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$12,995 CAD per person*
NBO /JRO, Serengeti /Arusha, Amboseli /Wilson /Nanyuki, /Samburu /Mara, Mara /Nairobi
*Price is per person based on 2 sharing –single supplement fare $2125 or ask about sharing
JAMBO!
I have been lucky enough to have been to East Africa 8 times in my life. It’s sometimes hard to explain to
people how this part of the world and its people can find such an amazing place in your heart. It’s not that I
want to live there (!), but seeing the animals as they have lived for thousands of years in true nature is quite
something.
We seem to get the greatest people to come along – soft adventure minded, animal lovers, those who
appreciate the immense beauty of the savannahs and can look at majestic creatures through kind eyes.
My trip is heavily about the animals. We do it very comfortably staying in 4 – 5* lodges, but it is not over
the top. African 4 star is not North American 4 star – the food is fresh and delicious but it’s not gourmet.
The accommodations are clean and authentic, but you’re not going to find high definition TV screens in the
mirrors in your bathroom! This itinerary is quite comprehensive and really is the best of East Africa. With 5
internal flights, that believe me, save a ton of long bumpy drives, add to the overall value. Bring more
photo capacity than you’d ever imagine, but remember to also see this vacation directly through your eyes,
not just your camera lens, as you will have so many incredible memories. It’s a busy trip with many safaris –
that promises to provide a whole bunch of highlights that you’ll talk about for your whole life. I can’t
remember big cities as well as where I’ve seen leopards, cheetah, lion, elephant and giraffe in the freedom of their lands. I hope you can join me on trip #9! Asante Sana! Dave Day 1 01/02/20 Arrive Nairobi Flight: Day 1: (Sat) Feb 01, 2020 Arrive Nairobi Flight: Arr. at: JAMBO - KARIBU!! Warmly met upon arrival at the airport with our traditional, unique and special welcome (bubbly, wet towels and presentation of authentic safari hat and a beautiful authentic canvas pouch filled with safari essentials). Transfer to your hotel in Nairobi, Kenya’s colourful capital city to check in to your city hotel. Rest of the day or evening is spent at leisure. Overnight: Nairobi Serena Hotel BB Situated in the heart of Nairobi, the extensive ground of Serena Hotel contains a fitness centre and spa. Guests can relax in a sun lounger beside the outdoor pool, which is surrounded by palm trees. The elegant and spacious rooms and suites are decorated with warm colours and wooden furniture. They are equipped with a TV, air-conditioning TOURCAN VACATIONS 245 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 203, Toronto, Ontario M2J 4T1, CANADA Tel: 416 391 0334 | Toll Free: 1800 263 2995 | Fax: 416 391 0986 Emergency Cell Number: 416 301 9328
and a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Nairobi Serena Hotel offers a fine-dining restaurant with a seasonal menu and extensive wine cellar. Guests can enjoy a variety of snack and drinks at the poolside bar, or a cocktail at the Aksum Bar. Day 2: (Sun) Feb 02, 2020 Nairobi Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your local guide in the hotel lobby and depart to visit: Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage: Chaired by Daphne Sheldrick, the elephant orphanage is run by Angela Sheldrick, the daughter of David and Daphne, who has been managing all of the Trust’s activities for over a decade. Growing up in Tsavo and later in the Nairobi National Park, Angela has been part of the Trust’s vision from the start, supported by her husband Robert Carr-Hartley and their two boys Taru and Roan, who are passionate about Kenya’s wildlife and eager to ensure that David and Daphne’s legacy continues. Giraffe Center: The Giraffe Center is located in Lang'ata, approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the centre of Nairobi, Kenya. It was established in order to protect the endangered Rothschild giraffe, Giraffa Camelopardalis Rothschild that is found only in the grasslands of East Africa. In 1979, the Giraffe Center, a nature sanctuary for visiting and including wildlife conservation education for urban school children, was started by Jock Leslie Melville, the Kenyan grandson of a Scottish Earl, when he and his wife Betty captured two baby giraffe to start a programme of breeding giraffe on their Langata property, site of the present Centre. Since then the programme has had huge success, resulting in the introduction of several breeding pairs of Rothschild Giraffe into Kenyan national parks. Then visit Karen Blixen Museum with lunch at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden. Return to the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight: Nairobi Serena Hotel Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Day 3: (Mon): Feb 03, 2020 Nairobi / Tarangire National Park Flight: Dep. at 2:10 pm Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out and meet your driver in the hotel lobby for your transfer to Wilson Airport to board your flight to Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, you will be met by our local representative to assist and transfer you to Arusha Coffee Lodge for lunch. Thereafter, drive to Tarangire National Park, named after the Tarangire River which lures thousands of plains game to its banks. Check in to the lodge and later enjoy an afternoon game drive in this area dotted with majestic baobab trees, stately eland antelopes among other game. TOURCAN VACATIONS 245 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 203, Toronto, Ontario M2J 4T1, CANADA Tel: 416 391 0334 | Toll Free: 1800 263 2995 | Fax: 416 391 0986 Emergency Cell Number: 416 301 9328
