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Africa Exotica undertakes to provide all services offered subject to the terms and conditions set out herein. By making use of the services and offerings of Africa Exotica, these terms and conditions shall be accepted by the traveler.
a. Traveler means: Individuals, groups, companies or other legal persons using the services offered by Africa Exotica and includes the agents of travelers.
b. Services means: The provision of accommodations and/or transportation and/or meals and/or any and all other travel services and activities as offered or provided by Africa Exotica and accepted by the traveler.
a. On confirmation of services: a deposit of 20% of the quoted tour price is required.
b. 45 days before commencement of services – full payment plus rooming list is required.
c. Bookings made within 45 days of commencement of services must be accompanied by full payment of the tour plus rooming list.
d. If payments are made in negotiable foreign currency, the payer will be responsible for any short payment resulting from exchange rate fluctuations.
e. If the required deposit or final payment is not received by due date, Africa Exotica reserves the right to withdraw services.
f. The non-issuing of an invoice or non-payment of deposit will not exempt travelers from these payment terms.
a. Cancellations made more than 60 days prior to arrival will not normally result in cancellation fees being charged. However, Africa Exotica reserves the right to recover any costs incurred or charges received from suppliers up to the date of cancellation.
b. In the event of services being cancelled 60 days or less, prior to arrival, the following cancellation fees will apply:
c. ‘No shows’ will be charged 100% of the quoted tour price.
d. We recommend that travelers take adequate personal cancellation insurance cover before departure from home.
Much care has gone into the composition of programs and tours for travelers, however circumstances such as currency devaluation, fuel surcharges or price amendments by suppliers may necessitate changes in costs and tour programs. Should this occur you would be notified as soon as possible, although Africa Exotica does reserve the right to change the itinerary of the tour without prior notice.
Africa Exotica carries comprehensive liability insurance details which can be made available on request.
Africa Exotica, its affiliated subsidiary companies, agents, and sponsoring organizations act only as agent for the suppliers of transportation, accommodations, food, and other goods and services provided to the passenger. All arrangements for transport, accommodations, and services are made upon the express condition that Africa Exotica shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damage, injury, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity of any kind occasioned by reason of any act or omission beyond its control.
Safari programs may take travelers into close contact with wild animals. Rangers and guides should brief travelers accordingly, however, neither Africa Exotica nor their employees can be held responsible for any injury or accident while on safari.
We strongly recommend that travelers take adequate personal travel insurance cover before departure from home.
The law of the Republic of South Africa shall govern the relationship between Africa Exotica and the traveler and the Courts of the Republic of South Africa shall have sole jurisdiction in respect of any claims and/or disputes which may arise.
One standard suitcase of 157cm/62 linear inches (length + width + height) and one overnight bag per person is allowed. Africa Exotica accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to luggage or personal property from whatsoever cause arising.
For light/small aircraft travel within Botswana, each passenger is limited to one soft-sided bag, maximum weight limit is 20kgs (44lbs) per person, plus a typical sized camera bag. Baggage for travel within Namibia and Zambia is typically limited to 15kgs (33lbs) per person in a soft bag.
We strongly suggest that travelers take anti-malarial medication prior to commencing travel to malarial destinations. Please consult your doctor/pharmacist for specific medical advice.
If you are arriving into South Africa from a yellow fever zone then you will need to provide proof that you have had a yellow fever inoculation.
Visitors to South Africa must have a passport that is valid for at least 30 days after the intended departure date from South Africa and 06 months after the intended departure date for the rest of Southern Africa.
Passports should have a minimum of two blank passport pages per country visited.
Effective November 2019, all international minors only require a valid passport when travelling with an adult to or from South Africa. All South African children under the age of 18 leaving and entering South Africa are still required to have an unabridged birth certificate to accompany their passport.
The renter will be required to supply a valid car rental voucher, valid credit card (no debit cards), passport or identity document, valid unendorsed driver’s license, home address and local contact details.
Foreign driving licenses are acceptable provided the language is English and there is a photograph present. Otherwise, an International Driving License is required.
If you access and use this website, you accept and agree to be bound by and comply with the terms and conditions mentioned herein. Africa Exotica may change such terms and conditions, at its sole discretion, from time to time.
If you have any questions about these terms, please contact us: