 Local Kenza/Tanzania Flights...
Wonderfully helpful. Thank you, David.
BarryT
"David Marsh" <david@digitalsafaris.com> wrote in message
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> "Barry Thall" <bthall@adelphia.net> wrote in message
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> > I'm going to E. Africa on a Photo Safari next week. We are flying among
> > other places Arusha-Nairobi and Nairobi-Masi Mara Area on scheduled
local
> > airlines (Sorry I don't have the details yet).
> >
> > I'm aware that in general one is allowed 15Kilos (?33lbs) per person of
> > luggage. I have several questions about this limit:
> >
> > 1. How strictly is it adhered to?
> > 2. Does it include carry-ons (like small day-packs) in addition to
regular
> > luggage?
> > 3. If one goes over this limit, what kind of charges can one expect?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Barry T
> >
> >
>
> Barry
>
> It will probably depend on how big the plane is, and how full it is.
>
> If it's a small plane (eg Cessna 206), weight and size of baggage (and
> passengers) is critical for your safety. Larger planes have more
tolerance
> and are less likely to be 100% full of people. The 15kg includes all
> luggage.
>
> I've flown the Arusha/Nairobi route several times with about 17-18 kg
> luggage and a 8-10k carry-on, with no problems, but the plane usually
takes
> 12-20 passengers, and was never totally full. Finding space to put
carry-on
> bags comfortably is more of an issue than weight, especially if you are
> carrying long lenses and tripods. If your carry-on is bulky and expensive
> photo gear, hang on to it at check in, and ask to put it in the baggage
area
> as you get on the plane.
>
> For going down to the Mara, you may be on a smaller plane (and they will
fly
> with as small a plane as possible to match the number of passengers) but
in
> general you should be OK. If they get strict, the charge is 1USD per
kilo -
> assuming they have the capacity to take it.
>
> One option, depending on the tour arrangements, is to leave a bag in
Nairobi
> while you go to the Mara. I think there is a left luggage place at Wilson
> airport - otherwise your tour guide should be able to help.
>
> Remember anyway, travelling light is always a good discipline. No need
for
> too many clothes - easy to get laundry done. But I suspect that it your
> case (sorry about the pun) the weight will come from camera gear. Soft
bags
> recommended for easier stowage into small spaces.
>
> Enjoy the trip - hope your photos are great.
>
> David
>
>
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