1.Our Contract
All bookings are made with Africa Natural Tours & Safaris Ltd. By booking a tour with us you agree to the booking conditions below. Your booking will be accepted by us on this basis. The services to be included in your package are those you find in your tour itinerary.
2. Deposit Requirement
You are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of 30 per cent per person per trip (camping) & 50 per cent per person per trip (lodging) for your booking to be confirmed. Payments made via our website, are collected by our partner.
3. Acceptance of Booking and Final Payments
Once we accept your booking you will receive a confirmation email. A contract will exist between us from the date we send you the confirmation email. If you book within 7 days of departure the contract will be valid when we receive your deposit.
Payment of the balance of the tour price is due on arrival in cash.
4. Your Details
In order for us to confirm your tour with Africa Natural Tours you must provide all requested details with the balance of the tour price. Necessary details include full name as per passport, date of birth, nationality, passport number, passport issue and expiry date and any pre-existing medical conditions (for Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru treks) and special nutrition. Your booking can not be confirmed without providing us with these details.
5. Cancellation by the Traveler
Updated Cancellation Policy as of July 17, 2027 and for future bookings
The Traveller may cancel the booking at any time before the scheduled start of the Trip.
All cancellations must be submitted in writing.
The date on which the Organiser receives the written cancellation shall be considered
the official cancellation date. If the cancellation is received after 17:00 (Amsterdam
time) or on a non-working day, the next working day shall be regarded as the official
date of receipt.
Cancellation Charges
The cancellation charges depend on whether the booked Trip includes international or domestic flights.
A. Trips Including Flights
If a flight is included in the Trip and the Traveller cancels the booking, the following
cancellation charges apply:
Cancellation Period and Cancellation Charge
Until 60 days before departure Flight cancellation costs plus 20% of the remaining Trip price
From 55 to 25 days before departure Flight cancellation costs plus 50% of the remaining Trip price
From 22 to 15 days before departure Flight cancellation costs plus 75% of the remaining Trip price
From 30 days before departure or later 100% of the total Trip price
B. Trips Without Flights
If no flight is included in the Trip, the following cancellation charges apply:
Cancellation Period and Cancellation Charge
Until 60 days before departure 20% of the total Trip price
From 55 to 25 days before departure 50% of the total Trip price
From 22 to 15 days before departure 75% of the total Trip price
From 30 days before departure or later 100% of the total Trip price
Reduction in the Number of Travellers
If the number of Travellers within an existing booking is reduced, the Organiser reserves
the right, at its sole discretion, to apply either of the following:
1. The standard cancellation charges stated above; or
2. The full price of the cancelled Trip, less any actual savings resulting from the
cancellation.
Cancellation of a Rebooked Trip
If the Traveller and the Organiser agree to rebook the Trip for a later departure date and the Traveller subsequently cancels the rebooked Trip, the cancellation charges shall be at least equal to the amount that would have been payable had the Traveller
cancelled the original booking on the date the rebooking was confirmed.
Travel Credits Issued Under the Leniency Policy
Where the Traveller cancels a Trip and, at the Organiser’s discretion, receives travel credit as a gesture of goodwill, the following conditions apply unless otherwise agreed in writing:
The travel credit must be used within one (1) year from the date of issue.
The replacement Trip must commence within two (2) years from the date the travel credit is issued.
Travel credits are personal and non-transferable.
Travel credits may only be used for the same Trip at a later departure date.
If the replacement Trip is more expensive than the original booking, the Traveller must pay the applicable price difference.
If the Traveller cancels a Trip booked using travel credits issued under the leniency policy, the travel credit will automatically expire and become invalid.
Important Notice
By confirming a booking with Africa Natural Tours, the Traveller acknowledges that they have read, understood, and accepted this Cancellation Policy. The Organiser strongly recommends purchasing comprehensive travel insurance that includes cancellation coverage to protect against unforeseen circumstances.
Cancellation Policy before July 17, 2026
If you cancel you’re booking cancellation fees will apply. A cancellation is only possible in written way.
We advise you to sign cancellation insurance at the time of booking which will cover cancellation fees. If you leave a tour for any reason after it has commenced we are not obliged to make any refunds for unused services.
If the client will cancel before 6 months there is no cancellation cost.
If the client will cancel between 5-10 Days the cancellation cost will be 15% of the total money paid.
If the client will cancel between 1-3 month the cancellation cost will be 30% of the total money paid.
If the client will cancel between 1 month and up to 48 hours before departure, the cancellation cost will be 60% of the total money paid.
If the client cancels within 48hrs of departure, the total will be non refundable.
6. Cancellation by Africa Natural Tours
We may cancel a tour at any time up to 28 days before departure. We may cancel a tour at any time prior to departure, due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability or other external events it is not viable for us to operate the planned itinerary.
If we cancel your tour, you can either choose another departure date or alternatively receive a full refund. In circumstances where the cancellation is due to external events outside our reasonable control, refunds will be less any unrecoverable costs. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, and travel insurance excess or non-refundable flights.
7. Booking Amendments
If you wish to transfer from one tour to another you must notify us at least 56 days prior to the proposed departure date. A fee of $100 per person per change will apply.
