If the changes in the following conditions have been clearly communicated in writing to the client before the conclusion of the contract and they are properly provided for in the program;
Any changes subsequent to the conclusion of the contract are subject to prior agreement of both the agency and the client, except as provided in the "impossibility of comply" clause.
These general conditions comply with the provisions of Decree-Law 61/2011 of May 6th, as amended by Decree-Law 199/2012 of August 24th.
The general conditions, which refer to an organized trip described in this program, along with the specific conditions provided to the client in the travel documentation at the time of booking, constitute the travel contract that binds the agency and the client.
The technical organization and sale of the activities included on this website are the responsibility of Papa-Léguas, a travel and tourism agency, with home office at Rua Manuel Assunção Mestre, nº22, 7780-199 Castro Verde, registered in the Commercial Registry Office of Lisbon with Taxpayer Identification Number 504163590. It has a share capital of €99,759.60 (ninety-nine thousand, seven hundred and fifty-nine euros and sixty cents). Papa-Léguas is also registered with the National Registry of Travel Agents and Tourism Operators (RNAVT) nº2275 and the National Registry of Tourist Animation Agents (RNAT) nº67/2014.
At the time of registration the client must deposit 30% of the service price, paying the remaining 70% up to 21 days before the service begins. If the registration takes place 21 days or less before the service begins, the total price of the service must be paid at the time of registration. Papa-Léguas, Agência de Viagens e Turismo Lda. reserves the right to cancel any booking that has not been paid for under the conditions mentioned above. Reservations are subject to the obtaining of a confirmation from suppliers for all services.
The prices of tours are presented per person and based on the occupation in a room shared by two people. The organizing agency will group clients who sign up individually for the same tour in pairs, by gender, and in chronological order of registration. Clients who are singled out must pay the respective individual supplement, when required by the service provider.
INFORMATION UNDER LAW N.º 144/2015 OF SEPTEMBER 8:
According to Law No. 144/2015 of September 8th, we inform that the customer may resort to the following Alternative Consumer Dispute Resolution Entities:
i) Customer Authority of Travel and Tourism Agencies at provedorapavt.com;
ii) Arbitration Commission of Tourism in Portugal at turismodeportugal.pt;
iii) Or any of the entities indicated in the list provided by the Directorate-General for Consumer Affairs at http://www.consumidor.pt, which we recommend consulting.
Complaints will only be considered if submitted in writing to the agency within a maximum period of 30 days after the completion of the services.
In the event of a complaint regarding non-compliance with contracted services, the customer may activate the Travel and Tourism Guarantee Fund provided for in DL 61/2011 of May 6, in its current wording, by submitting the respective complaint:
i) To the Customer Authority, as Papa-Léguas, Travel and Tourism Agency Ltd., is a member of the Customer Ombudsman for Travel and Tourism Agencies at www.provedorapavt.com. To benefit from this service, you must submit your written complaint within 20 business days after the end of the trip. Agencies are bound to comply promptly with any decisions issued by this entity.
ii) To Tourism of Portugal I.P. at www.turismodeportugal.pt within 30 days after: (i) the end of the trip; (ii) the cancellation of the trip attributable to the agency; (iii) the date of knowledge of the impossibility of its realization due to the agency; (iv) the closure of the establishment.
iii) To any of the entities listed on the website of the General Directorate for Consumer Affairs at http://www.consumidor.pt.
1) The agency is responsible for the luggage in the legal terms;
2) The Client has the obligation to complain to the service provider at the moment of subtraction, deterioration or destruction of luggage.
3) In international transport, if the luggage is damaged, the complaint must be made in writing to the carrier immediately after the damage is verified, and no later than 7 days after delivery. If the luggage is merely late in delivery, the claim must be made within 21 days from the date of delivery.
4) The presentation of such a claim will be an essential basis for Papa-Léguas, Agência de Viagens e Turismo Lda. to hold responsible the entity providing the service.
The responsibility of the agency will be limited to the maximum amount that can be demanded from the service providers, in accordance with the Montreal Convention of May 28, 1999, on International Air Transport, and the Bern Convention of 1961, on Rail Transport.
Regarding maritime transport, the liability of travel agencies, concerning their clients, for the provision of transport services or accommodation, when applicable, by maritime transport companies, in the event of damages resulting from their willful misconduct or negligence, will be limited to the following amounts:
a) € 441,436, in case of death or physical injury;
b) € 7,881, in case of total or partial loss of baggage or its damage;
c) € 31,424, in case of loss of a motor vehicle, including the baggage contained therein;
d) € 10,375, in case of loss of baggage, whether accompanied or not, contained in a motor vehicle;
e) € 1,097, for damages to baggage resulting from the damage to the motor vehicle.
