These terms and conditions are valid for all BOHO Afrika tours, and are subject to change. The most current terms and conditions at the time of your departure will apply. By using any part of our website or sharing your personal information with us, you are accepting and consenting to the practices described in our Privacy Policy. Participation in the tour signifies your acceptance of these Terms and Conditions and agree not to sue Boho Afrika Limited or its participating agents or representatives. On payment of a deposit, you agree to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.
Pricing + Payment
Deposit
To reserve a tour, BOHO Afrika requires a 30% non-refundable deposit PER PERSON for all tours. Sometimes your booking may require other upfront payments on top of the usual 30% deposit – for example for internal flights, activities or for some bookings over peak holiday periods. If an additional deposit is required you will be informed prior to booking your trip with us
Final Payment
Once a deposit has been received, and your reservation has been confirmed and accepted by BOHO Afrika, we will send a final invoice. Final payment is required at 90 days prior to departure for TOURS of 8 people or less and 120 days prior for TOURS of 9 people or more. For reservations made within the final payment period, final payment is due at time of booking.
Late Payment
If final payment is not received by 15 days past the final payment deadline, a late fee of $150 will apply. At 90 days prior to departure for TOURS of 8 people or less and 120 days prior for TOURS of 9 people or more, your reservation is subject to cancellation.
Payment Methods
For ou Scheduled Group Tours – Payment must be in USD or CAD depending on your location, and can be made through our WeTravel booking page, Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), or Bank Transfer.
For Private Tour inquiry – Links and information will be sent once we receive and review your completed booking form.
We do not accept cash.
A $100 service fee will be added to the each reservation if you choose to refund a payment and recharge a different credit card.
Payment plans are available. Please inquire for monthly payments plans at time of booking if not available on trip.
Pricing
Prices on BOHO Afrika’s website and invoices are displayed in USD or CAD per person and include taxes. Each BOHO Afrika itinerary includes a variety of features and elements unique to that specific tour. Guests should consult the individual trip itinerary for a list of inclusions and exclusions.
Solo guests who wish to have their own room will be charged a Single Supplement. This supplement varies depending on the tour and can be found on each individual tour itinerary sent.
The “Price From” listed on the website for tours refers to a specific tour, date, hotel lineup, and group size. Actual tour prices may differ from the price listed.
There is no price adjustment offered for arriving late or departing early from a tour, nor for tour participants who wish to skip scheduled day activities.
Any modifications to to an itinerary once booking is confirmed may result in additional costs.
A given price quote is valid for 14 days (unless stated otherwise). After 14 days, quotes are subject to repricing.
Cancellations + Changes
Cancellation Policies
The cancellation policies outlined below take into consideration the costs BOHO Afrika incurs long before travelers ever depart. BOHO Afrika strictly adheres to the following cancellation policies. Trip price is defined as everything purchased from BOHO Afrika as part of your tour, including upgrades and Single Supplement.
Standard Cancellation Policies
Tours - 8 people or less
Days Prior | 91+ Days | 90 – 66 Days | 65 – 31 Days | 30 – 0 Days |
Cancellation Fee | 30% Deposit | 50% of Trip Price | 70% of Trip Price | 100% of Trip Price |
Tours - 9 people or more
Days Prior | 121+ Days | 120 – 91 Days | 90 – 61 Days | 60 – 0 Days |
Cancellation Fee | 30% Deposit | 50% of Trip Price | 70% of Trip Price | 100% of Trip Price |
COVID Policy for International Tours
For international departures, our standard cancellation policy is relaxed in situations where the borders are not open for travelers. In these cases, we will review the situation 65 days prior to departure to determine if feasible to run the tour. Should the tour be canceled due to border closing, all monies paid will be transferred to a Travel Credit towards a future tour.
Changes to Tours Initiated by Guest
Requested changes to an existing Private tour reservation will be handled on a case-by-case basis. When BOHO Afrika is able to accommodate changes, a minimum $150 change fee per person or group will be applied. This fee is subject to increase with the magnitude of changes requested. The guest is responsible for any additional cancellation fees incurred from hotels, etc. Additionally, the guests must pay any increase in tour price caused by the change.
BOHO Afrika Itinerary Changes + Cancellations
BOHO Afrika reserves the right to make date, route, activity, and hotel modifications to any tour. This includes the details of itineraries as they appear on bohoafrika.com. Every effort is made to keep changes to a minimum.