If you notify us less than 56 days prior to the proposed departure date the refund policy applicable to cancellations will apply.
No amendments are permitted to your booking within 7 days of departure.
8. Inclusions
The price of your tour includes:
• all accommodation as listed in the tour itinerary
• all transport as listed in the tour itinerary
• all meals and drinks as listed in the tour itinerary
• all fees as listed in the tour itinerary
• all personnel as listed in the tour itinerary
9. Exclusions
The price of your tour does not include:
• international or internal flights unless specified in the tour itinerary
• airport transfers unless specified in the tour itinerary
• meals other than those specified in the tour itinerary
• visa and passport fees
• travel insurance
• optional activities and all personal expenses
10. Age & Health Requirements
Minimum General Policy: Our Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru treks have a minimum age of 12 years if accompanied by an adult, who is responsible for the child’s day-to-day care.
All travelers under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for the child’s day-to-day care.
Maximum General Policy: For the majority of our trips we have no upper age limit, though we remind you that especially our treks can be physically demanding for all travelers 70 years and over.
We are able to provide details on mandatory health requirements; however, we are not medical experts. It is your responsibility to ensure that you obtain proper and detailed medical advice at least two months prior to travel for the latest health requirements, recommendations for your destination and any costs. Where you do not do so and either are not allowed to enter any country, or suffer personal injury or death as a result, we have no liability to you for any cost, loss or damage which you suffer nor will we refund you the cost of any unused portion of your travel arrangements.
11. Group Departures
Our group tours are guaranteed to depart once they have one fully-paid traveler. Please contact us for group departures. If you would like to know how many people are booked on your tour, please ask prior to making your booking.
12. Passport and visas
Your passport must be valid for six months beyond for the duration of your visit in Tanzania. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of the correct visas, permits and certificates for your tour. We are not responsible if you are refused to entry Tanzania, because you lack the correct passport, visa or other travel documentation. Have a look at our travel advice and travel guide.
13. Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all Africa Natural Tours travelers and should be taken out at the time of booking. Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses and emergency repatriation. We also strongly recommend it covers cancellation, curtailment, personal liability and loss of luggage and personal effects. You must provide proof of your travel insurance on the first day of your tour; you will not be able to join the tour without it. If you obtain travel insurance through us you acknowledge that you are satisfied with the level of insurance we have arranged.
World Nomads provides travel insurance for travelers from over 140 countries.
The itinerary provided for each tour is representative of the types of activities contemplated but it is understood that the route, schedules, itineraries, amenities and mode of transport may be subject to alteration without prior notice due to local circumstances or events.
15. Change of Itinerary
While we Endeavour to operate all tours as described, we reserve the right to change the tour itinerary.
Before departure: If we make a major change we will inform you as soon as reasonably possible, if there is time to do so before departure. The definition of a major change is deemed to be a change affecting at least one day in five of the itinerary. When a major change is made you may choose between accepting the change, obtaining a refund of money paid on the land portion of the trip only or accepting an alternative tour offered.
After departure: We reserve the right to change an itinerary after departure due to local circumstances or events outside of our control. In such emergency circumstances the additional cost of any necessary itinerary alterations will be covered by you.
Please note we are not responsible for any incidental expenses that may be incurred as a result of the change of itinerary such as visas, vaccinations or non-refundable flights.
16. Authority on Tour
Our tours are run by our (safari and mountain) guides. The decision of the guide is final on all matters likely to affect the safety or well-being of any person participating in the tour. If you fail to comply with a decision made by our guides, or interfere with the wellbeing or mobility of the group, the guide may direct you to leave the tour immediately, with no right of refund. We may also elect not to carry you on any future tours booked with Africa Natural Tours. You must at all times comply with the laws, customs, and foreign exchange and drug regulations of Tanzania.
17. Optional Activities
Optional activities are not included in the tour price and are not part of our contract.
You accept that any assistance given by your guide in arranging optional an activity does not render us liable for them in any way. The contract for the provision of that activity will be between you and the activity provider.
18. Claims & Complaints
If you have a complaint about your trip please inform your guide at the time in order that they can attempt to rectify the matter. If satisfaction is not reached through these means then any further complaint should be put in writing to us within 14 days of the end of the tour.
19. Severability
In the event that any term or condition contained in Africa Natural Tours, booking conditions is unenforceable or void by operation of law or as being against public policy or for any other reason, then such term or condition shall be deemed to be severed from this contract or amended accordingly only to such extent necessary to allow all remaining terms and conditions to survive and continue as binding.
20. Photos and Marketing
You consent to us using images of you taken during the tour for advertising and promotional purposes in any medium we choose. You grant us a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide, irrevocable licence to use such images for publicity and promotional purposes. If you wish not to do so, please inform us before your departure and we will respect your wish.
21. Privacy Policy
Any personal information that we collect about you may be used for any purpose associated with the operation of your tour or to send you marketing material in relation to our events and special offers. We will otherwise not hand out your personal information to third parties.
22. Applicable Law
The laws of Tanzania govern these booking conditions to the fullest extent allowable. Any disputes in connection with a tour or these booking conditions must be initiated in the courts of Tanzania.
23. Registered Address
Africa Natural Tours & Safaris Ltd.; P.O. Box 8011, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