Dinner will be served in the lodge. Overnight:Tarangire Sopa Lodge Located in Madege, Tarangire Sopa Lodge provides accommodation with an outdoor pool, free WiFi, a garden and a bar. After enjoying a long leisurely game drive between herds of wild animals and along miles of Africa’s seemingly endless roads, you come over a slight rise and the lodge appears almost immediately below you. Built to blend in with the vastness of its surroundings, Tarangire Sopa Lodge lies hidden among the kopjes, ancient baobab and grasses of the Tarangire National Park - home to the greatest concentration of elephants in Africa. Many can be seen around the lodge, allowing visitors a close encounter. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Day 4: (Tue): Feb 04, 2020 Ngorongoro Conservation Area Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast depart to the Ngorongoro Conservation area. Proceed towards the rim of the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater stopping occasionally to admire the breath-taking vista unfolding before you. Arrive for check in, thereafter lunch. This afternoon just relax and enjoy the panoramic views of the crater, the largest unbroken caldera in the world. It has been described as one of the great natural wonders of the world. Eight million years ago, the Ngorongoro Crater was an active volcano but its cone collapsed, forming the crater that is 610 meters deep, 20 kilometres in diameter, and covers an area of 311 sq. km. Spectacular as it is, the crater accounts for just a tenth of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The crater is home to many species of wild game and birds. Dinner will be served at the lodge. Overnight: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge features free Wi-Fi and outdoor pool. Some units have a seating area and/or a balcony. Facing the always magnificent sunsets to the west, and located at the highest point on Ngorongoro crater’s entire rim, the lodge stands well over half a kilometer above the crater floor and offers unparalleled views across this enormous caldera. Themed around traditionally circular African houses with conical roofs, and decorated with examples of Africa’s rich tapestry of artistic traditions by way of rich woodcarvings and sculptures, the lodge harmonizes perfectly with its dramatic surroundings. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner NOTE: Warm jacket /cardigan are highly recommended. Day 5 (Wed): Feb 05, 2o20 Ngorongoro Conservation Area Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast we descend some 610 metres into the crater, which is home to an abundance of wildlife and a photogenic paradise, for a full day of game-viewing drive with picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact caldera in the world teams with an abundance of wildlife permanently resident on the crater floor. Prides of lions, herds of Cape buffalo, rhino, giraffes, golden & black-backed jackal, zebra, cheetah, TOURCAN VACATIONS 245 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 203, Toronto, Ontario M2J 4T1, CANADA Tel: 416 391 0334 | Toll Free: 1800 263 2995 | Fax: 416 391 0986 Emergency Cell Number: 416 301 9328
leopard and the spotted hyena freely roam on the crater floor plains. Unmatched for its natural variety & breath- taking beauty, there are few places on earth where such a tremendous diversity of landscapes exist inside a region this size. Apart from its wildlife riches, the crater is also of great archaeological importance, with the remains of some of mankind’s earliest ancestors discovered in the area, also a home to hundreds of bird species, refreshing in the small lakes in the crater floor. Return late afternoon to your lodge. Dinner is served in the lodge. Overnight: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Day 6: (Thu) Feb 06, 2020 Serengeti National Park Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast then depart for Serengeti via Oldupai Gorge where hominid footprints believed to be 3.6million years old were found. We will enjoy an on-site talk on the interpretation of the gorge by the resident guide Arrive at your lodge for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game viewing drive. Covering an area of 14,763 square kilometers, the world famous Serengeti National Park is Tanzania's oldest park, and one of the world's last great wildlife refuges. It stretches as far as Lake Victoria to the West. Its name comes from the Maasai word Siringet, meaning 'endless plains'. The park's vegetation ranges from the short and long grass plains in the south, to the acacia savannah in the center and wooded grasslands concentrated around the tributaries of the Grumenti and the Mara rivers in the park. The western corridor is a region of wooded highland and extensive plains reaching the edge of Lake Victoria. In the early morning and evening light, the Serengeti landscape is stunningly beautiful. The Serengeti ecosystem supports the greatest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa, including more than three million large mammals. It is the sanctuary of an estimated four million different animals and birds. Wildlife that roam the vast park include lions (the adult males of Serengeti have characteristic black manes), cheetahs, hunting dogs, Savannah elephant, Cape buffalo ,topis, wart hogs, hunting dogs and spotted hyena among others. Dinner will be served at the lodge. Overnight: Serengeti Sopa Lodge Located on the edge of the escarpment overlooking the plains of the south- western Serengeti National Park, home to thousands of wild and rare animals, Serengeti Sopa Lodge lies within an area of out-standing natural beauty. An oasis of cool relaxation from the equatorial sun, the lodge allows its guests to experience some magnificent sights and enjoy interaction with the land and animals difficult to find elsewhere, whilst at the same time enjoying the highest level of cuisine and hospitality. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Day 7: (Fri): Feb 07, 2020 Serengeti National Park Breakfast at the hotel. This morning after breakfast, we depart with picnic lunch boxes for a full day of game viewing drives on the vast Serengeti plains. In the early morning and evening light, the Serengeti landscape is stunningly beautiful. The Rolling plains and grasslands, stretching far into the horizons as far as the eye can see is home to the black-maned lion, the savannah elephant, the Cape buffalo, wildebeetes, the elusive leopard, cheetah, the spotted & stripped hyena, the rhino, topi, burchelle’s zebra, the Masai giraffe among many others. Serengeti National Park is one that can never TOURCAN VACATIONS 245 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 203, Toronto, Ontario M2J 4T1, CANADA Tel: 416 391 0334 | Toll Free: 1800 263 2995 | Fax: 416 391 0986 Emergency Cell Number: 416 301 9328
disappoint. One is spoilt by the variety of bird and wildlife species in this game reserve with game-viewing drives. Enjoy dinner and overnight at our lodge. Overnight: Serengeti Sopa Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Dawn Balloon Safari over the Serengeti Plains ending with a champagne breakfast. Day 8: (Sat): Feb 08, 2020 Amboseli National Park Flight: Dep. at 11:45 am Breakfast at your lodge. You will be then transferred to the airstrip for your flight for Arusha. Upon arrival you are met and transferred to Namanga Border with picnic lunches. Change to the Kenyan vehicles and drive to Amboseli National Park with game drive en-route to the lodge. Dinner will be served at the lodge. Overnight: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge is set against the magnificent backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain, the glittering Mount Kilimanjaro; Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge enjoys a uniquely privileged position at the heart of this world-famous national park. Secluded within a grove of acacia trees, the lodge looks out over the golden savannah plains, with uninterrupted views of the mountain itself. Close by are a series of emerald green swamps, which are fed by the melting snows of Kilimanjaro. The luxury en suite rooms are accommodated in two single-stoned dedicated buildings. Each tastefully-appointed room features a Maasai-inspired, hand-painted, wall fresco, king-sized bed or luxurious twins, lavish all-encompassing mosquito-curtaining, bathroom (with walk-in shower), writing/vanity unit, and private veranda. The central dining area is reached by an internal timbered bridge over a melt-water stream, and is flanked by water gardens. The walls feature hand-painted wildlife murals while the décor reflects the traditional artifacts of the Maasai people. The spacious lounge and bar feature a broad terrace and a blazing fire-pit where evening cocktails can be enjoyed. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner Day 9: (Sun): Feb 09, 2020 Amboseli National Park Spend full day in Amboseli. Starting with an early morning game drive, return for breakfast in the hotel, thereafter the rest of the morning is at leisure. Enjoy lunch and some leisure time, before, later in the afternoon heading out for yet another game viewing drive on this majestic backdrop to one of Kenya's most spectacular displays of wildlife - lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, cheetah, buffalo and hosts of plains' game. Thereafter return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. TOURCAN VACATIONS 245 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 203, Toronto, Ontario M2J 4T1, CANADA Tel: 416 391 0334 | Toll Free: 1800 263 2995 | Fax: 416 391 0986 Emergency Cell Number: 416 301 9328
Overnight: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: (Mon) Feb 10, 2020 Mount Kenya National Park Flight: Dep. at 9:50 am
Nairobi /Nanyuki Flight: Dep. at 11:00 am
Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi.
Arrive at the Wilson Airport where you will be assisted to connect your domestic light to Nanyuki.
Upon arrival in Nanyuki you will be met by our local representative and be driven to Mount Kenya Safari Club.
Straddled around the Equator and located at the foot of the snow covered Mt. Kenya giving you a closer and clearer
view of the mountain.
Lunch will be served and then afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the extensive gardens and various facilities offered at
the hotel.
Dinner will be served at the club.
Overnight: Mount Kenya Safari Club
Situated in Nanyuki, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club provides an outdoor
swimming pool and tennis court. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also
provides guests with a restaurant. The units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-
screen TV with satellite channels. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom
fitted with a hair dryer, while some rooms at Fairmont Mount Kenya also feature a
seating area. You can play table tennis and darts at this 5-star hotel, and the area is
popular for cycling.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
TOURCAN VACATIONS
245 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 203, Toronto, Ontario M2J 4T1, CANADA
Tel: 416 391 0334 | Toll Free: 1800 263 2995 | Fax: 416 391 0986
Emergency Cell Number: 416 301 9328
Day 11: (Tue): Feb 11, 2020 Mount Kenya National Park Breakfast at the lodge. Depart this morning for a full day game drive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy with lunch at Sweetwaters camp. The Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a 90,000-acre (360 km2) not-for-profit wildlife conservancy in Central Kenya's Laikipia County. It is situated on the equator west of Nanyuki, between the foothills of the Aberdares and Mount Kenya. The Ol Pejeta Conservancy works to conserve wildlife, provide a sanctuary for great apes and to generate income through wildlife tourism and complementary enterprises for re-investment in conservation and community development. The Conservancy boasts the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and in 2013 reached a population milestone of 100 black rhino. It also houses the two remaining northern white rhino in the world, who were moved here from Dvůr Králové Zoo in the Czech Republic. The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary is situated here, and provides a haven for orphaned, abandoned and rescued chimpanzees. It is the only place in Kenya where these great apes can be seen. The Conservancy is host to the "Big five game" among a large selection of other African animals, which makes it a popular safari destination. It also operates a successful livestock program, which serves to benefit local pastoralists and wildlife. Later drive back to Mt. Kenya Safari Club where dinner will be served. Overnight: Mount Kenya Safari Club Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Day 12: (Wed): Feb 12, 2020 Samburu Game Reserves Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast then drive to the Samburu National Reserve, set in the rugged semi-arid northern region with spectacular scenic landscape. Arrive in time for lunch and after a short siesta head for an afternoon game viewing drive. The water of the great Ewaso Nyiro River, dotted with doum palms, meanders through the reserve giving it an oasis setting and draws wildlife in great numbers to its banks .The verdant riverine forest is a stark contrast to the arid thorn studded plains. Samburu is visited by large herds of Elephants, drawn by the promise of water. In the dry season, the elephants use their tusks to dig deep into the dry river beds, unearthing precious water. These waterholes then become a focal point for other game. The Samburu region is the best place to find several endemic Northern species; including the Gerenuk (twiga gazelle) due to her long neck, the beisa Oryx, the Reticulated Giraffe, the Somali ostrich and Grevy’s Zebra. Samburu is also an ornithological paradise, home to many birds including local species such as the Palm Nut Vulture and the Vinaceous Dove. Leopards are often seen at dusk. The Samburu culture is a truly fascinating one, sharing a great deal of ancestral and linguistic ties to the Maasai. The entire Samburu region is a place of breathtaking and magical beauty, a place where the vision of a deep red sunset silhouetting the doum palms along the river as a leopard TOURCAN VACATIONS 245 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 203, Toronto, Ontario M2J 4T1, CANADA Tel: 416 391 0334 | Toll Free: 1800 263 2995 | Fax: 416 391 0986 Emergency Cell Number: 416 301 9328
