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What
are the requirements of obtaining a Kenyan Passport?
a)
To fill an application form acquired form immigration office. 2
surities and 2 witnesses must sign this form.
b) 3 colored passport size photographs, which should be attached
on the application forms.
c) Original birth certificate.
d) Original Identity card.
e) Letter indicating purpose of passport procurement.
What
are the requirements for a visa?
- Valid passport at least 6 months after return of journey.
- 1-3 passport size photos depending on each foreign country's embassy
- A document for purpose of visit to that country
- Proof of financial credibility
- Strong family ties
What
measures are taken to accommodate the handicapped and the unaccompanied
minors and what special facilities are given?
There
are facilities for the handicapped provided the carrier is made
aware in advance by stating the degree and type of disability. This
includes the extend of handicaptsy; type of meal plan, special health
arrangements and as for the minors, the carrier arranges for escort
though sometimes at a fee.
What
happens when there's no flight on my desired date of travel?
Ans:
Should there be no flights on your desired/requested dates, then
we give you the next available either earlier of later provided
you give us the alternative range.
If
while on journey my luggage is damaged or lost, or lost and found
damaged, who is responsible?
Ans:
The carrier is responsible and the degree of compensation varies
from carrier to carrier.
What entertainment facilities do you have for visitors in Kenya
and E. Africa?
There
are casinos, discotheques, carbarens (strip-teezers), theatres,
cinemas (movie shows), Christian church choirs (open air) among
others in major cities.
What
type of local transportation means do you have?
Air - Plane
Road“ - Rail, Buses, Bicycles, Cars, Carts,
Tuk Tuk
Water - Ships, Boats, Rafts, Dhows
Tailor-made
itineraries are also organised according to clients' needs to help
them realize their dream. This may include occasions like conferences,
exhibitions, weddings and other special interest tours.
Attractions
a) East Africa has a lot of attractions to offer and your
better option for this. Due to its diversified topography, this
is a land of contrast ranging from the snow-capped Mt. Kenya in
Kenya and Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. There is an opportunity for you
to conquer these highest mountains in Africa with a height of 19,340
feet with various extinct volcanoes, trek through rainforests, meadow,
moorlands and high altitude alpine deserts.
b)
Wildlife
It's only in this region that you find over 5000 species of mammals
and over 10,000 of birds. One experiences the thrill of sighting
the Big Five-Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo, vast herds
of wildebeest and Zebra migrating across the Masai Mara. Crocodiles,
long-necked gerenuk, Gravy's Zebra and reticulated giraffe, the
elusive bongo, giant forest hog, black leopard and Columbus monkey
the dik-diks, reedbucks, duikers, grantee and Thompson gazelles,
Maasai giraffe, hippos, warthogs bat-eared foxes. There are also
millions of strong flocks of flamingos, Cranes and other multitudes
of bird life which keep on migrating from Europe to the region in
March to May flooding National Parks and reserves with beauty that
can't be ignored.
c)
Physical attractions range form the Great Rift Valley, rivers, lakes,
the Crying Stone, falls like the Thompson and fourteen falls in
Kenya, the historic sites like Gedi runs, Fort Jesus, Olduvai Gorge,
Ollugesaille, Human reards of Vasco da gama and other marine National
Parks, Museums, sandy beaches, the pleasant weather conditions-conducive
throughout the year.
d)
Cultural attractions
You will be able to appreciate the un-interfered with culture especially
of the Maasai, the Swahili at the coast, the Rendille, Borana, Pokot,
Samburu and their ways of dressing, building of houses called 'Manyattas',
various festivals like food festivals, Christmas, Idd-ul-fitr and
Ramathan, the drummers (traditional) and traditional songs, way
of dressing, eating and dancing. All these cultural attractions
are combined in Bomas of Kenya where you can see Kenya's diversified
culture that makes it fascinating. Here, various aspects of Kenya
culture are displayed including their crafts.
e)
Sports
Various forms of sporting activities are organized which includes;
Balloon safaris which can be organized on request and can be arranged
on safari in the Maasai Mara as side-excursion or prior to the main
tour, mountain climbing on Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and Mt. Kenya
in Kenya - Africa's highest and second highest mountains respectively.
Water sports like; rafting, goggling, swimming, fishing, cruise
expeditions e.t.c. We also have Safari rallies being special sports
in East Africa.
Car
Hire
African Eco-safaris & Car Hire (K) Ltd. has a variety
of car-hire services to offer depending on your needs i.e. where
you are and where you would like to use the car; be it within the
city center or outside. The offer of these cars ranges from Toyota
Rav4, , Nissan-9 seater, Toyota 9 - seat 4x4, 25 seater coach, Pajero
intercooler to four-wheel drive in case of rainy seasons. To hire
these cars, therefore; -
a) Drivers age
The driver must be over 23 years and not over 70years of age with
proper identification besides his driving license.
b)
Driving license
The hirer must produce a valid license that has been held for at
least 2 years upto the time of hire with a license that is free
of endorsements. For foreign drivers, they must produce their International
driving license.
c)
Tariffs
- The tariffs for self-drive vehicles are exclusive of fuel.
- Chauffeur driven-vehicles have tariffs exclusive of fuel
d)
Deposits
A deposit of the approximate hire charge will be made on signing
the hire contract and full charge for the estimated distance to
be covered.
e)
Insurance
To comply with insurance regulations, which are mandatory, all vehicles
are insured and so third party liability and material charges insurance
are included in the rates and so the hirer is responsible for the
first USD. 850 on any individual claim.
The
hirer will be responsible for all equipment within & part of
the vehicle and so, collision Damage Cover is highly recommended.
This will help reduce the hirer's responsibility on any claim subject
to the terms of the contract.
f)
Security
Vehicles shouldn't be left in public places unattended for overnight,
if anything, they may be parked on personal premises without charge
and incase of theft of any personal effects from the vehicle, it
is not covered by the insurance so take good care of the cars. |
