Booking Terms and Conditions

By booking with Nature Bound Africa you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to the following Terms and Conditions.

Bookings

Bookings must be confirmed in writing and a deposit paid. A booking is accepted subject to written confirmation from us.

Deposits

Nature Bound Africa requires a deposit of 20% of the total tour cost at the time of booking to secure a reservation. Deposits are non-refundable. The full amount of a gorilla tracking permit is required at the time of booking and is non-refundable.

Final Payment

Final payment is due 28 days prior to departure. If a booking is made within 28 of departure the total tour cost is payable immediately.

Changes to a Booking

Any changes to a booking by you, ‘the client’, within 28 days of departure will incur a $50 administrative charge. Nature Bound Africa reserves the right to alter any travel arrangements due to local conditions beyond our control.

Cancellations

Cancellation by the client must be received in writing. Cancellation charges will take effect from the day written notification is received. All monies will be refunded less incurred costs as follows:

• More than 28 days prior to departure – loss of deposit
• Less than 28 days prior to departure – 50% of tour cost
• Less than 7 days prior to departure – 100% of tour cost

There is no refund for any unused portions of your tour once travel has commenced.

Exclusions

Please check your itinerary carefully to ensure you are aware of any exclusions. As a general rule visa charges; international flights; domestic flights; departure taxes; items of a personal nature; personal insurance cover and tips/gratuities are excluded from the tour cost.

Insurance

We strongly recommend that you are adequately insured for the full duration of your tour. Nature Bound Africa will not accept responsibility for loss of deposit or full payment, loss or damage to any of your possessions, personal injury and illness, medical expenses and/or cancellation of your trip due to circumstances beyond our control.

Government Warnings

We suggest you check for government travel warnings issued in your country of origin prior to travel.

Responsibility

Nature Bound Africa only acts as an agent for the traveller with regard to services provided, including, but not limited to accommodation. We do our best to ensure that all services, including accommodation, are satisfactory. Nature Bound Africa does not accept liability for any injury, loss, damage, delay or additional expenses incurred directly or indirectly due to events beyond our physical control including but not limited to war, civil unrest, acts of God, unusually severe weather, acts of government/authorities, or accidents to, or failure of, machinery and equipment.