Where applicable, the liability of travel agencies and tourism for the deterioration, destruction, and theft of baggage or other items in tourist accommodation establishments, while the client is staying there, is limited as follows:
a) € 1,397, in total;
b) € 449 per item;
c) The value declared by the client regarding the items deposited under the custody of the tourist accommodation establishment.
The agency's liability for non-bodily damages may be contractually limited to an amount corresponding to five times the price of the service sold.
For each reservation the following will be charged:
Reservation Expenses:
Alteration Expenses:
For each alteration (names, dates, type of apartment or room, travel, etc) : 50€ (fifty euros). Please note that the acceptance of such changes depends on the acceptance by the respective suppliers.
The client must have their personal or family documentation in good order (identity card, military documentation, authorization for minors, visas, vaccination certificates, and any other documents that may be required). The agency disclaims any responsibility for visa refusal or the client's denial of entry into a foreign country. The client is solely responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such a situation.
Travel in European Union:
Travel outside the European Union:
If the travel suppliers involved allow it, whenever a customer who is registered for a particular trip wishes to change their registration to another trip or the same trip with a different departure date, or any other changes, they must pay a fee as alteration expenses. However, if the change takes place 21 days or less before the departure date of the trip for which the customer is registered, or if the service providers do not accept the change, the customer will be subject to the expenses and charges specified under the “cancellation (termination)” section.
Once the trip has started, if a request is made to change the contracted services for reasons not related to the agency (e.g., extending the number of nights of stay, changing the flight), the prices of the touristic services may not correspond to those published on the website that prompted the contract.
The customer may transfer their registration by being replaced by another person who meets all the required conditions for the trip, provided that they inform the selling agency at least seven days in advance and such transfer is possible under the applicable air transport regulations. In the case of cruises and air travel, the prescribed period will be fifteen days in advance.
The transfer of the registration makes both the transferor and the transferee jointly responsible for the payment of the trip price and any additional charges incurred.
Whenever there are external reasons that justify it, the organizing agency may change the order of the itineraries, modify the departure times, or substitute any of the planned hotels with others of similar category and location. The agency must inform the client of such changes as soon as they become aware of them.
When the tour is dependent on a minimum number of participants the Agency reserves the right to cancel the organized tour if the number of participants reached is less than the minimum. In such cases, the Client will be informed in writing of the cancellation within 15 (fifteen) days.
The prices in the program are based on the costs of services and exchange rates in effect on the date of printing of the program, and are therefore subject to change resulting from variations in the cost of transportation or fuel, duties, taxes, fees, and exchange rate fluctuations up to 20 days prior to the date of departure.
Once the tour has begun, no refund is due for services not used by the client due to unforeseeable circumstances or for reasons attributable to the client, except for refunds by the respective suppliers. Failure to provide services foreseen in the travel program for reasons attributable to the organizing agency and if it is not possible to replace them with equivalent ones, entitles the client receive a refund for the price difference between the originally anticipated services and the services actually provided.
If, prior to the start of the journey and due to circumstances beyond the control of the organizing agency, it becomes unable to fulfill any essential service included in the travel program, the client has the right to cancel the trip and immediately receive a refund of all amounts paid, or alternatively, accept a modification and possible price variation.
If the aforementioned circumstances beyond the control of the organizing agency result in the cancellation of the trip, the client may choose to participate in another organized trip of equivalent price. If the proposed replacement organized trip is of a lower price, the client will be refunded the price difference accordingly.
The client or their companions are free to cancel the trip at any time.
i) Such cancellation implies that the client is responsible for the payment of all charges arising from the beginning of the fulfillment of the contract and their withdrawal, as well as a percentage that can go up to 15% of the price of the trip.
ii) If applicable, the client will be refunded the difference between the amount paid and the aforementioned amounts.
iii) The cancellation of travel services/organized trips whose reservation has been made using the voucher issued under Decree-Law No. 17/2020 of April 23rd is subject to a cancellation fee equal to the price of the service, in order to prevent simulated or fraudulent reservations made solely with the intention of anticipating the receipt of the voucher-entitled values.
If for reasons not attributable to the client, the agency has to cancel the organized tour before the departure date, the client can choose to:
i) Being immediately refunded all amounts paid;
ii) Optionally, choose to participate in another organized tour and be refunded for any difference in price.
The liability of the travel agency organizing the trips included in this program and arising from the assumed obligations is covered by a civil liability insurance policy with Fidelidade Insurance Company, under policy number 9257343, for an amount of 75,000€ (Seventy-five thousand euros), in accordance with the applicable legislation.
