Helifax Company Profile

COMPANY PROFILE OF HALIFAX TOURS & TRAVEL LTD
Ojijo Plaza. Ojijo Road (Parklands) P.O Box 5574-00200 Nairobi, Kenya, Office Tel: 020 2516665 Mobile: 0700-020961/ 0733-331280/ 0731-756740 Email:info@halifax-tours.com Website: www.halifax-tours.com
COMPANY PROFILE
We would like to take this opportunity to introduce Halifax Tours and Travel Ltd and its services to your organisation and to outline the various travel and related services it has to offer. Halifax Tours and Travel, enjoys an excellent reputation within the tourism industry in East Africa. We remain committed to our founding principles of giving individual and personalized services to each and every customer. Halifax Tours & Travel Limited has been arranging travel arrangements for groups and individuals since the year 2006. Halifax Tours and Travel Limited is an established
travel company with expertise in handling not only domestic and international air travel but also car hire services, hotel and lodge bookings, tailor made local and international safaris, transfers, meet and assist as well as organizing meetings, conferences and seminar facilities. We also provide visa handling services for specific countries.
Our offices are strategically located at Ojijo Plaza, First Floor, Ojijo Road, off Parklands road. Our Mission The mission of Halifax Tours and Travel Limited is to be the leading travel and related services company of choice, providing premier services and innovative options to all customers. We will accomplish this by:

Ensuring that we have the best qualified and trained professional staff Expanding market strength through superior service levels Developing business opportunities through unique travel services that meet all business and leisure travel needs Maintaining flexibility to adapt to local and international market trends Establishing our team as the optimum service provider Operating continuously in compliance with applicable industry principles and standards
Ojijo Plaza. Ojijo Road(Parklands)|P.O B ox 557400200Nairobi, Kenya|OfficeTel: 020 2516665| Mobile:0700020961/0733331280/0751756740|Email:info@halifaxtours.com| Website:www.halifaxtours.com
Our Vision Halifax Tours & Travel strives to become the leading player in the field of customised travel through all parts of East Africa destinations. Our team members are continuously developing their skills to ensure our customers are serviced to their full satisfaction. Halifax Tours & Travel aims to become the travel agency of first choice for spiritual journeys and travel through Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda , Rwanda and all abroad. Management Our Team is the top most resource in our business. They are all certified professionals in their respective fields and have vast industry experience gained from serving in the industry for periods ranging between 3 and 30 years. In addition we have a multilingual, knowledgeable and a well-traveled team of consultants. We are proud of our personal and professional attention to the individual and corporate travelers. Our staff is able to maintain high level of professionalism due to continuous world-class training A brief profile of our Key Personnel is given below: A. Key Managerial Staff i) Simon Ngigi - Director:
As an accomplished Travel Marketing Strategist, with ranging areas of expertise and experience, Simon has contributed significantly to the growth of Halifax Tours and Travel. An articulate, diplomatic communicator and effective team leader, Simon consistently works to ensure that Halifax
achieves the highest professional standards of travel services in the industry.
He brings with him 16 years of Industry experience, which were gained while
working with various management positions. Simon has worked for Halifax Tours & Travel for the past 6 years during which period he has steered the company growth by leaps and bounds. He has also implemented a comprehensive client relationship Management system and negotiated significant corporate discounts with leading airlines. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from University of Nairobi; a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya. ii) Margaret Wanjiru - Sales & Marketing Manager: In a class all by herself, Margaret is a one person media machine, with no limit as to what she can do. When Margaret gets involved she is an amazing combination of passion, inspiration, expertise, tenacity, and great gut level instincts. Margaret's native and international intelligence for sales and marketing is of top class. She has the drive and energy necessary to see complex projects through to
completion, guiding teams and clients through the entire lifecycle process, and on time. She is both a team player and a dynamic leader, a professional who wins the respect of others through his integrity and unwavering desire to bring out the best. Margaret is a holder of Bachelor of Education degree from Kenyatta University and a qualified CPA (K). Margaret has 4 years of experience in various organizations in sales & marketing, some of which are multi-national organizations. Amongst his accolades is the recognition as the top producing sales executive in market expansion.
Management Experience Halifax Tours and Travel Management have extensive experience in the industry and have the capability to facilitate the execution of the contract, have the resources to combine people and technology systems and the authority and accountability to deliver to all our clients the required travel, ticketing and hotel bookings services. Each member of the senior management will dedicate as much time as necessary to ensure a successful continuation of our partnership with our clients. Ojijo Plaza. Ojijo Road (Parklands) P.O Box 5574-00200 Nairobi, Kenya, Office Tel: 020 2516665 Mobile: 0700-020961/ 0733-331280/ 0731-756740 Email:info@halifax-tours.com Website: www.halifax-tours.com
Work Experience Our successful experience in handling Travel Management Services for the following Organizations and high net worth individuals is a value added advantage that we hold in comparison to service providers in the industry. We offer our customers full range of Travel and related services which mainly amongst others are:

