Countries Visited
Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, Germany, France, Italy
The BirdsConTour ethos is to offer great sustainable birding tours worldwide and, with ongoing and dedicated social welfare and conservation efforts to support these magnificent creatures and their habitats, so that our valued guests and everybody else will be able to continue to appreciate them and a healthy environment for years to come.
At BirdsConTour we cater to all levels of ability. Although all of our set departure and customized birdwatching tours are designed specifically for viewing birds, our itinerary also provides time wherever possible for other forms of wildlife, culture, sightseeing and time to relax.
BirdsConTour Terms and Conditions
The tour price includes:
- Bed & Breakfast as indicated in the day-to-day program
- All lodgings as per the day-to-day program
- Ground transportation as per the day-to-day program
- All reserve entrance fees as per the day-to-day program
- All guiding services as per the day-to-day program
… and excludes:
- Any airfares, taxes and visa costs
- Any beverages
- Special gratuities
- Telephone calls, laundry and items of a personal nature
Conditions: Please note that the availability of accommodation and vehicles cannot be checked during the offer phase. Therefore, at the time of booking, some accommodations may be booked out already. In such cases, we will do everything we can to book comparable accommodation/vehicles with similar prices. In the meantime, you will receive information about the booking status. If all bookings are confirmed, the travel price will be adjusted accordingly and sent to you.
Quotations and Pricing:
Services are quoted on rates available at the time.
Unless otherwise specified rates are quoted in Namibia Dollar (NAD) or the currency of the respective country. Rates published in foreign currencies are converted at the current exchange rate. BirdsConTour reserves the right to adjust rates according to currency fluctuations until final payment has been received.
Prices are inclusive of Namibian VAT
Prices are exclusive of commission and banking fees.
Rates are subject to change in the event of unforeseen increases by suppliers, fuel increases, Government levies and taxes or any other factors beyond our control.
Rates are only valid for the dates stated on the quotation.
Quotations are estimates of travel price and subject to availability. BirdsConTour reserves the right to substitute quoted services with alternatives, should original services not be available.
The travel price will be adjusted to the final confirmation.
Bookings and Confirmations:
By written acceptance of the quotation the client agrees to the terms and conditions herein.
A 20 % deposit of the quoted travel price is payable upon acceptance of quote.
Different conditions for group tours may apply.
The final confirmation is binding. Any changes thereafter will incur an administration fee.
If the travel dates are changed, the tour is regarded as cancelled and a new arrangement booked. Conditions apply.
Payments:
The invoice will be issued upon final confirmation and is payable at least 45 days before arrival.
Travel documents will be sent when full payment has been received.
Bookings received within 45 days before arrival need to be paid within 3 days of final invoice and no later than 72 hours prior to arrival, whichever is first.
Method of Payment:
* Bank Transfer (SWIFT) and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) in Namibia Dollar or South African Rand, free of any charges and deductions.
An official bank receipt or electronic payment confirmation is required to trace your payment.
If services are not paid up in full by the travel date, BirdsConTour reserves the right to cancel all arrangements and to claim compensation for any possible damages incurred.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancelations are valid on date of written notice received by BirdsConTour. Fees apply as follows:
Up to 46 days before arrival 20 % of total tour price
45 to 31 days before arrival 40 % of total tour price
30 to 16 days before arrival 50 % of total tour price
15 to 7 days before arrival 60 % of total tour price
6 and less days before arrival 80 % of total tour price
No shows & Early Departures 100 % of total tour price
Certain suppliers have more stringent cancellation policies, the details of which will be made available upon quotation.
Should travellers depart before completion of tour, no refund will be given and no credit will be granted.
Responsibility:
While every endeavour will be made to ensure smooth execution of travel plans, unforeseen factors can necessitate impromptu changes of itinerary or present temporary inconveniences until assistance is available.
BirdsConTour will undertake appropriate measures to remedy variations and delays as soon as reasonably possible.
Insurance & Liability:
BirdsConTour is not responsible for any costs incurred due to changes caused by natural disasters or other factors beyond our control.
All travellers are required to have adequate travel insurance for emergency medical assistance and evacuation. Proof of insurance may be requested.
Adequate cancellation and curtailment cover as well as luggage insurance are recommended.
BirdsConTour accepts no liability for the death, injury, sickness or damage to any person or property.
