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Bookings and Payment

Upon booking, a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the tour cost is immediately payable to BushBreak Reservations. Final payment is due no later than four weeks prior to departure. Full payment is due immediately for all bookings made less than four weeks prior to departure. Full documentation can only be released upon receipt of final payment.

All prices quoted on the BushBreak Reservations website are 'cash discounted'. Payment is required by EFT, (bank transfer). In the case of an overseas bank transfer an administration fee of R 400.00 per payment will be charged.

Cancellation Fees

The following fees will be charged for cancellation:

  • Less than six weeks prior to departure - 30% of the Tour price
  • Less than four weeks prior to departure - 70% of the Tour price
  • Less than two weeks prior to departure - 100% of the Tour price
  • Cancellation and curtailment insurance is available through your travel agent.

Amendment Fee

Where an alteration or amendment is made to a confirmed booking, all costs, including cancellation fees incurred, or otherwise shall be for the client's account.

Prices

BushBreak Reservations will do their utmost to honour prices quoted and published. However, where increases are as a result of currency fluctuations, airfare increases, hoteliers' increases, taxes and other factors beyond BushBreak Reservations control do arise, surcharges will be made to cover such increases. It is essential that the client checks there have been no changes in price, prior to making final payment.

Price guarantee

Upon receipt of final payment, BushBreak Reservations will guarantee the price of land arrangements. Airfares are subject to the prices and conditions quoted by the airlines and cannot be guaranteed by BushBreak Reservations.

Liability of BushBreak Reservations

As agent - BushBreak Reservations act only as agents for the principals and accordingly accept no liability for any loss or damage which any passenger may suffer, as a result of the failure of such principals to fulfil their obligations, whether in relation to travel arrangements, medical care, accommodation or otherwise.  For damages - Neither BushBreak Reservations, nor any person acting for, through or on behalf of BushBreak Reservations, shall be liable for any loss, damages, accidents, delay, death or inconvenience to any person or his or her luggage or other property, which may arise as a result of the negligence of BushBreak Reservations or their principals.

Cancellation by BushBreak Reservations

BushBreak Reservations reserve the right to and shall be entitled to cancel any tour or product sold prior to departure, and in such case BushBreak Reservations shall be obligated to refund all amounts received by them to that time by the passenger, who shall have no further claim of whatsoever nature against BushBreak Reservations arising out of such cancellation.

Responsibility of Passengers

Travel documents and visas

All travel documents and visas are the client's responsibility and must be checked by the client prior to departure to ensure validity. The client shall be responsible for all costs, should visas or travel documentation not be accepted. Travel documentation includes: passports, vouchers and airline tickets.

Insurance and health requirements

The client warrants that he/she will take out adequate Medical and Travel insurance for his/her travel with BushBreak Reservations and will receive all vaccinations and inoculations as may be required.

Amendments by the client

No waivers, indulgence or amendment hereto shall be binding on BushBreak Reservations, unless reduced to writing and signed on behalf of BushBreak Reservations or one of its members.

Airlines

The clients' tickets in use by the airline, or by other carriers concerned when issued, shall contribute the sole contract between the airline and the purchaser of these tickets and/or passengers. Where independent charter companies are contracted, they shall be solely responsible for all flying safety and insurance requirements.

Unscheduled extension/breakaways

All expenses (hotel accommodation, cancellation fees etc.) in relation to unscheduled extension caused by flight delays, bad weather, strikes or any other cause which is beyond the control of BushBreak Reservations, will be for the client's account. Extra expenses incurred as a result of a breakaway, shall be for the clients account, and unused services will not be refunded.

Disputes

The client consents to the jurisdiction of the magistrate's court where any legal dispute arises, notwithstanding that the amount in issue may exceed the limits of such jurisdiction.