Reading
:: Booking
your safari
:: Visas
and Insurance
:: Flights,
International and safari charters
:: Gratuities
and money on safari
:: Booking
conditions and cancellation policy
:: Disclaimer of liabilty
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Flights,
International and Safari Charters
The
cost of international flights is generally not included in
the price of our safaris. Guests pay for their own international
travel up to the point when our representatives meet them at
the airport/hotel. When travelling on normal scheduled airline
flights, the luggage limit is 20kgs per person. Airport taxes
are not included in our pricing.
Please check in at least 3 hrs before an international flight and at least one
hour before a local flight at all airports as flights are occasionally overbooked.
Please ensure that all your onward flights are reconfirmed at least 72 hours
prior to flying. If you are in a lodge or in a hotel ask the management to confirm
your flights on your behalf. If you you have a private guide he will ensure your
flights are reconfirmed.
The cost of light aircraft transfers during the safari is included in our price.
However, there are a number of things we would like to bring to your attention
regarding these flights.
There are two types of air transfer, either a private charter where you
have sole use of the aircraft and can usually time the departure to fit
your programme,
or a scheduled air transfer based on a "seat-in-plane" basis where
you share the aircraft with other guests at a time determined by the charter
company and thereby benefit from the lower cost. Unless specifically requested,
we will automatically schedule your booking onto a scheduled air transfer.
All the flight times between camps are arranged a few days before the flights
take place so that there are not endless schedule changes. The camp where you
are staying will be advised of your departure time the day before departure and
will have you at the airstrip on time. At certain times of the year it may be
necessary, for safety reasons, to transfer you from camp to camp during the cooler
times of the day, in early morning or late afternoon. Once the departure times
have been set it is difficult to change them as this may have a serious ripple
effect.
Please advise us at the time of booking if any one guest travelling alone weighs
more than 100kgs, or if two guests travelling together weigh more than 180kgs.
All weight limits are due to safety factors involved in the light aircraft transfers.
Kindly note that should these limitations be exceeded, it may be necessary to
charge for an additional aircraft or seat.
Luggage/Baggage:
We have a regular client who has arrived off international flights without his
luggage on three occasions. Take his advice: make sure you have a small bag,
taken as hand luggage, packed with essentials such as your toiletries, a change
of underclothes, spare shirt/shorts etc., as well as binoculars and camera(s).
In the event of your luggage being lost you are at least able to enjoy your safari.
It can take many days for your belongings to catch up with you once you have
gone into the bush. Our problem is that luggage that goes missing on scheduled
flights is beyond our control and often that of the airline as well. If your
stowed luggage does not to arrive you will have essential items to see you through
the first few days while we try and recover your baggage.
On light aircraft transfers there is a 12 kg per person limit on luggage.
This is for safety and space reasons. Please note that this 12 kg includes
any cameras,
camera bags and associated equipment. We insist on a soft carry-on (instead of
a suitcase) with the following maximum dimensions: 80 cm by 30 cm. If it is necessary
to bring extra baggage, we can usually “sell” you an extra seat,
allowing you to bring an additional 70kgs (154lbs). The cost of this extra seat
varies depending on your safari. Charter companies take the luggage limit very
seriously. Additional luggage can result in an extra aircraft being used and
charter companies reserve the right to charge at least US$600 per person.
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