Air Travel Tours and Safaris Car Hire Hotel Bookings Meetings and Conferences Airport Transfers
Meet and Assist Travel Insurance Visa Handling Service
Together with above mentioned services, we have all other full travel services which are tailored towards meeting specific needs of our clientele in the dynamic travel industry. Thanking you and assurance of our best service always in line with our motto We Get You There. Our Services Halifax Tours and Travel Limited is equipped to handle all travel services as outlined below:
SECTION I
Air ticketing
: AIR TRAVEL SERVICES
We are linked to the Galileo Central Reservations System that gives our Travel Consultants direct access to airline information and data, destination visa and health information, e.t.c enabling them to answer your request quickly and accurately. Information is also provided on air travel formalities on: Reservations Ticketing
Minimum Connections Route Network Baggage Flight check-In Hotel Bookings Car Rental Unaccompanied Minors (Children traveling alone) Group Travel Frequent Flyer Membership
Our Travel Consultants will find the most suitable route with the cheapest airfare available on international and domestic tickets. Tickets purchased through us will be delivered to your offices either by our messengers or e-ticketed which can be downloaded through your PC.
Air Charter Services
We make reservations in all air charter companies such as Air Kenya, Safari Link and Yellow Wings on behalf of our esteemed customers at the best available market rates. 24-Hour Emergency Service Centre Local/ International Halifax Tours & Travel Limited operates a 24-hour emergency service. Our Senior Managers and staff are on call after working hours and during the weekend and public holidays to deal with any travel related emergencies. Hotline numbers are circulated to clients on a regular basis. Last Minute/Emergency Ticket Requirements
Travel plans often change unexpectedly, making short notice or en route ticketing a must. In these instances, Halifax Tours and Travel Limited utilize the following methods: Our emergency Duty staff will issue tickets Airport Meet & Assist Staff will deliver tickets on departure at JKIA Reservations issued at our main branch office Pick up of pre-paid tickets through E-ticketing
Travelers Advice Vaccination and Health requirements as per your itinerary Airport Closures/ Flight cancellations and delays/ Natural calamities Lost ticket assistance
Travel Insurance Halifax Tours and Travel Limited is able to arrange locally, travel insurance with American International Group (AIG) / CHARTIS and UAP Insurance. Halifax Tours and Travel will charge a minimal facilitation fee plus you will pay the actual Insurance costs being taken by the traveler.
Ojijo Plaza. Ojijo Road (Parklands) P.O Box 5574-00200 Nairobi, Kenya, Office Tel: 020 2516665 Mobile: 0700-020961/ 0733-331280/ 0731-756740 Email:info@halifax-tours.com Website: www.halifax-tours.com MICE, Meeting Incentive Conference and Exhibition Facilities Our good working relationship with Kenya chain Hotels and Lodges enables us to negotiate on behalf of our clients conference packages. We provide transport services for the delegates and on-conference support services at a minimal charge. Transport and Car Hire We provide to our esteemed customers, in all manner of vehicles from saloon cars, 4x4 vehicles and safari minibuses e.t.c at very competitive budget prices on daily, weekly, monthly or even on yearly basis as per our customers need. ( please see
transport and car hire in section III of our services)
All the mentioned in section III of our profile vehicles are clean and are fully air conditioned with DVD players and fitted with a high frequency H/F radio. Fully stocked first aid kit, Kenya and East African Safari Map, a range of Jonathan Scott's Field guide books, a cool box, 2 spare wheels, Mud guard shovel, a tow rope and a basic tool box. Most of our vehicles are Silver in colour. All of our vehicles are dent free, well maintained with no dust inlets with comfortable seats with seat belts. We provide excellent back-up service in the field and we make replacements in time should there be a need. All our operations are on a 24-hour, 7 Day a week basis. Visa Handling Services Visa is a permit issued by the country authorities to a person for entry exit or transit through that country. Tourist and Business visas are issued according to the applicants status, purpose of visit and passport type. Halifax Tours and Travel Limited senior management experience with international travelers has allowed us to establish close working relationship with consular staff. Our ability to expedite visas is one of the keys to our success with international travelers. We will provide you with such assistance, based on the following conditions:

