Terms & Conditions | Ceraa Eyes Safari

Ceraa Eyes Safari

Terms & Conditions for Your African Adventure

Welcome to Your Escape

We're delighted that you are thinking of travelling with Ceraa Eyes Safari. So that everyone enjoys a smooth, rewarding trip, please read through our terms and conditions below.

1. Acceptance of Terms

Once a booking with Ceraa Eyes Safari is confirmed, the client is deemed to have read and accepted these Terms & Conditions. They apply to every safari, tour and service supplied by the Company.

2. Booking a Safari

How a Booking Is Made
When the itinerary and pricing have been agreed:
1. We give you official payment details.
2. The client pays the deposit that is due.
3. We send you a formal booking confirmation and ask for the details we need (flight information, dietary requirements, special requests).
Only details set out on our official booking form form part of the travel agreement.
The Company reserves the right to refuse or cancel a booking before it is confirmed where necessary.

3. Price Guarantee

Once a deposit has been paid, prices are fixed, apart from cases involving:
• Changes to government fees (park fees, taxes)
• Fuel surcharges
• Exchange rate shifts
• Major quotation errors
Such conditions are standard across Tanzania's tourism industry.

4. Payment Terms

Deposits Required
• Camping Safaris: 10% deposit
• Lodge Safaris: 30% deposit
• Tailor-Made Programs: 10%–70%, varying with the services and hotels required
Deposits cannot be refunded under any circumstances.
Final Payment
• The final balance is due between 30 and 15 days before arrival, unless agreed otherwise.
• If payment arrives late, suppliers, lodges in particular, may cancel the booking automatically.
Payment Methods
Please make every payment solely via:
• Ceraa Eyes Safari's official Tanzanian bank accounts
• Secure online payment portal (Pesapal)
Any bank transfer fees and credit card processing charges are the client's responsibility.

5. Modifying Itineraries

Changes by Ceraa Eyes Safari
We may change the following so that safety, comfort or availability is preserved:
• Order of destinations
• Accommodation providers
• Daily routing
• Activities disrupted by weather or logistics
Any changes will match or exceed the original quality, so your overall experience is not affected.
Changes by the Client
Changes that clients ask for once a booking is confirmed may attract administrative charges, and services that are cancelled fall under our usual cancellation terms.
There is normally no amendment fee for adding extra services.

6. Cancellation & Refund Policy

Client Cancellations
Time Before Start Date Cancellation Policy
45+ days before trip Refund less 15% admin & supplier fees
30–44 days Either a 50% refund or a 100% credit note
15–29 days No refund, but a 100% credit note
0–14 days Refunds are not given (only considered when valid medical or legal paperwork is supplied)

No Refunds Once the Safari Has Begun
After the safari starts, we cannot refund unused services or changes, since:

• Park fees, lodging and suppliers are paid in advance
• Vehicles, fuel, logistics and guides are already reserved
• Wildlife sightings cannot be promised
• Weather and natural conditions lie outside our control

7. Cancellations or Changes by the Company

In rare cases, such as severe weather, a supplier failing or safety worries, we may change or cancel services.
Clients will receive:
• A replacement service of equal value or
• Complete reimbursement of whatever you have paid straight to the Company
We cannot be held responsible for incidental costs such as flights, visas, vaccinations or insurance, unless Ceraa Eyes Safari booked your flights.

8. Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend that clients buy full travel insurance that covers:
• Trip cancellation
• Medical emergencies
• Evacuation
• Lost luggage
• High-risk activities
Guests take part in all activities at their own risk.

9. Client Responsibility & Conduct

We may end a guest's participation with no refund if they:
• Puts themselves or other people at risk
• Damages property
• Disrupts the safari
• Behaves unlawfully
Every health condition, dietary need and mobility limitation must be declared when you book.

10. Complaints & Issue Resolution

Report any concern during the safari to your guide or our office straight away.
We cannot deal with complaints raised after the trip if we were never given the chance to put the problem right.

11. Liability & Limitations

Ceraa Eyes Safari is not liable for:
• Airline delays or cancellations
• Lost or damaged luggage
• Acts of wildlife
• Weather-related disruptions
• Strikes, political unrest or force majeure
• Injuries caused by third-party suppliers
• Any service not booked directly through us
Tanzanian law and industry standards apply.

12. Third-Party Activities

Outside operators run the balloon safaris, diving and horse riding.
The Company takes no responsibility for these services.

13. Responsibility for Flights & Transfers

Flights are wholly the airline's responsibility.
Guests must claim compensation straight from the airline, unless Ceraa Eyes Safari arranged the flight booking.

14. Health, Safety & Local Conditions

Guests are responsible for meeting Tanzania's entry rules and should bear in mind that conditions here may differ from those at home.
Seek medical and vaccination advice before you travel.

15. Supplier Terms

Each supplier, whether a lodge, an airline or an activity operator, applies its own terms, which become part of the booking you make with us.

16. Payment Security

To safeguard your reservation:
• Every supplier (lodges, camps, flights) is settled in full ahead of your arrival.
• Until your safari has ended, the company's profits stay in a separate, protected account.
• We accept payment only through official bank accounts or Pesapal.
Your reservation is therefore protected, guaranteed and respected, even at the busiest time of year.

17. Legal Jurisdiction

Tanzanian law governs all bookings.
Any dispute has to be resolved in the courts of Tanzania.

18. Fraudulent Inquiries

We will take legal action against and block any false or rival enquiries.

19. Definitions

• Company: Ceraa Eyes Safari
• Client / Guest: The person(s) purchasing services
• Group Leader: Primary person in charge of billing & communication

Acceptance of Terms

By booking and paying, you confirm that you have read, understood and accepted all of the Terms and Conditions set out above.