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Dear GroupOn Customer,

Please find enclosed the proposal you requested. We enjoyed creating this package for

you and we can adjust any of these itineraries to meet your travel needs; as you can

see we include everything you need to enjoy your safari except your visas and the value

we provide is more than you can find from any other company in the industry.

Odyssey’s founding principles are based on individual service and anticipating clients’

needs. The experience, knowledge and commitment of both our team in Africa and our

network of staff throughout the world help us achieve our goal of ensuring that a journey

with us is not just a holiday, but the experience of a lifetime. I hope we will be able to

demonstrate this to you.

Please do let me know if you have any questions on the itinerary. I can be contacted

Monday-Friday, 9:00-17.00 (local time) [email protected] and my direct line

is 203-956-0865. If it is more convenient for me to call you to discuss any aspects of

your holiday, please let me know your number and a convenient date and time.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Mark Cahill

Managing Director


KENYA SAFARI MAP


ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS


NAIROBI

AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

LAKE NAIVASHA

LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE


INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE

Round trip international airfare is included from

the following US cities:

• Boston

• New York

• Washington, DC

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

We can accommodate other US cities on request.

We book economy as part of the deal, business and first are retail price minus the cost

of GroupOn airfare. We cannot accommodate premium economy.


Detailed Itinerary


Day 1, Friday

Depart home

Day 2, Saturday

Arrive Nairobi

Following your flight Odyssey Safari staff will greet you at the airport and load your bags

for transport to the Safari Park Hotel. Once you are settled in you may select an optional

activity or simply relax at the camp for the trip ahead. Some of the possible optional

activities include: Bomas of Kenya, Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Karen Blixen

Museum, Tour of Downtown Nairobi, National Museum, or Langata Giraffe Center.

Overnight at Safari Park Hotel

Day 3, Sunday

Nairobi –Amboseli National Park

After breakfast our adventures in the bush begin with spectacular Amboseli National

Park. Romantically situated in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli is famous for

its tremendous variety of big game.

Depart Nairobi in the morning and travel to the Amboseli National reserve at the foot of

snowcapped Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak. Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon

game drive follows. Amboseli is an excellent place to view a multitude of wildlife,

including everything from Lions, Cheetah to Wildebeest to Giraffes to Baboons.


Overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4, Monday

Explore Amboseli National Park

The day starts with breakfast followed by a morning game drive in the park. Amboseli

offers opportunities such as viewing Large Herds of Elephants, nearly every vista within

the park is framed by majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance., Big Five, visiting the

Observation Hill which allows an overall view of the whole park especially the swamps

and elephants, Swamp below observation hill hosts many elephants, buffaloes, hippos

and a variety of water fowls like pelican, Egyptian goose, Contemporary Masai culture

and indigenous lifestyle.

After lunch a game-drive follows. Optional visit to a Masai village is available as this is

the home of the Masai people. Here you learn about their tribal social systems, customs

and the place of the Masai in today’s Africa.

The residents live in their Manyatta, or village, much as they have for centuries and a

visit gives you the opportunity to see the interior of these mud-hut homes, spotless and

unadorned, contrasted with the Maasai themselves, bedecked with brilliantly colored

beads and cloths.

Overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5, Tuesday

Amboseli– Lake Naivasha

Our destination is Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge We arrive in time for lunch at our lodge

by the lake and early afternoon, we take an optional boat ride. Alternatively, a nature

walk at Crescent Island is an excellent way to see wild animals while on foot. The Island


is a private game sanctuary, which is home to zebra, wildebeest, gazelle, Vervet

monkeys, hares, genet cats, waterbuck and giraffe. Or you may wish to lounge by the

pool admiring the view of zebras, Giraffes and waterbuck just outside the fence.

Overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge


Day 6, Wednesday

L .Naivasha – L. Nakuru-Lake Naivasha

Today we travel to the exotic Lake Nakuru National Park located in the Great Rift

Valley. After lunch an exciting game run is planned for the afternoon. The game in this

park is plentiful and the magnificent bird watching will make a devotee out of even the

most reluctant. The Park is a home to stunning flocks of lesser and Greater Flamingos,

which literally turn the lakeshores in to a magnificent pink stretch. The bird life here is

world renown and over 400 bird species exist here, White Pelicans, Plovers, Egrets and

Marabou Stork. It is also one of the very few places in Africa to see the white Rhino and

rare Rothschild Giraffe.

Overnight at Naivasha Sopa Lodge

Evening game drive – 3.00 p.m. to 6.15 p.m.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7, Thursday

Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara Game Reserve

This morning we drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara

National Reserve. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains

famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration and is home of the Big

Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino. Lunch at our Lodge and relax before

departing for the afternoon game run. The Mara Game Reserve-one of the greatest


wildernesses of the world. Large mammals are varied, and easy to see. Residents

among the Parks are: Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland and thousands of plain game

including Impala, Zebra, Topi, both Thomson's and grants Gazelles.

Overnight at Ashnil Tented camp

Evening game drive – 3.30 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.


Day 8, Friday

Discover Masai Mara

The search for great predators and perhaps even cubs continues today during

extensive game runs. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the

elusive cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs.

Overnight at Ashnil tented camp

Full day game drive: 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Box Lunch & Dinner

Day 9, Saturday

Masai Mara – Nairobi

Enjoy early Breakfast at the Camp. Checkout of the Camp and conduct a game drive

en-route with an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Maasai people to witness

the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse

into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. Transfer to Nairobi and

connect with your international flight.

Meal Plan Breakfast and Box lunch


Day 10, Sunday

Arrive Home

If you choose the Zanzibar extension your itinerary is as follows.

3 Day Zanzibar Island Extension

Blue Bay Beach Resort

http://bluebayzanzibar.com/bluebay-beach-resort-and-spa/

Day 10, Saturday: Nairobi to Zanzibar Island

Return to Nairobi from the safari with the group and transfer to the airport directly for

your flight to Zanzibar. On arrival, you are met in the airport by the hotel staff that

transfers you to the hotel for check-in.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 11, Sunday: Zanzibar Island Enjoy all of the interesting cultural and watersports activities the island has to offer or

simply relax on the gorgeous white sand beach!

Meal Plan: Breakfast and dinner

Day 12, Monday: Zanzibar - Dar es Salaam Based on the time of your international flight we will schedule your transfer and flight

from Zanzibar accordingly.

Meal Plan: Breakfast , lunch


ACCOMMODATIONS


NAIROBI: Safari Park Hotel & Casino

http://www.safaripark-hotel.com/

AMBOSELI: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

http://www.sopalodges.com/amboseli-sopa-lodge/overview

LAKE NAIVASHA: Naivasha Sopa Lodge

http://www.sopalodges.com/lake-naivasha-sopa-lodge/overview

MASAI MARA NR: Ashnil Mara Tented Camp

http://www.ashnilhotels.com/masaimara/index.asp






Package Information Prices are per person based on 2 travelers sharing; single supplements apply.