Halifax Tours and Travel will charge you an administration fee You will pay visa fee charged by the government agency or the consulate and the costs incurred in securing the visa or passport such as courier costs, overnight express, and delivery costs. Service request should be made within normal working hours. Service requests are associated with an international itinerary and ticket booked through us Ojijo Plaza. Ojijo Road (Parklands) P.O Box 5574-00200 Nairobi, Kenya, Office Tel: 020 2516665 Mobile: 0700-020961/ 0733-331280/ 0731-756740 Email:info@halifa x-tours.com Website: www.halifax-tours.com
Visa requirements and charges schedule are circulated to our clients for ease of reference
Hotels and lodge Reservations We undertake Hotel and Lodges reservations in all major Eastern Africa cities on behalf of our customers at discounted rates. Air Travel and Ticketing Services Fees In the Air Travel and Ticketing sector our service fees are of no doubt very reasonable, we have our Duty travel Agent whom we facilitate issuance of e-tickets as currently we are not in the membership of IATA and KATA member. We have however found as a KATA Member there are mandatory service charges that are forced by Travel Agents in Kenya to apply to their co-operates and walk-in clients. These charges cover the Kenya Associations Travel Agent for the following: To continuously review and appraise the needs of its Members so as to provide them with meaningful services and benefits. To promote and protect the interests of KATA and its members. To act of on behalf of its members in discussions and negotiations on industry specific issues. To promote the highest code of ethical and professional Standards of its members in their dealings with consumers and each other. To facilitate access to innovative and Industry driven financial and risk management services.
Ojijo Plaza. Ojijo Road (Parklands) P.O Box 5574-00200 Nairobi, Kenya, Office Tel: 020 2516665 Mobile: 0700-020961/ 0733-331280/ 0731-756740 Email:info@halifax-tours.com Website: www.halifax-tours.com - To network with other bodies or organisations with similar business at both a national and international level i.e Uniglobe, Carlson Wagonlit, and to
leverage the relationships arising out of these alignments for the benefit of its members. To continuously create awareness of the KATA brand and value which in this case marketing resources that they use to introduce Kenya Travel Agents in the world wide market.
The current charges in the KATA (Kenya Association for Travel Agents) Membership group are as follows:
On Economy Tickets travelling to Africa Region only Tickets travelling to Middle East & Asia Tickets travelling to International Countries Tickets travelling to Domestic Cities Tickets travelling to East Africa Region only i.e. Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi & Southern Sudan
USD USD 58 USD 78 USD 78 USD 18 USD 38
KES KES 5,499.00 KES 7,799.00 KES 7,799.00 KES 1,750.00 KES 3,799.00
On Business & First Class Tickets travelling to Africa Region only Tickets travelling to Middle East & Asia Tickets travelling to International Countries Tickets travelling to Domestic Cities Tickets travelling to East Africa Region only i.e. Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi & Southern Sudan
KES KES 10,299.00 KES 10, 299.00 KES 10,299.00 KES 3,250.00 KES 5,299.00
With the above range of service being very demanding but hard to make the client come back again for another ticket we at Halifax Tours and Travel Limited have reasonable charges that will engage you to come and issue another ticket with us.
Ojijo Plaza. Ojijo Road (Parklands) P.O Box 5574-00200 Nairobi, Kenya, Office Tel: 020 2516665 Mobile: 0700-020961/ 0733-331280/ 0731-756740 Email:info@halifax-tours.com Website: www.halifax-tours.com Our range of Air Travel and Ticketing service fees are as follows:
On Economy Tickets travelling to Africa Region only Tickets travelling to Middle East & Asia Tickets travelling to International Countries Tickets travelling to Domestic Cities Tickets travelling to East Africa Region only i.e. Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi & Southern Sudan
KES KES 4,000.00 KES 4,000.00 KES 5,000.00 KES 1,000.00 KES 3,000.00
On Business & First Class
%( of the full fare incl of airport taxes) 4% 4% 5% 3% 3.5%
Tickets travelling to Africa Region only Tickets travelling to Middle East & Asia Tickets travelling to International Countries Tickets travelling to Domestic Cities Tickets travelling to East Africa Region only i.e. Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania,
Burundi & Southern Sudan Penalty Charges In most cases, when a traveler has an emergency to change the date of travel due to circumstance have occurred either in the origin of the country or in the point of destination, these are our penalty service fees which we included on the tickets for the travelers;
On Economy Class Ticket revalidation in East Africa, Africa Region, Middle East & Asia countries Ticket revalidation in International Countries i.e. Europe, US Territories & South America Ticket revalidation in Domestic Cities i.e Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret e.t.c Application for refund less
USD USD 10 USD 15
KES KES 1,000.00 KES 1,500.00
USD 10 USD 30
KES 1,000.00 KES 3,000.00
Application for upgrade from Economy to USD 20 KES 2,000.00 Business / First Class Ojijo Plaza. Ojijo Road (Parklands) P.O Box 5574-00200 Nairobi, Kenya, Office Tel: 020 2516665 Mobile: 0700-020961/ 0733-331280/ 0731-756740 Email:info@halifax-tours.com Website: www.halifax-tours.com
On Business & First Class Ticket revalidation in East Africa, Africa Region, Middle East & Asia countries Ticket revalidation in International Countries i.e. Europe, US Territories & South America
USD USD 20 USD 30
KES KES 2,000.00 KES 3,000.00
Ticket revalidation in Domestic Cities i.e Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret e.t.c Application for refund less Application for upgrade from Economy to Business / First Class
USD 20 USD 50 USD 30
KES 2,000.00 KES 5,000.00 KES 3,000.00
Other Services, we have also come with additional charges such as the following:
OTHER SERVICES Visa Processing Car Hiring Emergency After Hours Services 24 Hours Issuing of Domestic Tickets Issuing of Regional Tickets i.e East Africa Issuing of Middle East, Asia & Africa Region Issuing of International Tickets
USD USD 12 USD 10
KES KES 1,200.00 KES 1,000.00
USD 20 USD 30 USD 30 USD 50
KES 2,000.00 KES 3,000.00 KES 3,000.00 KES 5,000.00
Ojijo Plaza. Ojijo Road (Parklands) P.O Box 5574-00200 Nairobi, Kenya, Office Tel: 020 2516665 Mobile: 0700-020961/ 0733-331280/ 0731-756740 Email:info@halifax-tours.com
Website: www.halifax-tours.com
SECTION II: TOUR SERVICES