emerges to hunt brings the perfect end to a day on safari. Return to the lodge where dinner will be served. Overnight: Samburu Sopa Lodge Located inside the Samburu National Reserve in Northern Kenya, Samburu Sopa lodge is built atop high ground allowing panoramic views of the vastness of Samburu shrub land and the hills beyond. The lodge is built to reflect the architectural heritage of the local communities whose sons and daughters make up the majority of the work force at the lodge. Fifteen cottages, each with two bedrooms are built in an arch formation on either side of the public areas to surround the waterhole but leaving a wide gap to allow animals free movement to the water. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Day 13: (Thu) Feb 13, 2020 Samburu Game Reserves Breakfast at the lodge. Enjoy full day of morning and afternoon game viewing in both Samburu game reserves. Leopards are often seen at dusk. The Samburu culture is a truly fascinating one, sharing a great deal of ancestral and linguistic ties to the Maasai. The entire Samburu region is a place of breathtaking and magical beauty, a place where the vision of a deep red sunset silhouetting the doum palms along the river as a leopard emerges to hunt brings the perfect end to a day on safari. Dinner will be served at the lodge. Overnight: Samburu Sopa Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Visit to a Samburu Manyatta to see how the tribe lives in this harsh surrounding. Day 14: (Fri) Feb 14, 2020 Masai Mara Game Reserve Flight: Dep. at 9:05 am & Arr. at 11:05 am Breakfast at the lodge. Later transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Masai Mara. Upon arrival in Masai Mara you will be met and transferred to Mara Serena Lodge with a game drive en-route.Lunch will be served at the lodge, rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Depart for a game drive. Dinner will be served at your lodge. Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge Located at the center of the Mara Triangle in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Serena Safari Lodge is set on a hill overlooking the African savannah and Mara River. The rooms at the lodge are equipped with tea-and-coffee making facilities, TV, mosquito nets and bathroom with shower. Mara Serena Safari Lodge has a restaurant and bar. Other facilities include a spa, fitness centre and outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy panoramic views of the reserve from the lobby and the terrace. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner TOURCAN VACATIONS 245 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 203, Toronto, Ontario M2J 4T1, CANADA Tel: 416 391 0334 | Toll Free: 1800 263 2995 | Fax: 416 391 0986 Emergency Cell Number: 416 301 9328
Day 15: (Sat): Feb 15, 2020 Masai Mara Game Reserve Enjoy breakfast then proceed on a full day of game viewing drives and adventure. Be on the look-out for the big five that Maasai Mara is famous for. These include the lion, savannah (African) elephant, the Cape buffalo, the leopard and the black rhino. We may even be so lucky to witness a leopard or a cheetah sprint and make a kill! We return back to the camp for dinner and overnight. OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Balloon Safari over the Mara plains followed by a champagne breakfast or visit a traditional Masai Manyatta (off the beaten track) and experience the culture of this world famous community. The Masai still live as they did for centuries -interact with these nomadic people and experience their way of life as you learn about their customs and traditions. Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Day 16: (Sun): Feb 16, 2020 Depart Nairobi Flight: Amka! Wake up early with coffee/tea and head off on your last trail of the African savannah – hopefully, you’ll see some big game. Return to the Lodge for breakfast. All good experiences must come to an end and sadly you must say Kwaheri to your wonderful Camp Manager and his team. Transfer to the airstrip for your domestic flight to Nairobi. Departing at 1100hrs. You are met on arrival and transferred to Nairobi Serena Hotel where a dayroom is booked for you. 6:00 pm: You will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight. TOURCAN VACATIONS 245 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 203, Toronto, Ontario M2J 4T1, CANADA Tel: 416 391 0334 | Toll Free: 1800 263 2995 | Fax: 416 391 0986 Emergency Cell Number: 416 301 9328
Vehicles we use on Safari Specially designed 4x4wd Safari Land cruiser Custom designed safari land cruiser with pop up roof for maximum game viewing. All vehicles equipped with long range two way HF radios linked to our main offices, cool boxes and fridges, reference guide books & unlimited bottled water. TOURCAN VACATIONS 245 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 203, Toronto, Ontario M2J 4T1, CANADA Tel: 416 391 0334 | Toll Free: 1800 263 2995 | Fax: 416 391 0986 Emergency Cell Number: 416 301 9328
TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. PRICE INCLUDES
• Meeting/Assistance/Transfers/Porterage: Airport /Hotel round-trip transfers at all destinations and includes
one piece of luggage per person.
• Accommodation: In twin/double rooms with en-suite facilities.
• Full Board Accommodation while on safari.
• Complimentary Authentic Branded Safari Hat and safari essentials pack.
• Park entry fees while on safari.
• Services of professional English Speaking guide-driver.
• Unlimited supply of bottled mineral drinking water in the vehicle, while on safari.
• Use of a custom designed pop-up roof Safari Land Cruiser while on safari.
• Complimentary Flying Doctors cover while on safari.
• Gratuities: The gratuities are included @US$200 per person; extra tipping for exceptional individual services, is
at your discretion, although not obligatory.
2. PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:
• Optional activities in a safari park /conservancy, which can be booked in advance (to guarantee space) or at
the destination /onsite (subject to availability).
• International Flights, Visa Fees and all Personal Expenses such as Drinks, Laundry, Telephone.
• Travel Insurance - we strongly recommend that comprehensive travel insurance be purchased for the
duration of your journey to protect against any missed or delayed flights, illnesses etc that may cause
cancellation of your travel plans.
• Any expense not expressly specified above.
3. Visas: Canadian & US Passport holders require visas for Kenya & Tanzania. Please secure the required visas and
ensure that your passport is valid for 6 months from return date and have at least 4 blank pages (excluding pages 22,
23 and 24, which are not accepted as visa pages, on US passport).
The available options to apply for visas to Kenya are:-
• Online visa through http://evisa.go.ke or http://ecitizen.go.ke Kindly note that these are the only official
government websites to apply for Kenyan visas online.
• Through the Kenya High Commission Office, closest to your city of residence.
• At the port of entry in Kenya (Airport, land border or sea port)
How to apply for Kenyan e-visa online
• Go to either www.evisa.go.ke or www.ecitizen.go.ke and click on create eVisa Account.
• Once Logged in, Select Department of Immigration Services.
• Select Submit Application
• Select Kenyan Visa
• Select the type of visa and read the instructions carefully
• Fill in the application form (digital photo may be required to be uploaded, take a picture from your phone &
crop it to be passport style)
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Tel: 416 391 0334 | Toll Free: 1800 263 2995 | Fax: 416 391 0986
Emergency Cell Number: 416 301 9328• Pay using visa card, MasterCard and or debit cards and exit
• After a few days, please “sign in” again to your evisa account, check your visa status then download the
approval and print.
• Present your printed eVisa to the immigration officer at the port of entry.
Points to note:
• Visa processing fee is non-refundable.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected.
• The possession of an eVisa is not the final Authority to enter The Republic of Kenya.
• Engaging in any form of business or employment without a requisite permit or pass is an offence
• A visa is required prior to entry into The Republic of Kenya.
• The eVisa printout must be presented at the port of entry.
The tourist visa for Tanzania is also available upon arrival, at main ports of entry. You can get a visa on arrival for a
maximum of 3 months. When you arrive, ensure that immigration officials validate your visa by stamping your
passport or writing any required information in it. Some visas are valid for a period shorter than three months.
Although you may not be asked but it’s a good idea to keep at least 5 passport size pictures, with a light background.
The visa for Tanzania can also be obtained in advance. You may refer to the below web links, as applicable, for High
Commission of Tanzania in Canada or Embassy of Tanzania, to get more specific information:
https://www.tzrepottawa.ca/visa.html
http://tanzaniaembassy-us.org/?page_id=76
Yellow fever vaccinations are required for all travelers from yellow fever endemic countries/regions & Kenya is one
of them. All individuals in transit for twelve (12) hours or more, and/or who leave the immediate airport vicinity, in a
yellow fever endemic area are required to show proof of vaccination upon arrival in any port of debarkation in
Tanzania. Yellow fever vaccinations are required for all travelers from yellow fever endemic countries/regions. We
recommend you have yellow fever immunization and carry your WHO immunization card with you in case you have
emergency travel to a country that requires proof of immunization, such as Tanzania & South Africa.
4. PAYMENT CONDITIONS: A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is required at the time of booking, along
with full amount towards the internal /international airfare, unless otherwise stated in your invoice. Tourcan
Vacations office must receive final payment 90 days prior to departure. For bookings made within 90 days of
departure, full payment is due. Some suppliers may require additional deposits. You will be advised at time of
confirmation. The additional amount is non-refundable. If final payment is not received 90 days prior to departure
the booking will be cancelled.
5. TERMS & CONDITIONS : The purchase of packages, air only or tours (hereinafter referred to as the “Travel
Services”) offered by Tourcan Vacations constitutes a contractual agreement between Tourcan Vacations and the
customer and implies your acceptance of Tourcan Vacations terms and conditions. Please ensure you read carefully
and understand these terms and conditions prior to booking.
