Practical info

Pilgrim Info
The goal of our Ignatian Experiment is:

• - To deepen our relationship with God (MAGiS!)
• - To encounter individuals from other cultures and to grow together in faith
• - To form habits of reaching out to the disadvantaged

The pilgrim’s attitude:

1. Open to encounter new things
2. Ready to embark upon a spiritual journey
3. Prepared to enter fully into the international experiment groups

Other details:

1. Participants are expected to engage in all parts of the program
2. MAGiS09 Africa is an alcohol-free program
3. Men and women will sleep in different quarters

The pilgrim’s experiment:
You may have to change your locations. Likewise, you may be required to travel several

kilometers on foot with your entire luggage. Therefore, you should limit what you

bring, and you should pack it in such a way that allows you to carry it over long periods.

We strongly encourage you to use a large backpack, not a suitcase.

Practical Details

Passport and visa

It is recommended that you obtain a visa before traveling.

Information on how to do this can be found at: http://www.embassyworld.com/embassy…

However, it is possible to obtain a visa on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
, at no extra fee. Make sure you have the visa fee in the correct amount if you choose to apply at the airport.
More information can be found at : The immigration Department of Kenya

Please ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after your intended date of departure.

Health Recommendations

Vaccination against the Yellow Fever virus and treatment with anti-malarial tablets (zone 3: Malarone) are necessary. Information can be found at sites such as: www.fco.gov.uk and mdtravelhealth.com.

It is a good idea to ask your doctor to prescribe for you the basic medicines needed for any sub-equatorial journey, and to take with you paracetamol, anti-diarrhoea medicine, disinfectant for the skin, and eye drops.

Insurance

You MUST have travel health insurance which includes repatriation.

Checklist

1. Passport and other personal identification (Including photocopies)
2. Health insurance card
3. Pencil, note book and Bible
4. Good walking shoes that could be used for long distances
5. Raincoat
6. Sun hat & Sun block or suntan lotion
7. Sleeping bag and mat
8. Personal toiletries, including washcloth and towel
9. Water flask
10. Torch

We encourage you to bring:

• > a musical instrument If you play one
• > Your national flag and a symbol of your country
• > an alb and stole (Priests)

Important:

1. Only bring a large backpack and not a suitcase
2. Pack lightly
You do not need: Tents, pots, utensils, plates, or cups.


Please notify us of the details of your flight.

Let us know if you would like to be put in touch with young people in your region who are preparing to take part in MAGiS09 Africa.

please Contact us through:
Email:
Kenya@magisafrica.info
Or use The Contact Form (also available at the Navigation bar;) for further information / queries.