Terms
& Conditions of Contract
PRICES:
Prices are based on rates and other costs prevailing at the time of
publication of price lists and are subject to change without prior notice.
RESERVATIONS:
A deposit of a minimum of 30% of the tour cost is required on booking
and the balance not later than 38 days before the tour begins. Notwithstanding
any prior confirmation of arrangements, the right is reserved not to execute
tours if payment has not been received in accordance with the foregoing.
BOOKING & AMENDMENTS FEES:
To cover communication and other administrative costs, we include
a fee of USD 10.00 per booking in all our quotations. No fees will be
charged on amendments or cancellations before confirmation.
CANCELLATION:
In the event of cancellation after confirmation, notice of which must
be given in writing, the deposit will be refunded minus the charges for
reservations that have been processed, cancellation fees imposed by hotels/lodges
and transporters and any other relevant expenses.
If cancellation is received within
21 days of commencement of tour, a cancellation fee of 50% of the total
land arrangements will be charged, and a charge of 100% if cancellation
is made within seven days of commencement.
RATES:
Rates include all expenses in connection with the vehicle and driver
for the itinerary as set out, hotel/camp accommodation with full board
table dhôte meals whilst on safari unless specified otherwise.
Government hotel tax and service charges and park entrance fees are included
(unless quoted separately).
Not included are any airfares (unless
stipulated as part of an air safari itinerary), airport taxes, visas,
gratuities, tips, beverages, laundry or other such personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION:
Whenever possible we book rooms with private baths/shower (except
on budget camping safari), throughout the itinerary on the basis of two
persons sharing a double room. Single rooms where available are charged
at a supplement. The hotels/Lodges/Camps in the itineraries are mentioned
as an indication of category and rooms may be reserved at similar hotels/lodges/camps.
TRANSPORTATION:
Safari minibuses, with pop-up roofs, cars, four-wheel drive (Landrovers/Landcruisers)
vehicles and seats on light aircraft for air safaris will be provided
according to the itinerary and number of participants. English-speaking
driver/guides are provided. Special couriers/Tour guides will be supplied
on request at an extra charge.
ALTERATION TO TOURS:
The right is reserved to change any route or arrangements, should
conditions necessitate, to offer substitutes of equal value, or to cancel
the operation of any scheduled tour. The right is also reserved to decline
to accept or retain any person as a member of any tour at any time, in
which event an equitable amount will be refunded.
LIABILITY:
The company and its agents act only as agents of the passenger in
all matters relating to hotel accommodation, sight seeing, tours and transport.
The companys liability to passengers carried in its own vehicle
is governed by the laws of the country in which the tour takes place and
not any other country. All claims are subject to the jurisdiction of the
courts of the country in which the action arises. The company reserves
the right to employ sub-contractors for all or part of the services. The
Company cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to baggage.
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