Terms
and Conditions
Reservations for this trip are available on a limited
basis and are only available on a first come first served
basis. Should this trip completely sell out, please
see our waiting list policy below.
Tour
Price per person:
$5998
USD per person (based upon double occupancy)
Single
occupancy: Limited availability, $1575 USD supplement
Deposits:
A deposit of $750 USD is required to reserve your space.
No space will be held without a complete deposit.
Deposits may be made by check or credit card. Our tour
prices are subject to change due to currency fluctuation
at the time of final payment.
Payments:
All payments must be made according to the schedule
& are subject to the cancellation & penalty
policy. Final payment is due on or before 90 days prior
to the trip. We request that all final payments be made
by check.
Not
Included:
All
international and domestic airfares with taxes not outlined
in the above inclusions.
Cost of comprehensive travel insurance which Walking
Connection strongly recommends.
All items of a personal nature including beverages,
gratuities, laundry and shopping.
All passport and visa application fees, vaccination
and medical consulting fees.
All international departure taxes collected at airport
of departure.
Special
Supplier Gifts and Items:
As a local custom, vendors, suppliers, ground operators,
restaurants and hotel properties may offer complimentary
beverages that may or may not contain alcohol, rather
than water.
Should you elect not to accept this gift, complimentary
water may not be offered as a replacement and may only
be offered for a fee. This is a local custom beyond
the control of The Walking Connection.
Air
Arrangements:
Your
Home To South Africa. We have not included
international air arrangements for this trip. We have
found it common for our guests to be interested in upgrades,
use frequent flier miles, as well as the desire to arrive
early or extend their stays.
Your
Air from South Africa to Botswana. We
have not included international air arrangements for
this trip. Again, you may want to use frequent flier
miles or upgrades, as well as the desire to arrive early
or extend your stay. If you would like us to assist
you in booking this air so that you travel with us (Gene
and Jo Ann), we will be pleased to make the arrangements
for you. (The cost of this flight is not included in
the tour price).
Your
Air - Camp to Camp in Botswana is included in the price
of your tour. HOWEVER, Luggage on light
aircraft flights in Botswana is limited to twenty kilograms
(20kg) including your hand luggage and camera equipment
and must be in soft luggage.
Cancellation,
Penalty & Refund Policies: Should you have
to cancel your tour the following terms will apply:
Due to the exclusive and small group nature of this
adventure, all cancellation requests will incur a $100
per person administrative fee.
For cancellations from 91 -120 Days prior to the trip:
deposit is forfeited.
For cancellations from 61 -90 days prior to the trip
40% penalty of the total trip cost.
For Cancellations and no shows 60 days before trip,
no refunds.
No refunds will be made for any unused portion of the
tour.
All
cancellations must be made in writing and delivered
to The Walking Connection via e-mail and/or United States
Post Office. Your cancellation date is the date your
notice is received and confirmed by The Walking Connection,
not the postmark date.
Tour
Minimum: This tour must have a minimum of 10
guests traveling together. Otherwise, a small group
surcharge may be imposed.
Waiting
List Policy: On occasion, Walking Connection
tours sell out and a waiting list is formed. If this
should happen, the following policy will apply: To be
put on the waiting list, a fully refundable deposit
is due with reservation. If space becomes available,
you will be notified at that time and if you choose
to go, the standard cancellation policy will then apply.
If not, your money will be refunded in full.
Travel
Roommates and Single Supplements: If you have
registered for double occupancy but do not have a travel
roommate, the Walking Connection will attempt to locate
one for you. In the event that a roommate cannot be
found, you may be charged for a Single Supplement for
any portion of the tour where you will be rooming as
a single. Travel roommates are assigned in the order
in which we receive deposits and confirmed reservations.
Final roommate assignments will be made and you will
be notified of any Single Supplement charges due 30
days prior to your final payment due date.
*PLEASE
NOTE that Gene & Jo Ann Taylor are the designated
hosts and escorts for this trip. Another host and guide
maybe substituted should they be unable to lead this
adventure for any reason.
On-line
Reservations
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Reservation Form
Please
read the important safety and liability release below.
I am aware that Walking Connection tours (whether in
civilized or remote areas) encompass travel by foot,
boat, plane, automobile, motor coach, horseback, or
the like. I am further aware that the activities planned
such as but not limited to trekking, hiking, boating
and animal viewing, contain inherent risks of injury,
emotional trauma and illness such as but not limited
to malaria. I recognize that such risks may be present
at any time before, during and after the trip I am participating
in with The Walking Connection. I am also aware that
adequate medical services or facilities may not be readily
available or accessible during some or all of the time
and that evacuation if necessary can be prolonged, difficult
and expensive. In consideration of, and as part payment
for the right to participate in, and by registering
for any Walking Connection tour now or in the future,
I have and do hereby fully assume all risk of injury,
property damage, emotional trauma and death, and it
is my intention for me and my heirs, executors and administrators
to waive any and all right and claims for damages I
may have against Gene and Jo Ann Taylor, Taylor Marketing
and Management, LLC., The Walking Connection and any
individual associated with these event/tour, their representatives,
successors, and assignees, and will hold them harmless
for any and all injuries, mishaps and loss of property
suffered in connection with my participation in this
event/tour. I have been warned that I must be in good
health to participate in this event and I also give
permission for the free use of my name, likeness, picture
and any opinion expressed by me in any advertisement,
newsletter, broadcast, telecast or print media account
of this event without any compensation to me whatsoever.