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LUGGAGE ON SCHEDULED FLIGHTSScheduled airlines generally carry a weight restriction of 20kg (44lbs) per economy class traveler in one suitcase / bag as well as one item of hand baggage (the total dimensions – height, width and length may not exceed 115cm or 45 inches). Please note that if combining scheduled airline flights and air transfers, then the specified luggage restriction for air transfers will apply. LUGGAGE ON AIR TRANSFERSThere are strict weight restrictions in place on any itinerary including light aircraft transfers for the following reasons: The aircraft are designed with a maximum bodyweight and luggage weight allowance. Most of our airfields are over 3000 feet above sea level and are located in the tropics, and therefore the permissible aircraft carrying capacity is reduced. The aircraft have physical space restrictions. Two serious issues must please be noted for these types of fly-in safaris: Luggage is restricted to 12kg (26 lbs) maximum per person for travel to Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Air transfers in South Africa (Federal Air) have a luggage restriction of 20kg (44 lbs) maximum per person. Only soft bags (no hard suitcases can be transported as they physically cannot fit into the aircraft) will be accepted. This includes camera equipment and hand luggage. The maximum dimensions of the soft bags is as follows: 81cm (32 inches) long x 36cm (14 inches) wide. We have a supply of soft nylon carry-all bags for sale. The size is 30 cm (12 inches) wide x 28cm (11 inches) high x 76cm (30 inches) long and the cost is US$30 per bag. Please keep in mind that the baggage compartments on the light aircraft are only 25cm (10 inches) high, so the pilots must have the ability to manipulate the bag into the compartment. These luggage restrictions for luggage sound like very little but bear in mind the following: Mainly casual clothing is required As no formal clothes are needed throughout most of southern Africa, we recommend that you limit your luggage to the basics. More formal attire is usually required only when staying in the more prestigious city hotel establishments or on any of the luxury trains. On a game safari, casual clothing is the order of the day. We have included a suggested packing list at the end of this document for your information. LOST BAGGAGELuggage that goes missing on scheduled flights is beyond the control of DDD Safaris, and often the airline concerned too. The airport controls what happens to passengers’ luggage from when it is checked in until it is put on board the aircraft. We would like to suggest that you take the following precautionary action: Please pack a small bag with your essentials including any life sustaining medication, that can be carried with you as hand luggage, and pack a second bag containing non-essentials that can be loaded in the aircraft hold. If the second bag does not arrive, you will still have your essential items on hand to see you through the first couple of days while we try and recover your baggage. |
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