The following terms and conditions apply to any trip booked with BAKI TRAVEL/ STATED PARTNERS. By booking a trip with BAKI TRAVEL you (hereinafter referred to as, “you” “your” or “traveller”) acknowledge that you (i) are 18 years of age or older, (ii) understand and accept these terms and conditions (the“Terms and Conditions”) and (iii) are entering into a contractual relationship with BAKI TRAVEL.
PRICE POLICY; TRIP DEPOSIT; INVOICING; FINAL PAYMENTAll trip prices are as stated on The BAKI TRAVEL website at the time of booking.Trips are priced per person, based on shared/double-occupancy. Single rooms may be available at an additional cost and the prices will be listed where applicable. Prior to booking, prices are subject to change without notice.If you are using our payment plan option, you must submit a non-refundable, non-transferable, per person deposit (equivalent to the first month’s installment of payment other amount determined by BAKI TRAVEL in its sole discretion) at the time of booking to reserve your space. You may submit payments to our third-party partners by Stripe/Payfast for deposits only. You may also submit your deposit and remaining installments via Electronic Funds Transfer into the official Baki Travel Website. Making any deposit payments to BAKI TRAVEL indicates that you have read and accepted the Terms and Conditions. Once your deposit has been received and processed by BAKI TRAVEL or our partners website you will receive confirmation of your booking (subject to availability) by email.
BAKI TRAVEL may send you an additional email with the payment terms and details of the trip. Each traveller’s responsible for verifying the information and notifying BAKI TRAVEL of any discrepancies or errors. If there is an error BAKI TRAVEL will send a revised invoice to reflect the correct pricing. BAKI TRAVEL may cancel your booking if final payment is not received by the due date. Final payment is usually due one calendar month before the start of the trip.CHANGES1. Changes. BAKI TRAVEL reserves the right to make changes to any and all aspects of the trip (which may include without limitation changes to the types and/or timing of activities available during the trip, items and/or services included with the trip, accommodation, the itinerary, and/or the nature of the trip) if, inBAKI TRAVELs sole discretion, BAKI TRAVEL deems it necessary to do so due to conditions that may be hazardous, dangerous, or otherwise adverse or threatening, if an act or omission of a third party prevents any such aspects of the trip or any portion of the trip, or for any other reason considered commercially necessary byBAKI TRAVEL. You will not be eligible for any refunds of any amounts based on any such changes by BAKI TRAVEL.2. Cancellations/Refunds.
BY BAKI TRAVEL. BAKI TRAVEL reserves the right to cancel your reservation if your total payment is not received on or before the payment due date and you will not be eligible for any refunds of any amounts. BAKI TRAVEL reserves the right to cancel the trip prior to the Departure date in the event an insufficient number of registrants are confirmed for the trip or for any other commercial reason in BAKI TRAVELs sole discretion and, in such an event, you will receive a full refund of the amount you remitted to BAKI TRAVEL excluding the deposit. With that said in no event will BAKI TRAVEL issue any refunds for postponed trips or travel credits for incomplete payments. BAKI TRAVEL will not be responsible for any other amounts, including preparation costs, airfare, travel documents, Travel insurance or any other Losses or claimed damages. BAKI TRAVEL may cancel or reschedule a trip for any reason.Cancelled trips by the traveller will result in complete loss of your entire trip investment due to non-refundable pre-paid bookings for accommodations and tours. BAKI TRAVEL may, but will have no obligation to reschedule cancelled trips however BAKI TRAVELmay postpone and reschedule trips that are disrupted by unforeseen circumstances such as worldly issues, natural disasters and pandemics.
