Bookings
We offer you the opportunity to book one property or a number of properties to make Tailor Made Safari throughout East & Southern Africa. These holidays cover some of the most outstandingly beautiful and fascinating places on earth. Travel is our business and we ensure a quality of product and service that is second to none. We have years of experience within Africa, enabling us to provide you with what you require.

If you have found a property on this website that you wish to book please contact us by telephone, e-mail or in person at our Central Reservations Office, we can then give you any additional information about the property or properties that you require.

If you would like us to design a safari just for you please contact us and our staff will be willing to assist you or e-mail us at holidays@vintage-africa-collection.com

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BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS

ACCOMMODATION PRICE
The prices quoted on this website and in any literature we send to you is subject to change without prior notice, Safari Africa will confirm all prices before you book your properties. Your holiday dossier will indicate what is and what is not included in the price. Flights to and from Africa are not included in the cost of the safaris. All international flights to and from Africa should be booked through your local Travel Agent or On-line Flight Specialst. We offer links to some of these companies on our flight page. Our staff are happy to assist you with flight information.

PAYMENT
Deposit: A deposit amounting to 50% of the total cost of the safari, together with a signed Booking Form, is needed to confirm the safari. On selected safaris, deposits are non-refundable and can sometimes be vary between 50% and 100% at the time of booking depending upon the properties own booking conditions.
Final Payment: The balance is due a minimum of 60 days prior to your departure. *Bookings made less than 60 days prior to your departure, payment is required in full. (*See Late Bookings)

Safari Africa - The Vintage Africa Collection - sells only ground handling services in Africa and does not sell flights to Africa and nor are we bonded to do so. International Flights should be handled through well known and reputable companies within the travel industry who are ABTA and ATOL holders and are bonded to offer international flights.

CANCELLATION
All cancellations should be made in writing and sent to the registered office of Safari Africa at Safari Africa Ltd, 1 Manor Cottage, St. Michaels on Wyre, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0TR. ENGLAND. Only upon receipt of the cancellation will the cancellation procedure be put into place. On cancellations made outside 90 days prior to your departure, deposits will be returned less any expenses incurred, unless deposits were stated as non-refundable at the time of booking. Safaris cancelled between 90 and 61 days prior to departure - deposits are not refundable. For cancellations between 60 and 45 days prior to your departure, a charge of 75% of the total cost of the safari will apply. Inside 45 days a charge of 100% of the cost of the safari will apply. These cancellation conditions should be covered by your travel insurance.

INDEMNITY AND LIABILITY
Any safari is potentially hazardous and it is essential that all lawful directions and advice of the safari operator be followed. Safari Africa Ltd and any safari company acting on it's behalf, accept no responsibility for any illness, accident or loss whatsoever incurred in the course of the safari or for any expense from such illness, accident or loss.

ALTERATION OF SAFARIS
Safari Africa Ltd and any safari company acting on it's behalf, reserves the right to withdraw any safari, eliminate any feature or alter the itinerary, should local conditions necessitate.

INSURANCE
It is a booking requirement that all travellers take out comprehensive travel insurance. This should be done at the time your booking is confirmed and your deposit paid. All clients should be fully insured against accident, all medical eventualities, repatriation, cancellation, curtailment and default. Safari Africa Ltd or any safari company acting on it's behalf, cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to baggage and personal effects, this should be covered by your travel insurance policy.

LATE BOOKINGS
A Late Booking is when you contact us 60 days or less from the day you are wanting to travel. We will attempt to accommodate any late bookings, subject to a non refundable payment of £50. Upon you booking the holiday this charge is deducted from the cost of your safari.

HEALTH
All guests must understand that while a high level of fitness is not required, a measure of physical activity is involved in all Safari Africa tours. It is the responsibility of clients to advise us prior to departure of any specific medical conditions. Anti-malaria precautions must be taken, and these are the sole responsibility of the client. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. We can arrange safaris for people with special needs, please contact us for further information.

AIRLINE RESPONSIBILITY
The airline concerned is not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time the guests are not on board their aircraft. The passenger tickets issued by the airline, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airline and the purchaser of these tickets and/or passengers.

RESPONSIBILITY
Neither Safari Africa nor any person acting for, through or on behalf of the Safari Africa shall be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from any cause whatsoever and without restricting the generality of the foregoing shall particularly not be responsible for loss or damage arising from any errors or omissions contained in these pages or any other literature, late of non-confirmation or acceptance of bookings, loss or damage caused by delays, sickness, injury or death, whether occasioned by negligence or not. The person making any booking will, by the making of such booking, warrant that he or she has authority to enter into a contract on behalf of the other person/s included in such a booking and in the event of the failure of any or all of the other persons so included to make payment, the person making the booking shall by his/her submission of the booking form assume personal liability for the total price of all bookings made by him/her.

SAFARI COMPANIES
Some safari companies will demand that you agree to their terms and conditions as well as to the terms and conditions already listed above, also their cancellation procedures may also alter, in such a case then their conditions will apply and supersede the terms and conditions of Safari Africa Ltd.