TOURCAN VACATIONS
245 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 203, Toronto, Ontario M2J 4T1, CANADA
Tel: 416 391 0334 | Toll Free: 1800 263 2995 | Fax: 416 391 0986
Emergency Cell Number: 416 301 93286. PRICES INDICATED: Prices quoted for this tour are, in Canadian Dollars (CAD$), based upon the quote of service providers, at exchange rate, cost of fuel, taxes and other fees in force at time of preparation of this offer (Oct 2018). All prices are valid upon date of publication and are subject to change without notice. Unless the customer has paid in full, all prices may be increased at any time and for any reason. Where there is an increase in the total price of the Travel Services after a deposit has been paid and the cumulative increase, except any increase resulting from an increase in retail sales tax or federal goods and services tax, is more 7 per cent the customer has the right to cancel the contract and obtain full refund. 7. RESERVATIONS/DEPOSIT/CONFIRMATION: Reservations must be accompanied by a deposit or payment in full before they can be considered confirmed. 8. FINAL PAYMENT: Final payment must be received by Tourcan Vacations 90 days prior to departure date. Reservations made less than 60 days prior departure date must be accompanied by payment in full. If final payment is not received within the required period, Tourcan Vacations reserves the right to cancel any such reservations without prior notice and levy applicable cancellation fees. 9. PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD: Signed copies of Credit Card Authorization Forms must be in our possession before final documents will be issued. 10. CHARGES FOR CHANGES: Any changes to a reservation will be subject to a $50 change fee outside of 90 days of departure. Within 90 days of departure cancellation penalties will apply. If any change made by one or more customers alters the basis of room occupancy, rates will be adjusted to reflect true room occupancy status. Changes of customer names will be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. Charges will apply for any changes in customer reservations (subject to availability) subsequent to the departure date. 11. CANCELLATION CHARGES: Charges will apply in the event of any cancellation. Insurance premiums are non- refundable, in whole or in part, whether cancelled before or after the departure date. The day of departure is excluded when calculating cancellation or change fees. All cancellation fees must be calculated based on the total amount of the products and Travel Services purchased. Tourcan Vacations reserves the right to cancel a booking where any payment is not received by its due date (90 day prior to departure). The cancellation charges vary for the flights, based on booking class (some fares are totally non-refundable & no changes are permitted once it’s issued) 12. CANCELLATION BEFORE DEPARTURE DATE: Up to 90 Days prior – loss of deposit* 89 to 0 Days prior- 100% penalty* No refunds will be made for any used portion including hotels, sightseeing, cruises, transfers, meals, international or domestic flight with or without notice, unless cancelled or missed by the supplier. *Plus any unrecoverable deposits paid to airlines or suppliers. 13. FLIGHTS AND CARRIERS Customers acknowledge and accept the following Changes: Flights offered by Tourcan Vacations are conducted in accordance with the applicable tariffs of the air carrier and pursuant to regulations set out by the Canadian Transportation Agency. All such flights and rates are also subject to approval by the relevant government authorities. Consolidations and changes in the published schedule, aircraft type, days of operation, air carrier providing air transportation and flight itinerary may be undertaken at any time and without prior notice, in accordance with the air carrier’s tariffs. TOURCAN VACATIONS 245 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 203, Toronto, Ontario M2J 4T1, CANADA Tel: 416 391 0334 | Toll Free: 1800 263 2995 | Fax: 416 391 0986 Emergency Cell Number: 416 301 9328
Fares and Names: Fares and taxes may increase between the time of quoting, booking and tickets being issued. The fares quoted are subject to class availability and may have booking conditions attached. Tickets must reflect the passengers name as shown in their passport. If names are not reflected correctly boarding may be denied. Schedule Check and Connecting Flights: Flight schedules are subject to change without notice. Customers having purchased air only must reconfirm their return flight within 24 to 72 hours prior to the scheduled take-off time. Tourcan Vacations undertakes to notify customers reasonably in advance through means it deems appropriate of any schedule changes resulting in the advancement or delay of the flight departure times or in case of cancellation of a flight. Whenever customers book connecting flights, they must allow sufficient time to make their connection. No control can be exercised over air carriers to guarantee flight schedules, which may be altered or affected by various circumstances. Tourcan Vacations will not be liable for any change of schedule or a missed flight connection, including any additional fees incurred and special, incidental or consequential damages (including the carriage of baggage) arising from the foregoing, whether or not it had the knowledge that such additional fees or damages might be incurred. Airport check-in: It is recommended that customers arrive at the airport check-in counter at least 3 hours prior to departure, for international flights & not less than 90 minutes prior to a domestic flight. Failing this, their reservation may be cancelled and their seats assigned to other customers, with no right of recourse. Seat assignment: unless already pre-assigned, staff at the air carrier’s check-in counter conducts aircraft seating. Other applicable conditions: Air transportation is subject to all applicable government regulations and is governed by the Montreal Convention, or the Warsaw Convention as the case may be, the applicable tariffs of the air carrier as well as the conditions of contract appearing on the airline ticket. Any amendments or changes to the applicable air carrier’s general terms and conditions of carriage once filed with and approved by federal regulatory authorities, are not subject to additional public notice and are legally binding. Refusal to transport: Removal of passengers: Tourcan Vacations shall not be liable for refusal by itself or the air carrier to transport a passenger nor for the cancellation of a reserved space or removal of a passenger due to, but not limited to, safety reasons, to prevent the violation of any applicable laws of any country or to prevent any hazard or risk to such passenger, to any other person or property, or to the flight. 14. VALIDITY OF TICKETS: Tickets are made out in the name of the customer and are not transferable. Tickets are valid only on the dates and flights indicated. Unused portions of tickets may not be used for travel on other flights and are not subject to refund at any time. 15. BAGGAGE: The safari aircraft that will ferry you to the remote conservation areas of Africa are small, lightweight planes with limited storage space for baggage. Accordingly, we advise that you choose the right luggage for your trips. Most city travel luggage is not suitable for safari planes, so you need to pack using soft-sided duffel bags. Please try that the bags have no spines, frames, or a rigid structure. Also, bring bags that have very small wheels, or preferably, none at all. When a passenger fails to adhere to the safari airline’s strict baggage policy, the airline will ask the passenger to find the appropriate bag and repack. The safari airline has the right to leave the baggage at the airline’s airport office or worse case on the tarmac in far-off parks. TOURCAN VACATIONS 245 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 203, Toronto, Ontario M2J 4T1, CANADA Tel: 416 391 0334 | Toll Free: 1800 263 2995 | Fax: 416 391 0986 Emergency Cell Number: 416 301 9328
You can plan your luggage according to the weight allowance as follows:
Small and lightweight aircraft in East Africa for Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda
• Weight: 15 kg or 33 lbs
• Dimensions: Maximum height: 25 cm or 10 inches, width: 35 cm or 13 inches, and length: 55 cm or 22 inches.
Small and lightweight aircraft in Southern Africa for Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Zambia, and
Zimbabwe
• Weight: from 15 to 20 kg or 23 to 44 lbs depending on the destination. Please check with us.
