Gracy Travel International: My one stop for travel to Africa

If you have read the book or have been following my blog you know I use Gracy travel for my trips to Africa. I can’t say enough good things about them so I thought I’d show you. Below is a copy of my itinerary. It is thorough and it is my security blanket when I travel.

See you in the field,

David B

Their contact information is: Gracy Travel international, 6865 Camp Bullis Road, Suite B, San Antonio, Texas, 78256, 1-800-299-8558 or www.gracytravel.com

AFTER OFFICE HOURS EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER ITINERARY

NOTE: THIS EMERGENCY NUMBER IS TO BE USED FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES ONLY – SUCH AS DELAYED OR CANCELLED FLIGHT RESERVATIONS. STAFF ASSISTING WITH EMERGENCIES DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR FILES OR RESERVATIONS AND CANNOT ASSIST YOU WITH ROUTINE SERVICES SUCH AS CHANGE OF RESERVATION, RECONFIRMATIONS, ETC. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR AGENT DURING NORMAL OFFICE HOURS FOR ASSISTANCE IN THESE MATTERS.

DO NOT FORGET TO TAKE YOUR CUSTOMS 4457 FORM WITH YOU IF YOU ARE TAKING FIREARMS!

“WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU GO” PACKET HAS VALUABLE INFORMATION, TAKE IT WITH YOU.

DO NOT PACK VALUABLES SUCH AS CAMERAS, BINOCULARS, JEWELRY OR TRAVELERS CHECKS INTO CHECKED BAGGAGE AS YOU WILL NOT BE REIMBURSED IF LOST OR STOLEN.

NOTE: SOUTH AFRICA REQUIRES AMMUNITION BE SECURED IN A SEPARATE LOCKABLE CONTAINER

IMPORTANT PASSPORT VALIDITY NOTICE

MOST IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES REQUIRE YOUR PASSPORT BE VALID FOR AT LEAST SIX (6) MONTHS BEYOND YOUR INTENDED STAY AND THAT YOU HAVE A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) BLANK VISA PAGES (SIDE BY SIDE) AVAILABLE FOR NECESSARY ENTRY/EXIT STAMPS. IF TRAVELING TO BOTH SOUTH AFRICA AND NAMIBIA YOU WILL REQUIRE FOUR (4) BLANK VISA PAGES.

CHECKED BAGGAGE POLICIES VARY BY AIRLINE, FREQUENT FLYER STATUS, BOOKING CLASS, BAG SIZE AND WEIGHT. FEES MAY APPLY IF (1) YOU PLAN TO CHECK A BAG OR (2) YOU PLAN TO CARRY SPORTS EQUIPMENT OR AN ODD-SHAPED ITEM OR (3) YOUR BAG EXCEEDS AIRLINE WEIGHT LIMITS.

FOR: BROWN/DAVID LEWIS

14 JUL 12 – SATURDAY

OTHER RALEIGH DURHAM

INSURANCE-NOT PURCHASED THROUGH GRACY TRAVEL.

OTHER RALEIGH DURHAM

ECONOMY COMFORT SEATING- PURCHASHED ATLANTA-FRANKFURT-

ATLANTA-RECEIPT INSIDE TICKET PACKET.

OTHER RALEIGH DURHAM

TRANSIT PERMIT FRANKFURT- ISSUED AND COPY INSIDE YOUR

TICKET PACKET.

OTHER RALEIGH DURHAM

THE ITINERARY BELOW REFLECTS THE MOST RECENT SCHEDULE OF

FLIGHT NUMBERS AND ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TIMES. THIS

INFORMATION MAY NOT BE THE SAME AS PRINTED ON YOUR TICKET.

OTHER RALEIGH DURHAM

PLEASE RETAIN ALL ORIGINAL BOARDING PASSES. IF YOUR MILES

DO NOT TRACK AUTOMACTIALLY YOU WILL NEED BOARDING PASSES TO

SECURE CREDIT.-DELTA NUMBER ENTERED–

OTHER RALEIGH DURHAM

YOUR TICKETS HAVE BEEN ISSUED AS AN ELECTRONIC TICKET.

PASSENGER RECEIPT ENCLOSED IN TICKET WALLET. THIS IS ALL

YOU REQUIRE AT CHECK-IN.

OTHER RALEIGH DURHAM

INSURE YOUR LUGGAGE AND GUNCASE IS CHECKED TO WINDHOEK.BAG

TAGS SHOULD READ–WDH–

AIR DELTA AIR LINES INC FLT:1177 COACH

LV RALEIGH DURHAM 1215P EQP: MD-88

DEPART: TERMINAL 2 01HR 22MIN

AR ATLANTA 137P NON-STOP

ARRIVE: SOUTH TERMINAL REF: GTWR46

BROWN/DAVID LEW SEAT-17D DL-2609208414

AIR DELTA AIR LINES INC FLT:14 COACH DINNER

LV ATLANTA 435P EQP: BOEING 767-400

DEPART: MAYNARD JACKSON INTL TERM 09HR 20MIN

15 JUL 12 – SUNDAY

AR FRANKFURT 755A NON-STOP

ARRIVE: TERMINAL 2 REF: GTWR46

BROWN/DAVID LEW SEAT-15B DL-2609208414

HOTEL FRANKFURT

MERCURE FRANKFURT AIRPORT OUT-15JUL

1 ROOM SINGLE WITH BATH

CONFIRMATION NUMBER- 107898540 RATE 55.30 EUROS

OTHER FRANKFURT

INSURE YOU CHECK IN 3 HOURS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.

