South Africa 2023 Terms & Conditions

south africa 2023 terms & conditions

With the registration to the South Africa 2023 trip you agree to the Zenbiz Travel Terms and Conditions as well as the terms listed below.
South Africa -Please ensure all documentation with the appropriate consulate well in advance of their departure from US and that passports are also valid for the minimum validity required for ALL destinations being travelled to.

1. PASSPORTS
   Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from your scheduled return date. 
   Please ensure you have the correct documentation with you ready for check-in, security clearance and the boarding gates. For international travel, government regulations require all travelers over 16 years old to be in possession of a valid (return) air ticket, a passport and visa and health documentation (if required). Travelers without the necessary documents will be not be allowed to board to avoid flouting immigration rules. Customers travelling to international destinations must ensure that their passports are signed on the space provided at the bottom of the page that lists contact details. This is a requirement from various Immigration Authorities which you must adhere to.

   MUST Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from your scheduled return date.  Please note that visitors who wish to travel to South Africa must have a machine readable passport that is valid for at least 60 days after their intended return date from South Africa.
   MUST have sufficient blank pages in passport. These pages must be completely blank, this is a requirement. This blank page does not include the page reserved for Observations, Amendments or Endorsements.
   It’s important to note that non-South African passport holders must have at least two (1) completely unused visa page for entry or departure endorsements by South African Immigration Service in their passport. Government regulations prohibit airlines from boarding travelers without the required blank visa pages, even if you hold a valid ticket and a valid passport. 

Please note that if you are traveling to other countries, you will need additional blank pages

TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN TO SOUTH AFRICA
New requirements, introduced by the South African Department of Home Affairs from 1 June 2015, specify that all minors (children under 18 years) are required to produce, in addition to their passport, an Unabridged long form Birth Certificate which shows the details of both parents for all international travel to and from South Africa. All documents must be originals or copies certified as a true copy of the original by a commissioner of oaths.

If only one parent is travelling with the child, he or she must also produce a sworn affidavit (issued no earlier than 3 months prior to travel dates) from the other parent registered on the birth certificate. The affidavit must authorize him or her to enter into or depart from the Republic of South Africa with the child. A copy of the parents photo ID needs to be attached to the affidavit. Other requirements apply to unaccompanied children.

These regulations will be strictly enforced by the South African Department of Home Affairs. Contact the nearest High Commission of South Africa before travelling to verify the latest requirements.

More about entry regulations when travelling with children - South African Department of Home Affairs

More about travelling with children

Further documentation may be required. Travelers will be asked to produce the required documentation at check-in for each flight.

2. Visas
Visa requirements applicable to this quotation are as follows:  At the time of this quotation, there is no visa requirement to South Africa for Canadian citizens.  Clients are required to have two consecutive blank pages in their passport for South African arrival documents or they will be denied travel.  For Zimbabwe and Zambia a univisa can be purchased.
*applies to US passport holders only. Please make sure that all destinations to be visited or transited verified with the applicable consulate(s) for entry requirements prior to departure, together with requirements for anyone travelling on non-US passports.

3. Covid 19 Vaccinations
SOUTH AFRICA SUPPLIER & ZENBIZ TRAVEL, LLC NO LONGER REQUIRES THAT EVERYONE TO BE FULLY VACCINATED TO TRAVEL ON THIS TRIP. THIS POLICY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON GOVERNMENT POLICIES. Please Note: Additional Bio-Security requirements may be implemented by your destination (s) after the group has booked. Should we learn of any such requirements between now and the group’s departure we will inform you. Any extra costs associated will be passed on to the group and included in the final invoice.

4. Prices are based
Land Only Package
Land (Double Occupancy) $4500 per person
Land (Single Occupancy) $6600 per person

International & Regional Group Air Add On
Not Available until December 2022

Regional flights from Johannesburg to Kruger and from Kruger to Cape Town is not included in the land package. Please note that November 30th is the official end of the trip and when most will depart. Arrival time in USA will depend on flight schedule. Most will arrive back in USA on December 1, 2023 unless they decide to extend.

* Deposit
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Land airport transfers are based on guests who arrive and leave the same time as the group.

Prices are based presented with land only.

Land airport transfers are based on guests who arrive and leave the same time as the group.

* Deposit

(Land Only) $500.00 minimum per person non-refundable deposit upon booking

* Second payment - $500.00 minimum payment by August 15, 2022
* Third payment - $500.00 minimum payment by November 15, 2022
* Fourth payment -$500.00 minimum payment by March 15, 2023
* Fifth payment - Final Payment August 1, 2023

All prices subject to change before deposit.
*** All deposits after August 14, 2022 requires a $500.00 non-refundable deposit in addition to payments due based on the payment schedule. PURCHASING OF CANCEL FOR ANY REASON TRAVEL PROTECTION STRONGLY RECOMMENDED AT TIME OF DEPOSIT.

Please Note: Additional Bio-Security requirements may be implemented by your destination (s) after the group has booked. Should we learn of any such requirements between now and the group’s departure we will inform you. Any extra costs associated will be passed on to the group and included in the final invoice.

Land Only Cancellation:
Up to August 1, 2023 - loss of non-refundable deposits
Between 70-46 days prior to departure       - 75% of tour price
45 days or less prior to departure - 100% non-refundable

INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS:

Goway Travel will accept installment payments on groups. Please note, any refunds of installment payments that have been made over and above the non-refundable deposits will be subject to a $5.00 processing fee per $100.00 (e.g. a refund of $500 will be charged a $25 fee), a minimum charge of $5 will apply if booking is cancelled and a refund is due.

