Bookings & Fees
Advance fees of $500.00 per person are due on or before the 7th day after confirmation of your package tour reservation(s). Advance fees of $750 per person are due on custom-designed tours on or before the 7th day after confirmation of your tour. Advance fees of $250 per person are due on or before the 7th day after confirmation for any extension to your tour. Balance of package fees due 90 days before departure. If you book within 90 days of departure, the entire cost of your tour is due on confirmation of your reservation(s). Significant changes made by the client to the tour within 90 days of departure are subject to a $100 alteration fee. Changes made by suppliers (land and/or air) beyond the control of Shades of Africa Travel may result in a one-time $100 charge to each passenger. Final documents are usually sent between 14-21 days before departure, once full payments have been made.

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Late Reservations & Modifications
If you book within 40 days of departure, a non-refundable ‘rush fee' of $100.00 per person will become due. Once your tour package is confirmed, all changes made 40 days or more prior to departure, will attract a $100.00 per change fee. Changes made at 39 days or less before departure will be assessed actual penalties imposed on us by our suppliers, plus a $100 per person modification fee.

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Passenger Name
Passengers are responsible to ensure that the names printed on the invoice exactly match their passport names. Shades of Africa (SOA) will not be held responsible for the denial of any services by the carrier due to any name discrepancy. Name changes must be advised in writing and are subject to airline penalties and a revision fee of $50.00 per change.

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Bookings & Fees
Advance fees of $400.00 per person are due on or before the 7th day after confirmation of your reservation(s). Balance of package fees due 90 days before departure. If you book within 90 days of departure, the entire cost of your tour is due on confirmation of your reservation(s). Final documents are usually sent between 14-21 days before departure, once full fee payments have been made.

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Late Reservations & Modifications
If you book within 40 days of departure, a non-refundable ‘rush fee' of $50.00 per person will become due. Once your tour package is confirmed, all changes made 40 days or more prior to departure, will attract a $50.00 per change fee. Changes made at 39 days or less before departure will be assessed actual penalties imposed on us by our suppliers, plus a $100 per person modification fee.

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Passenger Name
Passengers are responsible to ensure that the names printed on the invoice exactly match their passport names. Shades of Africa (SOA) will not be held responsible for the denial of any services by the carrier due to any name discrepancy. Name changes must be advised in writing and are subject to airline penalties and a revision fee of $50.00 per change.

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Cancellations
Any cancellation received more than 90 days before departure will be subject to a $200.00 person processing fee plus any fees imposed by suppliers; cancellations received 59-36 days prior to departure forfeit 25% of the total tour cost plus any excess fees imposed by suppliers; cancellations between 35-16 days or less prior to departure forfeit 50% of the total tour cost plus any excess fees imposed by suppliers; cancellations 15 days or less prior to departure will forfeit 100% of the tour cost. If any portion of the tour is cancelled by you while it is in progress, there is no refund for unused services.

Trip protection coverage is available through SOA or your Travel Agent. We strongly recommend that you purchase Shades of Africa's Trip Protection coverage to protect your vacation investment. For more information: www.tripinsurance.com

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Included in Tour Prices
The accommodations are listed in each tour itinerary; however, these accommodations may not always be available, and we reserve the right to substitute comparable accommodations. Single accommodations are not guaranteed. If you are forced to share en route, you will be refunded the appropriate supplement upon your return. Where meals are included they are specified in each itinerary and are table d'hotel or buffet. Prices include all entry and park fees, hotel service charges and sightseeing/game drives as shown in each itinerary.

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Not Included in Tour Prices
Fees for obtaining passports, visas, inoculations, and airfare not specifically mentioned as included; excess baggage fees, trip protection coverage, international airport departure taxes (except for port of entry Nairobi) are not included, optional tours, any items of a personal nature such as beverages, laundry, phone calls, cables or room service; driver, guide or porter tips; excess mileage carried out at the request of the passenger or any other item not specifically listed. Optional day rooms in London at Le Meridien Gatwick (or similar) are also not included in the package price.

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Naturalists
Unless stated otherwise, on tours of 10 or more people in Kenya and Tanzania, a naturalist will accompany the group.

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Health Requirements & Travel Documents
A valid passport is required for all passengers. Passports must remain valid for at least the duration of your trip. US citizens require visas for entry into Kenya, Tanzania, Egypt and Ethiopia. Non-US citizens should contact respective embassies or diplomatic missions for their requirements. Visa requirements are subject to change without notice, and we recommend you check with the appropriate embassy or diplomatic mission. Passengers are responsible for ensuring they have the correct visas and documents. Precautions must be taken against malaria, which is endemic to these regions of Africa. A visit to a travel clinic or physician is a must to obtain appropriate vaccinations. As proof of inoculations, take your inoculation certificate with you. Check with your physician before you book your trip if you are concerned about taking any medications.

