African Safari Private Charter & Tour 2025
Description: Embark on a once in a lifetime African Safari Cruise/Tour, an unforgettable journey that combines the untamed beauty of South Africa’s wilderness with the luxurious comfort of a cruise and private lodge, dedicated exclusively to your small group of 14. This unique adventure takes you through some of the continent’s most iconic landscapes, offering unparalleled opportunities to witness 4 countries in southern Africa.
Tour Dates: August 16-26, 2025
Group Size: Limited to 14
Activity Level: 2, this tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground and in airports.
Final payment due May 9, 2025.
Pricing Per Person
Double – $9,899
Deadline for registration: August 14, 2024
$2,299 non-refundable deposit due at booking
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What's Included
- All inclusive Tour: All meals and drinks including alcohol from lunch on first day to breakfast on last morning.
- Touring in 4 countries: South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
- Intimate 3 day luxury cruise aboard the Zimbabwean Dream – 8 cabin, 5 achor ship.
- Luxurious private lodge with private spacious bungalows.
- All transfers starting first tour day including private plane to/from Zimbabwe.
- Land and water safaris in Chobé and Matusadona National Parks.
- Dedicated African Tour guides for entire tour.
- Prime Tours Guide
- Gratuities for safari guides and meals
What's Not Included
- Optional Add-On: Helicopter ride over Victoria Falls
- Breakfast on arrival day before tour begins
- Airfare
- Travel Insurance – Click here to check out your options
- Gratuities for staff at Kaza Lodge & on ship
Terms and Conditions
Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellation fees apply to the entire booking, including tour fare, air add-ons, ground transfers, pre- and post- hotel and tour packages. If any components are canceled, you will be responsible for any cancellation fees imposed by the airlines, other transportation carriers, other tour and ground operators, and other hotel properties. You are not entitled to any refund, payment, compensation, or credit except as otherwise provided in this Section. Any refunds will be made directly to the method of payment you used at the time of booking or your travel agent and you must receive your refund directly from these sources. Guests who cancel in writing as set forth below within the dates shown below for any reason, including medical or family reasons, are subject to the following per-person cancellation fees, as applicable.
You hereby agree that losses sustained by Prime Tours in the event of your cancellation would be very difficult or impossible to quantify and that the fees set forth in the below cancellation schedule represent a fair and reasonable assessment as liquidated damages. Since a cancellation likely means a diminished opportunity to sell the same space on other cruises or trips, the cancellation fees below apply regardless of a name change or stateroom resale.
All requests for cancellation must be received in writing. Cancellations cannot be made online. Cancellations received 180 days or more prior to departure, or as stated in your trip flier, are refundable less an administrative fee of a minimum US $50 per person, or as stated in your trip flier. If cancellation occurs less than 120 days prior to departure, all payments are forfeited, unless otherwise stated in your trip flier. If full payment has not yet been received, the full penalty will still apply and any unpaid balance is due immediately.
Liability Statement
Prime Tours of Dublin, Ohio serves as an independent agent for tour passengers, arranging transportation, hotels, meals and sightseeing for the benefit of its customers. Prime Tours, nor the organizing party, is responsible for any loss or damages of property or for injuries or illness incurred by passengers, nor for delays caused by situations beyond our control, including natural disasters, pandemics including COVID-19, riots, strikes, airline delays, non-participation or other events that could affect the tour. The exact scheduling and scope of events, hotels, meals, etc. during any tour is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control, and additional personal expenses could be incurred, such as added hotel nights, added meals, transportation costs, etc. Persons registering for the tour agree to these terms. Travel insurance might cover some or all of additional incurred expenses depending on the circumstances. Prime Tours highly recommends travel insurance.
Itinerary Changes
Tours are usually planned months or even a year or more in advance. Between planning time and operation, we constantly strive to improve each itinerary and add to your convenience and enjoyment. However, should improvements be made and/or unforeseen conditions beyond our control deem change necessary; we reserve the right to do so. This may result in varying itineraries and substitute facilities or attractions of equivalent or better value. In the event of national or local holidays, certain listed features i.e. museums, attractions, etc., may be affected or unavailable. If the cancellation of a scheduled activity is encountered, we will endeavor to provide a suitable substitute if at all possible.