BOHO Afrika retains the right to cancel, modify, or delay any tour at any time for any reason. In the event of a force majeure (“Force Majeure”), which shall include, but not be limited to, an act of God, natural disaster, epidemic, pandemic, government-issued travel restriction or advisory impacting any portion of the tour, or any other reason beyond the control of BOHO Afrika, BOHO Afrika may at any time, cancel the tour or change the date of the tour. If this happens, you will be advised prior to cancellation or change to discuss options.
BOHO Afrika is not responsible for any personal expenses incurred due to changes in itineraries or tour cancellations, such as prepaid hotel accommodations or airline tickets. We strongly recommend confirming your trip with BOHO Afrika before making any additional travel arrangements.
Documents + Services
Travel Services
After submitting your deposit, you will receive a Traveler Profile Form to complete. This profile must be returned to BOHO Afrika within 10 days of receipt in order to finalize your trip. The Traveler Profile Form enables BOHO Afrika to make reservations in your name, note dietary restrictions, and recognize any special requests you may have.
Traveler Code
By submitting your deposit and completing your Traveler Profile, you agree to the following Traveler Code:
1. I have chosen a trip that suits my abilities, level of fitness, and state of health.
2. I do not have any physical conditions or disabilities that are a hazard to me or other travelers.
3. I have a valid passport and all visas, permits, certificates, and vaccinations required for travel.
4. I will read all pre-trip materials about clothing, medical requirements, and culture-specific etiquette.
5. I will make sure to communicate any special requests at time of booking. This includes dietary restrictions, medical requirements, and room preferences. I understand that BOHO Afrika will make every effort to accommodate special requests but cannot guarantee they will be met.
6. I will respect the laws and customs of countries visited.
7. I will follow environmental guidelines and regulations while on the trip in accordance with guide direction.
8. I will respect the rights and privacy of fellow guests.
9. I understand that travel invariably involves compromise to accommodate the diverse desires, travel goals, personalities, and physical abilities of all group members. BOHO Afrika guides may be required to improvise and exercise good faith, use discretion, and/or make decisions based upon group consensus. These decisions may not always please each individual, but are intended to satisfy the larger desires of the group.
10. I understand that BOHO Afrika reserves the right to refuse service during a tour to anyone whose health or behavior could impede the welfare or enjoyment of fellow guests. An individual may be asked to leave a trip if the leader determines that the person’s continuing participation may prove detrimental to the individual or the group.
11. I understand a road less traveled means that access to medical facilities and evacuation services may be limited.
12. I understand the weather is out of BOHO Afrika’s control.
13. I will consume alcohol responsibly.
14. I will be responsible for all and any damages made to a hotel room.
If you do not consent to these regulations, you risk dismissal from the tour and returning home at your expense with no refund for the missed tour portion. BOHO Afrika reserves the right to decline or cancel a reservation should the individual’s health or behavior impede the welfare or enjoyment of fellow guests and local people.
Release of Liability
BOHO Afrika is not liable for bodily injury or property damage as a result of (but not limited to): physical exertion for which a guest is not prepared; forces of nature; collisions with bicycles, pedestrians, or automobiles; road conditions including but not limited to roadway surfaces affected by weather conditions; travel by plane, train, auto, boat, or other conveyance, or by bicycle, horseback, foot, or other form of active or adventure travel; consumption of alcoholic beverages; civil unrest; terrorism; breakdown of equipment; high altitude; lack of or limited access to medical attention in remote locations or the adequacy of medical attention once provided.
Guests who fail to agree to Release of Liability prior to departure will not be permitted to join the trip and standard cancellation policy will apply.
Limitations of Liability
BOHO Afrika is not liable for expenses including meals, transportation, or hotel costs that are not specified as included in the trip cost but may be required to get to or from a trip start or end. BOHO Afrika reserves the right to make route and hotel modifications as necessary to improve the quality of a trip or to accommodate the comfort and wellbeing of guests.
Baggage
BOHO Afrika is not responsible for loss of passports, tickets, or other documents, or loss of or damage to luggage, personal property, valuables, or other passenger belongings. Guests may not take as baggage on the tour animals, firearms, prohibited or controlled substances, inflammable or hazardous items. Given the nature of our trips, you will not always have your luggage with you. Therefore, we urge you to pack carefully and consider leaving valuables at home. Guests are responsible to ensure their baggage is properly labeled and transferred to and put on any train, ship, aircraft, or other means of transport.
