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Planning Your Safari Investment

Understanding the financial aspects of your safari is crucial for a smooth and transparent experience. Infinite Safaris is committed to providing clear information regarding payments, inclusions, exclusions, and key terms and conditions, ensuring you can plan your investment with confidence.

Payments & Deposits

Securing your African safari adventure with Infinite Safaris involves a clear payment schedule:

  • Booking Confirmation: A holding deposit is payable to confirm your booking, particularly if booked 12 or more months in advance.
  • Main Deposits: 50% of the total payment is due 12 months prior to your safari, with any holding deposits being deducted from this amount.
  • Final Payment: The full outstanding balance is due 30 days prior to the commencement of your safari.
  • Specific Species: A deposit might be required to book some specific species that are subject to a Limited Quota.
  • Payment Methods: Payments can be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or credit card, noting that a 3% service fee applies to credit card payments.
  • Cancellation Policy: If cancellation occurs 6 or more months in advance, 50% of your deposit will be held as credit, valid for future use. For cancellations made less than 6 months prior to the safari, deposits are non-refundable.

Safari Rates: Inclusions & Exclusions

Your safari investment covers a comprehensive range of services and amenities. Detailed pricing for your specific safari package will be provided in a personalized quote from Infinite Safaris, as costs vary based on duration, species sought, and number of hunters/observers.

Rates Include

  • Kimberley airport pick-up & drop-off
  • Services of a licensed professional hunter, trained skinner, tracker, and camp staff
  • Trophy fees of animals bagged, wounded, and lost as per current trophy fee price list
  • Hunting license
  • 4x4 hunting vehicle
  • Accommodation within the game area during your safari with us
  • All meals and beverages (house brands)
  • Daily laundry service
  • Field preparation of trophies (skinning, salting & drying)
  • 15% Government Value Added Tax (VAT) on all nightly rates and transportation
  • Trophy fees are VAT exempt if exported
  • Transport of raw trophies to local taxidermy
  • Firearm safe at lodge

Rates Exclude

  • For all wounded and lost animals, a 15% government Value Added Tax will be charged
  • Ground transport between concessions
  • Firearms importation fees into South Africa & any domestic
  • Airport firearm fees
  • Hotel accommodation before and after the safari
  • Packing, dipping & shipping of trophies to destination - Local Taxidermy price list available on request
  • Commercial and air-chartered flights between hunting areas
  • Medical & travel expenses - please have your own travel and medical insurance
  • Gratuities to staff
  • Trophy fees of animals bagged, wounded, and lost as per current trophy fee price list

Gratuities (Tipping Guide)

Tipping is customary in the safari industry and serves as a direct way to acknowledge the hard work and excellent service provided by your safari team. While entirely discretionary and based on your satisfaction, the following ranges are commonly suggested:

Professional Hunter (PH)

This is typically the most significant gratuity, acknowledging their skill, dedication, and the overall success and enjoyment of your hunt. A common range is $100 - $200+ per hunting day.

Trackers & Skinners

These vital team members work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure your hunting success and proper trophy preparation. A pooled gratuity of $20 - $40 per hunting day (to be split amongst them) is generally appropriate.

Camp Staff (Cooks, Housekeepers, Waiters, Laundry)

These individuals ensure your comfort and well-being at the lodge. A pooled gratuity of $20 - $30 per hunter/observer per day (for the general camp fund) is a good guideline.

Important Notes

  • Gratuities are typically given at the end of the safari.

  • Cash (USD or local currency) is generally preferred for tips.

  • Please feel free to discuss any questions regarding gratuities with your outfitter or camp manager during your safari.

Important Terms & General Conditions

We encourage all clients to thoroughly review our full terms and conditions provided in your booking contract. Below are some key highlights:

    • Travel Insurance: It is strongly suggested to purchase comprehensive travel insurance in case of unforeseen circumstances. Infinite Safaris Africa accepts no responsibility for any illness, accident, claim, or loss of whatsoever nature arising during and after the safari.

    • Client Fitness & Medical: Any client suffering from an illness, special condition, disability, or undergoing medical treatment is expected to inform us at the time of booking. It is the client’s responsibility to ensure they are medically fit and healthy for travel, and to make arrangements for necessary medication or treatment while on safari.

    • Documentation Responsibility: It is the client’s sole responsibility to ensure that their passports, visas, and all travel permits required for internal travel are obtained in advance. However, we are available to assist if required.

    • Liability: Infinite Safaris Africa Ltd. is not liable for any failure on the part of the client to be in possession of the correct travel documentation. Internal travel and the safari experience carry inherent risks, and we do not insure any client against such risks. Accordingly, clients are expected to sign our standard Release of Liability & Waiver of Legal Rights form upon arrival.

    • Force Majeure & Price Adjustments: In the event of force majeure (unforeseeable circumstances), all deposits will be refunded to the client minus any costs incurred by Infinite Safaris Africa. Prices are subject to change without notice due to circumstances beyond our control.

    • Quoted Rates: All rates are quoted in US Dollars.

    • Traveling Days: Any traveling day between states or hunting areas will be considered a full paying hunting day for both hunters and observers.

    • Inter-Area Transport: When booking the safari, Infinite Safaris Africa will determine and cover all ground transport costs by vehicle between airports and hunting areas. Any client wishing to fly between areas during a safari is responsible for their own airfare, plus the airfare for 1 x Professional Hunter and 1 x Skinner.

    • VAT on Trophies: Value Added Tax (VAT) of 15% is currently included in all nightly rates and transport fees. Trophy fees are exempt from government VAT if the animal is exported. VAT cannot be claimed back at the airport on the rates or transportation as it is considered a service provided.

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