OTHER FRANKFURT

TRANSIT PERMIT APPLICATION FOR YOUR RIFLESX2, HAS BEEN PROCESSED.

AIR AIR NAMIBIA FLT:286 SHUTTLE SERVICEMEALS

LV FRANKFURT 810P EQP: AIRBUS A340-300

DEPART: TERMINAL 2 10HR 00MIN

16 JUL 12 – MONDAY

AR WINDHOEK WDH 510A NON-STOP

REF: R9TQB

BROWN/DAVID LEW SEAT-24H

OTHER WINDHOEK WDH

GUN PERMITS ARE SECURED ON ARRIVAL. A PERMIT APPLICATION IS

INSIDE YOUR TICKET PACKET. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR CUSTOMS 4457

FORM WITH YOU.

OTHER WINDHOEK WDH

JULY 16 TO JULY 27- ON SAFARI

25 JUL 12 – WEDNESDAY

OTHER WINDHOEK WDH

RECONFIRM YOUR ONWARD AND RETURN FLIGHTS AT LEAST 48 HOURS

PRIOR TO DEPARTURE TO AVOID CANCELLATION AND TO CHECK

DEPARTURE TIMES.

27 JUL 12 – FRIDAY

OTHER WINDHOEK WDH

INSURE AIR NAMIBIA TAGS YOUR LUGGAGE AND GUN CASE TO YOUR

FINAL DESTINATION. BAG TAGS SHOULD READ–RDU–

AIR AIR NAMIBIA FLT:285 SHUTTLE SERVICEMEALS

LV WINDHOEK WDH 805P EQP: AIRBUS A340-300

09HR 55MIN

28 JUL 12 – SATURDAY

AR FRANKFURT 700A NON-STOP

ARRIVE: TERMINAL 2 REF: R9TQB

BROWN/DAVID LEW SEAT-26C

OTHER FRANKFURT

YOU WILL STAY IN TRANSIT.

AIR DELTA AIR LINES INC FLT:15 COACH LUNCH

LV FRANKFURT 1015A EQP: BOEING 767-400

DEPART: TERMINAL 2 10HR 10MIN

AR ATLANTA 225P NON-STOP

ARRIVE: MAYNARD JACKSON INTL TERM REF: GTWR46

BROWN/DAVID LEW SEAT-15B DL-2609208414

OTHER ATLANTA

ON ARRIVAL CLEAR IMMIGRATION – CLAIM YOUR BAGGAGE AND CLEAR

CUSTOMS. CUSTOMS OFFICIALS MAY REQUEST PROOF OF

REGISTRATION OF YOUR FIREARMS – SHOW THEM CUSTOMS FORM US4457.

OTHER ATLANTA

AFTER CLEARING CUSTOMS HAND YOUR BAGGAGE IN AT THE TRANSFER

DESK – PROCEED THROUGH TSA SECURITY AND MAKE YOUR WAY TO

THE DEPARTURE TERMINAL AND GATE FOR YOU ONWARD FLIGHT.

AIR DELTA AIR LINES INC FLT:743 COACH

LV ATLANTA 530P EQP: MD-88

DEPART: SOUTH TERMINAL 01HR 33MIN

AR RALEIGH DURHAM 703P NON-STOP

ARRIVE: TERMINAL 2 REF: GTWR46

BROWN/DAVID LEW SEAT-30D DL-2609208414

IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE MILEAGE CREDIT WITHIN 3 WEEKS OF YOUR

RETURN SEND ORIGINAL BOARDING PASSES AND COPY OF AIRLINE

TICKET TO THE AIRLINES MILEAGE PROGRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR

CREDIT.

TSA INFORMATION: Verify Correct!

*P3D«

GENERAL FACTS

4.SSR DOCS DL HK1/DB/20MAR1960/M 1.1 BROWN/DAVID LEWIS

/BROWN/DAVID/LEWIS

5.SSR DOCS SW HK1/DB/20MAR1960/M 1.1 BROWN/DAVID LEWIS

/BROWN/DAVID/LEWIS

ELECTRONIC TICKETS:

COPY OF YOUR E-TICKETS ARE INSIDE YOUR PACKET.

FIREARM AND AMMO PRE-APPROVAL:

6.SSR WEAP DL KK1 RDUATL1177T14J 1.1 BROWN/DAVID LEWIS