The prices mentioned in this program already include the Value Added Tax at the current rate of 23%
This program is valid from 01/01/2022 to 12/31/2022
Arrival or departure times:
Departure and arrival times are stated in the local time of the respective country of destination and according to respective airline schedules at the time of printing this program, and may therefore be subject to change.
Hotels / Apartments:
Apartments - In case the accommodation is contracted in apartments, the client is responsible for informing the number of people that will occupy the apartment. If there are more people than booked, the apartments may refuse admittance.
Hotels - The prices shown are per person and are based on double occupancy. Not all hotels have triple rooms and usually an extra bed is placed in the room, which may not be of equal quality. In rooms equipped with two beds or a double bed, the triple may consist only of those beds.
The list of hotels and apartments in the program is indicative, as is their category, which is based on local criteria and classifications that are sometimes different from those used in Portugal.
Meals:
Unless otherwise indicated, the prices shown for the Half Board and Full Board supplements do not include drinks.
On arrivals at the hotel after 7PM the first meal service will be breakfast the next day, on the last day and except for the possibility of late check-out, the last service of the hotel will be breakfast.
Check-in and check-out times:
The check-in and check-out times on the first and last day, will be defined according to the first and last service. As a rule, without binding character, the rooms can be used from 2PM on the day of arrival and should be left free by noon (12PM) on the day of departure.
In the apartments, the entry takes place generally at 5PM on the day of arrival and must be left free by 10AM on the day of departure.
Special conditions for children:
Given the conditions applied for children (destination and provider) it is recommended to always question the special conditions that may apply to the tour in question.
Insurande:
The agency offers the sale of insurance that can be purchased depending on the tour to guarantee assistance situations and cancellation expenses.
The maximum age limit, for the insurance, is 75 years-old.
See our full Data Protection and Privacy Policy here.
This trip is conducted with international groups, so there may or may not be other Portuguese participants in the group.
Cancellation Policy:
Logistics:
Documentation:
Health Requirements:
Extension:
The extension program price is per person, based on a minimum of two participants. If traveling alone, additional supplements will apply.
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The observation of wildlife on this Kenya and Tanzania safari is concentrated in the best internationally known parks and reserves, allowing us to behold all of «the Big Five», the five emblematic animals of Africa safari. We’ll also visit lesser-known areas and enjoy interactions with local tribes, including the Maasai.
The climate and road conditions will influence the route choices on each journey, with this flexibility being the most applauded characteristic of the trip.
To the travelers, we ask for an adventurous spirit, a relaxed attitude, and the ability to adapt to the conditions of campsites and the overland logistics. This way, you’ll fully enjoy the trip, a safari in Kenya and Tanzania, turning it into a unique experience!
At the end of this adventure, you can spend some relaxing days at an eco-resort on the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar, a perfect complement to your Africa safari experience.
Flight from origin city to Nairobi, with layovers. If the arrival is on the same day, there is the possibility to book an extra night in the hotel, in Nairobi.
Note: the arrival/departure dates may vary, depending on your origin city. If you have any doubts, contact Papa-Léguas for further clarification.
Arrival in Nairobi, transfer to the hotel at the expense of the traveler and check-in at the hotel from 1-2PM (time subject to confirmation). Free time.
In case you arrive early in Nairobi, there are a variety of optional activities and excursions, which can be organized with the hotel. At 6PM, there will be a briefing before the optional dinner in a local restaurant or at the hotel.
Today we will leave the city of Nairobi behind, heading to the Maasai Mara National Park, where we will start the first Kenya safari. Along the way, we make a stop to enjoy the beautiful view of the Great Rift Valley.
The Maasai Mara Reserve is renowned for the massive annual migration of gnus and zebras, an iconic part of any Kenya and Tanzania safari. This dramatic event is emblematic of the image of numerous animals being hunted by crocodiles while crossing the Mara River.
By late afternoon, we’ll arrive at the campsite where we’ll spend 2 nights, located very close to the reserve. It is possible, at the time of sign-up and upon request, to alter the accommodation from tent to lodge for those seeking a more comfortable option on this Africa safari.
In the morning, visit to the park to enjoy a day on a safari.
The Maasai Mara Reserve is well known for its numerous animals, many of them serving as prey to the great predators who hunt them, making it easier for us to detect their movements.
When possible, we will follow the great migrations using our safari truck, which allows us an excellent view of the landscape and therefore of the animals.
Lunch will be served during the safari, we’ll return to the lodge at the end of the afternoon for some well-deserved rest and a tasty meal around the campfire.
Leaving the Maasai Mara region, we’ll continue towards Mount Longonot National Park, famous for its dormant volcano.
