Booking Terms and Conditions

Please ensure that you are aware of our booking conditions. Undertaking a Journey with Afrimine Tours implies your acceptance of these terms.

1. Your travel Contract

This contract is entered into between Afrimine Tours (here in after referred to as the Company) and any person travelling or intending to travel (here after referred to as the Client/s) The client who hereby signifies his acceptance of these terms does so on behalf of him/herself and their entire travelling party, which means that all are bound by these terms as if they had individually made the booking.

2.  Securing your booking

A booking is deemed confirmed upon issuance of an invoice to the Client by the Company. The Company requires confirmation in writing followed by either the first payment or full pre-payment as outlined in Paragraph 3. It is at this point that the contract between the Company and the Client comes into force.

Clients who have confirmed a booking with the Company will have deemed to accept our Terms and Conditions and agree to the following:

1.  They understand the risks involved in traveling to the remote areas in which the Company operates.

2.  They or anyone else in their traveling party will inform the Company of any pre-existing medical condition which may hinder their experience, and to inform the Company of any special dietary requirements or allergies at the time of booking. 

3. Payment Structure

A first payment of 40% (forty percent) of the total booking price is required to confirm the booking. For a booking that includes a domestic flight or a flight within East Africa, the deposit is set at a minimum of 50% (fifty percent). 20% (twenty percent) of the total booking price is non-refundable unless the Company cancels the booking, or the Client cannot be accommodated on a set departure. The non-refundable portion of the first payment relates to direct and indirect costs incurred by the Company pertaining to services rendered during the consultation process between the Company and the Client. The remaining 20% (twenty percent) of the first payment is refundable should the Client cancel the booking in writing before 90 day (ninety days) prior to the commencement of travel, failing which the balance remains non-refundable. 

The remaining payment due 60% (sixty percent of the total booking price) or less in case the deposit is higher by the Client is due to the Company at 90 (ninety) days prior to commencement of travel. Confirmation will be in writing upon receipt of payments. The Company reserves the right to cancel any reservations for which the booking costs has not been paid by the stipulated due dates, in which event the full first payment will be forfeited to the Company. Reservations will only be considered as confirmed when completed, signed and paid, whether it is the first payment or the remaining payment or a full prepayment.

Special Note:
Due to currency fluctuations please note that all prices quoted are valid only at the time of quoting and are subject to change as stipulated after the allowed period. Once payment has been received the Company will issue the relevant documentation which will guarantee prices. We regret any inconvenience this may cause; however, the Company cannot be held responsible for currency fluctuations. 

When making payment all fees are for the Clients account. Please consider currency fluctuations and bank delays in transmitting funds to the Company bank account. All bank commissions when transmitting by draft, wire transfer, telegraphic or electronic transfers are for the sender’s account. The Company does not extend credit accounts.

Payments can be made via the following ways:

• Direct bank transfers – the Company holds Tanzanian bank account for direct payments. The bank account accept US Dollar.
• Pesapal Online Payment

         Pesapal provides a simple, safe and secure way for individuals and businesses to make and accept payments in Tanzania. It’s Africa’s safest and most convenient way to pay. This Payment Method has a 3.5% bank surcharge that needs to be added on top of the original amount. The 3.5% charge is a bank charge. These charges are not applied by the Company but by the bank. In Tanzania, the banks charge supplement of 3.5% for paying by credit card.

Please send us the payment receipt on email so that we can confirm your booking immediately.

4. Booking Changes

A US Dollar 150.00 (one hundred and fifty) administration levy alongside any additional costs incurred will be charged if the Client changes a confirmed booking within 60 (sixty) days of the commencement of travel. Thereafter changes will be treated as cancellations and subject to the charges below. Changes are subject to availability at the time of request.

5. Cancellations

Cancellation fees are calculated from the first working day when the Company receives written notification from the Client. These penalties are calculated as a percentage of the total booking price and are subject to any surcharges imposed upon the Company by third party suppliers

91 days or more           –      First payment forfeited

90 – 60 days or more    –     50% of the total booking price 

59 – 40 days or more    –    80 % of the total booking price

39 days or less               –    100% of the total booking price 

Where possible the Company will endeavor to reduce any cancellation penalty, however cancellation penalties are subject to the regulations of third-party transport providers, Hotel & Lodge proprietors or any other principals involved in the booking.

