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RESERVATIONS

Safari reservations are made by contacting Untamed Horizons safaris, hereinafter referred as the “Company” or through an agent as chosen by you

Safari are only booked and confirmed upon the receipt of a deposit as follows:

  • A deposit of 50% of that total safari cost is required when you book a safari.
  • Untamed Horizons Safaris will not provide a binding contract until the deposition has been paid. When we acknowledge receipt of the deposition in writing, it shall constitute acceptance and confirmation of the booking by which you the client and Untamed Horizons Safaris are deemed to be under contract for the dates quoted for your safari.
  • The balance is due no late than 90 days prior to the start of your safari. If the balance has not been received by this date, you will not be permitted to begin your safari. Untamed Horizons Safaris shall be entitled to treat you reservations as cancelled and consequently your deposit will be forfeit.

Untamed Horizons Safaris will email the final invoice reflecting all safari costs, including any additional charges to the client or the booking agent within 10 working days from end of safari.

Any additions to your reservation made within 90 days of start of your safari may be accepted subject to availability, payment is received in full, and documentation finalized before the commencement of your safari, Untamed Horizons Safaris reserves the rights to accept or reject any safari booking during this period at its sole discretion.

Game Trophy Fees & Government Royalties charges will be those applicable to the year the safari taken regardless of what is quoted on the initial contract. The price quoted to you for Trophy Fees and all Government Royalties are subjected to change based on any increase in the Trophy Fee and or Government Fees charged by the Government of Tanzania.

All payments are payable through Bank Transfer to our banking details that will be provided on during sending of hunting quotation.

SAFARI RATES INCLUDED

  • The services of a complete crew including professional hunter, trackers, cooks, skinners, stewards and their necessary assistants.
  • Provision of fully equipped camp, radio communications, and satellite telephones upon request.
  • Hunting licenses, Conservation Fee, Concession fees and Government Trophy Handling Fees.
  • Preparation of trophies (skinning and salting) in the field including transportation to Dar es Salaam.
  • Provision of a medical chest.
  • The supply of fine food, fresh fruit and vegetables as well as preserved food of the highest quality available.
  • Special requirements will be catered to as far as possible, provided advance notice is given.
  • Supply of soft drinks, mineral water, and all alcoholic beverages to reasonable consumption. Champagne and special alcohol are not included.
  • The provision of transport; one equipped 4x4 safari vehicle per Professional Hunter and the necessary load carriers for equipment, provisions, trophies and staff.
  • The skinning and preservation of trophies in the field plus dipping and handling.
  • A company representative to assist you upon arrival and departure.

SAFARI RATES DO NOT INCLUDE

  • Firearm license of US $200 for each additional firearm.
  • Trophy fees (including community development contribution and anti-poaching effort).
  • Air charters and or road transfers.
  • Hotel accommodation and expenses before, during and after the safari days.
  • Commercial airline flights, visas, airport tax and items of a personal nature.
  • Gratuities to the staff and the Professional Hunter, to be paid strictly in cash.
  • Cost of transporting equipment and personnel to places beyond our concessions for specific purposes as requested i.e. photographic safari expeditions.
  • Daily Observer rate $300 per day.
  • Airfreight of trophies from Tanzania.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

  • Any cancellation occurring prior to 60 days of the start of the safari, the deposit will be refunded only if the safari is re-sold and a 15% administration fee will be deducted.
  • No refund is applicable to any cancellation occurring within 60 days of the start of the safari, therefore it is highly recommended to get coverage of Trip Cancellation Insurance.
  • If you are a “no show”, Untamed Horizons Safaris shall be entitled to treat your reservation as cancelled without having given the Company any notice, and the provisions mentioned above shall apply.

No refunds are given for:

  • Lost travel time or substitution of facilities, areas, hunters, camps and dates.
  • Itineraries amended after departure.
  • Failure to show up for any bookings, services, sightseeing or trip segment without notifying Untamed Horizons Safaris.
  • If you leave your safari after it has begun, miss any scheduled sightseeing, activities or accommodation.
  • Circumstances arising beyond the company’s control, necessitating alternative arrangements be made to ensure the safety and / or further participation and enjoyment of your safari.
  • Force Majeure, meaning acts of God, explosion, floods, tempest, fire or accident, war, threat of war, sabotage, insurrection, civil disturbance, government intervention, weather conditions or other untoward occurrences. In the event of Force Majeure, the company is entitled to vary or cancel any itinerary or arrangement. Refunds in this case are solely to the discretion of the company, although all endeavors shall be made to refund where possible.

DEPOSITION OF TROPHY FEES

A deposit for the Trophy Fees is required before the beginning of your safari. This deposit will be credited towards the trophies taken on your hunt, and the balance if any is refundable.

The deposit required is: 10 Days $10,000; 14-16 Days $20,000; 21Days $30,000. Balance payable at end of safari.

Trophy fees, including community development fees are applicable to all animals, bagged or wounded and lost.

INSURANCE

We strongly recommend that you obtain the following types of insurance:

  • Accidental Death and Disability
  • Loss of personal effects
  • Emergency Evacuation
  • Medical
  • Trip Cancellation

Please make sure your policies are up to date and you are fully insured before you travel.

LIABILITY

It is important to understand that hunting is a sport that involves risk; big game hunting can be dangerous. Although every possible care is taken to safeguard you and your property, Untamed Horizons Safaris accept no responsibility for any accident, injury, illness or fatality incurred during or arising while on safari, nor loss or damage of property. The company accepts no responsibility for changes to government fees or policies; we will endeavor to notify you as and when they occur. No guarantees are made for any animal not obtained during the hunt as we adhere to the principals and regulations of Fair Chase.