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or a safari with us, you are entitled to some rights which
we would like you to understand by reading this page carefully.
We consider that once you remit your safari deposit to us,
you have agreed to these "Terms & Conditions"
and as per the 'Inclusions & Exclusions' stipulated
on your itinerary. Please take your time to read them carefully.
Though prepared with great care, these terms are for reference
purposes only. AfriChoice! or any of its employees do not
accept any liabilities for any changes, errors or omissions
nor for any resultant or consequential charges or liabilities
incurred by any organization or individual. See
Our Disclaimer |
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Contract" Meaning & Importance |
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These terms and conditions
shall apply to all contracts made by AfriChoice! with
any client. However, the expression "Client"
in these conditions shall not apply to a person, firm
or company booking through a tour organizer, retail
agent or other third party. No subsequent agreement
in any way altering these terms and conditions shall
be binding on the Company unless made in
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| writing and signed
by an authorized officer of the company. All references
to the "Company" in these terms and conditions
shall mean AFRICHOICE TOURS & TRAVEL LTD, a limited
company incorporated in Kenya. All references to "Clients"
shall mean the person, firm or company contracting with
the Company for Services (hereinafter defined) to be provided
by the Company to such person, firm or company and shall
also mean and include any person in any party accompanying
or paid for by such person, firm or company and the personal
representatives and states of all such persons. AfriChoice!
Tours & Travel does not warrant the correctness or completeness
of any information and opinions provided by companies or
individuals illustrated, advertised or named within these
pages. All such information or opinions are furnished for
reference purpose only. Nothing here will construe a representation
of the opinion of AfriChoice! Tours & Travel and none
of such information shall be regarded as a recommendation
or warranty by AfriChoice! Tours & Travel for any purpose
whatsoever in respect of any person, organization, product
or service. |
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| Your
Tour Arrangements |
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| The Company will use
their best endeavors to ensure that the transport, accommodation,
meals and other agreed services (herein called "Services")
provided are fully in compliance with the Services which
the Company have contracted to provide but the liability
of the Company for breach of contract is restricted to liability
where by the negligence of themselves, their servants or
agents all or some Services are not provided in which event
the Company shall compensate the Client only for the actual
costs of the Service which were to have been provided excluding
all consequential damage whatsoever and whosesoever suffered
or incurred including but not limited to the costs of air
fares to and from Kenya and Tanzania or any other incidental
or indirect costs whatsoever. In case of any failure to
provide any Service contracted for, the Company shall have
the right to substitute alternative services of equal value
subject always to such services being available. |
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| Tour
Price Variations |
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| The tour price quoted in this
website is subject to change without prior notice,
AfriChoice! will confirm all prices before you book
your holiday. Your holiday dossier will indicate what
is and what is not included in the tour price. Flights
to and from Africa are NOT included in the cost of
the safaris in the itineraries. AfriChoice! will supply
you with all the information you require |
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| so that you can book
the flights through your local Travel Agent or with the
Airline direct. The Company reserves the right to increase
all or any of the prices without prior reference to the
Client in any of the following events: |
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Official devaluation
or revaluation of the the local currency as against the
United States Dollar, the Sterling Pound or the currency
of the country in which the booking is made; |
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Any statutory increase
in taxes or other dues imposed by the Local Governments
of the destinations or any officer or agent thereof; |
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Any increase in Kenya
and Tanzania in the price of aviation fuel or motor vehicle
fuel or any other increase in the cost of transport which
forms part of the Services; |
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Any increase in the
cost of accommodation or meals forming part of the Services; |
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Any increase in entrance
fees to national parks, national reserves and sanctuaries
and any other entrance fees forming part of the Service; |
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Any other increase
in the Company operating costs or cost of providing the
Services which are beyond the Company control and which
the Company has every reasonable effort to prevent. |
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| Reservation
Deposits & Payments |
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(A)
Reservations should be made by contacting AfriChoice!
Tours & Travel, hereinafter referred to as AfriChoice!
at the address indicated below. Safaris are booked
and confirmed only on receipt of a 35% advance payment
of the basic safari rate. This advance payment is
due within five (5) days of making your firm reservation
by either email or fax to our office.
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| (B)
There shall be no binding contract until the advance payment
has been received by AfriChoice! Failure to remit your advance
payment on time will result in an automatic change of status
of any confirmed space to a provisional basis and the possible
inability to reinstate your reservation. When AfriChoice!
receives your advance payment, a booking reference number
will be assigned and noted on your original invoice. This
number shall be deemed to constitute acceptance and confirmation
of your booking. Payments can be made by Telegraphic Wire
Transfer, by Credit Card, Travellers Cheques or in Cash.
