Africa Travel Security Education Local knowledge Planning

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Africa Travel SecurityEducation / Local
knowledgePlanning PreparationCommunication
Contingencies Complacency will get you into
trouble.
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• Education / Local Knowledge
• Know the local laws and customs... And your
  rights
• Religious considerations.
• Your countrys laws do not follow you when you
  travel.
• Be aware of non constitutional regulations.
• Educate yourself about the use of money credit
  cards Cash is King.
• Local transport companys.
• Local business etiquette is important as some
  hosts may take offence to your lack of
  understanding.
• Dress codes and what may be considered offensive
  especially female travellers eg. Zanzibar

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General Knowledge Quiz

• In Tanzania, what social activity could carry a
  25 year prison sentence?
• Drinking in public
• Homosexual behavior in public
• Making a fire on the beach

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General Knowledge Quiz

• Which African country is considered to be the
  least corrupt?
• South Africa
• Uganda
• Botswana

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General Knowledge Quiz

• In what country could you be detained if you do
  not pull off the side of the road when a
  presidential convoy passes?
• Democratic Republic of Congo
• Mozambique
• Uganda

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General Knowledge Quiz

• Who is the current president of Kenya?
• Olusegun Obasanjo
• Yoweri Museveni
• Mwai Kibaki

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• Planning and Preparation
• Transportation options while in country.
• Hotel Room selection.
• Prescribed medication first aid kits.
• Medical facilities.
• Protests and strikes.
• Arrival times, always try plan to arrive during
  daylight
• Confirm all your meetings prior to departure.
• Preferably get your visa prior to departure -
  avoid getting it when landing.
• Luggage and securing methods.
• (Do not have company names / logos, country of
  residence etc on your luggage or tags)
• Have a laminated document with you at all times
  indicating
• blood type, name, allergies, emergency contact
  numbers etc
• (You may not be able to talk and this could save
  your life)

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Planning and Preparation Survey

• On a scale of 1 to 10, within your organisation,
  what are the most important items of preparation
  for your travelers?
• Ensuring that a copy of the travel itinerary is
  provided to someone at the office?
• Ensuring that hotel accommodation has been
  confirmed?
• Ensuring that all necessary visas travel
  documents have been obtained?
• Ensuring that the traveler is aware of the
  contingency planning procedures?
• Knowing what the current crime and political
  situation is?

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• Communication
• Changing your business or personal plans - your
  local office should be kept updated.
• Visiting new locations / cities that have not
  been vetted or cleared.
• Tours and sightseeing trips - while most are
  considered safe, you should always be aware that
  it may be a target due to high number of tourists
  eg. Cairo.
• Mobile phone roaming - always ensure you have
  some form of communication either telephonic or
  mobile email, do not wait until you are in
  country before you do this.
• Develop a communication policy i.e. contact twice
  per day at specific times. This should be
  structured according to the threat or risk
  profile of the country.

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• Contingency Planning
• Passports Tickets - have certified copies.
• Embassies - always know where they are and what
  their contact details are. Always register with
  your embassy when you arrive.
• Injury or illness - ensure that you have the
  necessary documentation and medication with you.
  Always have a medical plan in place.
• Motor vehicle accidents.
• Civil Unrest, Protests, Riots, Strikes - Make
  sure that all your travelers know what they
  should do and who to contact should they get
  injured or caught in a protest.
• Flight related problems - in the event that you
  need to get out of the country, always have
  alternative options should there be a
  delay or problem with your current flight.
• Have a plan in place with your organisation and
  family.

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Contingency Plans - Survey

• Corporates Do you have a contingency plan in
  place for traveling employees?
• Do you require your travelers to register with
  embassies?
• Do your travelers know what to do in the event of
  an emergency? i.e. Who to contact?
• Do you inform the local embassies of staff travel
  arrangements?
• TMCs - Are you involved in your clients
  contingency planning?
• Do you advise your clients against travel to
  areas that may be considered high risk travel
  regions?

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Tips

• When selecting a hotel, get advice from your
  travel agent or local embassy as to suitable
  hotels
• When reserving a room, make sure you do not book
  a room on the ground floor (if windows open
  outside) or too high, the ideal floor number
  should be between 2nd 4th floor
• Book a room that has a window towards the rear of
  the hotel, avoid having a room that overlooks the
  entrance or front of the hotel.
• Book a room that is quite close to the elevator -
  they tend to be safer.
• Familiarise yourself with the evacuation plan and
  know your whereabouts in the hotel i.e. know
  where the nearest fire escape is.
• If you need to travel outside the hotel, use
  either the hotel taxi service or ask the
  concierge for an approved taxi service.
• Always keep a flashlight next to your bed in the
  evening. If there is an emergency
  situation, there may be no lights at all.

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Thank you

• Thank you very much for your time, I hope that
  you enjoyed the presentation and please feel free
  to contact us should you require any further
  information.
• Arcfyre International (Pty) Ltd
• 27 (0) 11 462 4703 - Tel
• 27 (0) 11 462 1436 - Fax
• www.arcfyre.com
• jared_at_arcfyre.com