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We have discounted tickets to all of these shows, so contact us if you plan on attending!
Update on Kenya
We are deeply saddened by the recent events in the magnificent country of Kenya. Political unrest in any country only hurts the local people and country’s economy.
Tourists are still going to Kenya, and no visitors have been harmed as a result of the post-election unrest. Tourist areas and the Nairobi Airport remain unaffected by the situation.
Update on Tanzania
We are happy to report that Tanzania remains a safe destination, and the problems in Kenya have not affected Tanzania in a negative way at all. In fact, Tanzania has been getting some visitors who originally planned on going to Kenya but wanted a “worry-free” experience.
Travel Advice
For flights to Tanzania, you may want to consider the Northwest/KLM flights that are non-stop from Amsterdam to the Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO), and thus avoiding flying through the Nairobi Airport.
Another thing to consider is that U.S. travel insurance will not cover your expenses if you want to cancel your trip to Kenya due to terrorist activity — because there is a current U.S. travel warning.
If you are still nervous about Kenya, consider another destination for your holiday. For wildlife, we offer the Galapagos. For trekking, consider the Inca Trail in Peru or the Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal. For culture, there’s Tibet and Bhutan.
We hope and pray for calm in Kenya!
Tanzania has installed Health Surveillance Desks at all borders, ports, and international airports to check all travelers for their yellow fever vaccination certificate. All travelers will be required to get a stamp at the health desk before going to the immigration desk.
This certificate is required for entry into Tanzania if you have been to an infected country. The vaccination must be done at least 10 days prior to entry.
The Yellow Fever Endemic Zone in Africa includes Senegal, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Cote D’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Nigeria, Mali, Niger, Chad, Central African Republic, Togo, Benin, Sao Tome, and Principe, Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, United Republic of Tanzania, Angola, Zambia, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Somali, Sudan, and Equatorial Guinea.
The Yellow Fever Endemic Zone in the Americas includes Panama, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and Bolivia.
Travelers flying non-stop from Europe or South Africa to Tanzania (i.e., KLM from Amsterdam) will not need the yellow fever vaccination certificate.
However, any traveler on a flight that goes through Nairobi or Ethiopia or other affected area, even if you do not get off the airplane, will need proof of vaccination.
The yellow fever vaccination will be available at the Kilimanjaro Airport for US$50.
The San Cristobol Airport on the Galapagos is scheduled to reopen on February 7, 2008. Here is the planned schedule:
This will change the itineraries for Eric, Flamingo, and Letty boats starting in February.
We have also updated the start dates for the family cruises and women-only cruises.
The Galapagos Transit Control Cards are already being issued to all travelers to Galapagos, and starting at the end of February, there will be a $10 fee for this.
The international Guayaquil Airport departure tax has increased to $27.15 as of February 1.
Here are a few ideas to keep in mind while photographing on safari.
Whenever I travel to a third world country, I bring an extra bag or two of gear for porters and school supplies for children. After completing my trek, I donate my warm clothing to the local porters project. This partly explains why the pictures of me on summit day always contain the ugliest hat I own…. However, it is well worth the embarrassing pictures to see the faces of the porters and the children when I hand over the needed items.
As we close out the year, it’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect on those less fortunate than ourselves. In so many areas of the world, people cannot put food on the table much less travel to far away places. Travel should be more than just observing interesting things, it’s an opportunity to view the world through a different set of eyes.
Please consider donating to Charities Within Reach where 100% of your donation goes directly to the projects, which include the Shalom Orphanage in Tanzania, Free A Child in Nepal, and porters in Tanzania, Nepal, and Peru.
I wish everyone a very happy new year and wishing you wonderful travels and adventures in 2008!
Robin Paschall
President
Adventures Within Reach
Join Alex Shockley, Adventures Within Reach employee, in his quest to be the youngest person to climb the “seven summits” at just 20 years old!
On this trip, you will join Alex as he acclimatizes in the Khumbu Valley in Nepal in preparation for his summit attempt.
DATES: March 12-28, 2008
Our new 2008 brochure is hot off the press, but you can view it on-line today!
Our brochure outlines the highlights of each of our destinations and includes maps, the best times to travel, elevations, and sample itineraries with prices.
Contact us if you would like a brochure mailed to you!
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Meet the AWR staff at one of these exciting travel shows!
We have discounted tickets to some of these shows, so contact us if you plan on attending!
Greenhouse gases (GHG), like carbon dioxide (CO2), are emitted when fossil-fuels are consumed. We all emit CO2 emissions when we drive a car, fly in a plane, use electricity, or generate waste.
Carbon offsets for a 14-day Tanzania trip with 7-day Kilimanjaro trek and 5-day safari with international flights ranges from $150 to $200/person depending on your origination city.
Calculate your carbon offset from Sustainable Tourism International (STI)>>
