Tour Features and Conditions

Please read all Tour Features and Conditions carefully. Payment of tour deposit constitutes acceptance of these conditions.

Air Transportation: Air transportation is restricted to the services of British Airways or any IATAN carrier, in economy class based on nonrefundable fare. Travelers are responsible to provide their names as they appear in their passport. Ticketing will be made 30-45 days prior to departure, after which there will be a charge for name corrections. Tour price includes current airline taxes and fuel surcharges of $___, which are subject to change until ticketed. Tour participants are responsible for any increase in airline taxes or fuel surcharges imposed by the airline.

Accommodations: Based on two persons sharing a room in accommodations listed in itinerary, or similar, with private facilities, including service charges and taxes. Single rooms are subject to availability at an additional charge of $___. If a passenger cannot supply a roommate, the passenger is responsible for the additional charge.

Meals: In-flight meals and snacks are served according to airline policy. Breakfast, lunches and dinners will be provided as listed in itinerary by B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner. Opportunity will be given for meals that are not included to be secured by tour members, at their own expense. One non-alcoholic beverage with each lunch and dinner is included in the tour price.

Transfers and Baggage: Transfers between airports and hotels upon arrival and departure are included in the tour price, including handling of one medium-sized suitcase per person, not exceeding 62 dimensional inches (length plus width plus height) or weighing more than a maximum of 50 pounds. Due to limited luggage storage space on land vehicles, it is important that each person bring only ONE piece of checked baggage, even though the airlines allow two. In addition, a flight bag or overnight case may be taken, which must be handled by the passenger at all times. Baggage allowance is subject to change according to airline policy.

Sightseeing, Entrance Fees and Game Drives: Are included as indicated in itinerary, using standard safari minibus, with local driver/guides.

Tips and Taxes: Service charges and taxes on accommodations are included. Tips to driver/guides and hotel staff are also included. Tips for personal services are not included and are at tour member’s own expense.

Not Included: Passport fee, travel protection insurance, meals not listed on itinerary, and expenses of a purely personal nature are not included. Transportation from your home to Newark International Airport and vice versa is not included.

Deposit and Payment: Reservations may be secured upon payment of a deposit of $400 per person. You will be invoiced for final payment, which is due August 25, 2009.

MTS Cancellation Conditions: Refund of full deposit (less $50 administrative fee) will be made up to July 17, 2009. If cancellation occurs between July 18 and August 25, 2009, a fee of $400 will be charged. From August 25, 2009, to September 14, 2009, the fee is $400 plus unrecoverable airline, hotel and tour operator payments. There is no refund for cancellation after September 14 or for unused tour services.

Protect Your Investment: If you purchase the insurance upon enrollment with your deposit, any restriction on pre-existing conditions is waived. If insurance is purchased after the deposit is received, all insurance coverage is subject to exclusion of pre-existing conditions. Trip cancellation and interruption insurance is made available to tour members at the cost listed on the accompanying registration form. You will receive a detailed description of benefits once payment is received. The following is a brief description:
  • This insurance will cover you for cancellation fees if you need to cancel because of death, injury or illness to you, your traveling companion or your immediate family member.
  • Trip Interruption
  • Medical Evacuation
  • Medical Expenses
  • Lost, stolen or damaged baggage

    A valid passport is required. If you do not have a passport, you should apply for one immediately. Information on obtaining a passport will be provided upon receipt of deposit. If you now have a passport, please verify that it is valid until May 8, 2010.

    Visa: The current visa fee of $50 is included in the tour price. Should the cost increase, the additional charge will be billed. MTS TRAVEL will assist in obtaining visas for U.S. citizens, provided passports are received in our office by August 25, 2009.

    All rates and fares are based on current information and are subject to change. Rates are based on a minimum of __ persons traveling together. Charges will be incurred for individual deviations or special requests apart from the group itinerary.

    The itinerary as outlined is an indication of sequence and sites to be included in the tour program. However, the tour operator reserves the right to alter or change the itinerary and/or the sites included should it be deemed necessary due to local conditions, time restrictions, or other circumstances.

    In the ever-changing world situation, MTS TRAVEL recommends personal monitoring of news about your destination. For the latest country information from the U.S. Dept. of State, please visit www.mtstravel.com and click “U.S. State Department Travel Warnings” in the middle of our home page.

    Guests with disabilities or dietary restrictions should inquire in advance about whether their needs can be accommodated.


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