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Validity of Brochure
The prices in this brochure are based on tariffs, exchange rates and air fares in effect as of March, 2007. We reserve the right to alter prices should inflation, cost of services, fuel, labor or material, or exchange rates fluctuate after March, 2007.

Children twelve years of age sharing a room with two adults, will be granted a 30%-50% reduction in fees for Kenya road safaris only (excludes air transfers). Window seats are not guaranteed for children unless they pay full price. Children under the age of 7 are not permitted accommodation at any tree/forest lodge or Larsens Tented Camp; under the age of 8 at Shimba or Mountain Lodge; under the age of 16 for any rafting or canoeing. Special arrangements may need to be made for children under 12 in South Africa. Other restrictions may be imposed from time to time. Unaccompanied minors under 21 are not accepted on any Shades of Africa program.

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Our Airfare Policy
Air fares offered as a portion of tour prices are special Shades of Africa (SOA) air fares and may not be combined with any other promotional offers. These fares are subject to change without notice, and during certain peak periods, may not be available. In this event, we will offer you the best possible alternative routing or fare. Any changes made to airline tickets after 35 days prior to departure will attract a minimum charge of $150.00, and may result in a higher airfare. Airline schedules change from time to time. Additional costs incurred by schedule changes are responsibility of the passenger.

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Responsibility
Travel carries some measure of inherent risk including, but not limited to, the hazards of traveling in underdeveloped areas, the forces of nature; accident or illness in remote regions without means of rapid evacuation, which the passenger must weigh. Bookings are accepted on the specific condition that Shades of Africa and/or its agents act only as agents of the passenger in all matters relating to hotels, sightseeing tours, restaurants, forms of transportation and other services which may be included in these tours. Shades of Africa purchases these services from suppliers and other independent contractors, without warranties and representations from them and thus such services are not subject to control. The right is reserved to substitute hotels of comparable status and to make any changes in the itinerary where deemed necessary or caused by airline schedules. While all precautions are taken to ensure passenger's safety and enjoyment on these tours, SOA and/or its agents shall not be liable for death, injury, delay, loss or damage arising from any cause and in any manner whatsoever or change of itinerary or act, including any acts of terrorism, acts of God and government, mission, neglect, accident, error or omission caused by any of these suppliers or independent contractors, their employees, representatives or event beyond the control of SOA. All baggage is carried at the passenger's own risk, and SOA reserves the right to exclude certain baggage at its discretion. SOA reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any tour participant. In this case a full refund of unused services will be made, without any further obligation or responsibility. SOA accepts no liability or responsibility for costs incurred as a result of passenger failing to obtain the correct travel documents. The airlines featured in our programs are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their planes or conveyances. No airline featured in our program is responsible for any acts or omissions of any supplier of transportation or accommodation other than itself, and accordingly, is not liable in respect of either person or property for any loss, damage, injury, accident, delay or irregularity, however occasioned, sustained or suffered in or during any package, journey, trip or tour other than while on the airline. All airlines featured, as international air carriers, are subject to international air conventions limiting its liability; the limitations of liability are contained on the reverse side of the airline ticket and form part of the terms and conditions of this package. The passenger ticket in use by all IATAN member airlines, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airlines and the purchaser of these tickets and/or the passenger. The issuance and acceptance of tickets and documents shall be deemed to be consent to these terms and conditions.

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Independent Suppliers
Shades of Africa, Inc. is a Pennsylvania Corporation. It purchases transportation, hotel accommodations, restaurant and other services from various independent suppliers (including, but not limited to, other Shades of Africa companies) that are not subject to its control. Shades of Africa, Inc. cannot, therefore, be liable for death, personal injury or any other loss that may occur (1) due to any act or omission of any such supplier, (2) by reason or any other event over which it has no control.

Note: Shades of Africa reserves the right to accept or decline any passenger on any trip, before or during the trip should such person's mental or physical condition impede the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare or enjoyment of other tour passengers. In this case, a refund of the unused land services is the limit of Shades of Africa's liability to the passenger removed. We also reserve the right to alter or modify the itinerary of any tour if schedules, security matters and/or events beyond our control make such alteration necessary.

Passengers may be required to sign a Liability Disclosure Statement prior to documents being issued.

Shades of Africa, Inc. accepts all major credit cards.

1. Prices based on per person sharing in a room, MINIMUM 2 and MAXIMUM 7 persons in a vehicle in East Africa.

2. Child under 12 years get 30%-50% off (sharing with 2 adults)

3. Airlines: KLM, Northwest, Virgin Atlantic, Kenya Airways, Swiss Air, British Airways, South African Airways, Egypt Air and route partners.

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