Package Includes:

• International flights

• All accommodation

• Transport in a luxury 4x4 safari land cruiser

• Unlimited game drives in parks and reserves as per itinerary

• All Meals on safari

• All national park, reserve, and conservation fees as per itinerary

• All transportation including airport transfers as per itinerary

• Complimentary bottled water daily

• Complimentary enrollment in AMREF (www.flydoc.org) emergency air evacuation

service

• Services of an English speaking driver/guide

Package Excludes:

• Visas

• Driver/guide/cook/porter gratuities

• Telephone bills, laundry, and any items of a personal nature

• Cost associated with activities not listed on the itinerary

• Travel insurance


Nairobi Area Activities Sheldrick Animal Orphanage Located in a secluded area of the Nairobi National Park the orphanage cares for baby

elephants and other orphaned species with a dedicated team of conservationists. The

orphanage is run by Daphne Sheldrick, the wife of the late famous Naturalist, David

William Sheldrick who was the founder Warden of Tsavo East National Park in Kenya

from its inception in 1948 to 1976.

At 11:00 am, the baby animals are brought from the National Park for a mud-bath at the

orphanage, where for an hour you can get close to them and sometimes touch them.

You may not feed the animals but will get a chance to view the handlers feeding them.

The Private Session strictly between 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm each day and allows you to

see and interact with the animals in private; advance booking required.

The drive to the orphanage takes approximately 45 minutes and is open to the public

for only one hour a day from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.

In addition, one of the conservationists will give a talk about the elephants and where

they came from, how they managing at the orphanage and how some of the previous

orphans are progressing. During this talk you are observing the feeding, play and

bathing of the elephants and other orphaned species.

Price: $40 per person

Includes: Transport to and from orphanage, transport to and from lunch location of your

choice (if necessary/ desired, lunch additional), entry fee to orphanage.

Private Showing - Adopting a Baby Elephant for a Year

It's hard not to be touched when you see the orphans, and the dedication and hard work

demanded of the conservationists to keep them happy and healthy is inspiring. Feeding

them every three hours around the clock, keeping them warm and playing with them,

requires huge efforts and of course money. Starting at $50, you can adopt an orphan,

and the money goes directly to the project. You receive regular updates on your orphan

via e-mail, as well as a copy of his biography, an adoption certificate, a water color

painting of the orphan, and most importantly -- the knowledge that you have made a

difference. Once you adopt, you may also make an appointment to see your baby when

it goes to bed without the crowds during the public showing.


Entry fee and adoption required for the private showing.

The Giraffe Center

The Giraffe Center in Nairobi started as the nonprofit African Fund for Endangered

Wildlife Kenya, a rehabilitation project to rescue the Rothschild Giraffe. At the center

you learn more about this amazing animal while actually feeding and touching them

from an elevating viewing house that also serves as the education center. The original

house of the founders has been converted into a very impressive boutique hotel called

the Giraffe Manor. Across from the Giraffe Center is a small nature walk that features

two other giraffes and a variety of unique plants and birds.


Includes: Transport to and from the Giraffe Center, transport to and from lunch location

of your choice (if necessary/desired, lunch additional), entry fee to the Giraffe Center.

Karen Blixen Museum

The Karen Blixen Museum was once the center piece of a farm at the foot of the Ngong

Hills owned by Danish author Karen and her Swedish husband, Baron Bror von Blixen

Fincke. Located 10km from the city center, the Museum belongs to a different time

period in the history of Kenya. The farm house gained international fame with the

release of the movie ‘Out of Africa’ an Oscar winning film based on Karen’s an

autobiography by the same title.

The Museum is open to the Public every day (9:30 am to 6:00 pm) including weekends

and public holidays; guided tours are offered continuously.

The Museum was built in 1912 by Swedish Engineer Ake Sjogren. Karen and her

husband bought the Museum house in 1917 and it became the farm house for their

4500 acre farm, of which 600 acres was used for coffee farming. Their marriage failed

after eight years and in 1921 the Baron moved out and left the running of the farm to

Karen which she did until her return to Denmark in 1931. The house and farm was

bought by Remy Marin, who broke the land into 20 acre parcels for development.

Subsequent development created the present suburb of Karen. Records indicate that a


Lt. Col. G. Lloyd, an officer of the British Army, bought the house in 1935 and lived there

until his death in 1954, when it passed to his daughters, Mrs. G.

Robersts and Lavender Llyod. A transfer of title to Mrs. J.P Robson and Mrs. L.B. Hyde

is in City Hall records in 1956. The house was sporadically occupied until purchased in

1964 by the Danish government and given to the Kenyan government as an

independence gift.

The government set up a college of nutrition and the Museum was initially used as the

principal’s house. In 1985 the shooting of a movie based on Karen’s autobiography

began and the National Museums of Kenya expressed an interest in the house and

acquired it for the purpose of establishing a Museum which opened in 1986.

Karen, also known by her pen name Isak Dinesen, was born at Rungstedlund in

Denmark on 17th of April 1885, the second child of Wilhelm and Ingeborg Dinesen’s five

children. She came to Africa in 1914 to marry her half cousin and carry out farming in

the then British Colony of Kenya. Her uncle Aage Westenholz financed the farm and

members of both families were shareholders.

It did not go as planned. The coffee farm did not do well, suffering various tragedies

including factory fire and continuous bad harvest. After her divorce, Karen was left to

run the financially troubled farm on her own, a daunting task for a woman of that

generation. She fell in love with an English man, Denis Finch Hatton, and his death in a

plane crash in Tsavo in 1930 coupled with the failed farming left Karen little choice but

to return to Denmark. Following her departure from Africa she launched a successful

writing as a career.

Karen produced Seven Gothic Tales (1934), Out of Africa (1937) and Babette Feat

(1950) to increasing acclaim. She lived out her remaining years in Denmark dying on

here family estate, Rungsted, in 1962 at the age of 77.

The Karen Blixen house meets three of the customary criteria for historical significance.

First, it is associated with the broad historical pattern of European settlement and

cultivation of East Africa. Second, it is associated with the life of a person significant to

our past as the home of Baroness Karen Blixen from 1917 -1931. As such, it served as

the setting and basis of her well known book Out of Africa, written under the pseudonym

Isak Dinesenand as a gathering place for other well-known personalities of the period.

Third, the building embodies the distinctive characteristics of its type, period and

method of construction. The house's architecture is typical of late 19th century

bungalow architecture, including the spacious rooms, horizontal layout verandas, tile


roof and stone construction typical of scores of residences built throughout European

suburbs of Nairobi in early decades.

The chronology of the house begins with its construction in 1912 by the wealthy

Swedish civil engineer, later honorary Swedish consul to Kenya, Ake Sjogren. It served

as the main residence on his Swedo-African coffee company , an estate of over 6,000

acres. The house was soon visited while on safari by the Danish count Mojen Frijs, who

upon his return to Denmark persuaded his cousin to seek their fortune in Kenya. Baron

Blixen acquired part of the estate in 1913 and the remainder in 1916. Karen Blixen

called the house "Bogani" or "Mbogani" meaning a house in the woods, and occupied it

until 1931.

