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Mountain Trekking
. Mt. Kilimanjaro
. Mt. Meru
. Ol Doinyo Lengai
Northern Circuit Safaris
. Arusha Nat'l Park
. Lake Manyara
. Olduvai Gorge
. Ngorongoro
. Serengeti
. Tarangire
Southern Circuit Safaris
. Mikumi Nat'l Park
. Ruaha Nat'l Park
. Selous Game Reserve
. Udzungwa Mountains
Western Circuit Safaris
. Gombe Nat'l Park
. Katavi Nat'l Park
. Mahale Nat'l Park
Beach Holiday
. Dar es Salaam
. Zanzibar
. Bagamoyo Beach
. Mafia Beach
. Tanga Beach
Hotels & Lodges
. Northern Circuit
. Southern Circuit
. Western Circuit
. Beach Hotels & Lodges
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Terms & Conditions

A.

Tour prices quoted are valid to December 31, 2009 and include:
bulletAccommodations as indicated in each itinerary, based on either twin-bedded rooms or double bed rooms (or tents where applicable). 
bulletMeals as indicated in each itinerary, and domestic bottled water with group meals.
bulletArrival and departure transfers and all other land transportation.
bulletFor Kilimanjaro and other mountains: Services of professional and licensed English speaking guides (or other specified International languages speaking guides), skilled cook, and enough number of porters for carrying your luggage, food, and water.
bulletFor safaris: Services of English speaking driver guide (or other specified International languages speaking guide), and a skilled cook for camping safari.
bulletEntrance fees to National Parks, game reserves and museums, and all other applicable fees and taxes.
bulletA Safari vehicle, equipped with driver for luxurious game viewing.
B. Not included in quoted tour prices:
Costs of passports or visas; excess baggage charges; travel insurance; airfares and airport departure taxes (unless explicitly stated); sightseeing, game drives or meals not listed in the itinerary; personal expenses such as beverages, (other than bottled water as noted in Tour Inclusions), laundry, communication charges, and gratuities.
C. Reservations and Payments:
A minimum deposit of 50% of the tour price is required at the time of booking. The remainder of the price of your trip is due 60 days prior to your departure date. Accepted methods of payments to our US booking office include check, money order, wire transfer or credit card.
D.
 
Cancellations:
In the event that you should need to cancel (or postpone your tour), please contact our office in writing immediately.  All cancellations are subject to a cancellation fee - 

60 days or more prior to departure, cancellation fee is $350 per person

30 to 59 days prior to departure, cancellation fee is 30% of tour price

15 to 29 days prior to departure, cancellation fee is 50% of tour price

14 days or less prior to departure, cancellation fee is 100% of tour price

E. Alterations to Tours:
  Orio Wildlife Safaris reserves the right to alter or modify the itinerary of any tour, if air schedule or surface transportation changes, security matters and/or events beyond its control make such alterations necessary.
F. Baggage:
Baggage and personal effects are at owners risk throughout the tour.
G. Claims and Refunds:
Except for verifiable extenuating circumstances, refunds are not made for any missed tour services. There will not be any refund if you cancel the tour that is in progress. For verifiable claims to be considered, they must be received in writing within 45 days of the termination of the tour and be accompanied by supporting statement from the Tour Operating Company verifying the claim.
H. Orio Wildlife Safaris's Responsibility:
Orio Wildlife Safaris acts only as agent for the owners, contractors and suppliers providing tour services and/or all related travel services and assumes no responsibility whatsoever for injury, personal illness, loss or damage to person or property in connection with any service resulting directly from: act of God; detention; annoyance; delays; expenses arising from quarantine; strikes; thefts; pilferage; force majeure; failure of any means of conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled; civil disturbances; terrorism; government restrictions or regulations; and discrepancies or changes in hotel services in which it has no control. Each of these companies companies is an independent corporation with its own management and is not subject to the control of Orio Wildlife Safaris.
 
Orio Wildlife Safaris and/or its local operators reserve the right to cancel any itinerary or any part of it, or to make such alterations in the itinerary when deemed advisable for the comfort and safety of passengers. On advancement of deposit to Orio Wildlife Safaris, the depositor agrees to be bound by the above recited terms and conditions. 
I. Risks:
Orio Wildlife Safaris draws your attention to the fact that there are certain inherent dangers involved with adventure travel, and the client accepts them at his/her own risk.