On holiday in Kenya
Page 1 of 5 ON ARRIVAL
After passing through immigration and collecting your luggage you proceed to customs before leaving the terminal building. You will then be met by your driver or another representative of African Safari Club who will direct you to the coach which will take you to your hotel.
Your luggage follows separately and will be delivered to your hotel room soon after your arrival, so please ensure that your name is clearly written on the hotel luggage label provided.
If you have booked our Deluxe Package, you will be taken separately, with your luggage, to your hotel. Transfers may be with other Deluxe Package guests.
TOURIST OFFICER
At each African Safari Club hotel our resident Tourist Officer is available five days a week to give you advice and information. African Safari Club caters for holidaymakers of many nationalities and in the unlikely event that information is not displayed in English, please see your Tourist Officer.
On the day of arrival or as soon as possible thereafter, your Tourist Officer will hold a welcome meeting, giving you information about the hotel, the facilities, entertainment and attractions, safaris and the local excursion programme. We recommend that you make every effort to attend this meeting as you
will find the information invaluable, especially if you are a first time visitor to Kenya.
If you wish to eat at any of the African Safari Club à la carte restaurants, it is advisable to make your reservation in advance to avoid disappointment. Reservations can be made at reception.
WALKING DIFFICULTIES
Some of our hotels have several flights of steps and are therefore not suitable for people with walking difficulties. Therefore, please ensure we are made aware of any walking difficulties you may have so that we can advise accordingly.
STAYING HEALTHY
To obtain up to the minute professional advice on recommended vaccinations, make sure you visit a travel clinic or your GP in plenty of time before the start of your holiday, and, certainly allow at least eight weeks before travelling. However, do not expect jabs alone to do the job for you in order to stay healthy on holiday.
SENSE IN THE SUN
The equatorial sun can be very strong and great care should be taken not to expose the skin for long periods without adequate protection. Always use high factor suntan lotion and remember to cover up during the hottest part of the day. Particular care should be taken with children and those with delicate skin.
A few simple and sensible tips to enjoy the sun without burning:
- Build up time in the sun gradually
- Avoid the midday sun - between 11.00hrs and 15.00hrs
- Wear a hat and sunglasses that have UV protection
- Cover your shoulders
- Stay in the shade
- Use high protection sun cream appropriate for your skin colour
- Protect yourself whilst swimming - you can still burn in shallow water
- Don’t be fooled by a cool breeze or light cloud
- If you burn, take out the heat under a cool shower
- Apply ‘aftersun’ cream
- Avoid dehydration by drinking plenty of bottled water
AVOIDING ILLNESS
Many holidaymakers suffer from “travellers’ diarrhoea” at some time during their holiday. Sudden climatic and dietary changes are very often the cause of illness on holiday and it is important that you exercise a degree of caution for your own health.
In most cases, water (including tap water) will be contaminated. Tap water should not be used as drinking water or for cleaning teeth. To minimise the risk of stomach upset you should only drink bottled water from a reliable source and ensure the seal has not been broken. Avoid ice, very cold drinks and too much fruit. Eat and drink in moderation, particularly at the beginning of your holiday. We would also advise you not to buy food from beach or street vendors.
There are a number of organisations who will be able to advise on health risks and staying safe in the sun such as:
PO Box 123
Lincoln’s Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3PX
Tel: 020 7009 8820
www.cancerresearchuk.org
Mortimer Market Building
Capper Street
Tottenham Court Road
London
WC1E 6AU
Tel: 020 7387 9300
or 020 7387 4411
Fax: 020 7388 7645
www.thehtd.org