By1985, with renewed interest in Karen Blixen occasioned by the film production of Out

of Africa, an agreement was reach with the college for the house to become part of the

National Museums of Kenya. Many pieces of furniture that Karen Blixen sold to Lady

McMillan on her departure were acquired back and constitute part of the exhibition in

the Museum. The Museum house remains a serene environment that seems to belong

to the past, surrounded by a tranquil garden and indigenous forest, with a splendid view

of Karen’s beloved Ngong Hills. At the opening of her book “Out of Africa” she honors

the hills with the phrase ‘I had a farm in Africa at the foot of the Ngong Hills’.


Includes: Transport to and from the museum, transport to and from lunch location of

your choice (if necessary/desired, lunch additional), entry fee to museum.

Nairobi Safari Walk

Kenya Wildlife Services

Located 7 km south of the city, the Nairobi Safari Walk is Kenya's new conservation

based recreation facility. It features a combination of creative landscape design

including east African wildlife species and conservation education.

The Safari Walk is an introduction to Kenya's Parks and Reserves. Talks by the

naturalists offer you an opportunity to learn what you expect to see across the country.

Some highlights include the rare bongo antelope, white rhino, albino zebra, cheetah,

antelopes and primates. NSW is also home to a collection of about 150 species of local

trees and you can learn some of their varied traditional uses.



Includes: Transport to and from NWS, transport to and from lunch location of your

choice (if necessary/desired, lunch additional), entry fee to NWS.

Mt. Longonot Trek

Known for its scenic views and easy access Mt. Longonot is a popular destination for

day hikers from Nairobi. After breakfast, you depart Nairobi for Mt Longonot on a 1.5

hour scenic drive into the Rift Valley. The climb is a moderate 3 hour trek to the summit

with amazing views of Lake Naivasha, Lake Elementaita, Hell’s Gate National Park and

the surrounding Rift Valley. In addition, the views from your picnic spot of Mt.

Longonot’s caldera and active steam vents is another point of interest. You enjoy a

picnic lunch at the summit and a leisurely 2 hour descent back to the park gate.

What is Included?

1. Vehicle transfer to and from Nairobi

2. Guide

3. Lunch box

4. National Park entry fee

5. Bottle of water

Prices Number of climbers and price per person

• 1: $315

• 2: $200

• 3: $162

• 4: $142

• 5: $131

• 6: $123

• 7: $151


• 8: $142

• 9: $136

• 10: $131


Frequently Asked Questions

Kenya

What are the visa requirements for Kenya?

Required, $50 payable to Kenyan government – we provide instructions.

What immunizations do I need for this trip?

Currently there are no required vaccinations for entry to Kenya; however, you may want

to make sure the following vaccinations are up to date: Hepatitis A and B, Typhoid,

Tuberculosis, Diphtheria & Tetanus, Meningococcal Meningitis and Polio are suggested.

Your chances of contracting these diseases without immunizations are very low;

thousands of people come to Kenya without them and do not experience any problems.

It is up to you how you decide to immunize yourself, we recommend consulting a travel

doctor for 100% safety.

What medications, if any, do I need for this trip?

It depends on the locations you are visiting in Kenya. The safari destinations could be

considered malarial regions but we have not found that it is prevalent. If you are visiting

the coast or islands the only medication we recommend highly for this trip is an anti-

malarial medication. By simply taking an anti-malarial you can avoid this mosquito born

disease. This medication is not compulsory; by using mosquito repellent, keeping your

tent and mosquito net closed, wearing pants and long sleeves, and being attentive to

the situation you can avoid malaria without taking medication. We also recommend anti-

diarrhea medicine and nay other medications that will make your trip more enjoyable.

Climbers should bring aspirin for the altitude.

Where do I get more information on immunizations and medications?

The best place to go is a travel doctor. Often general practitioners do not have

immediate access to yellow fever and malaria medications, nor do they have up to date

information on new drugs or techniques. Simply go to your doctor and he will refer you

to a travel specialist. This travel doctor can answer all your questions, prescribe the

necessary medications, and administer the immunizations.


What is included in my tour?

All guiding and lodging within Kenya, all meals prepared by our chef (any others you

decide to eat outside of the regularly scheduled meals are paid for by you), all transport

within Kenya, airport transfers in Kenya, gear rental (for climbers and trekkers), and

park fees. We can arrange international airfare.

What is not included in my tour?

We can arrange international airfare.

Optional activities such as snorkeling, diving, deep sea and sport fishing, balloon rides,

boat trips, bicycle rental, etc.

Personal expense money, personal trip insurance and medical fees.

Expenses of a personal nature i.e. laundry, drinks.

Can I stay longer?

Yes, you can! Your visa is valid for 6 months, so the duration of your trip is up to you.

Please contact us at any time for details and prices on extensions.


What to Pack

In general when packing for East Africa, think less is more. If you can live without it,

leave it home. When deciding which type of clothes to bring keep in mind that daytime

temperature caries from 80-90 degrees during the day and 55-65 at night; in the upper

elevations it can get cooler (low 40's) at night.

East Africa in General

Suntan lotion

Toiletries

Prescriptions

Condoms

Mosquito repellant

Camera with extra film or memory cards

Flashlight (a headlamp is even better)

Alarm clock

Batteries

Plug adapters

Voltage converters

Small sewing kit

Swiss army knife

Music

Books

Journal

Luggage locks and keys

Security pouch (do not bring purses)


Do not bring expensive jewelry

Wet wipes / hand sanitizer or no-water / antibacterial soap (very handy in the safari

vehicle)

Flip flops / sandals

Binoculars

Sunglasses

Lotion

Eye drops

Day pack

Calculator

Passport and photocopy

Yellow immunization card (no longer required to have yellow fever immunization)

Spending money / travelers checks

For The Parks:

Khaki shorts and pants / jeans

Lightweight short-sleeved shirts

Long sleeved t-shirts

Hats

Light jacket or sweatshirt

For The Coast & Islands:

Bathing suit

Beach towel

Nicer outfit for going out


Frisbee

Underwater camera


KENYA VISA INSTRUCTIONS

Before you start you will want to have this ready:

1. Scan a copy of passport bio data page (page with picture and facing page) for all

travelers

2. Recent photo (take headshot and crop 500 x 500 px, for upload to online application)

3. Copy of flight itinerary for upload to online application

4. A credit or debit card

Applications by visitors to Kenya will be made via www.ecitizen.go.ke

1. Using your web browser visit www.ecitizen.go.ke

2. Click “create an account” and save your login information in a safe place

3. Click “create an account” under “eVisa, Visitors” and enter your information

4. You will verify your email address (check your spam folder) and upload your photo

5. Click on “Get service now” under Department of Immigration Services

6. You are now in the visa application portal, click on “make application”

7. Select the appropriate visa – usually single entry if you are leaving the airport

8. Read the information under Make Application

9. Click “apply now” and proceed through the process.

a. Use this phone number for the contact number: 254729544247

b. Use this email for the contact email: [email protected]

c. Enter the following address for contact info in Kenya:

Safari Park Hotel

A2 Thika Road

Nairobi City, Kenya

d. Under additional documents upload your flight itinerary


10. Click “submit” and review your application

11. Click “submit” again and enter payment information. You can then view your

application.

12. Await approval via email, then download and print the eVisa from your eCitizen

account. If you don’t receive an email within 3 days login and check the status. You

can find additional instructions in the portal.