BAKI TRAVELmay also choose to reschedule a trip for any other reasons stated or unstated. BAKI TRAVEL will not be responsible for any additional costs or any fees incurred by you due to the cancellation or rescheduling of atrip.It is therefore your responsibility to purchase travel insurance that covers trip cancellation costs. The cost of airline tickets or other travel arrangements, not made by BAKI TRAVEL will be the sole responsibility of the traveller. For this reason BAKI TRAVEL advises that every traveller gets travel insurance which covers trip cancelation when booking a trip with us.BY TRAVELLER.All cancellations by you must be in writing and emailed to (info@bakitravels.co.za) or the contact email address specified on the partner website. A full refund, not including deposit, will be issuedif your cancellation request is received by BAKI TRAVEL within 72 hoursafter booking a trip.The refund will be reimbursed to you within 5-7 business days. If cancellation takes place any later you forfeit the right to a refund of any amounts. All payments are non-refundable after 72 hours.2.3.Effect of Changes or Cancellation.In the event of any change or cancellation, you acknowledge that you will have no right of refund of the total payment (whether in whole or in part) and no right to claim compensation for any Liabilities incurred and/or sustained by virtue of any change or cancellation.
TRAVEL CREDITSTravel credits may be issued in the event that a traveller is unable to attend new dates given by BAKI TRAVELfor postponed trips. All amounts paid will become transferable entirely dependent on the time frame between cancellation or postponement and the actual trip date. Terms may apply such as limits to and restrictions to which trips you may transfer your investment towards. No amounts will be refundable in part or full. Travel credits allow for more flexibility and are valid for 12 months from your initial trip postponement date. If your travel credit is not used within the 12 month period the credit will become invalid.
HEALTH AND FITNESS ELIGIBILITYYou represent that you are over the age of eighteen (18) and are healthy, in good physical and mental health, and are at a level appropriate to participate in, and are fully capable of participating in, the trip. You further represent that you do not suffer from any medical conditions or disabilities that may restrict, limit, prevent, or preclude your participation in the trip, including any Physical Activities. You have consulted with your physician and your physician has authorized you to participate in the trip, including any Physical Activities. You will discuss and address any questions or concerns you may have about your physical or mental health with the appropriate health care professional prior to the Departure Date. Documentation from your physician confirming your clearance to participate in the trip can be provided upon request. If, at any time, you have any doubts about your physical condition or fitness to participate in any aspect of the trip, you will cease participation in the same and seek appropriate medical attention. YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED THAT THE TRIP MAY TAKE PLACE IN REMOTE AREAS WHERE THERE IS LITTLE OR NO ACCESS TO TRADITIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES OR HOSPITAL FACILITIES FOR SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUES (OR YOUR PARTICULAR HEALTH ISSUES). YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT ANY MEDICAL OR

EVACUATION EXPENSES WILL BEYOUR SOLE RESPONSIBILITY. As a result, we strongly encourage you to purchase travel insurance with appropriate coverage for your needs. We reserve the right in our sole discretion to refuse your participation in the trip, Physical Activities, and/or any other activities, due to medical, fitness, or other grounds. BAKI TRAVEL also reserves the right to deny participation in the trip or any related activities at any time to individuals demonstrating behaviour that may result in injury to themselves or others.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK.You understand that serious accidents may occur during Physical Activities and that participants can sustain fatal and/or serious personal injury. As stated above, the trip may take place in a remote location where there is little or no access to traditional medical services or hospital facilities for serious and/or particular health issues. You may also be visiting places where the political, cultural, and geographical attributes of the location present risks and physical challenges that are greater than those present in your country of residence. It is your own responsibility to familiarize yourself with all possible relevant travel information in connection with your participation in the trip. Understanding and in full consideration of the foregoing, you agree to solely and exclusively assume full and complete responsibility for and the risks inherent in travel and engaging in Physical Activity which may include injury, death, property damage, and/or any other kind of Liability, whether foreseen or unforeseen, which may occur during your participation in the trip. You acknowledge that your decision to participate in the trip is made in full consideration of the foregoing information and that you solely and exclusively assume the risks involved with participating in the trip.