Should the client be unable to complete the journey, or leave prior to the completion of the journey, the Company cannot refund you the cost of the portion of the package not completed. In the eventuality of this happening, your mandatory travel insurance may cover you, depending on the reason for cancellation or curtailment. 

6. Refunds

The company and its owner, director, management staff and employees shall not be held responsible for any injury or death to persons on tour, nor for loss or damage to personal property, how ever they may be caused. The company draws your attention to the fact that there are certain inherent risks present when on Safari, or when engaging in any strenuous physical activity. It is your sole responsibility to obtain appropriate medical advice as to medication, immunization, and whether or not you are fit enough to undertake the trip, prior to departure. The company shall not be liable for illness, injury or death sustained whilst visiting the properties owned and managed by the company.

No refund can be made for tours, meals, sightseeing, transfers, accommodation or any other services included in your booking, which for any reason including illness, weather or otherwise were not utilized.

7. Complaints

Should the Client at any time have a complaint while traveling with the Company, the responsibility lies with the Client to inform the company immediately as well as the relevant supplier. It is only if the Company is made aware of a complaint that action can be taken to rectify the issue. Failure to inform the Company at the time of the incident will result in the Client being unable to claim compensation from the Company or any other principals involved. The Company endeavours to rectify any complaint while the client is on the ground traveling if the Company is made aware timeously of such a complaint.

The Company does not hold itself responsible, nor can it be held responsible for any event beyond the control of the Company, prior to and/or during the course of your travels, whether it be brought about by technical difficulties, strikes, weather conditions, global pandemics, or any other circumstance whatsoever, whether foreseen or unforeseen. The Company will in no way be liable for any expenses incurred as a result of cancellations or delays. All additional expenses incurred by the Client due to unscheduled extensions, including but not limited Hotels, Meals, Telephones Calls, Transfers.

If you have been referred to us by another part (for example a travel agent) you agree to hold them blameless and waive any and all claims against such party. Any issues you may have must be directed to us and dealt with under the terms of our contract.

8. Travel Insurance

It is a condition of booking with the Company that the Client has the correct and comprehensive travel insurance to cover themselves as well as any dependants/traveling companions for the duration of your journey. This is the sole responsibility of the client. This travel insurance should include cover in respect of, but not limited to the following eventualities:

·    Emergency Evacuation

·    Medical Expenses

·    Repatriation Expenses

·    Cancellation or curtailment of the journey

·    Damage/theft/loss of personal items, luggage, money and/or goods 

The Company and any principals involved and any person or agent acting for, through or on behalf of the company will not take responsibility for any costs, losses incurred or suffered by the Client/s, dependants or traveling companions (including but not limited to any medical expenses, trip interruption or damages suffered during your travel)

The Company recommends that the Client/s familiarise themselves with their travel insurers benefits, limitations, and exclusions prior to purchasing a policy, as well as understand the processes regarding claiming for their policy. This includes whether or not the policy is a “pay and claim” policy or if the travel insurer will cover all expenses at the time of travel.

Certain travel insurance policies are not recognized by private Hospitals. We recommend that you check with your travel insurer to see if their product is accepted before you travel and seek alternative cover where necessary.

It is vital the Client has adequate travel insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment, quarantine or assistance. Even with fully comprehensive travel insurance, some private hospitals may insist on a deposit (cash or credit card) before commencing treatment or may insist that the Client pays upfront and institutes a claim from the insurer at a later date. Private hospitals have found that certain travel insurers do not honour their terms of payment and therefore incur a bad dept with the hospital.

It is the responsibility of the Client to ensure that they understand their policy terms and whether or not the travel insurers have a relationship with key hospital groups on the continent.

9. Client Responsibility

The Client undertakes to have in their possession during travel, all required travel and health documents, including but not limited to – a valid Passport, visas, vaccination certificates and insurance documentation. The client also undertakes to research and equip themselves with all necessary personal health medications and equipment. Should the Company provide advice in these regards, such advice is purely for information purposes, has no legal or contractual value, and does not constitute the assumption by the Company of any Client obligation or liability in these regards. No correspondence or other communication between any Company representative and the Client shall alter the terms of this paragraph.

