Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy

There is a general policy in Africa, not to develop mass tourism, with its negative impact on the flora and fauna. With a limited numbers of travellers, who are allowed to visit sensitive conservation areas, safari operators are dependant on the few bookings which have been confirmed. Normally you have to book your accommodation and service weeks in advance, to be sure that you can pick up the service on time. A cancellation of a confirmed and paid for booking, can many times be well motivated and acceptable. However, it is not easy for the individual operator to find a replacement for a cancelled booking, within a short notice.
In general, all safari operators have a cancellation policy, which regulates the refund of advanced payments.
You should therefore read the individual safari operators “Cancellation Policies“, and make sure that you understand them fully, before you accept and confirm your booking with an advanced payment. When the payment is done it is usually too late to back off. 
It is recommended to ask the individual operator for any clarifications of the policy, during the inquiry process.
SafariLodges.com recommends that all travellers make sure they have an insurance that can cover up for the financial loss that might be the consequence of a cancellation.