13. Present your printed eVisa to the immigration officer at the port of entry


AIRPORT PICK UP PROCESS

1. Proceed to passport control

Once you disembark your aircraft all roads lead to passport control; you will get your

visa here.

2. Go downstairs to baggage claim

Once you have your visa you will proceed down the stairs to the baggage claim to get

your luggage.

3. Move through the double doors

Once you have your luggage there is a wall of windows on the far side of the room with

a set of double doors. Everyone must use these doors to exit the baggage claim and

enter the arrivals hall. In the arrivals hall will be a crowd of people meeting friends,

family and clients; look for one of our staff in our uniform with a paging board with our

company name "ODYSSEYSAFARIS" on it. Introduce yourself and they will take your

name and escort you to a vehicle for transport to the hotel.


ODYSSEY SAFARIS CONTACT INFORMATION

UNITED STATES

OFFICE ADDRESS: 2 Pequot Drive Norwalk, CT 06855

PHONE: 1-855-2SAFARI (855-272-3274)

24/7 MOBILE: 1-917-660-2089

FAX: 1-206-333-1219

EMAIL: [email protected]

KENYA

OFFICE ADDRESS: Park Road, Imani Building, 1st Floor Suite 6, Nanyuki, Kenya

MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 1163-10400 Nanyuki, Kenya

OFFICE PHONE/FAX: 254-623-177-7

OFFICE MOBILE: 254-729-544-247

HEAD GUIDE: Eliud Karimi Mwai

ELIUD'S EMAIL: [email protected]

NOTE: 254 is the country code for Kenya and if you are trying to call these numbers

from within Kenya you DO NOT need to dial the country code 254.


PRECIPITATION

The probability that precipitation will be observed at this location varies throughout the

year.

Precipitation is most likely around April 18, occurring in 49% of days.

Precipitation is least likely around January 31, occurring in 19% of days.

Probability of Precipitation at Some Point in the Day

Light rain is the most severe precipitation observed during 37% of those days with

precipitation. It is most likely around November 14, when it is observed during 21% of all

days.

Moderate rain is the most severe precipitation observed during 27% of those days with

precipitation. It is most likely around November 10, when it is observed during 17% of all

days.

Thunderstorms are the most severe precipitation observed during 22% of those days

with precipitation. They are most likely around April 16, when it is observed during 21%

of all days.

Drizzle is the most severe precipitation observed during 11% of those days with

precipitation. It is most likely around August 1, when it is observed during 9% of all

days.


Types of Precipitation during the Year

Relative frequency of various types of precipitation over the course of a typical year.

During the warm season, which lasts from January 26 to March 28, there is a 26%

average chance that precipitation will be observed at some point during a given day.

When precipitation does occur it is most often in the form of thunderstorms (34% of

days with precipitation have at worst thunderstorms), light rain (33%), and moderate

rain (30%).

During the cold season, which lasts from June 9 to August 18, there is a 24% average

chance that precipitation will be observed at some point during a given day. When

precipitation does occur it is most often in the form of light rain (40% of days with

precipitation have at worst light rain), drizzle (28%), moderate rain (17%), and

thunderstorms (13%).


TEMPERATURE

In Kenya over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from 53°F to 82°F and is rarely below 49°F or above 86°F.

Daily High and Low Temperature

On this graph the daily average low (blue) and high (red) temperature are tracked

clearly showing the consistency of Kenya's climate.

The warm season lasts from January 26 to March 28 with an average daily high

temperature above 80°F. The hottest day of the year is March 3, with an average high

of 82°F and low of 59°F.

The cold season lasts from June 9 to August 18 with an average daily high temperature

below 74°F. The coldest day of the year is July 8, with an average low of 53°F and high

of 73°F.


ELECTRICITY IN EAST AFRICA

Traveling abroad and powering all your devices is confusing and Kenya electrical

outlets are no different. Electricity in Kenya is 240 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per

second. If you travel to Kenya with a device that does not accept 240 Volts at 50 Hertz,

you will need a voltage converter and an adapter that fits the plug sockets in Kenya.

There are three main types of voltage converter. Resistor-network converters will

usually be advertised as supporting something like 50-1600 Watts. They are light-weight

and support high-wattage electrical appliances like hair dryers and irons. However, they

can only be used for short periods of time and are not ideal for digital devices.

Transformers will have a much lower maximum Watt rating, usually 50 or 100.

Transformers can often be used continuously and provide better electricity for low

wattage appliances like battery chargers, radios, laptop computers, cameras, mp3

players and camcorders. However, they are heavy because they contain large iron rods

and lots of copper wire.

Some companies sell combination converters that include both a resistor network and a

transformer in the same package. This kind of converter will usually come with a switch

that switches between the two modes. If you absolutely need both types of converter,

then this is the type to buy.

Kenya Plug Adapters and Outlet Shapes

The Kenya electrical outlet is the same as the one used in Great Britain.

If your appliances plug has a different shape the electrical plugs in Kenya will not

accommodate it and you may need a plug adapter and you should confirm if your

Device can handle 240 volts to prevent damage.


Flying Doctors

Membership Benefits

In case of a serious medical emergency which would necessitate the use of the Flying

Doctors:

Individual annual members receive one free emergency evacuation a year up to 500km

from Nairobi's Wilson Airport. Member evacuations beyond 500km will be charged to

cover the difference.

Members on an annual subscription receive one free emergency evacuation per year,

up to 1,000km from Wilson Airport Nairobi.

Tourist members receive one free emergency evacuation up to 500km or 1,000km

depending on the distance the company is covered for.

In addition members receive:

Membership cards for individual members

Quarterly newsletters

Attractive car stickers

24hr access to the Flying Doctor's Emergency Response Centre for medical advice and

air ambulance requests.

All unutilized membership subscriptions go toward supporting the AMREF outreach

program, the charity component of the AMREF Flying Doctors. This program provides

charity evacuations to the poor. It also brings together local and international specialists

to isolated mission and government hospitals in remote parts of East Africa, providing

hands on training for health care providers and the provision of specialist surgery. Each

year more than 3,000 patients receive free surgery and over 10,000 are given expert

advice.


Flying Doctors Society of Africa

Nairobi

AMREF House, Wilson Airport, Langata Rd.

P.O. Box 30125-00100 Nairobi

Telephone: +254 20 6994410-13

Telefax: +254 20 6001594

Mobile: +254 722 205084

E-mail: [email protected]

Arusha

Sinka Court Hotel, Swahili Street,

P.O. Box 15506 - Arusha

Telefax: +255 27 254 4407

Mobile: +255 748 240500

E-mail: [email protected]


MONEY ON SAFARI

US DOLLARS/EURO/GBP

US dollars, EUROs and GBP are widely accepted as payment at the lodges and camps

and are mandatory for paying for your visa if you are getting it on arrival; local currency

is better for local venues like souvenir stands and village visits.

Please make sure that all US currency you bring to Kenya and Tanzania is series 2004

or newer as older bills are no longer accepted; counterfeit currency is dumped on the

African market and those bills that are older than series 2004 do not have the newer

security features.

CREDIT CARDS

Credit cards are an easy way to take care of expenses incurred at lodges and camps

(not budget camps) at the end of your stay. You can charge personal expenses

(laundry, drinks, excursions, etc.) to your room and pay for them at the end of your stay;

visa is the most widely accepted followed by MasterCard and Amex.