10. Company Responsibility

The Company and any contracted Third Party Suppliers, or any person, agent or any other principals involved, acting for, through or on behalf of the Company – will not be liable for any loss, death or damage whatsoever arising from any cause whatsoever and, without restricting the generality of the a foregoing, shall particularly not be responsible for loss or damage arising from any errors or omissions contained in brochures, websites, social media, promotions or any other literatures or loss or damage caused by delays, sickness, theft, injury or death. 

In addition, the Company shall have the right at any time at its discretion to cancel any, safari, tour or journey or the remainder thereof or make any alteration in route, accommodation, price or other details and, in the event of any journey, tour or journey being rendered impossible, illegal or inadvisable by weather, strike, war, government, global pandemics or interference by any cause whatsoever, the extra expense incurred as a result thereof shall be the responsibility of the Client.

The Company may at its discretion and without liability or cost to itself at any time cancel or terminate the Client/s booking and in particular without limiting the generality of a foregoing it shall be entitled to do so in the event of illness, illegal or incompatible behaviour of the Client/s, who shall in such circumstances not be entitled to any refund or compensation. 

The person making any booking will, by the making of such booking, warrant that he/she has the authority to enter into this contract on behalf of any other persons traveling in the same booking, and in the even of the failure of any or all the other persons so included to make payment. The person making the booking shall by his/her signature or digital acceptance thereof assume personal liability for the total price of all bookings made by him/her.

The decisions of the Company´s guide / driver on tour shall at all times be final and binding. * The client must at all times comply with the laws, customs and foreign exchange regulations of all countries visited.

11. Travel Regulations

Please be aware that the below is based on current information sourced from relevant authorities and is therefore. Serving as a guideline, these are our recommendations only. The Company adopts a cautious approach in order to minimize possibly disruptions with regards to entry into African Countries and onward arrangements. All travel requirements (any and all applicable Visa costs, and/or relevant required certified documentation remain the responsibility of the Client and is to be verified directly with the applicable visa and immigration authorities, consulates, embassies etc prior to commencement of travel.

Visitors to Africa must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 (six) months beyond your intended departure dates, together with onward travel documents, proof of accommodation and sufficient funds for the duration of your stay. In addition, each country you may be visiting generally requires two consecutive/side by side blank pages on entry for both visas and stamps. Should your itinerary include more than 1 (one) country, excluding the country of departure and return, please ensure that you have a sufficient number of blank visa pages (not endorsement pages) in your passport. i.e., if visiting three countries, a total of six blank visa pages may be required. Should there be insufficient blank pages in your passport then entry into or exit from a country could be denied by the authorities.

It is vital that you verify with your relevant Consulate concerning visa entry requirements, and if extending your journey to other countries, visa entry requirements for those countries need to be established prior to travel. It is the responsibility of the Client to ensure that all necessary visas are obtained prior to departure from your home country, as the Company, its staff, agents, operators and principals cannot be held liable should entry be denied.

In addition, it is the Client/s responsibility to ensure that the duration of stay in each of the countries visited on the journey is correctly noted on any and all visas/arrival paperwork or communicated to the Immigration Official so that the appropriate number of days is stamped in your passport. If this is not done, there is a risk of being detained or charged for the number of days that you have “overstayed” in the relevant countries.

12. Force Majeure

“Force Majeure ” means, in relation to the company, any circumstances beyond the control of the company (including and without limitation, acts of God, explosions, floods, tempests, fires, accidents, war or threat of war, sabotage, insurrection, civil disturbance or requisition, sickness, quarantine, government intervention, weather conditions or other outwards occurrences).

If the company is affected by force majeure it shall forthwith notify you of the nature and extent thereof. The company shall not be deemed to be in breach of these items and conditions or otherwise be liable to you, by reason of delay in performance, or by non-performance, of any of its obligations hereunder to the extent that any such delay or non-performance is due to any force majeure.

If the company is affected by force majeure it shall be entitled to, and may at its sole and absolute discretion, vary or cancel any reservations or cancel any reservation or arrangement in relation to the visits. Payment of any refund by the company to you as result of the non-performance of any company shall use its reasonable endeavors to reimburse you where possible. However, the company shall be entitled to deduct from any refund recoverable to the reasonable actual and potential costs to the company of the force majeure.