Inbound Tours We arrange tours at all National Parks, National Museums, Historical Sites and Mountain climbing tours for individuals or groups as per arranged itineraries in East Africa. We will avail information on availability and costs within the shortest possible time. These are the services that all our travelers can expect to receive: Personalized: Our individual approach ensures that we design the perfect safari for your interests. Accommodation: We visit all accommodations that we recommend and can provide our insights into what might be more suitable. Regions: We will advise you on appropriate Wilderness Areas in each of the Regions which could be incorporated into your itinerary. Expertise: We are based in East Africa to provide you with accurate and up to date regional information. We will advise you on the various activities that you can include in your safari. Planning: We will have continued communication throughout the planning of your safari and co-ordinate, manage all aspects of your trip - from the time you step off the plane until your departure. Guides & Vehicles : We provide only experienced accredited Safari Guides and specially adapted 4x4 safari vehicles. Readily Available: Our representatives will meet and assist you on arrival and are a phone call away with a 24 hours emergency contact and local support. A local sim card will be provided for you to make this more convenient. Out Bound Tours In addition our outbound department is able to offer you packaged or tailor-made tours to any part of the world. Our Tour Consultants are also able to advice on availability and rates of hotel and car-hire services offered worldwide via our reservation system. The services , which are on offer, are not comprehensive but an indication of what we do and give to all our esteemed customers, be they individual, organization or groups of people who may need them.
Ojijo Plaza. Ojijo Road (Parklands) P.O Box 5574-00200 Nairobi, Kenya,
Office Tel: 020 2516665 Mobile: 0700-020961/ 0733-331280/ 0731-756740 Email:info@halifax-tours.com Website: www.halifax-tours.com
SECTION III: CAR HIRE SERVICES