IN NO EVENT WILL BAKI TRAVEL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LIABILITIES ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE TRIP. INJURYIn the event you are injured while participating in the trip, you agree to assume all financial obligations for any and all medical costs you incur. You acknowledge and agree that IN NO EVENT SHALL BAKI TRAVEL AND OUR MARKETING PARTNERS/OR ANY COMPANY PARTY BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSSES OR LIABILITIES ARISING OUT OF YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE TRIP.WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND RELEASEIn consideration for participating in the trip, YOU VOLUNTARILY ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE BAKI TRAVEL, ITS OFFICERS, MEMBERS, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, GUIDES, FOUNDER, MARKETING PARTNERS AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVES (each a “company party” and collectively, the “company parties”)

FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTION, AND/OR LOSSES (including but not limited to any exemplary, direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or other damages, medical expenses, lost wages/income, loss of services, lost profits, property damage, pain, illness, and death) (collectively “liabilities”) whatsoever arising out of or in any way relatedto your travel to and/or participation in the trip and/or any activities conducted in connection therewith, regardless of whether such liabilities are caused by the negligence of any company party or otherwise, and regardless of whether such liability arises in tort, contract, strict liability, or otherwise, even if any company party has been advised of the possibility of such liabilities, to the fullest extent allowed by applicable law. You have been advised and urged to obtain travel insurance to cover against Liabilities resulting from trip cancellation or interruption, weather, natural disaster, strike, illness, job reasons, accident, sickness, evacuation, pre-existing medical conditions, baggage delay, loss, theft, and other Liabilities associated withtravel and your participation in the trip. You acknowledge that whether or not you elect to purchase or not purchase travel insurance, you will not look to any of the BAKI TRAVEL TEAM /PARTNERS for reimbursement for any Liabilities suffered or occurring during your travel and/or participation in the trip.GRATUITIESGratuities are included for services during certain portions of the trip.

This includes gratuities for wait staff, included meals and hospitality staff at accommodations for nights purchased through BAKI TRAVEL.Gratuities for your tour director, local hosts, local guides and driver are not included in the trip price (unless otherwise noted in pricing details) and are discretionary.NOT INCLUDED IN THE TRIP PRICEThe trip will commence from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg South Africa. The following charges are NOT included in the trip price unless otherwise noted: airfare to and from the start of your trip; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your tour director, local host, driver, local guides, rest room attendants; gratuities on ferries, trains; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted BAKI TRAVEL meals as presented at accommodations venues or restaurants (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the accommodation or restaurant); optional excursions; porterage at airports and train stations; travel insurance; and all other items of a personal nature.AIR ARRANGEMENTS TO DESTINATIONSTravelers must purchase their owntransporttothe trip origin which is OR TAMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.In the event that you miss your departure flight or connection, no refunds will be provided by BAKI TRAVEL for missedportions of the trip.You are fully responsible for any additional expenses you may incur prior to joining the trip if you miss your departure flight or connecting flight.BAKI TRAVEL recommends all travellers purchase travel insurance with provisions tocover unforeseen and unexpected expenses.INSURANCEBAKI TRAVEL recommendstravellers to purchase travel insurance for their BAKI TRAVEL trip.The insurance should cover the cost of trip cancellations, flight delays and cancellations, loss of employment, and accidents and illness suffered by you that would prevent you from traveling on your booked trip or that may occur during the trip.You should consider purchasing additional coverage to cover any money you may have spent prior to your scheduled trip departure.Travelers can submit documentation evidencing their purchase of travellers insurance to BAKI TRAVEL upon request.BAKI TRAVEL is not responsible for any losses you incur and/or sustain, or mentioned expenses if you do not purchase travel insurance.LANGUAGEAll tour directors, local hosts and local guides utilized byBAKI TRAVEL speak English.Travelers should be able to speak, read and understand English.AUTHORITY TO REMOVE OR REFUSE TRAVELERSIn the event BAKI TRAVEL believes that a traveller may interfere with other travellers enjoyment of the trip, BAKI TRAVEL may, in its sole discretion, refuse to allow the traveller to commence the trip or remove a traveller from the trip.Travelers who (i) are considered a danger to themselves orothers or (ii) have engaged in or are threatening to