Update on flight news. We have held some flights with Virgin Atlantic:
OutboundFriday 30 October, departing London Heathrow at 19:25 and arriving at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta at 07:10 on Saturday 31 October
Returning Either on Saturday 7 November or Saturday 14 November at 09:50, arriving London Heathrow at 16:05.
The flights are held till mid-June and we have secured a special group rate of
£400 per person.
We will be travelling from Nairobi to the Mara on Sunday 01 November at around 7am, so if you want to make alternative flight arrangements, this is when you need to be in Nairobi by to come on the safari, although of course you are free to make your own travel arrangements.
DepositIf you would like to join the group booking, a non-refundable
£75 deposit will be needed to hold the seat, along with your name EXACTLY AS IT IS SPELLED IN YOUR PASSPORT. The price is subject to change until the flight has been paid in full but Virgin assure me this is very unlikely to happen and we would be notified beforehand and given the option to pay the quoted price. I think the flight needs to be paid in full six weeks prior to departure.
Email me to let me know and please include your preferred return date! x
T&CGROUP DEFINITION: Must be a confirmed booking of 10 or more adult passengers travelling out and back together on the same flights in any class. Should the group party reduce to below 10 adults the booking will be at a full loss and would need to be re-booked subject to new availability and cost. All Payment and amendments must be made by the Group Organiser registered to this booking.
CANCELLATIONS: Before ticket issue or before written commitment has been provided, cancellation fee is loss of deposit. After ticket issue or once written commitment has been provided and names submitted, tickets are non refundable.
VALID TRAVEL DOCUMENTS:It is the responsibility of all our customers to check with the relevant Embassy that they meet all passport and
visa requirements for all countries being visited either as part of their trip or in transit.
Check in 3 hours prior to departure for economy and premium class passengers.
Economy Baggage Allowance -Baggage allowances are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed. Please check with the applicable airline for up to date information.
On South African, Australian, Asian, Indian and Dubai routes we operate a weight system of allowance for checked in baggage. A total maximum luggage weight of 23kg per passenger.
Hand Baggage allowance - You are allowed to carry one piece of hand luggage onto the plane. This must be able to fit under the seat in front of you, which means it must not be larger than 23cm x 36cm x 56cm (9in x 14in x 22 in) and should not weigh more than 6kg (13lbs)
All items of sporting equipment such as skis (with one pair of poles and one pair of boots), rucksacks, sleeping bags, and bicycles will be considered as one piece of luggage. This is in addition to your standard luggage allowance. Excess charges will apply for all equipment over this limit. We have special rates for carrying sports equipment. For more details, please contact Reservations. Should you wish take any additional or excess baggage please contact Virgin Atlantic on 08705 747 747 for the up to date excess charges.
For those of you that will be staying in Kenya for a week, you might like to do something exciting on Friday 06 November, before flying home. I have used Gametrackers safari company before and they have a number of one-day excursions depending on your time and energy inclinations. 
Since we will be staying at the Sarova in the Mara, they have given us the following deal at the Whitesands in Mombasa:
Where to stay
Just to let you know the wedding is going to be on 3rd November at the Sarova Mara Game Camp in the Masai Mara. The website is not too flashy but you can read more about the Camp on Trip Advisor.
Update on flight news. We have held some flights with Virgin Atlantic:
