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Booking Info

Booking the trip of a lifetime is part of the fun - at least we think so. We don't expect you to sign up for a safari without asking a few questions and getting to know us. Our U.S. Safari Experts would be delighted to receive your email or call, answer your questions and help you through the sign-up process.

How to book

Booking conditions


"Well India, you were right when you told me so many months ago that everyone who returns from a Thomson Safari raves about it. We had a spectacular trip."
 
Jane Meyer New York , NY - Serengeti Wildlife Safari
 

How to book your trip

Our groups are small, so space is limited. We recommend that you call as early as possible to ensure space is available on your desired departure date. Many guests book about a year in advance.

Call us at 1-800-235-0289 to reserve your space.

A $700 deposit will hold your place on most of our safaris.

Private and custom trips, the North & South Safari and the Luxury Lodge Safari require a $1200 per person deposit. Africa Through the Lens requires a minimum $1200 deposit. Any extensions require an additional $200 minimum deposit.

For any of our December Holiday departures, an additional $300 deposit is required.

Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted for your trip deposit.

Single supplement
Each trip has a single supplement fee for those traveling without a companion. However, if you are traveling alone and would like to share a room, every effort will be made to match you with a roommate. We will invoice you for the single supplement initially, and delete the charge if you are matched with a roommate.

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Booking Conditions

Deposits
A deposit for the appropriate amount is required to reserve your space. This deposit is non-refundable. Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit cards are accepted for the initial deposit.

Payments
You will be invoiced upon making a reservation and full payment is due 90 days prior to the first land day of the trip. Payment is accepted as follows: 1) U.S. Dollar check posted to our U.S. office 2) by wire transfer to our account at the Cambridge Trust Company, Cambridge, Mass.

Cancellation and Refunds*
Notification of cancellation must be made in writing to Thomson Safaris. At the time we receive the cancellation, all moneys will be refunded less the following cancellation charges, deducted from the total package price.

Up to 91 days before departure: Deposit
90-61 days before departure: 50% of the package price
60-46 days before departure: 65% of the package price
45 days or less before departure: 100% of the package price

Within 90 days prior to departure cancellation fees will apply.You may also be responsible for any fees imposed by hotels, airlines etc., that are over and above your land arrangements, due to your cancellation of your original date bookings.

Please note that no partial refunds will be given for unused meals, hotel rooms, airport transfers etc., for any reason whatsoever. Thomson Safaris reserves the right to increase the tour price in the event of cost increases due to changes in airfares, currency fluctuations, park fee increases or fuel surcharges. Thomson Safaris reserves the right to alter the tour without notice.

Thomson Safaris is not responsible for expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the trip (e.g. visa fees, immunizations, insurance, equipment, etc.) or for any necessary additional travel arrangements should you embark from home before the group departure date. Accommodations are subject to change.

*For December Holiday departures, cancellation policy is as follows:
Notification of cancellation must be made in writing to Thomson Safaris. At the time we receive the cancellation, all moneys will be refunded less the following cancellation charges, deducted from the total package price.

Up to 121 days before departure: Deposit
120-91 days before departure: 50% of the package price
90-61 days before departure: 65% of the package price
60 days or less before departure: 100% of the package price

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Thomson Safaris - U.S. Office

14 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472
Toll Free: 800-235-0289 / Tel: 617-923-0426 / Fax: 617-923-0940 / E-Mail: info@thomsonsafaris.com

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