Halifax Tours and Travel has excellent Car Rental Services. We maintain a fleet of TOYOTA PRADO -TZ (New Model, Eight airbags, DVD player and CD Changer), TOYOTA KLUGER 4 x4, and NISSAN X-TRAILS 4X4, clean saloon cars (available either on self drive or chauffeur driven). In addition, ALL our Cars are fully air conditioned with DVD players and fitted with a high frequency H/F radio. Fully stocked first aid kit, Kenya and East African Safari Map, a range of Jonathan Scott's Field guide books, a cool box, 2 spare wheels, Mud guard shovel, a tow rope and a basic tool box. Most of our vehicles are Silver in colour. All of our vehicles are clean, dent free, well maintained with no dust inlets with comfortable seats with seat belts. We provide excellent back-up service in the field and we make replacements in time should there be a need. All our operations are on a 24-hour, 7 Day a week basis. As an industry leader and as independent travel professionals who are directly accountable to our clients, we have the expertise, imagination, scope and depth to provide our clients with more than just the routine Car Rental Services Management. We offer you well-integrated, innovative and customer specific services.
Ojijo Plaza. Ojijo Road (Parklands) P.O Box 5574-00200 Nairobi, Kenya, Office Tel: 020 2516665 Mobile: 0700-020961/ 0733-331280/ 0731-756740
Email:info@halifax-tours.com Website: www.halifax-tours.com
TOYOTA LANDCRUISER PRADO
Features
Registration KBN and KBP Petrol Engine, 3.4 Litre, Fuel Max Fuel Saver installed, petrol Engine, Automatic Transmission, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, Power windows, Automatic Braking System, 4Wheel Drive, 8 Multiple Air Bags, Alloy Rims, , 8 Seater, 8 Auto Air conditioning, Cruise Control, Digital Meter, Dual/Side SRS Airbag, Height Control, Retractable Power Wing Mirror, 16 Valve, V6 Engine, Roof Rail, Side Step, 6 CD changer, DVD player. Garmin NuVi Navigation Kenya. Maps and Locations of Interest
SPECIAL LONG TERM HIRE PRICE AVAILABLE