Group Airline Cancellation: (Not Applicable at this Time)
Current government imposed international taxes, federal excise tax, passenger facility charges, surcharges, or fees are not guaranteed and are subject to change; those in effect at the time of ticketing will be applicable. Contact Zenbiz Travel, LLC when you are ready to ticket. Group fares are non-refundable once ticketed. If the ticketed flight reservation is canceled prior to the ticketed departure time, the ticket will be valid for transportation for one year from the date of issuance of the original ticket and will be subject to any and all applicable change fees. If the passenger fails to travel and the ticketed flight reservation is not canceled prior to the ticketed departure time, the ticket will have no value after the ticketed departure time. Changes to the current itinerary must be made by the date of departure or the remaining ticket will have NO VALUE. 

REVIEW CAREFULLY AS RECEIPT OF YOUR DEPOSIT OR FULL PAYMENT FOR ETICKETS REPRESENTS ACCEPTANCE OF THE ABOVE TERMS AND CONDITION

Country Restrictions & Requirements
Please Note: Additional Bio-Security requirements may be implemented by your destination (s) after the group has booked. Should we learn of any such requirements between now and the group’s departure we will inform you. Any extra costs associated will be passed on to the group and included in the final invoice.

· Based on South African Airlink routings and schedules
· Taxes and fuel surcharges are subject to change until tickets are issued and will be requoted at time of final invoicing.
· Airlink only requires a deposit under certain circumstances such as, upgraging an aircraft to accommodation the group, when flights have minimum availability, when the group exceeds the maximum group allocation or there is already another group booked.
· All fares and taxes are subject to increase without prior notification until such time as the tickets have been issued or payment received.
· Baggage allowance is 20kg per person, and 8kg hand baggage
· No pre-seating for groups on regional flights
· Once ticketed they are non-changeable and non-reroutable.

5. INSURANCE:
It is strongly recommended that clients purchase cancellation insurance to protect themselves against cancellation due to illness prior to or during travel. In the event a traveller becoming ill during a tour and has not purchased insurance, all hospital and medical expenses are the traveller's responsibility. Based on Goway Travel’s current cancellation policies the passenger may incur up to 100% cancellation penalties and should protect themselves with cancellation insurance. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19 AND IMPACT ON TRAVEL
Please be advised that you are considering, or intending to proceed with, international travel at a time when COVID-19 is a known global risk. Any person choosing to proceed with travel with that in mind, does assume and accept responsibility accordingly for the risks, potential loss and limitations that may apply. 

Goway Travel Ltd advises that COVID-19, and the health and security measures around COVID may impact parts of your trip and may affect the operation of some travel services. Any country you traveling to, from or via, and the airline(s) you are traveling on, may all have strict requirements to limit the spread of COVID-19.

These requirements may include, but are not limited to: 
·       Wearing of masks at airports, while on an aircraft, and when out in public. 
·       Compulsory requirements to have adequate health & travel insurance coverage. 
·       Requirement to be fully vaccinated before being allowed to enter or transit a country. 
·       Being fully vaccinated or be tested for COVID-19, before being allowed to board any flight.
·       Subject to pre-screening or screening to enter your destination country or any transit countries. 
·       Subject to quarantine/isolation periods in any country subject to screening results. 
·       Having proof of vaccination or health status, when staying in hotels, dining, sightseeing, etc. 
·       Changing restrictions on sightseeing, due to closures or other public health concerns. 
·       Limitation/restrictions on travel to your destination by your country of residence/citizenship. 
·       Possible compulsory quarantine on return to your country of residence/citizenship. 

NOTE! For ALL TRAVELERS flying to (including returning to) the USA - Effective Dec 2021, until further notice 
All passengers over 2 years must present a negative COVID-19 viral test result, or proof of recovery from COVID in the past 90 days, to the airline prior to boarding USA bound flights, or boarding will be denied. This is regardless of vaccination status. Currently, the test must be taken no more than 1 day before the flight to the USA. These requirements may change at any time. Passengers may still have to complete any mandated quarantine requirements, if applicable. Locating and accessing COVID testing sites in destination, and paying the costs for COVID tests are the full responsibility of the traveler. These costs can be up to $300, as a guideline.

COVID-19 is causing constant & ongoing changes in the application of the above types of measures. The way a country, government, airline or airport chooses to deal with the threat of COVID is constantly changing. 

It is your responsibility to keep yourself and members of your traveling party (travel companions) informed of, and meet, all requirements in relation to your trip and any COVID based restrictions, and we suggest these are constantly monitored until your trip is complete, as they can change at any time even while travelling overseas. 

Any additional expenses or fees incurred, or any loss (including missed or non-refundable trip components), resulting from airline or government requirements & restrictions, will be the sole responsibility of the traveler. 

Goway Travel Ltd is not liable for any loss due to failure to read and understand this information, as the considerations included in this document may be critical to your upcoming trip. Goway Travel Ltd.’s regular booking conditions and policies also apply. 

For more information, before travelling Goway Travel recommends you consult either the Canadian or US Government websites for any specific travel advisory information pertaining to your destination.

COVID Information Websites: 
There are many websites offering information – the following are a sample that you could use for information. Please check the date for the updates you are reading as not all sites update at the same time. South Africa website.

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/noticescovid19
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html
https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm
https://www.travelpulse.com/resources/covid-travel-map
https://covidcontrols.co/traveller-entry/vaccinated