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
UL.1GUNCASE X 2RIFLES 5KG AMMO
7.SSR WEAP DL KK1 ATLFRA0014T14J 1.1 BROWN/DAVID LEWIS
UL.1GUNCASE X 2RIFLES 5KG AMMO
8.SSR WEAP DL KK1 FRAATL0015T28J 1.1 BROWN/DAVID LEWIS
UL.1GUNCASE X 2RIFLES 5KG AMMO
9.SSR WEAP DL KK1 ATLRDU0743T28J 1.1 BROWN/DAVID LEWIS
UL.1GUNCASE X 2RIFLES 5KG AMMO
10.SSR WEAP SW KK1 FRAWDH0286U15J 1.1 BROWN/DAVID LEWIS
UL.1GUNCASE X 2RIFLES 5KG AMMO
11.SSR WEAP SW KK1 WDHFRA0285U27J 1.1 BROWN/DAVID LEWIS
UL.1GUNCASE X 2RIFLES 5KG AMMO