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South African Golf Vacations

Terms and Conditions
As at 1 February 2004, South African Golf Vacations undertakes to provide all services offered subject to the terms and conditions set out herein, which terms and conditions are accepted by the passenger/s once deposit is made.

All tours and prices are subject to change and availability.

Reservations and Deposits
A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total tour price is payable within 72 hours of confirmation of a reservation, the balance owing must be paid 8 weeks prior or at the time of booking if less than 8 weeks prior to departure.

South African Golf Vacations cannot confirm bookings until written proof of the deposit is received and reserves the right to cancel any reservation for which the total price has not been paid by the due date in which event the deposit will be forfeited.

South African Golf Vacations guarantees the price of land arrangements once full payment is received. Airfares cannot be guaranteed.

Payment Method
All monies are to be paid either by credit card or deposited directly into our bank account. As it takes 4-5 working days to reflect in our bank, please fax a copy of the deposit slip immediately.

Receipt of deposit will not be verified until written proof is received.

Tour Price Adjustments
Tour prices quoted are subject to adjustment prior to full payment in the event of changes in Value Added Tax, fuel prices, airfares, hotel changes or exchange control fluctuations

Tour Changes or Adjustments
South African Golf Vacations reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the itinerary and the right is reserved to cancel any tour prior to departure.

Cancellation Notice
Cancellations due to any reason are only effective on receipt of written notification and in such instances, from time of booking up to 8 weeks prior to departure the full deposit is forfeited.

If the cancellation is made 8 weeks or less to departure date, the following charges will apply:

  • 8-6 weeks prior to the departure, 50 % of the tour cost will be forfeited.

  • 6-4 weeks or less prior to departure, 75% of the tour cost will be forfeited

  • 4 weeks or less prior to departure, 100% of the tour cost will be forfeited

  • No-shows, 100% of the tour cost will be forfeited

  • Service fee will charged at 20% of tour price in the event of cancellation

Cancellation of flight tickets
In the event of cancellation or failure, for any reason whatsoever, to use confirmed space, as ticketed, 25 % of the applicable airfare will be forfeited.

A change of reservation constitutes a cancellation.

Trip Cancellation / Medical Insurance
Visitors are strongly advised to take out adequate insurance against all possible risks including medical care, personal injury, death, baggage loss, theft and cancellation or curtailment of tour.

Refunds
Once the tour has commenced, refunds will not be made for voluntarily missed tours, meals, or other special bookings or activities.

Visas and Vaccinations
Visa and immunization requirements vary from country to country and up-to date information should be obtained from your local health department and consulate. It is the responsibility of the visitor to ensure that they have a valid passport and the correct visas and that they have the required vaccinations to gain entry to any country, which they are intending to visit.

Health and Dietary Requirements
It is highly recommended that travelers check health regulations with their General Practitioner well in advance of departure. It is the responsibility of the client to inform South African Golf Vacations, at the time of booking in writing, of any special dietary requirements.

South African Golf Vacations will endeavor to comply with these special requests but however cannot guarantee that they will be met.

Baggage
Please check with your airline regarding baggage restrictions.

Internal Economy Domestic Flights generally allow 20 kilograms of luggage in the hold, and 1 bag of hand luggage which is able to be stored under the seat or in the above compartment.

Special rates are offered for sports equipment.

Not Included in Prices
Prices do not include airport taxes, cost of obtaining visas and passports, cost of inoculations, telephone calls, laundry, entertainment arrangements not specified in the itinerary, meals and beverages not specified, golf club hire, cart or car hire fees, caddies, soft spikes fees, gratuities and any other items of a personal nature.

Travel Documents
Should travel documents (itineraries, vouchers, brochures etc.) of any kind be couriered or mailed to clients, the cost thereof will be borne by the client.

Pre and Post Tour Flights
The onus lies with the traveler to ensure that they are able to meet any departure flights for Pre or Post Tours.

All onward flight re-confirmations remain the responsibility of the traveler.

Responsibility
South African Golf Vacations, its outfitters, operators of the tour and/or suppliers of services act only as agents in regard to travel, whether by plane, sea, car, train or motor coach, and assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, war insurrection, revolt, or other civil uprising, other military action, strikes or any Act of God occurring in either the country of origin, destination or through passage, or for any reason whatsoever, or through the acts or default of any company or persons engaged in conveying the passengers or in carrying out arrangement of the tour. They cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air schedules or other causes. All such losses or expenses will be the responsibility of the member of the tour.

South African Golf Vacations may not be held responsible for any theft, loss or damage to luggage, hired vehicles, hired sport equipment or other items or personal effects during the tour program.

Once deposit is made all of the above conditions will be deemed as accepted by the client/s

Disclosure
Please be aware that during your participation in this tour certain risks and dangers may arise including but not limited to the hazards of traveling in undeveloped areas, travel by boat, train, automobile, aircraft or other means of conveyance, the forces of nature, political unrest and accident or illness in remote regions without means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities.

Also be aware and clearly understand that South African Golf Vacations will not have liability regarding provision of medical care or the adequacy of any care that may be rendered. It is understood that South African Golf Vacations will use their best efforts to ensure that all adequate measures are taken to avoid such occurrences.

By acceptance and payment of the South African Golf Vacations tour you are a voluntary participant in these activities with the knowledge of the dangers involved and hereby agree to accept any risks.

As Lawful consideration for the agreement with South African Golf  Vacations to participate in such trips and activities, you hereby agree that you will not make a claim against South African Golf Vacations and its employees or Agents for all claim actions and demands you may have for bodily injury, death or property damage arising from your participation in a tour.

Acceptance of the Tour Contract will serve as the release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement This agreement is binding on your heirs, legal representative and assigns. If any portion is unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

The law of South Africa shall govern the relationship between South African Golf Vacations and the passenger and the Courts of South Africa shall have sole jurisdiction in respect of any claims and/or disputes which may arise between South African Golf Vacations and the passenger, or Agent.


 
 
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