Rates by Olarikoni Safaris are subject to change. Rates can only be guaranteed upon booking:
First-class hotel accommodations based on twin-bedded rooms with private bath or showers. Categories assigned to hotels reflect the opinion of Olarikoni Safaris.
Three meals daily per the itinerary, based on Olarikoni’s international air schedule.
Air transportation is based on special or group airfare. Air prices represent sample rates in coach class, do not include taxes, and are subject to availability and change, not combinable with other promotional offers. Internal African airfares available only through Olarikoni in conjunction with international ticket purchase. Tickets must be issued by Olarikoni 30 days prior to departure and subject to penalties if cancelled thereafter.
Tour rates include the transport and handling of two pieces of luggage per person per airline regulations. Guests are urged, however, to travel with only one medium-size suitcase. On certain flights within Africa, strict luggage restrictions apply; details are provided in tour documentation. Luggage and personal effects are at owner’s risk throughout the tour.
The tour program includes hotel taxes as imposed by city and state governments, entrance fees to National Parks and Game Reserves, and airport taxes for intra-country flights. International airport taxes are not included.
Cost of obtaining passports, visas, travel insurance, excess baggage charges, items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, communication (calls, faxes, emails, etc.,) international airport departure tax (to be paid in U.S. dollars or acceptable foreign currencies), deviations from the tour, and gratuities to safari directors, tour leaders, drivers, rangers and trackers.
The Olarikoni Passenger Protection Plan (or any travel insurance), which also provides protection against lost or damaged luggage, is highly recommended. Check with your travel agent or ask an Olarikoni representative.
A deposit of 20% is requested at the time of booking. The balance or final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Payments can be made by check or Major Credit Card.
Cancellations received by Olarikoni 90 days or more prior to departure are subject to a $250 per person cancellation penalty; cancellations received 89-60 days prior to departure are subject to a penalty of 20% of the total retail tour rate; 59-30 days is 50% of the tour rate. Cancellations received 29 days or less are subject to forfeiture of 100% of the entire retail tour rate. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
There are no refunds for unused portions of the program. It is understood and agreed that refunds will not be made to passengers who do not complete the tour for any reason whatsoever.
Quoted tour rates include planning, handling and operational charges, based on the current rate of exchange and tariff . In the event of an increase in foreign exchange or tariff rates, rates are subject to revision.
Olarikoni guarantees departure of all group programs excepting only cases of force majeure. This includes any major world event that adversely affects international travel patterns and circumstances beyond Olarikoni’s control.
Olarikoni Safaris, its employees, shareholders, officers, directors, does not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip, including, for example, lodging facilities, transportation companies, actual safari operators, including, without limitation, various entities which may be affiliated with Olarikoni and/or which may utilize the Olarikoni name, guides, food service providers, equipment suppliers, etc. In addition, Olarikoni is not responsible for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any person or entity it does not own or control, nor for any act or inaction of any other third party not under its control.
Without limitation Olarikoni is not liable 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 willful or negligent act or failure to act or breach of contract of any third party such as an airline, train, hotel, local groundhandler or safari operator whether or not it is affiliated with Olarikoni or uses the Olarikoni name, and/or restaurant which is, to, or does supply any goods or services for this trip. Similarly, Olarikoni is not responsible for any loss, injury, death or inconvenience due to delay or changes in schedule, overbooking of accommodation, default of any third party, attacks by animals, sickness, the lack of appropriate medical care, evacuation to same, if necessary, weather, strikes, acts of God or government, acts of terrorism, force majeure, war, quarantine, criminal activity, or any other cause beyond its control.
Baggage is at “owner’s risk” throughout the tour unless insured. The right is reserved to alter or cancel the itinerary, at Olarikoni’s sole discretion, as may be deemed necessary or advisable. Olarikoni reserves the right to decline to retain any passenger on any of its tours if, in its sole discretion, it deems retaining any such passenger as being detrimental to the tour. Safari arrangements are subject to change. Rates may vary accordingly. Olarikoni’s airfares are Special/Promotional Fares and cannot be combined with any other promotional fares or offers. Should you cancel or change your air reservation before or after you depart, cancellation penalties may apply. All airfares and conditions are subject to change.
All scheduled airline flights are occasionally subject to overbooking or cancellation. If this occurs, Olarikoni and/or its agents will use their best efforts to assist clients in boarding flights or finding alternative arrangements. Olarikoni, however, cannot be held responsible for denied boarding, nor any additional cost incurred.
Changes in the Responsibility clause can be made only in writing signed by an officer of Olarikoni.
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