African Horse Safaris and Covid-19

DEFERRING RIDES TO FUTURE DATES

In the past, there have been government-enforced travel restrictions to many African destinations, which has meant that some of our guests have been unable to travel over the past few months.  Our team is in contact with everyone that has booked to travel in 2022. We are thrilled that most of our riders who booked in 2020 deferred to 2021 or even 2022. Should your upcoming trip be affected by Covid19 with new travel restrictions, we’ll be able to postpone your trip to later in 2022 or even 2023. Working closely with our partners on the ground, we have been able to defer dates with little to no changes in cost, unless riders choose to travel in a different season. We have also issued credit vouchers for those who cannot commit to dates just yet and will continue to hold riders’ deposits in trust to use for their future adventure.

CHANGING OR GETTING A REFUND OF FLIGHTS?

Each airline has its own policy with regards to refunds and rebooking of flights, so we recommend guests check the airline website or call them to ascertain their current policies. If your flight has been cancelled you can, depending on the airline, often receive a full refund of the cost of the flight ticket. Most airlines are currently working with vouchers for future travel, as the coronavirus has caused them so much damage that they are unable to pay everyone back. We advise guests to check with their airline to change booked tickets and hold off on booking new tickets until they know they are able to travel.

We are taking new bookings for all our destinations for safaris in 2022 & 2023. We have also introduced a number of exciting new rides and unique destinations to ensure that there is the perfect ride for every adventurer.

We’re offering flexible dates and payment plans for new bookings wherever possible. This allows guests to have peace of mind that they will not lose their deposit payments should they not be able to travel due to Covid-19. Our usual T&C’s require riders to pay the balance within 60 days of travel, however, this will be assessed on an individual basis depending on how the travel climate is looking.

In some cases, we are also offering special offers and vouchers to help make your travel dreams a reality. And if new travel restrictions in relation to Covid-19 are introduced after you have booked then we will not charge you to defer your holiday to a new date (although there may be a rate change if you move to a different season)

With years of experience, we are one of the only African-based specialist tour operators arranging tailor-made horse safaris and holidays throughout the continent. Our understanding of what our travellers expect, plus extensive first-hand knowledge of all the rides, makes us experts in creating memorable African holidays. Specialising in this wonderful continent allows us to cover all basis of travel in Africa and therefore offer a very detailed and extensive portfolio.

We’ve chosen amazing rides that combine unrivaled adventure, professional guiding, quality accommodation, and horses that are as important as the guests.  We’ll be able to give you unbiased comparisons of different rides and personal advice based on our own trips. We warn you; Africa is highly addictive! Read more about why you should choose African Horse Safaris.

Yes – tourism is vital to Africa’s economy, people and conservations. The travel industry has taken a huge knock during this uncertain time. Tourism and conservation also go hand in hand and every single booking goes back into conserving our unique landscapes and wildlife that make Africa so special.

A safari, by its very nature, is the perfect way to social distance and find a new perspective. On horseback, you get to explore Africa’s most pristine wilderness areas, where you will find wide-open spaces, exceptional natural beauty, and unlimited fresh air… Galloping across the endless plains or meandering through the long grass, you find true freedom.

All our rides keep numbers to a minimum, ensuring that every experience is intimate and authentic. Every day is a unique experience as you are immersed in nature, the sounds, smells, and sights which will remain with you always. There are also few places in the world that families and loved ones can come to reconnect, away from the distractions of endless Zoom meetings and chat apps, like in the middle of nowhere. Whether you are on a solo journey or travelling with friends or family, there is no better place to be than on an African Horse Safari.