1. ACCOMMODATION

Standard Tourist Class hotel accommodation based on twin-bedded rooms with private bath or showers. Categories assigned to hotels reflect the opinion of Gofan Safaris.

2. MEALS

Three table d’hôte meals daily. Some hotel may opt to provide buffet meal plan while other Al carte. Meals plan are stated on each program.

3. AIR TRANSPORTATION

Air transportation based on the group (GV5) airfare which is subject to change. Special group airfares are obtainable for most departures, subject to availability at time of booking. Tickets must be issued by Gofan safaris 21 days prior to departure and are subject to penalties if cancellation is made thereafter. Above is only applicable for Flying Safari.

4. LUGGAGE

While the tour rates includes the transport and handling of two pieces of luggage per person, 29”x20”x10”,not exceeding a total of forty-four pounds clients are urged to travel with one medium suitcase. On flights in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda the baggage allowance is limited 33pounds, including camera and video equipment. Luggage and personal effects are at owners’ risk throughout the tour. Baggage insurance is advised.

6. TAXES & GRATUITIES

The tour programme includes hotel taxes as imposed by city and state government, as well as entrance fees to National Parks and Game reserves. Airport taxes are not included.
Gratuities for the safari director and driver/guide are not included and are at the clients discretion.

NOTED INCLUDED IN QUOTED RATE:

1.Cost of obtaining passports, visas, excess baggage charges, items of a purely personal nature, such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls and cables, airport departure and other taxes (to be paid in U.S. dollars or acceptable foreign currencies),gratitude to driver /guides and safari director, excursions or deviations from the programme

2. Insurance if coverage for injury, illness or loss of effects while on safari is desired, it is highly recommended that personal and property insurance be obtained prior to departure. Check with your travel agent or ask for our special Gofan Safari Insurance Plan
 

REGISTRATION

A deposit of 40%is requested at the time of booking. The remainder is payable 14 days before arrival.

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations received more than 30 days prior to departure are subject to a $ 100 per person cancellation penalty. Cancellations received between 7 - 30 days prior to departure will be subject to a penalty of 40% of the total retail tour rate. Cancellations under 7 days prior to departure will be subject to forfeiture of the entire retail tour rate. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended

UNUSED SERVICES

There are no refunds for unused portions of the programme. It is understood and agreed that refunds will not be made to passengers who do not complete the tour, for any reason whatsoever.

ARRANGMENTS

Quoted tour rates include planning, handling and operational charges, and are quoted on the current rate of exchange and tariff as of 01st January 2010 in the event of an increase in foreign exchange or tariff rates, rates are subject to revision.

RESPONSIBILITY

Gofan Safaris give notice that all tickets, vouchers, and coupons issued by them and all arrangements for transport, or conveyance or for accommodations made by them, are made upon the express condition that neither Gofan Safaris nor its agents shall be liable or responsible for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental damage, injury, death, loss, accident, delay 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 an airline ,train, hotel, local ground handler etc who is to or does supply any goods or services for this trip. Without limiting the foregoing, Gofan Safaris are not responsible for any losses or expenses due to delay or changes in schedule, overbooking of accommodation, default of any third parties, sickness, weather, strikes, acts of God, acts of terrorism, force majeure, war quarantine, criminal activity, or for any other cause beyond its control. All such losses or expenses have to be borne and paid for by the passenger .Baggage is at “owners’ risk” throughout the tour unless insured.

The right is reserved to alter or cancel the itinerary, at Gofan Safaris sole discretion, as may be deemed necessary or advisable .Gofan safaris reserves the right to decline to retain any passenger on any of its tours if, in its sole dissection, it deems retaining any such passenger as b being detrimental to the tour. We will arrange the best priced airfare available in the class category you request at the time of you booking.

All scheduled airline flights are occasionally subject to overbooking or cancellation. If this occurs , Gofan Safaris will use their best efforts to assist clients in boarding flights or finding alternative arrangements. It must be stressed that this is done as a courtesy to clients and Gofan Safaris be held responsible for denied boarding, nor any additional cost thus incurred. Changes in the responsibility clause can be made only in writing signed by an officer of Gofan Safaris.