We’ll leave our vehicle to follow our guide on a trek to the edge of the volcano’s crater, where we’ll be able to admire magnificent views of its caldera and the adjacent forest. It is also a good place to enjoy the landscapes of the Rift Valley. The last eruption of this volcano took place at the beginning of the XX century but we will be able to find some calderas and fumaroles, during the walk, we will identify countless species that can be observed.
We’ll take a picnic with us, so we can have lunch during our trek.
Return to the truck and travel to the accommodation, located on the shores of Lake Naivasha, where we will stay for two nights.
After breakfast, we’ll take a short drive to the famous Hell’s Gate National Park, known for its basalt canyons that we’ll have the chance to explore to observe zebras, giraffes, buffalos, and several species of antelopes found in the park.
Return to the campsite, located on the banks of Naivasha Lake. After lunch, we’ll go on a boat ride on the lake to observe hippos and countless bird species residing in the region.
In the afternoon, we’ll go on a relaxed visit to Elsamere, the old home of George and Joy Adamson (known locally as «Baba ya Simba» - father of lions in Swahili) for afternoon tea and to hear some of their life stories.
Return to the campsite to have «braai» for dinner, a famous barbeque to enjoy under the colorful blanket of stars, such is the night sky in this area.
Today, the trip heads to Tanzania and the city of Arusha, passing through the outskirts of Nairobi.
When crossing the border, we’ll start to see, between the fog, the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, the famous peak of Africa with its 5895m of altitude, along with Mount Meru, the fifth-highest mountain in Africa.
Arusha is the safari capital of Tanzania, being an almost mandatory stopping place for many travellers from around the world.
Our safari in Tanzania will truly begin when we enter the Serengeti, the most acclaimed wildlife sanctuary in the region.
The description upon arrival is spectacular: «the road goes up through the flanks of the crater of the Ngorongoro until we catch sight of the massive plainfields of the Serengeti; it seems we are in a dream, seeing for the first time the immensity of space punctuated with acacias and every tone of green and gold».
If we are in the migration season, that is from June to September, it is a unique and gratifying experience, to observe this massive landscape be filled with dark shades, due to the thousands of animals that spread through this iconic national park.
Around these parts, it is very easy to observe a great amount of animals, from prey to great predators, such as the great felines or the «Big Five», which include the lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino.
We’ll stay for 2 nights in the Serengeti plains, passing these days on a safari through the region and, perhaps, watch one of nature’s main spectacles, the great migrations. These nights will be unforgettable, warmed by the fire and lit by millions of stars.
Waking up at sunrise, we’ll enjoy our morning coffee by the fire and continue on another day on a safari.
In the company of our guide, we’ll listen to explanations about the behavior and habits of the animals we encounter.
At the end of the afternoon, we’ll return to the campsite and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our guide.
After a morning spent on an intense safari in the Serengeti, we’ll depart to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where we’ll watch the colorful show of the Maasai people herding their cattle among wild animals, and living in their natural habitat as they have for centuries.
At night, we’ll camp in the famous Camp Simba, on the edge of the magnificent Ngorongoro crater. The views from the campsite are spectacular.
Illuminated by the first light of the morning, we embark on our vehicle towards the iconic crater, where we will make a daring descent to explore this natural wonder. With its vertical slopes and fertile plains, it offers us a magnificent spectacle. There is a possibility of witnessing nearly all species of African wildlife, including the rare black rhinoceros, within close proximity, particularly in open plains.
We’ll return to the campsite to enjoy lunch, before returning to the truck at the end of the afternoon, to then continue to this night’s campsite, located in the midst of Maasai territory.
Ending this day’s tour at a Maasai village and guided by a Maasai, who will speak about their traditions and how they are adapting to the modern world.
Waking up to the typical hustle of a Maasai village, we’ll have breakfast and continue to Arusha.
We’ll have lunch in the city, at the traveller’s expense and, in the afternoon, explore its markets and shops where we’ll be able to buy some souvenirs.
Dinner will be had in a local restaurant of Arusha, also at the traveller’s expense to celebrate our journey and the last day the group will spend together.
After breakfast, departure to the bus terminal so we can return to Nairobi.
On this bus ride, we’ll pass some amazing landscapes, especially, if the sky is clear, we’ll see stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest African mountain.
Arrival in Nairobi and check-in at the hotel.
Breakfast and, then, journey to the airport at the traveller’s responsibility.
Flight from Nairobi to Origin city.
Arrival in Origin city and end of Papa-Léguas’ services.
Note: the arrival/departure dates may vary, depending on your origin city. If you have any doubts, contact Papa-Léguas for further clarification.