Ojijo Plaza. Ojijo Road (Parklands) P.O Box 5574-00200 Nairobi, Kenya,
Office Tel: 020 2516665 Mobile: 0700-020961/ 0733331280/ 0731-756740 Email:info@h alifax-tours.com Website: www.halifax-tours.com
TOYOTA KLUGER
Features
Registration KBN Power Steering, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Automatic Braking System, Dual Air Bag, Alloy Wheels, 5 Seater, Automatic Air Conditioning, Digital Odometer Meter, Overdrive, Retractable Power Wing Mirror, Door Visor, Fog Lamp, Fender Mirror, Rear Spoiler, VVT-I Engine, 16 Valve, Max 1000kg Petrol Engine, 2.4 Litre, Fuel Max Fuel Saver installed, Petrol Engine, Automatic Transmission,
SPECIAL LONG TERM HIRE RATE AVAILABLE

NISSAN X TRAIL
Features
Registrations ( 3 Vehicles) o KBL o KBM (2) Power Steering, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Automatic Braking System, Dual Air Bag, 4 Wheel Drive, Wheel Cover, 5 Seater, Digital Meter, CD/DVD Player, Overdrive, Door Visor, Fender Mirror, TV, Navigation System
Petrol Engine, 2.0 Litre, Fuel Max Fuel Saver installed, Petrol Engine, Automatic Transmission,
SPECIAL LONG TERM HIRE RATE AVAILABLE

TOYOTA SALOON NZE MODEL
Features
Registration KBK Power Steering, Air Conditioning, power Windows, Automatic Braking Syatem, Dual Air Bag, Keyless Entry, Wheel Cover, 5 Seater, Digital Meter, VVT-I Engine Petrol Engine, 2.0 Litre, Fuel Max Fuel Saver installed, Petrol Engine, Automatic Transmission,
SPECIAL LONG TERM HIRE AVAILABLE

CONCLUSION We at Halifax Tours and Travel Limited are committed to delivering and ensuring that all of your objectives are met and often exceeded. Thank you in advanced we give assurance of our best services always in line with our motto powered by passion.
Yours Sincerely,
HALIFAX TOURS & TRAVEL LIMITED
SIMON NGIGI
Chief Executive Officer

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COMPANY PROFILE OF HALIFAX TOURS & TRAVEL LTD

achieves the highest professional standards of travel services in the industry.

Meet and Assist Travel Insurance Visa Handling Service

: AIR TRAVEL SERVICES

Air Charter Services

USD USD 58 USD 78 USD 78 USD 18 USD 38

USD USD 103 USD 103 USD 103 USD 33 USD 53

USD USD 40 USD 40 USD 50 USD 10 USD 30

On Business & First Class

%( of the full fare incl of airport taxes) 4% 4% 5% 3% 3.5%

USD USD 10 USD 15

KES KES 1,000.00 KES 1,500.00

KES 1,000.00 KES 3,000.00

USD USD 20 USD 30

KES KES 2,000.00 KES 3,000.00

USD 20 USD 50 USD 30

KES 2,000.00 KES 5,000.00 KES 3,000.00

USD USD 12 USD 10

KES KES 1,200.00 KES 1,000.00

USD 20 USD 30 USD 30 USD 50

KES 2,000.00 KES 3,000.00 KES 3,000.00 KES 5,000.00

SECTION II: TOUR SERVICES

SECTION III: CAR HIRE SERVICES

Email:info@halifax-tours.com Website: www.halifax-tours.com

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER PRADO

SPECIAL LONG TERM HIRE PRICE AVAILABLE

SPECIAL LONG TERM HIRE RATE AVAILABLE

SPECIAL LONG TERM HIRE RATE AVAILABLE

TOYOTA SALOON NZE MODEL

SPECIAL LONG TERM HIRE AVAILABLE

HALIFAX TOURS & TRAVEL LIMITED

Chief Executive Officer

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