Meet the AWR staff at one of these exciting travel shows!
We have discounted tickets to all of these shows, so contact us if you plan on attending!
Categories: News
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!
Categories: News
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.
Categories: Tanzania
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.
Categories: Galapagos
Here are a few ideas to keep in mind while photographing on safari.
