The Terms:
I, intend to travel to Botswana from approximately October 2 - 10, 2021 with the Indagare Insider Trip. In connection with my travel and participation in the Program, I expressly agree to the following Program Terms and Conditions, Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability (these “Terms and Conditions”) and understand that all adult participants shall be required to expressly agree to these Terms and Conditions:
Payment Schedule: A 50% deposit payment is required at the time of booking and is refundable until May 31, 2021. The remaining balance is due by May 31, 2021 and at that point, full payment is non-refundable.
The registration form requires the participant’s signature confirming agreement to the trip’s Terms & Conditions. All prices quoted are based on a minimum of 8 paying passengers, prevailing fuel prices, airfares, and currency exchange rates in effect at the time of brochure printing and are subject to change without notice.
Pricing:
Double Occupancy: $13,900 per person (if sharing a room with a traveling companion)
Single Occupancy: $18,535 per person
Inclusions:
- Accommodations at Tuludi Camp (2 nights), Hyena Pan Camp (2 nights), Uncharted Africa’s Luxury Mobile Camp (2 nights) and Nkasa Linyanti Camp (2 nights) in tented rooms
- All meals and local beverages, as indicated in the itinerary
- All guided touring, daily scheduled activities and park admission fees, as indicated in the itinerary
- Group airport arrival and departure transfers, as well as group transfers throughout Botswana—including small-aircraft transfers between regions—as indicated in the itinerary
- Expert guides, including your hosts and the 24/7 assistance of our Botswana partners
- Laundry services at the lodges
- VAT and all applicable tourism and conservation levies
- The services of Indagare’s expert travel team to plan all trip details, international flights and trip extensions (costs not included) to Victoria Falls, Namibia and beyond
Exclusions:
- International air transportation to /from Botswana and visa fee
- Meals not specified and premium beverages other than those included
- Optional activities and personal items and expenses
- Transfers outside of group arrivals and departures
- All gratuities
- Trip insurance and medical insurance (highly recommended—please let us know if you would like to see quotes)
Refund Policy: No refunds will be made for travel or travel-related services booked and then not used. As stated above, no amounts paid will be refunded if you cancel your travel plans or if Indagare is forced to cancel travel due to a force majeure event, such as war, civil unrest, severe weather patterns, earthquakes, global pandemic, or serious health or safety issues. (See Cancellation Policy)
Itineraries: Itineraries are subject to change without notice due to, for example, circumstances outside of Indagare Travel’s control.
Unavailability of Host or Hosts: If Indagare has represented that a specific individual shall act as a host or guide for the Program and that individual is unable to participate in the Program, Indagare shall use its best efforts to replace the host or guide with an individual or individuals with similar skills and expertise.
Cancellation Policy: Indagare must strictly adhere to its Cancellation Policy to offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of the Program, which may include but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; communication expenses; development and the loss of time that might have permitted resale of reserved space; and transaction fees associated with processing your payments or payments. Indagare shall not be liable for any airline cancellation penalties incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket or for any changes to airline policies regarding refunds and credits. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage of participants, Indagare Travel will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior to departure. However, Indagare reserves the right to cancel the Program prior to departure for any reason or due to a force majeure event. Force majeure events include, but are not limited to, acts of God, strikes, wars, civil unrest, acts of terrorism, severe weather, sickness, quarantine, global pandemic or other serious health or safety issues, or governmental restrictions. In most cases if Indagare cancels a program, Indagare will use its best efforts to reschedule the program within a reasonable period of time at no or at as little additional cost as possible to participants. However, if the Program is cancelled and Indagare is unable to reschedule the Program at no cost or for any additional cost, or if you are unable or unwilling to participate in the rescheduled Program, reimbursement of costs Indagare is able to obtain from third party providers for the Program less any transaction fees associated with processing your payment or payments shall be the only refundable costs and receipt of same by you shall constitute full settlement. Upon trip payment to Indagare, you agree to be bound by the above Cancellation Policy.
Insurance: Trip cancellation / emergency medical evacuation / baggage / accident and sickness insurance protection is strongly recommended. Indagare’s Cancellation Policy is strictly enforced. Indagare can provide an insurance quote at the time of booking. Participants may select any insurer of their choice. Most types of travel insurance are only available within a short period of time after booking travel, often within 21 days of such booking. In light of the inherent uncertainties related to travel and your agreement to Indagare’s Refund Policy, Cancellation Policy and these Terms and Conditions, Indagare strongly recommends that you purchase travel-related insurance as that may be your only recourse if you are unable to participate in the Program or if it is cancelled.
Travel Documentation: It is your responsibility to obtain and pay for all the necessary documentation before traveling (visas, passport, tourist card or any other travel documentation required.) Indagare Travel is not responsible if you or any member in your party does not have all the necessary documentation and therefore cannot enter the country on arrival. Indagare strongly recommends that you and each traveler have passports that are valid beyond 6 months of travel dates as many countries require this. Indagare Travel also strongly recommends that you check with the Embassy or Consulate in your home country before traveling.