Details for payment by Wire Transfer to our bank are Available
On Request. |
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| (C)
The balance is due no later than twenty one (21) days prior
to commencement of your safari. If the balance has not been
received by that date, AfriChoice! shall be entitled in
its discretion to treat your reservation as canceled, and
consequently to forfeit such part of the advance payment
as determined solely by AfriChoice! |
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Any reservation made within twenty one (21) days of commencement
of a safari may be accepted provided space is available,
payment in full is received, and provided that documents
can be delivered prior to departure. |
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AfriChoice! will not provide tickets, coupons, vouchers
or documents until full payment has been received by AfriChoice! |
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| (F)
AfriChoice! will not accept responsibility for wire transfer
and / or overnight mail charges. |
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| (G)
No client will be permitted into the tour without payment
in full being received by AfriChoice! |
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| (H)
Special airfares are capacity controlled and often sold
out months in advance. In addition, many accommodations
offered by AfriChoice! have a limited capacity. It is essential
to make reservations well in advance to insure your preferred
arrangements. |
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| Cancellations,
Refunds & Forfeitures |
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(A)
In the event of cancellation or variation of Services for
whatever reasons the Company shall be entitled to charge
cancellation fees as set out hereunder:
Cancellations received between 60 days and 46 days prior
to commencement of Services shall be charged at 25% of the
total cost of the ervices.
Cancellation received between 45 days and 31 days prior
to commencement of Services shall be charged at 50% of the
total cost of the services.
Cancellation received between 30 days and 16 days prior
to commencement of Services shall be charged at 75% of the
total cost of the services.
Cancellation received within 15 days and 0 (Zero) days or
after commencement of Services shall be charged at the full
cost or 100% of the Services.
The liability to reimburse the Company (Or the Individual)
for the cancellation fees, non-refundable booking fee, no
show fees, administration fee and the like shall in no way
limit or restrict the general rights of the Company to collect
damages for breach of Contract. |
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| (B)
If you are a "no show", AfriChoice! shall be entitled
to treat your reservation as canceled without having given
AfriChoice! any notice, and the provisions of Conditions
(A) above shall apply. |
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| (C)
Any request to amend or change a booking once it has been
confirmed may be accommodated subject to space availability.
If AfriChoice! is able to assist, an administrative fee
of $100 per change will be assessed. These fees will be
added to your final invoice. |
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| (D)
No refunds are given (1) for lost travel time or substitution
of facilities, (2) for itineraries amended after departure,
(3) for circumstances arising beyond the control of AfriChoice!,
necessitating alternative arrangements being made to ensure
the safety and / or further participation and enjoyment
of your safari, (4) if you do not appear for any accommodation,
service, sightseeing or trip segment without notifying AfriChoice!,
or (5) if you leave your safari after it has begun, or miss
any scheduled sightseeing, activities, meals or accommodations. |
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(E)
Non-payment by the date for commencement of services
In the event that the Company has not received payment in
full by the date for commencement of services, then the
company reserves the right in its absolute discretion to
withhold all or any of the Services and the Company shall
be entitled to collect the outstanding payment from the
Client direct and to recover from the Organizer all cancellation
fees which they are entitled to charge as per Conditions
(A) above. The Company shall not be required to notify the
Organizer and Retailer or the Client prior to the date of
commencement of Services that the Services or any part of
the Services will be withheld. |
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| Conscent
& Enforceability |
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| Please remember, when
you book travel related services with AfriChoice!, you are
entering into a binding agreement that assumes all terms
and conditions are fully understood as stated in this document.
The payment of the advance payment OR any partial payment
for a reservation on a safari constitutes consent to all
provisions of the conditions and general information contained
in any brochure (electronic or otherwise), invoice and travel
documents. The terms under which you agree to take these
safaris cannot be changed or amended, except in writing,
signed by an authorized officer of employee of AfriChoice! |
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| Force
Majeure |
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| "Force Majeure"
means, in relation to AfriChoice! any circumstances beyond
the reasonable control of AfriChoice! (including, but without
limitation, acts of nature, explosion, flood, tempest, fire
or accident, war or threat of war, sabotage, insurrection,
civil disturbance, or requisition, sickness, quarantine,
government intervention, weather conditions or other untoward
occurrences). If AfriChoice! is affected by Force Majeure
it shall forthwith notify you of the nature and extend thereof.
If forced to cancel / alter your itinerary, AfriChoice!
shall not be deemed to be in breach of these terms 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. |
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Conditions Are Available In Printable PDF Format.
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