TRAVELERS CHEQUES

Due to counterfeiting issues travelers checks are no longer accepted by most vendors

and are no longer recommended.

LOCAL CURRENCY

The local currency in Kenya and Tanzania is the shilling (KES) and (TZS) and you can

purchase it at the airport on arrival or at any bank in the major cities and towns. Our

staff can assist you in finding the best rate at the time you need to buy currency.


TRAVELER SAFETY AND INFORMATION

SMART TRAVELER ENROLLMENT PROGRAM

If you are going to visit Africa, please take the time to tell our Embassy about your trip. If

you enroll, we can keep you up to date with important safety and security

announcements. It will also help your friends and family get in touch with you in an

emergency. Here's the link to the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program.

https://step.state.gov/step/

US EMBASSY KENYA CONTACT INFORMATION

U.S. Embassy in Nairobi

The American Citizen Services section provides emergency services to Americans in

the event of an emergency such as a death, arrest, illness, injury, missing persons,

destitution and other circumstances. However, the types of services provided are

limited. For general information on the type of services that can be provided, please

refer to the State Department's website for travelers. If you are an American citizen with

an after-hours emergency, please call our hotline at: +254-(0) 20 363 6170

If you are an American citizen with an emergency during business hours, please call

+254-(0) 20 363 6451.

For Non-Emergency Issues Please contact us at:

Telephone: + 254 (0) 20-363-6622

Email Address: [email protected]

Callers in the United States can also call the U.S. Department of State's Office of

Overseas Citizen Services toll free at 1-888-407-4747 (from overseas call 1-202-501-

4444).

For more information on crises and emergency assistance overseas, please see the

State Department website on Emergencies and Crises:

http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/emergencies/emergencies_1212.html


VACCINATIONS & IMMUNIZATIONS

Kenya & Tanzania

*Note: if you leave the airport in Kenya before traveling to Tanzania you will need a yellow fever

vaccination certificate.

Odyssey Safaris is constantly monitoring vaccination and immunization information to

keep our clients abreast of changes in government requirements and safety precautions

in east Africa.

Contrary to popular belief there are no vaccinations and immunizations required for

entry to Kenya or Tanzania. Many travel doctors still insist that clients get a yellow fever

vaccination but this has not been required for clients from North America for years

unless you are visiting a yellow fever endemic region before traveling to Kenya or

Tanzania.

If you are traveling to Kenya or Tanzania via South Africa you will need a yellow fever

vaccination to show the South African government to transit via their airports.

Malaria medication is essential for travel to the tropical coast and islands of east Africa

and safari travelers should consider whether they would like to take this medication as

the malaria risk is low in the national parks and reserves.

The best place to keep up to date with the most accurate vaccination and immunization

information is the Center for Diseases Control website:

http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/kenya.htm

http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/tanzania


Why should you book with a tour operator?

Game drives: Unlimited — many safari companies and lodges try to save money on fuel by

going on game drives in the morning and evenings only (usually 1-2 hours each) and exploring

those areas of the parks adjacent to the lodge where guests are staying to keep mileage down.

They will then charge their guests a supplement to go on game drives outside of these times

anywhere in the range of $50-$100 per hour. We allow our guests the freedom to choose when,

and how long, they wish to view wildlife in the national parks and would never charge

additionally for the service.

Extra value is hard to quantify, but could be worth in excess of $100 dollars if you wanted to

spend even a few more hours viewing wildlife.

Vehicle: Mini-bus vs. 4x4 land cruiser.

The safari mini bus is a 2 wheel drive vehicle and risks getting stuck when driving on game park

roads or off road; our vehicles are new and well maintained. They have an additional pop up

roof in the front so a client may use the front seat and are equipped with a long range radio. In

addition, we also have a hook up for MP3/iPod players so that travelers can listen to their

favorite music. Extra value is hard to quantify, but could be priceless if you breakdown or get

stuck in the mud.

Seamless execution of itinerary: Our Company makes all your reservations and the same

guide who greets you at the airport is with you throughout your safari.

Airport transfers: In our experience an airport transfer is generally referred to as a one way

trip from or two the airport. We have included all airport transfers in this itinerary at a value of

$40-50 per transfer (this is the going taxi rate).

AMREF: Emergency air evacuation service included.

Bottled water: we provide a bottle of water each day.

Safety: Read all about all of the steps Odyssey Safaris takes to make your trip as enjoyable as

possible in the “Safe Travel” section of this packet.

We can adjust any of these itineraries to meet your travel needs and whether you travel with

your own private vehicle and guide or join a group we can find you the best option for your

safari.

As you can see we include everything you need to enjoy your safari except your visas and the

value we provide is more than you can find from any other company in the industry.


Why Odyssey Safaris? Many people think they can save money if they book direct with a foreign travel agent or

travel agency in Africa. This is not typically the case, especially when you factor in the

extra time, effort and risk involved. If you book direct with individual camps and lodges

in Africa, they may offer you a discount, but then you are stuck trying to figure out who

is meeting you at the airport and who is flying you into the bush. You also lose the

security of having one company overseeing all your arrangements with the ability to

make changes if they are necessary due to flight delays or other unforeseen problems.

Travel agencies in Africa don't have to abide by the strict consumer protections that are

standard in the USA. As an Odyssey Safari client, if you have a problem, we are here to

help you resolve it. We are your advocate. In short, if you go on your own and a

problem arises, you have no one to assist you (or complain to for that matter). By

booking with a jointly owned African and American based company you have recourse

when you return home. Without Odyssey Safaris, you are on your own.

Is Your Safari Secure?

With a growing number of travel specialists to choose from, finding a suitable one - with

experience and firsthand knowledge - can be challenging. Odyssey Safaris is a fully

licensed limited liability travel company, formed in New York, USA since 2004 and now

incorporated in Connecticut as Odyssey Safaris, LLC.

Important Things to Know Before You Book Your African Safari

Whether you book with Odyssey Safaris or another travel agency, make sure you work

with a company that:

Have hands on knowledge. Our head guide, Eliud Karimi has over twenty years’

experience and personally reviews every safari package we sell to clients; he often

guides some of the safaris himself. Make sure that whoever you book with has

extensive personal travel experience in Africa. We know these countries intimately and

our company is partly owned by Africans. Each of our professional safari consultants

lives or has lived and worked in their country of expertise. Our staff has personally

stayed at all of the lodges and hotels we work with. We regularly review properties to

ensure that each meets the high standard we demand for our clients. It is our policy to

regularly and personally visit every property we recommend to ensure that high

standard, but also because we love Africa and their wild areas.

Is prompt and reliable. Are calls answered? Are emails and phone messages replied

to in a timely manner? We are best known for our attentive service, attention to detail,


and honesty. Our US office is open between 9 AM and 5 PM weekdays and we look

forward to discussing the various travel options with you.

Can handle all of your in Africa travel arrangements including accommodations,

air tickets, and ground transportation. It is an extra value to have one company

watching over your entire trip from start to finish.

Can assist you with international airfare! We have contract rates with several

airlines and relationships with multiple consolidators to get you the best fares and

routes.