Disabilities and Special Needs
Prime Tours makes every effort to contract with providers of transportation which fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you have special travel or accommodation needs, you must notify us in writing as to the nature of any special accommodations or needs you may require. Prime Tours nor any of the providers of transportation, lodging, or entertainment can ensure special accommodations without advance notice. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must be accompanied by someone who is fit and able to assist them, and who will be completely responsible for providing all required assistance. The right is reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of this trip who, in the opinion of Prime Tours, is unfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip.
Changes Due to External Events Beyond Prime Tours Control
For this reservation, I/we requested that Prime Tours, an independently owned and operated travel business, book travel arrangements on my/our behalf. I acknowledge and fully understand that these travel arrangements may be interrupted or canceled by the associated travel supplier, a government entity, or another third party outside of Prime Tours control for reasons that are unforeseeable at this time. I/we also understand and acknowledge that travel involves the risk of a variety of hazards to health and/or safety, including but not limited to, injury, illness, disease, epidemics, and/or pandemics. I/we expressly understand and agree that I/we assume all such risks and financial costs, and quarantines associated with travel whether or not specified herein. I/we further understand and acknowledge that Prime Tours has no control over the associated supplier's policies which, in addition to applicable law, will solely govern any cancellation, re-booking, and refund related to these travel arrangements.
Travel Insurance
Prime Tours highly recommends purchasing travel insurance to protect your financial investment. If you have a pre-existing condition or wish to purchase Cancel for Any Reason insurance you have 14 days from the date of your first payment toward the trip to purchase insurance with no pre-existing condition lookback period.
Prime Tours is not an insurance company, but can, upon your request, purchase a policy on your behalf which you pay for. All terms and conditions of said insurance policy are stated within the policy paperwork which is sent to you electronically upon purchase. Prime Tours recommends that you review the policy completely. In most cases you have 14 days to change your mind on the policy. After that, if you or Prime Tours cancels the trip, your premium will be non-refundable, but can be transferred to another trip within 12 or more months depending on the insurance company. Prime Tours is not responsible for requesting or providing refunds or transferring your policy to a new trip.
Tour Activity Levels
Level 1 easier to Level 5 more demanding
Level 1: At a very leisurely pace, this tour involves minimal physical activity, such as climbing some stairs, boarding a motorcoach, and walking from the hotel reception area to hotel rooms and dining areas.
Level 2: This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground and cobblestoned streets.
Level 3: This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected.
Level 4: To truly experience the program and destination, you need to be able to participate in physical activities such as longer walking tours, walking over uneven terrain, climbing stairs and periods of standing. Some of the touring days may be longer, with select included activities occurring later in the evening.
Level 5: This tour is very active, requiring participants to be physically fit to fully enjoy all the experiences. This itinerary has more strenuous activities which may include such things as: extensive walking tours, transfers over uneven and dusty terrain, high altitudes, early morning departures, late night activities, or extreme temperatures. All conditions do not apply to all days, so please read the itinerary carefully and speak to one of our travel counselors to determine if this tour is right for you. We recommend this program to individuals who are physically fit. Unfortunately, this tour is not appropriate for individuals who use either walkers or wheelchairs. If this trip is not ideally suited for you, our travel counselors can help determine the perfect trip for you.
Mobility Statement
Level 1 is easier to Level 5 is more demanding
Level 1: At a very leisurely pace, this tour involves minimal physical activity, such as climbing some stairs, boarding a motorcoach, and walking from the hotel reception area to hotel rooms and dining areas.
Level 2: This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground and cobblestoned streets.
Level 3: This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected.
Level 4: To truly experience the program and destination, you need to be able to participate in physical activities such as longer walking tours, walking over uneven terrain, climbing stairs and periods of standing. Some of the touring days may be longer, with select included activities occurring later in the evening.
Level 5: This tour is very active, requiring participants to be physically fit to fully enjoy all the experiences. This itinerary has more strenuous activities which may include such things as: extensive walking tours, transfers over uneven and dusty terrain, high altitudes, early morning departures, late-night activities, or extreme temperatures. All conditions do not apply to all days, so please read the itinerary carefully and speak to one of our travel counselors to determine if this tour is right for you. We recommend this program to individuals who are physically fit. Unfortunately, this tour is not appropriate for individuals who use either walkers or wheelchairs. If this trip is not ideally suited for you, our travel counselors can help determine the perfect trip for you.
If you have questions about your ability to participate in the tour, please call Prime Tours to see if this tour is the right activity level for you. 614-766-5553
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