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Answer the following quick questions, and our Travel Expert will be in touch
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Booking terms & Conditions

These are the terms and conditions that apply when you book a safari/trip with GoExplore Safaris using one of our digital channels. You will be asked to confirm your acceptance of these terms and conditions when you make a reservation.

We reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time and you should therefore check them each time you make a reservation. The terms and conditions applying to your reservation will be those in place on the date that you make your reservation.

1. Booking Confirmation

A booking is confirmed upon receipt of a non-refundable 30% deposit.

However, for trips that include Gorilla & Chimpanzee trekking permits, confirmation will need a non-refundable100% payment for the permits, and a 30% deposit for the main trip no later than 7 days after confirmation of the trip. This is the only way we can guarantee a space on the trip.

2. Payment

Full payment is required 30 days prior to the tour departure date. Failure to complete payment may result in cancellation of the booking and forfeiture of the deposit.

3. Gorilla & Chimpanzee permits

  • Uganda
  • Rwanda
Uganda

Gorilla Permit

USD $800

Gorilla Habituation Permit

USD $1,500

Rwanda

Gorilla Permit

USD $1,500

NOTE:

  1. Chimpanzee permits are 250 US$ per permit Both in Uganda & Rwanda
  2. Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking are subject to availability of permits, which are limited to 8 per Gorilla family per day and 6 per Chimpanzee family per day.
  3. Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking permits cannot be held / secured / booked – they are only secured once physically paid for. We can check availability of permits but we cannot hold them.
  4. We will invoice for the permits, and as soon as the funds clear in our account, we will go ahead and purchase.
  5. Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking permits are non-transferable and non-refundable.
  6. Minimum age limit for gorilla trekking is 15 years and 12 years for Chimpanzee trekking.

4. Cancellation

Days
Cancellation Penalty

60 days or more prior to arrival

No cancellation Fees Applicable

59 - 31 days prior to arrival

30% Cancellation Fee Applicable

30 - 16 days prior to arrival

50% Cancellation Fee Applicable

15 days to arrival

100% Cancellation Fee Applicable

No Show

100% Cancellation Fee Applicable

Note:

o Gorilla & Chimpanzee trekking permits’ deposit payment is non-refundable.

o We are always flexible with our terms depending on the prevailing situations.

5. Amendments

Changes to the booking (e.g., date changes, name changes) are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.

6. Travel Insurance

It is strongly recommended that all clients purchase travel insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances that may affect their travel plans. Insurance must include but not be limited to emergency operations, repatriation expenses, personal accident injury and death. In addition, the Client must be comprehensively insured against any loss or damage due to the loss of baggage or personal belongings and for flight cancellations or delays.

7. Responsibility

GoExplore shall not be liable for any loss, damage, injury, or expenses incurred due to factors beyond our control, such as weather conditions, natural disasters, political instability, or personal negligence.

8. Health & Safety

Clients are responsible for ensuring they are medically fit to undertake the tour.

Any health or dietary requirements must be communicated in advance.

9. Travel Documentation

Clients are responsible for ensuring they have valid passports, visas, and any other necessary travel documents required for the tour.

10. Force Majeure

GoExplore Safaris reserves the right to modify or cancel tours due to force majeure circumstances. In such cases, clients will be offered alternative options or a refund, minus any non-recoverable costs.

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Trip Duration - Step 1 of 8

Your African Adventure starts here
But first, we'd like to get to know you a bit better.
Answer the following quick questions, and our Travel Expert will be in touch
with you to start crafting your trip.
How long do you want to travel for?

Your Safari/trip Includes

  • Airport Pick Up and Drop off
  • All meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
  • Water in the vehicle for overland sectors
  • Activities as indicated in the Program 
  • All ground transportation in 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser Jeeps inclusive of fuel
  • Domestic Flights where applicable
  • Activities as indicated in the itinerary 
  • Services of an experienced English-speaking safari guide
  • Park, conservation, and community bed night fees 
  • All applicable taxes, administration, and banking fees
  • AMREF flying doctors’ emergency evacuation program