Does not charge a booking fee or a fee for changes to your itinerary (and these can

be numerous).

Accepts credit cards for payment. Credit cards provide better consumer protection

than payments made by check or wire transfer. They also make payments simple.

Odyssey Safaris accepts payment by American Express, MasterCard, Visa and

Discover.

Guides: Do all guides/ drivers speak English? All our guides/drivers are fluent in

English and have a minimum ten years’ experience, are all licensed and accredited by

their home nations.

Is friendly! Planning a trip to Africa is an exciting process, made even more so when

you are working with a company who is both friendly and passionate about what they

do!

Call Odyssey Safaris today at 855-272-3274 (between 9AM and 5 PM weekdays

Eastern Standard Time) and begin your safari today!


TRAVELER TESTIMONIALS

Independently reviewed traveler testimonials

SAFARI BOOKINGS

https://www.safaribookings.com/reviews/p8

Safari bookings is an independent 3rd party safari tour and information site. The reviews

by our travelers there are independently verified by safaribookings.com.

About Odyssey Safaris

An African safari is a deeply rewarding experience described by some as spiritual; to

walk this land, see these animals and climb these mountains brings one closer to nature

and an innate primeval cord deep within all of us. The beaches, mountains, and

savannas of Africa are a connection for humans to an earlier time when man and beast

shared the land. It is this complex experience of emotions that draws people from

around the world to climb the mountains of Kenya and Tanzania, stare into the face of

lions, and snorkel the reefs of the Kenyan coast.

Odyssey Safaris is committed to bringing its customers the same appreciation and

enjoyment of African people, culture, wildlife, and the environment that its founders

enjoyed and that ultimately spawned the energy for the creation of the company. The

employees of Odyssey Safaris will work tirelessly to ensure that your tour is enjoyable,

affordable, and safe, while maintaining respect for the native peoples and the wildlife we

encounter; we are deeply committed to maintaining the natural environment in which we

all live.


Who We Are

Read more about our staff on our website: https://www.odysseysafaris.com/about-odyssey-safaris/

Mark Robert Cahill (North American Business Operations)

Born in Princeton, New Jersey, Mark graduated from high school and The Hotchkiss School in Connecticut before heading off to Amherst College. During this time, he compiled extensive travel experience throughout the Caribbean, Europe, and South America. Upon graduation, Mark moved to Nanyuki, Kenya to work as a counselor and teacher at the Laikipia Baraka School, an American school funded by the Abel Foundation, a program that works with the Baltimore City public school system to give at risk, inner city boys a chance at a better education. During his time in East Africa, he developed extensive knowledge of Kenyan travel and tourism, through his organization of trips for the student body and himself. It was Kenya's breathtaking natural attractions and the friendships and personal experiences that he gained here that have motivated Mark to bring them to others.

Eliud Karimi Mwai

(African Safari Tour Operations)

Born in Nanyuki, Kenya, Eliud grew up in the small village of Onturiri.

As a youth, he joined Nanyuki Primary School, where he

became very interested with the wildlife and ecosystem of Kenya.

This inspired Eliud to attend the National Outdoor Leadership

School (NOLS) based in Naro Moru and earn his wilderness

certificate. He then joined Mountain Rock Lodge where he worked as

assistant guide and was later promoted to head guide. Now self-employed, Eliud has

been promoting and running tours throughout Kenya for the last twelve years, sharing

his vast knowledge of the terrain with foreigners and visitors alike. Eliud married

Beatrice Wanjira Karimi, they have a son Kevin Mwai Karimi, who is now 6 years old.


Odyssey Safaris’ South Africa Team

Our clients have received the highest level

of services from Southern Africa. MD Paul

Bauer and his Odyssey Southern

Africa Team are committed to providing

both the unusual and intimate experiences

guests have come to expect from Odyssey.

With a network of offices throughout

Southern Africa the highly trained,

experienced, multi- lingual team has the

confidence to deal with any size request - each one will be treated to an original,

amazing experience. Our long term relationships with the best suppliers means we can

get guests into the finest establishments, provide them with the best guides and the

most memorable of touring. We also organize itineraries that span Botswana, Zambia,

Namibia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Whether it is gliding through the pristine

wilderness of the Okavango Delta in a Mokoro (dugout canoe), enjoying a tea at the

Governor’s House (Cape Town) with Christo Brand, who was responsible for guarding

Nelson Mandela or walking with the Big 5 in the South Luangwa, we endeavor to get

guests beneath the skin of Southern Africa.


Payment Instructions and Procedures

Odyssey Safaris offers a number of different payment options for your safari; please view the options

below and select the one appropriate for your situation. You may pay with multiple payment options if you

prefer. The initial payment for your safari is 25% for land deposit and international airfare in full (if

purchasing through Odyssey Safaris), for travel during peak season (June 15 – October 31) we need

50% land deposit and international airfare in full. Payment in full is due 60 days before departure.

Payment Method

Intuit Payment Network (US accounts only): no fee, instant

Personal Check (domestic): allow 1 extra week for processing time

Personal Check (international): allow 2 extra weeks for processing time

Bank Check (domestic): allow 3-4 extra days for processing time

Bank Check (international): allow 1 week extra day for processing time

Money Order: allow 3-4 extra days for processing time

Credit Card: Visa, MasterCard, Discover & American Express 3.25% processing fee

Wire transfer: no fee, domestic and international instructions below.

Payment Procedures

Intuit Payment Network: follow instructions for online payment in invoice email sent from Odyssey Safaris

([email protected])

Personal Check (domestic): make check payable to Odyssey Safaris c/o Mark Cahill

Personal Check (international): make check payable to Odyssey Safaris c/o Mark Cahill

Bank Check (domestic): make check payable to Odyssey Safaris c/o Mark Cahill

Bank Check (international): make check payable to Odyssey Safaris c/o Mark Cahill

Money Order: make order payable to Odyssey Safaris c/o Mark Cahill

Mail to: 2 PEQUOT DRIVE, NORWALK, CT 06855

Credit Card payment via https://www.odysseysafaris.com/credit-card-submission-form/

Wire transfer

ABA/Routing Number: 021000089


Wire to Address: CitiBank 1022 Broadway Thornwood, NY 10594

Phone: 1-800-627-3999

In the beneficiary field include:

Bank account number: 9997222326

Name on the account: Odyssey Safaris LLC

Address on the account: 2 PEQUOT DRIVE, NORWALK, CT 06855

In the reference field include: Invoice number and name.

IF THE SENDING BANK REQUIRES A SWIFT CODE: CITIUS33

*NOTE: All foreign currency conversions are processed at the bank rate the day the payment is received

by the bank; client is responsible for any underrates due at the time of processing due to currency

fluctuations.


SAFE TRAVEL

Safe Travel

Safe and secure travel on your safari is our highest priority. Our safaris have been

carefully planned and researched by our local guides to safeguard against possible

contingencies. Odyssey Safaris takes a number of important steps to preempt any

possible problems and also provides additional measures in the event of an incident.

Flying Doctors

Complimentary enrollment in this emergency medical service at no extra charge.