Not included in tour rates: Costs of obtaining passports; visas; excess baggage charges; items of purely personal nature, such as drinks, laundry, communication (calls, faxes, emails etc.); international airport departure tax (to be paid in US dollars or acceptable foreign currencies); excursions or deviations from any itinerary or program.
Medical Issues: It is responsibility of every traveler to meet with his or her doctor at least 8 weeks prior to travel to obtain any necessary vaccines or medications. Indagare strongly recommends that you check with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for up-to-date, destination specific information related to food and water safety, infectious diseases, and other concerns.
Health: This is an active program and all participants must be in good health. This program involves extensive walking. Any condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the time of your reservation.
Assumption of Risk: I am aware of and acknowledge that there are risks of injury, illness, death and property damage inherent to traveling and specifically traveling in Botswana. I acknowledge that I am fully aware of U.S. Department of State safety and security information found here: Travel Advisory. I am also that all such risks may result from, among other causes, the active or passive negligence of Indagare and its employees, owners, operators, officers, independent contractors, representatives and agents (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Releasees”). I am voluntarily allowing myself to engage in all of the activities that are planned or that may be offered on this Indagare Insider Trip with knowledge that the risk of injury, illness, death or property damage, and other associated risks, and assume any and all known and unknown risks of injury, illness, death and property damage that may result from my participation in the Indagare Insider Trip and all of its activities. I further assume all risks associated with my participation on the Indagare Insider Trip including, without limitation, the risk of any negligence or recklessness or failure to act, by me or by other participants or other individuals or parties, and the risk of injury caused by the condition of any property, facilities or transportation used during the Indagare Insider Trip. I agree to waive, renounce and release, on behalf of myself, my heirs and my estate, any claim I may have against the Releasees alleged to be caused by such negligent or reckless actions, or failure to act, or the condition of any property, facilities or transportation used by the Releasees.
Release of Liability: I, voluntarily and without reservation, and realizing the full legal significance of my action, hereby waive, renounce and release, on behalf of myself, my heirs and my estate, all claims or whatever nature against the Releasees and any third party suppliers of operators providing services in the Program, including but not limited to claims of any injury, illness, loss, damage, accident, delay, irregularity or expense caused by cancellation or a force majeure event, or arising from any act or omission of any airline, bus company, hotel or tour operator in connection with the above-referenced Indagare Insider Trip. Further, I accept personal responsibility for any injury (including personal injury, disability or death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability or expense, of any kind or nature that I or my property may suffer and I agree to release the Releasees from any and all liability arising from any such risks.
Indemnification and Hold Harmless: I expressly understand that Indagare is providing only limited chaperones or supervision with respect to this Indagare Insider Trip and that I am responsible for my individual conduct, health and safety at all times. I agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Indagare and the Releasees for all demands, costs, losses, expenses, claims, recoveries, judgments and liabilities (including attorneys’ fees) of any nature arising out of, or in consequence of, my acts, words, conduct, etc. in any way connected with my participation on the Indagare Insider Trip including, but not limited to, damage to property, any injuries or death sustained by any person(s), including myself.
Choice of Law, Binding Agreement, Enforceability: I agree that this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, that any lawsuit related to the terms of this agreement must be filed in New York, New York, and that I shall submit to said jurisdiction and waive any objection to venue. I agree that this agreement is a legally binding agreement and it is my intent that it be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law. I agree that any provisions found to be void or unenforceable shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provisions and the remainder of the agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be impaired.
Photography on the Trip: I grant Indagare permission to take photographs or film recordings of me as a participant on this Indagare trip for promotional and commercial use, without remuneration now or in the future. I agree to assign all right, title, and interest I may have in or to any such media in which my name or likeness might be used to Indagare. I agree that Indagare may use any testimonials regarding the trip for promotional and/or commercial purposes without providing me with any remuneration now or in the future. Indagare photography within this website is copyrighted by Indagare and may not be reproduced without permission.
Indagare reserves the right to take photographs during the operation of any trip and to use trip photography for promotional and/or commercial purposes. Any traveler who prefers that his/her image not be so used must inform Indagare in writing.
Knowing and Voluntary Execution: I acknowledge that I have carefully read these Terms and Conditions and agree to be bound by them., I understand the nature and contents of these Terms and Conditions, and I understand that these Terms and Conditions include an assumption of risk of the Releasees’ negligence and liability. I acknowledge that Indagare is materially relying on this release, waiver and assumption of risk and is allowing my participation in the Program based on my agreement to these Terms and Conditions.
I have read and understand all of the above conditions and, having signed up for this Indagare Insider Trip, I agree to be bound by them.
