Wings Over Kenya: From the Mountains to the Coast

Rates

Included

• Complete pre-departure information which includes terms and conditions, pre-departure instructions, a packing list, health requirements, visa regulations, and itinerary.
• HMNH Representative to accompany the group throughout your journey.
• All sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary including entrance fees.
• Accommodations based on double occupancy.
• Meals as per the above itinerary, inclusive of restaurant tips.
• Beer, wine, and soda at welcome and farewell dinners.
• Services of a Siemer & Hand Travel tour manager and English-speaking local guides.
• gratuities to guides and drivers (however, the traditional end of safari gratuity to the safari camp staff is not included).
• Transportation during the program by specially outfitted four-wheel drive Toyota Land Cruisers with a window seat and roof hatch for every traveler, private motor coach, and scheduled and chartered flights within Kenya.
• Airport transfers for those arriving and departing on group dates.
• Porterage.
• participation in the Flying Doctors Program.
• $50,000 emergency medical and evacuation insurance.

  Excluded

  International airfare to and from Kenya; airport departure taxes; baggage or trip cancellation and interruption insurance; passport and visa fees; medical immunizations; the traditional end of safari gratuity to the safari camp staff optional excursions or deviation from the scheduled tour; excess baggage charges; meals not specified in the program itinerary or special meals not on the menu; dishes and beverages not part of included meals; beer, wine and spirits; laundry, phone, room service, and other items of a personal nature.

  Group Size

  This tour, exclusively designed for the Harvard Museum of Natural History, is limited to 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. The minimum group size is 15. Should the minimum not be met, we reserve the right to cancel the program, levy a small group surcharge, and/or send the program without an HMNH representative.

  Health

  Participation on an HMNH program requires that passengers be in generally good health. It is essential that persons with any medical problems and related dietary restrictions make them known to us well before the departure. We can counsel participants on whether an expedition is appropriate for them.

  Deposit and Final Payment

  To reserve a space on this tour, please mail a deposit of $1,000 per person payable to “Harvard Museum of Natural History,” along with the completed reservation form to: Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. Reservations are acknowledged in order of receipt until the maximum enrollment of 20 has been reached. Final payment is due May 3, 2008.

  Cancellations and Refunds

  Notification of cancellation must be received in writing by HMNH. Refunds, less a cancellation fee of $300 per person, will be made if we are notified on or before May 3, 2008. No refunds will be granted after that date.

  Travel Insurance

  We highly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance. An application for trip cancellation insurance will be available upon confirmation. The pre-existing medical conditions exclusion is waived if the insurance is purchased within 15 days of initial deposit. Neither the Harvard Museum of Natural History nor the tour operator accept liability for any airline cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable airline ticket or other expenses incurred by tour participants in preparing for the tour. As a service to our travelers, we automatically provide $50,000 emergency medical evacuation insurance. You will receive detailed coverage approximately 30 days prior to your departure.

  Responsibility

  The tour operator, its owners and employees act only as agents for the various independent suppliers and contractors providing transportation, hotel accommodations, restaurant and other services connected with this tour. Such travel and services are subject to the terms and conditions under which such accommodations, services and transportation are offered or provided, and the Harvard Museum of Natural History and the tour operator and their respective employees, agents, representatives, and assigns, accept no liability therefore. The Harvard Museum of Natural History and the tour operator, assume no liability for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or other irregularity which may be caused by the defect of any aircraft or vehicle or the negligence or default of any company or person engaged in carrying out or performing any of the services involved. Additionally, responsibility is not accepted for losses, injury, damages or expenses of any kind due to sickness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature or other such causes. All services and accommodations are subject to the laws of the country in which they are provided. The Harvard Museum of Natural History and the tour operator reserve the right to make changes in the published itinerary whenever, in their sole judgment, conditions warrant, or if they deem it necessary for the comfort, convenience or safety of the tour participants. They reserve the right to withdraw this tour without penalty. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the tour, or to substitute another qualified leader or special guest. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times. The price of the program is given in good faith based on current tariffs and rates, and is subject to change. Any tariff, exchange rate, or fuel increases will be passed onto participants. Neither the Harvard Museum of Natural History nor the tour operator accepts the liability for any airline cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket. The air ticket, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and the airline concerned. As a part of the consideration and right to participate in this tour, each participant will be asked to sign a liability release.