The Flying Doctors Service operated by AMREF is one of the most comprehensive air

ambulance services in Africa, evacuating approximately 600 people annually. Flying

Doctors are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Staff includes trauma doctors and

nurses. The organization maintains 24-hour contact by direct radio, telephone, and fax

between their radio room in Nairobi and 120 sites across East Africa. Flying Doctors has

been operating for 40 years and owns and operates five aircraft. http://www.amref.org

Current Health Information

Prior to your departure you will receive Odyssey Safaris pre-departure welcome packet

which includes information about health issues for your travel in East Africa. We provide

health checklists and questions to ask your doctor as well as up-to-date information

from Centers for Disease Control about traveling in East Africa. Additionally, pre-

departure briefings prepare you with safe practices that will maximize your safety and

security. We give you detailed instructions on local laws, customs, and safari practices,

so that you will know what to expect at all times. For added convenience, we give you

phone and email contacts you can leave with friends and family at home to assure

access if they need to reach you.

Security Awareness


Kenya's tourism industry is a major part of its economy and the government goes out of

its way to protect tourists and tourist sites. Odyssey Safaris is in contact with police both

locally and nationally, the Kenyan government security services, and the US Embassy.

In the event of an incident ranging from a political protest to something more serious we

are notified by these services and communicate with our safari drivers via the vehicle

radios and cell phones to ensure the safety of our guests. We also assist you in

enrolling in the Smart Traveler Program via the US Embassy which keeps travelers

informed of security developments.

Reliable Vehicles

Odyssey Safaris provides 4x4 Toyota Safari Land Cruisers for all our safaris regardless

of budget (no mini-buses). Our vehicles are rigorously maintained, inspected, cleaned,

and tested before and after every safari. All vehicles are equipped with 2 spare tires, a

1st aid kit, and a radio to communicate with our main office, park rangers, base camp,

Flying Doctors, and the Kenyan police. These are spacious, comfortable vehicles

capable of challenging off road terrain while still large enough to guarantee our guests a

window seat.

Local Guides

Odyssey Safaris guides are all native Kenyans and Tanzanians fluent in both English

and Swahili with a minimum 12 years safari experience; many speak 4 languages

including their tribal language and either French or German. Odyssey Safaris guides

intimate knowledge of local customs, history, and context will enlighten your cultural

experience as well as keep your safari trouble free; their experience will keep you safe

on safari.


Animal Knowledge

Odyssey Safaris guides are your personal naturalists, keeping your informed and

entertained when sighting species but also safe and secure. Many of Africa's species

can present a threat to humans, but usually only when provoked. Our guides are

experienced with every species you'll see on safari and understand how to view them

safely while providing the most exciting safari experience possible. Our guides

understanding of animal safety not only in the vehicle but at the campsite will ensure

you a safe and enjoyable safari.

Bottled Water, Hygienic Food Prep &

Complimentary Bottled Water Daily

Waterborne diseases present the greatest source of discomfort to travelers. Odyssey

Safaris provides complimentary bottled water for its guests and uses it for all food

preparation. We also inspect the kitchens of the lodges and camps used by our guests

to ensure the highest standards of food safety.

Mountain Safety

High altitude trekking in East Africa presents unique challenges to the hiker. Odyssey

Safaris mountain guides are all NOLS East Africa graduates with experience on both

Mt. Kenya and Mt. Kilimanjaro. Their knowledge of these distinct mountain

environments and the ever changing weather conditions is essential for a positive

experience. Your mountain crew is equipped with radios and cell phones for

communication amongst the group and with mountain rangers. They are all trained in

1st aid and carry a medical bag for emergencies.








Terms and Conditions

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE: For all our tours, 25% land

deposit and 100% airfare payment are required at the time of booking. Final payment is

due 60 days prior to departure. If your reservation is made within 60 days of departure,

the entire cost of the trip must be paid at the time of the request in order to secure

confirmation.

PAYMENT OPTIONS: ODYSSEY SAFARIS accepts personal checks, wire transfers,

money orders, and all major credit cards. A 3.25% fee is assessed to the final tour price

for those clients paying by Visa, MasterCard or Discover & AMEX. Please allow extra

time to process check and money order payments; ODYSSEY SAFARIS is not

responsible for delays or cancellations due to errors in payment processing.

PRICES AND ARRANGEMENTS: Quoted program prices include planning, handling

and operational charges, and are based on current rates of exchange, tariffs and taxes

as of December 2015. ODYSSEY SAFARIS reserves the right to increase tour prices

to cover increased costs, tariffs and taxes received after prices are published, and to

reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange markets. ODYSSEY SAFARIS is under no

obligation to give breakdown costs involved in any tour program. Modification of tour

content to accommodate a smaller group size will affect published tour price.

CLAIMS AND REFUNDS: Refunds are not made for any missed services, except for

verifiable extenuating circumstances. For verifiable claims to be considered, they must

be received in writing within 30 days of the termination of the program and be

accompanied by supporting documentation and/or a statement from the Operating

Company verifying the claim. Any adjustment considered will be based on the actual

price of the services involved and not on a per diem basis. Adjustments will not be

made for unused sightseeing trips or meals. ODYSSEY SAFARIS will not accept any

liability for any claims that are not received within 30 days of the termination of your

travel program. All claims for days missed while traveling should be made in writing

within 30 days of the termination of the program.

CANCELLATION CHARGES: Cancellations received by ODYSSEY SAFARIS 30 days

or more prior to departure will be subject to the loss of 25% deposit, 21 days will be

subject to 35% of the land price; 14 days will be 60% of the land cruise price and 7 days

or less will be subject to 100% of the land price. A 100% cancellation charge applies to


any international or internal air canceled or unused after ticketing unless otherwise

specified.

CANCELLATION CHARGES FOR EXTRA SERVICES: Additional hotel nights and

other extra services booked in connection with ODYSSEY SAFARIS programs are

subject to the following: Cancellations received 31 or more days prior to the service will

be refunded in full; cancellations received 30-15 days in advance will be charged 50%

of the price; cancellations received less than 15 days in advance will be charged 100%

of the price.

ITINERARIES: Accommodations (hotel or vessel) and arranged sightseeing are subject

to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond

ODYSSEY SAFARIS's control. Every effort will be made to operate tours as planned,

but alterations may occur after the final itinerary has been issued. ODYSSEY SAFARIS

also reserves the right to withdraw a tour or any part of it, to make such alterations to

the itinerary or the tour inclusions as it deems necessary or desirable, and to pass on to

tour members any expenditures or losses caused by delays or events beyond its

control.

SPECIAL REQUESTS: Specific requests such as adjacent or connecting rooms,

bedding requests, smoking or non-smoking rooms and special dietary needs should be

advised at time of booking. Please note that every effort will be made to secure your

special request; however, they cannot be guaranteed.

ACTIVE ELEMENTS: On specified programs some active elements have been

incorporated into the itinerary. To enjoy the program as intended, a minimum level of

fitness is required. The required level would be equivalent to what is obtained by routine

daily exercise such as golf, jogging, energetic walking, tennis, etc. Activities during the

program could include (but are not limited to) hiking, off-road walking, walking on

uneven steep or cobbled streets, horseback riding, high altitude trekking, off-road

mountainous driving and navigating uneven terrain. ODYSSEY SAFARIS, therefore, will

require notice if any participant has any physical or other condition or disability that

could create a hazard to himself or herself or to other members of the tour. If the

minimum level of fitness is not met for the program selected, ODYSSEY SAFARIS

reserves the right to decline to accept anyone on the trip. ODYSSEY SAFARIS also

reserves the right to remove from the trip, at the participant's own expense, anyone

whose condition is such that it could create a hazard to him or herself or others, or

otherwise impact the enjoyment of other passengers on the trip. Should you have any

questions or need any clarification about a specific tour please ask for details at time of

booking.


BAGGAGE: Tour prices include the handling of two pieces of baggage per person.

Weight restrictions on some routes on internal air flights may apply; details will be

provided with preliminary tour documentation. Baggage and personal effects are at

owner's risk throughout the travel program. Please check with your international carrier

for other baggage restrictions applicable to your international flights.

CHILD POLICY: Unless indicated on the individual tour page, there is no minimum age

requirement. However, some activities contained within a tour may have a different age

restriction than the overall minimum age requirement. Details will be provided at the

time of booking.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS: Valid passports are required for travel to Kenya and

Tanzania. Check with your travel agent or ODYSSEY SAFARIS for the latest visa

requirements. Please note that non-U.S. passport holders are responsible for obtaining

the required documentation applicable for entry. Please note also that passports must

be valid for six (6) months after the return of your journey and should also have

sufficient blank pages for visas and immigrations stamps. ODYSSEY SAFARIS cannot

be held responsible should you be denied entry to a country due to non-compliance with

these requirements. A copy of your valid passport must be submitted to ODYSSEY

SAFARIS in order to confirm your trip.

AIR TRANSPORTATION: Sample air prices are shown, please note that THESE

ARE SPECIAL ODYSSEY SAFARIS PROMOTIONAL FARES, WHICH CANNOT BE

COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER PROMOTIONAL OFFER AND ARE SUBJECT TO

AVAILABILITY. Fares are also available from other major U.S. cities. Taxes are not

included. All international and internal air quotes are subject to change and can carry

penalties and surcharges, until final payment has been received by ODYSSEY

SAFARIS. Flight confirmation is based on availability. PLEASE NOTE THAT CERTAIN

AIRFARES ARE SUBJECT TO A SERVICE FEE. Should you cancel or change your air

reservation before or after your departure, cancellation penalties may apply. Air

reservations will not be confirmed until a passport copy is received by ODYSSEY

SAFARIS. ALL AIRFARES AND CONDITIONS THEREOF ARE THOSE IN EFFECT

AS OF JANUARY 2013 AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL FINAL PAYMENT

FOR YOUR TOUR HAS BEEN RECEIVED BY ODYSSEY SAFARIS.

Airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during

the time passengers are not on board their planes or conveyances. These programs

may use the services of any IATA carrier. International air carriers are subject to

international air conventions limiting their liability. The limitations of liability are

contained on the reverse side of the airline ticket or e-ticket receipt, or on the carrier's


web site, and form part of the terms and conditions of this package. The passage

contract in use by these companies, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract

between the companies and the purchaser of these travel programs and/or passage.

PHOTOGRAPHY DURING TRAVEL: Odyssey Safaris reserves the right to take

photographs during the operation of any program or part thereof and to use them for

promotional purposes. By booking a program with ODYSSEY SAFARIS, program

members agree to allow their images to be used in such photographs. Program

members who prefer that their images not be used are asked to identify themselves to

their Tour Director at the beginning of their program.

LIMITS ON ODYSSEY SAFARIS's RESPONSIBILITY: Odyssey Safaris LLC.,

its employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents and assigns

(collectively ODYSSEY SAFARIS), owns its vehicles and employs staff explicitly

identified as employees, ODYSSEY SAFARIS does not own or operate any entity which

is to or does provide goods or services for your trip. It purchases transportation (by

aircraft, train, vessel or otherwise), hotel and other lodging accommodations, restaurant,

and other services from various independent suppliers. All such persons and entities

are independent contractors. As a result ODYSSEY SAFARIS is not liable for any

negligent or willful act of any such person or entity or of any third person.

In addition and without limitation, ODYSSEY SAFARIS is not responsible for any injury,

loss, death, inconvenience, delay or damage to personal property in connection with the

provision of any goods or services whether resulting from but not limited to acts of God

or force majeure, illness, disease, acts of war, civil unrest, insurrection or revolt,

animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind,

overbooking or downgrading of services, food poisoning, mechanical or other failure of

aircraft or other means of transportation or for failure of any transportation mechanism

to arrive or depart on time.

There are certain inherent risks in adventure travel of the type involved here. These

include, but are not limited to, risks of white water rafting, kayaking and rafting (for

example dangers of rapidly moving water, rocks and other submerged objects,

hypothermia, etc.), horseback riding, (for example, unpredictable behavior by the

horses, being spooked, etc.) hiking, walking safaris, (for example, equipment failures,

ice or other trail obstructions) and in all trips dangers of animals, inaccessibility to

medical attention and difficulty in evacuation from remote locations in the case of a

medical emergency. Passenger assumes all such risks with regard to these

possibilities.


TRAVEL ADVISORIES AND WARNINGS: It is the responsibility of The Traveler

to become informed about the most current travel advisories and warnings by referring

to the U. S. State Department's travel website at www.travel.state.gov/ or by phone at 1-

888-407- 4747 . In the event of an active State Department Travel Warning against

travel to the specific destination location(s) of the trip, should The Traveler still choose

to travel, notwithstanding any travel advisory or warning, The Traveler assumes all risk

of personal injury, death or property damage that may arise out of the events like those

advised or warned against.

ARBITRATION AGREEMENT: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating

to these TERMS AND CONDITIONS, to the LIMITS ON ODYSSEY SAFARIS'

RESPONSIBILITY clause, to the brochure, to any information relating in any way to the

trip, to the trip itself, or to any products or services related to the trip, shall be settled

solely and exclusively by binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois, in accordance with the

Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that (a) in

lieu of a personal appearance at arbitration, the arbitration may be conducted by

telephonic means, (b) arbitration is the exclusive forum for dispute resolution (no court

actions), and (c) except as otherwise provided by statute, each party shall bear its own

costs and expenses and an equal share of the arbitrator and administrative fees.

TRAVELERS REPRESENTATIONS: The Traveler represents that neither he nor

she nor anyone traveling with him or her has any physical or other condition or disability

that could create a hazard to him or herself or other members of the tour. ODYSSEY

SAFARIS reserves the right to decline to accept anyone on a trip. ODYSSEY SAFARIS

reserves the right to remove from the trip, at his or her sole expense, anyone whose

condition is such that he or she could create a hazard to himself or others, or otherwise

impact the enjoyment of other passengers on the trip.

ANY PAYMENT TO ODYSSEY SAFARIS CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF

THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT HEREIN AND IN MORE SPECIFIC PRE-

DEPARTURE PASSENGER DOCUMENTATION, INCLUDING THE PASSENGER

INFORMATION FORM.

(c) 2016-17 ODYSSEY SAFARIS, LLC

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