• Maximum height: 30cm or 12 inches, width: 25cm or 10 inches, and length: 62cm or 24 inches.
• If you are carrying heavy photographic equipment, you might want to book an extra freight seat on the
plane. As a result, you will have baggage allowance for two seats. Do inform your safari consultant
organizing your trip well in advance.
• Choose bags in whimsical colors so that it’s easier to identify your bags from a stack of other passenger bags
that are typically black.
• The total weight allowance includes the carry-on bags. You will be holding your carry-on bags in the lap for
the duration of the flight as the aircraft do not have under-seat storage or overhead lockers for stowing
bags.
• Given that soft-backed duffel bags are light, you can actually carry adequate clothing and other supplies.
• You will only need casual clothing for your safari tour, and since most safari camps offer laundry services,
you won’t need too many clothes. Cultural norms do not permit that the staff wash underclothes. But, you
can get gentle soap so you can wash them yourself.
• You need not carry basic toiletries. Most of the necessary supplies you need such as shower gel, shampoo,
and moisturizers are provided by the safari camps and lodges.
Liability: The provisions of the Montreal Convention, or the Warsaw Convention as the case may be, the applicable
tariffs of the air carrier, as well as the notice appearing on the passenger ticket and baggage check, govern the loss
of and damage to baggage and establish the limits of air carrier’s liability. Baggage lost or damaged while boarding
or disembarking a ship must be reported to the Purser’s office prior to the ship’s departure from port or prior to
TOURCAN VACATIONS
245 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 203, Toronto, Ontario M2J 4T1, CANADA
Tel: 416 391 0334 | Toll Free: 1800 263 2995 | Fax: 416 391 0986
Emergency Cell Number: 416 301 9328leaving the local customs area. Passengers’ baggage and property are transported, stored and handled at owner’s risk at all times. 16. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: It is the full responsibility of customers to obtain at their own expense all necessary travel documents required by all relevant government authorities, including all ports of call, and to comply with the laws thereof. Passports will be required for all air and sea travel to or from all destinations and may have to be valid for six months beyond the date of the expected return to Canada. Canadian Citizens born in certain countries may require a visa in addition to a valid passport. A permanent resident card will be required for permanent residents/landed immigrants who are not Canadian citizens. One (1) parent traveling with a child under age 18 may have to obtain a notarized letter of consent signed by the parent not traveling. Customers are responsible for checking which documents are required, and then make certain that they have the necessary documents in hand prior to departure. The carrier or relevant authorities, without further recourse or the possibility of a refund, may deny customers boarding privileges failing to provide the required documents. Entry to another country may also be refused even if the required information and travel documents are complete. No refund or replacement will be given for lost or stolen travel documents. Tourcan Vacations shall not be liable for any aid or information given by its employees or the travel agent in connection with obtaining any necessary travel documents or complying with any laws, whether given orally, in writing or otherwise, or for the consequences suffered by any customer resulting from his/her failure to obtain such documents or to comply with such laws. 17. CUSTOMER ADVISORY: Some events are part of normal unpleasant occurrences, which can happen when traveling abroad. The customer realizes this, solely assumes the consequences thereof and agrees that Tourcan Vacations cannot be held responsible for any damages owing to such occurrences. Living Standards: Customers are asked to bear in mind and accept that living standards and practices at the destination, and the conditions there with respect to the provision of utilities, services and accommodations, may differ from those found in Canada. Service disruptions: Some services including water, electricity, air-conditioning, security, sanitary conditions, pools, food, beverages and other services or benefits may be suspended or interrupted partially or completely during the customer’s stay. Likewise, depending on the occupancy rate of hotels, à la Carte dining may be replaced by buffet or vice-versa. Food, water and beverages: The food, water and beverages may not be up to North-American standards. Accordingly, customers assume sole responsibility for any illness suffered while abroad or upon return owing to the quality of the food, water and beverages. 18. ROOM ALLOCATION: Hoteliers are solely responsible for room allocation, in accordance with the category reserved by customers. Should customers choose to alter their room category upon arrival at destination (upon availability), they must make their own arrangements with the hotelier and assume all additional fees levied by them. 19. CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT CONDITIONS: Customers acknowledge and accept that hoteliers, in accordance with international standards, have specific check-in times, usually from 3 PM and check out by noon on the scheduled day of departure or by noon on the day immediately preceding a late night departure. 20. CUSTOMERS REQUIRING ASSISTANCE AND CARE WHILE TRAVELLING TOURCAN VACATIONS 245 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 203, Toronto, Ontario M2J 4T1, CANADA Tel: 416 391 0334 | Toll Free: 1800 263 2995 | Fax: 416 391 0986 Emergency Cell Number: 416 301 9328
All customers requiring special care, assistance, attention or treatment must advise Tourcan Vacations and the air carrier of any and all specific needs at the time of booking, in order to arrange air transportation, hotel and tour accommodations. 21. CHANGES TO TRAVEL SERVICES: If Travel Services are no longer available prior to the departure date or subsequent to arrival at destination, Tourcan Vacations reserves the right to substitute them for comparable goods or Travel Services, or, alternatively, to cancel them. Changes to itinerary: Tourcan Vacations and the participating tour operator reserves the right to cancel, alter or re- schedule any timing, to omit one or more stops, to substitute alternative itineraries or to otherwise amend the content of the tour with or without prior notice to the passenger. 22. