Booking procedure and cancellation:
A 50% deposit is required to secure the reservation. Final payment must reach us 45days(6 weeks) before departure
Cancellation
I acknowledge that I forfeit:
1. 25% of the tour cost if booking is cancelled with more than 45 days notice.
2. 40% of the tour cost if booking is cancelled with less than 45 days notice.
3. 80% of the tour cost if booking is cancelled with less than 30 days notice.
4.100% of the tour cost if booking is cancelled with less then 14 days notice.

Responsibility clause
African Safaris Unlimited assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, or accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned either by reasons of defect in any vehicle or for losses or additional expense due to delay of change in services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, or any other causes.
Our vehicles traverse vast distances over some of the toughest and dustiest road in the world. Inevitably, punctures occur, fuel pumps and filters are blocked and other problems arise. None of these incidents are unmanageable, but do require time to repair them - we request you're understanding if such incidents occur and cause short delays.
Prices/quotations/itineraries:
All prices and quotes are subject to alteration. Our scheduled itineraries are based on current knowledge regarding feasibility. From time too time, however, they have to be changed due to weather conditions or by government decree, factors which are totally out of our control. In such cases we will endeavor to make a new plan as close to our original as possible.

General information

Insurance:
Clients must be covered by insurance, relative to medical costs and personal accident prior to departure from their country of domicile and be prepared to provide the necessary documentation on request.

Health:
Malaria is prevalent in Southern Africa so that prior to departure we urge you to consult your physician as to the appropriate anti-malaria tablets. Water is perfectly safe for drinking throughout our safari.

Luggage
On request we will provide you with a dustproof packing box for easy stacking however soft tog bags are recommended.

Travel documents:
The onus is upon the client and/or Travel Agent to ensure that Passports, Visas, Re-entry visas and health documents, as required, are valid prior to the commencement of your safari. We cannot accept responsibility or held liable for errors or omission from our travel documents.
Included in the cost
Bottled spring water will be supplied each day (limited to 4 bottles)
All bedding requirements: Duvet set or sleeping bags, camp stretcher, mattress, blankets, pillows, tents and eating utensils
All meals prepared by us. Teas, coffees, cordials, water and snacks are available throughout the safari.
All game drives, entry fees into national parks, camping fees in national parks, riverboat hire, all meals and table wine.

Not Included:
Alcoholic beverages and minerals, these can be purchased en route, pre and post accommodation, transfers, personal insurance, laundry and items of a personal nature.

What to bring:
The clothes you pack should comprise light, rugged items of the jeans/slacks variety shorts, cool tops and comfortable flat shoes. Depending on the time of the year, anoraks or warm sweaters are recommended, and a tracksuit in which to sleep, as evenings can be deceptively cold. You will need suitable lotion for protection against sunburn, an insect repellent, cloth type hat, sunglasses, binoculars, torch with spare batteries, toiletries, towel and washcloth. For the best results in wildlife photography the use of a telephoto lens (minimum 200mm) is recommended. A zoom lens can be very useful. It is wise to bring with you an extra camera, film and batteries.

Geography
Botswana is landlocked between Namibia in the west, Angola and Zambia in the north, Zimbabwe in the east and South Africa in the south. Most of the countryside, excluding the hilly eastern and northeastern areas, is broad, flat and arid landscape, known as the Kalahari. In the north-western part, the Okavango River disappears into the sand as it forms various river arteries into what is known as the Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in the world. Throughout the country various pans, or huge shallow salty depressions, void of any life, can be found. These fill up with water during the rainy season and give sanctuary to many birds and animals.

Climate
The hot summer is between October and April and this includes the rain season that normally runs from December to March. During the rainy season (accompanied with thunderstorms and high humidity) it can be very difficult to see game as the grass can grow taller than any vehicle and tracks in parks can get quite muddy. Many of the camps in the reserves are closed from December to March. The cooler and dry period is from May to September with dust storms during August and very cold nights. This is the most popular time to visit, especially in June. In the south of the country it rarely rains.

Required Clothing
Medium-weight clothes are necessary with warm sweaters for the cool evenings. For travelling in the south only light-weight clothes are required including warm sweaters for the cold nights. To prevent mosquito and tsetse-fly bites, it is important to wear long-sleeve shirts and long trousers.

Health and Safety
Traveling at night is not recommended due to the many stray and wild animals on the road, including elephant! Curios made of ivory; horn, bone, claw, skin, egg or any part of an animal must be accompanied
with a government permit or a receipt from a licensed shop. This rule is strictly enforced.

Money Matters
1 Pula (P) is equal to 100 thebe.

All major foreign currencies (travelers' cheques and cash) will be exchanged by banks, forex bureau's and certain luxury hotels in the bigger towns. It is however advisable to bring along currencies in US Dollars or British Pounds to minimize costs on exchange rates and commissions. Credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, and American Express and Diners Club acceptance is limited. Foreign monies need to be
declared when arriving and export is limited to the total that was declared on arrival.

Social Behavior
There is some intricate greeting behavior in Botswana. It is expected that the eldest person or those with higher status will greet others first. Therefore when entering a shop, greet everyone first. Be aware and respect local customs. Do not wear army or any camouflage clothes (single coloured khaki is fine though), but rather wear comfortable clothes. Be sensitive to the local population when photographing and ask permission first. Although tipping taxi-drivers is not common, a 10% tip can be given to waiters and a pre-agreed sum to guides.