Miscellaneous
While BOHO Afrika makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of our publications, we cannot be held responsible for typographical or printing errors, including prices.
BOHO Afrika recognizes that some guests may have severe food allergies. We make every effort to ensure that our suppliers are notified and prepared, but cannot guarantee that all requests will be accommodated.
Additionally, guests grant BOHO Afrika permission to take photographs or film recordings of trips for promotional and commercial use, without remuneration now or in the future. The guest agrees to assign all right, title, and interest they may have in or to any media in which their name or likeness might be used to BOHO Afrika. Guests agree that BOHO Afrika may use any testimonials regarding services rendered for promotional and/or commercial purposes without any remuneration now or in the future. BOHO Afrika photography within this website is copyrighted by BOHO Afrika and may not be reproduced without permission.
Harassment Policy
BOHO Afrika is committed to providing tours free from any form of harassment and disrespectful or other inappropriate conduct based on race, religion, color, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. Prohibited harassment, disrespectful or inappropriate conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following behavior: 1) verbal conduct such as epithets, derogatory jokes or comments, slurs or unwanted sexual advances, invitations, comments, posts, or messages; 2) visual displays such as derogatory and/or sexually-oriented posters, photography, cartoons, drawings or gestures; 3) physical conduct including assault, unwanted touching, intentionally blocking normal movement or interfering with the Trip because of sex, race, or any other protected basis; and 4) threats and demands to submit to sexual requests or sexual advances. Guests should report any harassment, disrespectful or inappropriate conduct immediately. Harassment, disrespectful or inappropriate conduct may be grounds for immediate dismissal from a tour. Should a Guest be asked to leave a tour, there will be no refund of any portion of the tour price, used or unused, nor will BOHO Afrika be responsible for any additional expenses incurred by the Guest as a result of their dismissal.
COVID-19
Guest understands and acknowledges that there is an inherent risk of being exposed to bacteria, pathogens, and viruses, including the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and of contracting an illness or disease, including COVID-19, as a result of exposure to other individuals and/or surfaces. Guest hereby waives and releases the Released Persons from any and all claims, demands, and damages arising from or relating to any exposure to bacteria, pathogen, or virus, including, but not limited to, the coronavirus and/or the contraction of any illness or disease as a result of any such exposure, including, but not limited to, COVID-19, including claims and damages due or allegedly due to the negligence of any Released Person or Guest. Guest understands and acknowledges that he/she may be required by BOHO Afrika, Government Authorities, Local Suppliers, or other entities to undergo screening measures and/or sign additional forms before and/or during the Trip in order to join and/or continue on the Trip.
Guest agrees to obey all rules and regulations related to COVID-19 set forth by BOHO Afrika, the guides, other representatives of BOHO Afrika, Government Authorities, or Local Suppliers. BOHO Afrika reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to prohibit any guest from joining or continuing on a trip if, in its opinion, guest’s health, behavior, or actions pose or could pose a threat to his/her health or safety, or the health or safety of other Guests or staff. Should a guest not be permitted to join a trip or be asked to leave a trip in progress, (i) guest shall not receive a refund for any portion of the trip price, used or unused, beyond that which is listed in BOHO Afrika’s cancellation policy, and (ii) BOHO Afrika shall not be responsible for any additional expenses incurred by guest as a result of his/her dismissal. Additionally, BOHO Afrika shall not be responsible for any expenses incurred by guest as a result of any required or recommended treatment for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases including, but not limited to, transportation, accommodation, or medical expenses.
In the event guest tests positive for COVID-19 before, during, or up to 21 days after the conclusion of the trip, he/she shall immediately notify BOHO Afrika. Upon BOHO Afrika’s receipt of notification of a guest’s positive COVID19 test, BOHO Afrika shall notify all other guests, staff, and other persons who may have come into contact with the guest of the incidence of a positive COVID-19 result. BOHO Afrika shall not disclose the identity of any guest who tests positive for COVID-19 and shall protect guests’ personally identifiable information in accordance with BOHO Afrika’s Privacy Policy.
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