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY Health: Customers, whose physical condition so requires, must ensure that they have a sufficient quantity of any required medication with them, and that they carry such medication in their hand baggage at all times. Customers must also consult competent medical authorities prior to departure about preventive medical measure as regards to the countries to be visited. Activities: Tourcan Vacations cannot be held responsible for any accident or mishap occurring at the destination during the practice of activities in which the customers participate of their own free will and initiative. 23. FORCE MAJEURE: Tourcan Vacations shall not be liable for failure in the performance of any of its obligations, including without limitation, for any loss or damage resulting from any delay, cancellation, loss of personal belongings, illness, bodily injury, accident, death, deterioration of Travel Services, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, disappointment or frustration, either mental or physical, due to: * An Act of God or Force Majeure; * A war, revolution, insurrection, riot, blockage or any other unlawful act against public order or authority, including an act of terrorism or threat thereof; * Fire, flood, explosion, earthquake, epidemics, quarantine, storm, lightning, tornado or adverse weather conditions generally; * Accident to or failure of an aircraft or equipment used in connection therewith, loss of or hijacking of an aircraft, or any shortage of or inability to provide labor, fuel or facilities; * Any strike, lock-out, labor dispute or other industrial disturbance whether involving Tourcan Vacations’ employees, the employees of its service providers or others upon whom Tourcan Vacations relies; * Any government order, regulation, action or inaction or any failure to obtain the approval of a government authority having jurisdiction in the circumstances as may be required to the conduct of operations hereunder or any government or legal restraint upon such operation; * Others upon whom Tourcan Vacations relies for the performance of the whole or any part of any Travel Services hereunder; * Any other causes beyond the reasonable control of Tourcan Vacations and any other event not reasonably to be foreseen, anticipated or predicted, whether actual, threatened or reported, which may interfere with the operations of Tourcan Vacations or of its service providers. 24. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY: Tourcan Vacations makes arrangements with air carriers, hotels, transfer operators and other independent parties to provide customers with Travel Services they purchase. Although Tourcan Vacations takes great care in selecting these service providers, it does not have any control over them and cannot be held responsible for their omissions, fault or negligence, or that of their employees, nor for any loss or damages suffered as a result thereof. Travel Services provided are subject to the conditions imposed by the service providers TOURCAN VACATIONS 245 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 203, Toronto, Ontario M2J 4T1, CANADA Tel: 416 391 0334 | Toll Free: 1800 263 2995 | Fax: 416 391 0986 Emergency Cell Number: 416 301 9328
and their liability is limited by their tariffs, conditions of carriage, tickets, vouchers, international conventions and agreements. 25. ACTIVITIES NOT INCLUDED: Tourcan Vacations shall not be liable for the quality or safety of activities (such as excursions, optional tours, little extras and others) available at the destination that customers may wish to participate in and which are not included in the package, nor for any other representation made by the operator of any such activities. Any written or oral contract for all such activities shall be deemed to be made between customers and the operator of such activities and shall be undertaken at the customers’ own risk of loss, damage or injury. Tourcan Vacations shall not be liable in any manner for any complaints or claims that may arise as a result of participation in any such activities which are offered by third parties over whom Tourcan Vacations has no control. 26. CONFIDENTIALITY: Tourcan Vacations strictly complies with principles of confidentiality with respect to customers’ personal information, including in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. 27. LAWS: The laws of the province in which the Canadian gateway city is located govern this agreement. Any legal action instituted against Tourcan Vacations must be heard before the courts of this province. For the purposes of any such proceedings, the parties hereby agree to elect domicile in the judicial district of the Canadian gateway city in question. The voiding of one or other of the clauses hereto shall neither annul nor invalidate this agreement, which is known as the Terms and Conditions. Tourcan Vacations is registered as a wholesaler in Ontario. 28. YOUR HOST DAVE FRINTON: Dave Frinton is fully intending to host this special custom tour to Africa, however, in the unlikely event Dave cannot go due to health issues or any family emergency, another host will be substituted. 29. MINIMUM OF 16 PASSENGERS: If less than 16 people are not confirmed and paid in full by 90 days prior to departure, CruisePlus and Tourcan Vacations have the right to cancel the tour. If this should be the case, the tour deposits paid to that point (not including international air or any tour add ons) will be refunded in full. Normally we know well in advance of this date whether the tour will proceed. We recommend that you do not book your international air before you get 100% confirmation that all is green to go. 30. TOURCAN IS THE TOUR OPERATOR: You’ve seen a lot of terms and conditions above. It must be clear that CruisePlus is only the selling agency and Tourcan is the actual tour provider. CruisePlus works closely with Tourcan Vacations, who have provided quality vacations for many years - we highly recommend and trust their services. 31. A NOTE FROM DAVE: This will be my 9th trip to Africa. It is my “happy place” on Earth and I look forward to sharing this wonderful continent with you! What I can say, is to bring your sense of adventure and your patience. While normally things go as planned, to be blunt, Africa operates quite a bit differently than first world operations that you may be used to in Canada or the U.S. It’s not unusual to get a flat tire here and there and internal flights are also not always running on an exact clock. It’s a fabulous trip that promises to have plenty of life time memories. I am hosting quite a few trips in 2019 and 2020 and often not that easy to get hold of – but I’m more than eager to talk to you and share my experiences with you. My direct toll free number is 1-888-432-8344. If I am away, and you need immediate assistance, please contact our main office at 1-800-854-9664 and one of our travel specialists will be around to assist you. TOURCAN VACATIONS 245 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 203, Toronto, Ontario M2J 4T1, CANADA Tel: 416 391 0334 | Toll Free: 1800 263 2995 | Fax: 416 391 0986 Emergency Cell Number: 416 301 9328
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