Our Terms and Conditions

Please take time to read the terms and conditions of Four Crane Safaris’ services. Confirming a safari with Four Crane Safaris assumes that you have read, fully understand and accept the terms and conditions described below.

 

 BOOKINGS
We provide transportation, accommodation bookings, restaurant meals, excursions, and other services in cooperation with independent suppliers. 

1.2 All information detailed in client itineraries is given to the best of our knowledge and based on the latest information available.

1.3 To reserve flights and gorilla permits we need: your full names as they appear in your passport, your nationality, and passport number.

1.4 Before confirming a safari, the client must inform us of any preferences and special requests of the participants; e.g. medical needs, diet, requirements relating to disabilities, and any other requirements. We will meet the requests if possible.

1.5 All packages are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed. Many lodges and hotels we offer have limited capacity and therefore it is essential to make reservations well in advance of your planned trip.

1.6 In the event that you wish to amend your reservation in any way, Four Crane Safaris will make the preferred adjustment where practicable and possible and we reserve the right to charge an amendment fee relative to the actual costs, which will be added to the total invoice.

 1.7 Four Crane Safaris reserves the right to change and re-adjust the tour schedule, transportation, accommodation, and services indicated in the itinerary in the event of unforeseen circumstances before arrival. Any changes to the itinerary will be communicated to the client as soon as possible.

  

PRICE
2.1 The prices quoted for the various safaris are as per the itinerary and include the following services unless stated otherwise: overnight in hotels, guesthouses, tents, or lodges, all meals as indicated, sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary, park entrance fees, and ranger fees, airport transfers where applicable, ground transportation, English speaking driver/guides and bottled mineral water in the vehicle.

2.2 Expenses that are not covered: international and domestic airfares, visa and passports, meals that are not mentioned in the itinerary, drinks other than the mineral water provided in the vehicle, tips and gratuities for the guides and accommodation staff, laundry, travel insurance and other items of a personal nature.

2.3 Prices on the website or quoted to our clients are subject to change without notice and are not guaranteed until confirmed in writing.2.4 We reserve the right to adjust prices at any time should there be any fluctuation in the exchange rate or increase in the cost of any element of the tour. The company will however make every effort to minimize any increases.

 

EXECUTION OF THE TOUR

3.1 It is a privilege to see animals in their natural habitat and as such, we cannot guarantee wildlife or game viewing. You must take caution when viewing the animals and carefully follow the instructions given by either the tour guide or wildlife rangers.

3.2 A gorilla or chimpanzee permit guarantees clients will be able to track the primates in question but does not guarantee that the animals will be in plain sight.

3.3 Accommodation is based on a twin or double bedded room, tent, or Banda, with a private bathroom where possible. Single rooms may be available with the payment of a supplement fee but availability cannot always be guaranteed. 

3.4 Four Crane Safaris reserves the right to substitute equivalent or superior hotels. If a hotel of equivalent standard is not available, we may substitute the next best quality hotel or suggest superior standard accommodation (extra charges may apply).

3.5 The mode of transport used will be dependent on the number of clients and the route taken, based on the specifications of the chosen itinerary. Every effort is made to ensure that vehicles are provided in a roadworthy condition but no liability can be accepted for a puncture, breakdown, damage, or any delay as a result of the poor road conditions.

3.6 Our experienced English-speaking driver/guides are a key part of your tour and they are the only person(s) allowed to drive Four Crane Safaris vehicles. The driver’s decision on all matters, such as the route taken, is final.

3.7 We reserve the right to alter any route or arrangement, to cancel the operation of any scheduled tour, or vary the safari services in any way in the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as road closures, bad weather, problems with national parks or hotels and security considerations. In such cases, alternative arrangements will be made as circumstances permit.

3.8 We reserve the right to employ subcontractors to carry out all or part of the services agreed to be supplied.

 

PAYMENT
Deposit:

4.1 All tours will be booked and confirmed only upon receipt of a 40% deposit of the basic program rate. For gorilla permits, a full advance payment of the permit fee of 700USD per person is required in order to make the reservation.

4.2 The payment balance is due no later than 12 weeks prior to the arrival unless agreed otherwise.

4.3 Bookings made within 12 weeks before arrival must be paid in full at the time of confirmation.

4.4 If payment is not received in accordance with the above, Four Crane Safaris has the right to cancel the booking.

4.5 Payment can be made by bank transfer or credit card before the start of the safari. Note that payments by VISA credit card attract a 5% service charge and to be fully paid by the client. Credit card transactions must be made at least two months prior to the start of your safari. Regretfully, traveler cheques are no longer accepted.

4.6 The costs of international transactions (or 5% service charge in case of credit card payments) are to be fully paid by the client.

 

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
5.1 All cancellation requests must be made in writing and shall be effective on the date of actual receipt.

The following cancellation charges apply;

90 days or more Full Refund

89-60 days 30% charge

59-30 days 60% charge

29-0 days 100% charge

We reserve the right to deduct all expenses incurred from the money paid.

5.3 No refunds will be made for any unused services, late arrival, or no-show of any of the members of the tour

Note: Some camps have high cancellation charges over peak booking periods, such as December to February or May to July. That may affect the above cancellation charges, making them higher than normal. If higher-than-normal cancellation charges affect your booking, we will inform you in writing at the quote stage and before you pay your deposit. Once your deposit is paid and we have issued you a Confirmation Invoice, you are liable for these increased cancellation charges.

If you paid upfront for gorilla permits or domestic flights at the deposit stage, these are non-refundable. So the cost of these will be retained by us on top of the cancellation charges indicated above.

 
COMPLAINTS

6.1 We try to ensure that the company exceeds the expectations in every area of the tour arrangements. However, suggestions are very much appreciated in order to keep improving the quality of the service.

6.2 Complaints must be reported immediately to Four Crane Safaris representative and to the supplier of the service in question, who will do their best to resolve the matter. If the problem is not solved to the client’s satisfaction, the complaint should be reported in writing and not later than 30 days after the completion of the tour.

6.3 Liability for any complaints not notified in accordance with the above-described procedure cannot be accepted.

 

LIABILITY
7.1 Four Crane Safaris will make every effort to ensure that all arrangements and services offered as part of the safari are carried out as specified in the most efficient way possible. However, the company does not have direct control of the provision of services by suppliers and, whilst every supplier is chosen with the utmost care, we do not accept liability for errors or omissions of such suppliers.

 

7.2 Four Crane Safaris shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury of any nature whatsoever whether to person or property.

 

7.3 Whilst every care is taken, we cannot be held responsible for the direct or indirect costs of loss or damage to baggage or personal possessions.

 

7.4 Four Crane Safaris cannot accept liability or pay compensation for unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the company or its staff, including flight delays/cancellations or force majeure such as war or threat of war, riots, civil disturbances, terrorist acts, border closure, acts of government or other authorities, strikes, thefts, epidemics, road closures, industrial disputes, natural or nuclear disaster, extreme weather conditions, fire, technical and/or mechanical problems to transport and all similar events beyond the company’s control.

 

7.5 It is the responsibility of the travel agency/wholesaler to ensure that all members of the tour have the appropriate passports, visas, travel permits, health certificates, and other documentation required for the safari.

 

7.6 It is the responsibility of the clients to take proper medical and practical precautions in regard to health and safety. Medical advice should be sought well before traveling.

 

7.7 The respective laws of the country govern Four Crane Safaris’ liability to passengers carried in its own vehicles. All claims are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the country in which the cause of action arises.

THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS!