I've done it, no turning back now, I have paid the balance, so will hope this helps the nerves. Do you know who is leading the trip yet and whether he/she will be at the airport to meet me. I am still nervous about that side of things. The other point is money, How much is recommended in local currency and how much in sterling.

I know you cant say the exact amount as you dont know what we will spend but as we have to pay for exusions once we are over there, it would be handy to know if we have to pay in sterling or local currency. Thanks

Regards Sue Southampton

PS if anyone lives in or near Southampton and wants to travel up with me in a chauffeur driven car, I am sure we can work something out.

Well done for taking the plunge! I'm sure you won't regret it.

You may have missed this, but your tour manager Barbara Eastlake has been in touch on a different thread that you started - click here to see it:

http://www.justyou.co.uk/forum/thread-40582-post-158672.html#pid158672 

I've copied the excursion information from a recent departure below. Bear in mind these details may be slightly different for your tour, but this should give you a good idea of how much money you will need. You won't need much money for food - just a few lunches.

Kind regards,

Olly, your editor

Excursions

Mombassa City Tour (£ 36.00)

Experience the city of Mombasa and what this historic and multi-cultural city has to offer.

Half Day - Moderate Walking - Highly Recommended!

How to book : This Optional excursion is only available to book through your Tour Manager in resort

Mombassa City Tour including lunch and village tour at Ngomongo (£ 120.00)

Experience the city of Mombasa and what this historic and multi-cultural city has to offer. Following this you will visit the

Mgomongo Village – you will be served with a traditional meal, and visit different village steades. This takes you to about 9

villages.

Full Day - Moderate Walking - Highly Recommended!

How to book : This Optional excursion is only available to book through your Tour Manager in resort

Mombassa City Tour including lunch at Tamarind and Haller Park (£ 83.00)

Experience the city of Mombasa and what this historic and multi-cultural city has to offer.This busy morning will be followed

by a delicious seafood lunch on the Tamarind Dhow/Restaurant – for those who are not sea food lovers they are served

with steak.

· The day comes to a close with a visit to Bamburi Nature Trail where you will have chance to see the feeding of

various animals to name a few -the two enormous Hippopotamuses, Giraffe, Antelope, Tortoise, Water bucks.

Full Day - Moderate Walking - Highly Recommended!

How to book : This Optional excursion is only available to book through your Tour Manager in resort

Mombassa Dolphin Dhow (£ 93.00)

This trip offers you the chance to be taken by the Dolphin Experts to search for the Dolphin that so often frequent the area.

How to book : This Optional excursion is only available to book through your Tour Manager in resort

Mombassa La-Marinas Dhow (£ 75.00)

This trip takes in the Kenya Marineland and Mtwapa Creek and includes lunch and entertainment on board.

How to book : This Optional excursion is only available to book through your Tour Manager in resort

Mombassa Sound and Light show at Fort Jesus (£ 70.00)

Enjoy a sundowner cruise along the shores of picturesque Mombasa. The boat docks in a private jetty where you’ll have a

candlelit dinner whilst marveling at the history of the Fort which is told during the sound and light show.

How to book : This Optional excursion is only available to book through your Tour Manager in resort

You can pay for excursions in US dollars, sterling or by credit card.

Kind regards,

Olly, your editor