Flight Information

Seat Allocation

On Monarch flights it is possible to pre-book extra leg room seats or seats together for a small extra charge. To take advantage of these extras, please call Monarch on 0871 225 2555 up to four working days before your departure date.

All other flights seats are allocated at check-in on a first come first served basis.

If you have any special requests please let African Safari Club or your travel agent know as soon as possible.

Airport Assistance

Many airports necessitate a walk of some distance between the check-in desk and departure lounges. If you require assistance with your luggage or the use of a wheelchair at airports, please let African Safari Club know as soon as possible and we will arrange assistance.

Please note that there are a limited number of wheelchairs at some airports so service may be slower than would normally be expected.

Getting to London Gatwick Airport

Free information booklets can be obtained from most major airports.
Gatwick Airport Ltd
Gatwick
West Sussex
RH6 0NH
Telephone: 0844 335 1802 (for all enquiries)

Location: 28 miles south of London, 4 miles north of Crawley on M23 (Jct 9) & A23.

Gatwick Express: Operates between London Victoria and South Terminal every 15 minutes (daytime) and hourly (night time) - tel: 0845 850 1530.

National Express: Nationwide 08705 808080

Airport Parking and Hotel Accommodation: For more details and the best prices please contact Holiday Extras on telephone 0871 360 2742 quoting promotional code "V4000".

Disabled passengers: Special facilities available at both terminals.

Getting to Manchester Airport

Free information booklets can be obtained from most major airports.
Manchester Airport
Manchester
M90 1 QX
Telephone: 08712 710 711 (for all enquiries)

National Express: Nationwide 08705 808080

Airport Parking and Hotel Accommodation: For more details and the best prices please contact Holiday Extras on telephone 0871 360 2742 quoting promotional code "V4000".

Disabled passengers: Special facilities available at both terminals.

Checking In

Please refer to your travel documents for flight details and ensure that you arrive at the airport well before the latest check-in time shown on your itinerary. Airline check-in desks are usually opened four hours before the flight departure time for long haul flights and two hours prior for flights to Europe.

Boarding

Please ensure that you arrive at the boarding gate at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Many airports no longer announce flight departures over the public address system so it is vital that you check the flight information screens for the boarding time and gate number.

Smoking Policy

All airlines with whom we work operate a non-smoking policy.

Flight Departure Times

The flight departure times shown on your tickets are local times based on the 24hour clock. Generally these times are adhered to but occasionally flights may be delayed for reasons beyond our control. When this is the case we will do our best to keep you informed and provide assistance wherever possible. If you are being met at the airport on your return we recommend that you give full flight details to your friends/relatives and suggest that they contact the airport or check Teletext page 180 for flight arrival information so as to avoid a wait if your flight is delayed.

Entry Formalities

During your flight, cabin staff will distribute Kenya Entry Declaration Forms, which should be completed before you land.

Duty Free

Direct Flights
You are still eligible to buy duty free goods as you are travelling outside the EC. The following items may be taken duty free into Kenya:
Tobacco: 250g or 200 cigarettes
Spirits: 1 litre
Perfume: 50ml

UK
A limited selection of duty free goods is available at Mombasa Airport. These must be paid for in foreign currency (not Kenya Shillings). The current duty free allowance when returning to the UK is:
Tobacco: 250 grams or 200 cigarettes, or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars.
Alcoholic Drinks: 1 litre of spirits plus 2 litres of still table wine.
Perfume: 50 ml and 250 ml of toilet water.
Other Goods: Gifts and souvenirs to the value of £136.

Egypt Flight Information

For more information on preparing for your Nile Cruise and flights to Luxor we recommend you to visit our Egypt Travel Guide.