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Can I pay with cash, credit card or traveller’s cheques?

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February 11, 2020

Can I pay with cash, credit card or traveller’s cheques?

For all additional expenses not included in your safari package, we recommend payment by credit card or cash. Most places, even the safari camps in Southern Africa, accept Visa and MasterCard credit cards; however, it is a good idea to carry some cash in USD with you to pay for curios, bar accounts and gratuities. […]

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February 11, 2020

What’s the policy on tipping on safari?

Tipping is entirely at your discretion. Each lodge and camp manager will be able to give you regionally-specific guidance on this, although you can take our guidance as a rule of thumb.

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February 11, 2020

Fees, Deposit For Passage & Payments

Planning Fee: The Planning Fee for the planning and reservation stage of the traveller’s tailor-made safari may be waived at the discretion of the Agency. Payment Stages: Client first pays a deposit for travel, and then a later balance payment. Deposit for Travel: In order to secure and confirm the traveller’s reservations, we require a […]

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February 11, 2020

Bookings

Reservations need to be made well in advance by your agent, as some lodges and hotels are limited in size, and sell out well in advance in high seasons. To ensure that we are able to book your personalised itinerary, an early reservation is essential. (at least 6-9 months in advance).

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February 11, 2020

Why should I book through an agent?

In Africa, probably more than any other travel destination, local knowledge and experience and information is vital. Selecting the right travel partner is an essential foundation to a successful African safari. Using an agent not only guarantees the most suitable destinations, is always means that we will negotiate and arrange the keenest rates available from […]

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February 11, 2020

Are there a lot of bugs in Africa?

There are more bugs in many places in the U.S. than you will encounter on safari! As in North America, deet-based repellents and citronella-based products work well if you encounter mosquitoes or other small insects on safari.

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