Booking
Confirmation:
Clients are requested to send 50%
of the total cost of the tour in order to guarantee the
reservation 90 days before their Safaris. The balance is due 30
days prior to departure.
When to book your Safari:
It is better to book as far in advance as possible to ensure
availability of rooms and other services, especially during the
peak seasons (June to February, and Christmas time). This is
especially important for those wishing to travel on private
custom made safaris and those adding extensions to the scheduled
trips. In general, a minimum of eight weeks prior to arrival
should ensure your first choice bookings.
Cancellation:
Should you cancel the tour within
60 days after your booking is confirmed, the cancellation
fee is equal to the deposit, cancellation between 30 - 7 days
before Safari departure dates 50% will be deducted as
cancellation fees. Last minute (7 days to 1 day notice)
cancellations are considered 100% forfeited. Clients will be
responsible for bank transfer charges
Liabilities and
Insurance:
Aardvark Expedition acts only as an
agent of the passenger in all matters relating to tours and
accepts no responsibility for any personal illness, injury,
accident, death, delay, any kind of loss, damage or irregularity
of any kind, which may be occasioned by reason of any act or
omission beyond its control, including without limitation, any
act of negligence or breach of contract of any third party such
as a hotel or airline, who is to, or does supply, any goods or
services for Business etc.
Therefore, you should secure fully
comprehensive travel insurance to cover you for any eventual
loss of baggage or valuables, personal accident and medical
expenses, or loss of any kind.
Transportation
The Company may, at its discretion,
supply Land Cruisers, minibuses or any other suitable transport
subject to weather and terrain conditions (a request for a
specific type of vehicle will be considered). All tours start
and end in Arusha or Dar es Salaam; in case of any other
originating or finishing location please let us know.
Price range
Price quotations are inclusive of:
transport while on Safaris; camping or lodge/hotel accommodation
charges; meals; park fees; and driver guides. Quotations do
not include hotel expenses prior to and at the termination
of the tour, alcoholic drinks, tips or any other item not
mentioned in the quotation. Our package price ranges according
to the mode of transport, type of accommodation, camping style
(Standard or Luxury), and lodge/hotel from 1 to 5 star.
Credit Card Payment:
Unfortunately, Aardvark Expedition cannot
accept any credit card payments for your booking payments. All
pre-payments, including the balance due 10 days prior to
departure, are payable via bank transfer to Aardvark Expedition.
Camping Safaris
Prices for camping safaris per trip
will depend on the number of people in your group. Maximum
number in a 4 WD vehicle, excluding the Driver Guide, is four.
Since the main purpose of your journey is to admire the
spectacular scenery, we arrange for every client to be next to a
window and, where necessary, can arrange for an extended vehicle
to ensure window seats for all.
Accommodation:
Aardvark Expedition reserves the right to
substitute the hotels named in the itinerary, when absolutely
necessary. Avoid unexpected accommodation changes by early
booking to guarantee your first choice (minimum 45-60 days
before the Safari).
Additional costs
Our safari packages includes all accommodation and meals while
on safari, airport transfers, park fees and services of Aardvark Expedition guides and drivers. It is customary to tip your
Driver Guide, as well as the Cook or Camp staff if you are
camping during your safari. You will also pay for your own
beverages and personal items like laundry service and phone, and
are responsible for any passport and visa fees. We also highly
recommend you purchase travel protection insurance.
If you foresee indulging in the
many delightful Tanzania souvenirs, budget accordingly!
