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Afro Honeyguide Adventures

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Last updated: 1 June 2026

This Refund & Cancellation Policy explains how Afro Honeyguide Adventures handles booking payments, cancellations, refunds, no-shows, booking changes, child rates, third-party supplier rules, and service delivery for tours, transfers, accommodation bookings, safaris, and travel experiences.

This is the public policy page for bookings made through afrohoneyguide.com, direct communication, approved payment links, email, phone, WhatsApp, or an approved booking agent.

1. Important Service Notice

Afro Honeyguide Adventures sells and arranges travel services, not physical products.

This means:

  • We do not ship physical goods.
  • There are no physical product returns.
  • There are no physical product exchanges.
  • Bookings are delivered as confirmed travel services, vouchers, arrangements, tours, transfers, accommodation bookings, safaris, and related travel experiences.
  • Cancellations and refunds are handled according to the policy below.

2. Booking Payment Policy

Payments for bookings must be made before travelling.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

Payment stage Requirement
Booking confirmation At least 25% deposit is required
Final payment Full payment is required at least 30 days before travel
Booking made within 30 days of travel Full payment may be required immediately

Accepted payment methods may include:

  • Electronic transfer
  • Telegraphic transfer
  • Visa debit or credit card
  • Approved secure payment link
  • Other payment method confirmed by Afro Honeyguide Adventures in writing

Card payments may require an authorization form or secure payment process.

3. No Shipping Policy

Afro Honeyguide Adventures does not ship physical products.

Booking confirmations, invoices, receipts, vouchers, itineraries, and travel communication may be delivered digitally by email, WhatsApp, payment confirmation, or direct written communication.

If a booking includes accommodation, tours, transfers, or activities, the service is delivered at the confirmed destination, date, time, pick-up point, or meeting point.

4. Cancellation Requirements

All cancellations must be:

  1. Sent in writing; and
  2. Received by Afro Honeyguide Adventures; and
  3. Acknowledged by Afro Honeyguide Adventures.

A cancellation is not considered final until it has been acknowledged in writing.

Written cancellation may be sent by email, WhatsApp, or another written channel confirmed by Afro Honeyguide Adventures.

5. Standard Cancellation Fees

Unless a third-party supplier has a different cancellation policy, the following standard cancellation fees apply:

Cancellation timing Cancellation fee
More than 30 days before date of travel No cancellation charge, except a 5% handling fee for bank and administration charges
Within 30 days before date of travel 20% cancellation fee
Within 14 days before date of travel 50% cancellation fee
Within 7 days before date of travel 75% cancellation fee
Within 24 hours of travel or no-show 100% cancellation fee

6. No-Show Policy

A no-show happens when a guest does not arrive for a confirmed tour, transfer, activity, pick-up, or travel service at the agreed time and place.

No-shows are charged at 100% of the booking value.

No refund is guaranteed for no-shows.

7. Illness Refund Policy

If a Client falls ill and provides reasonable proof, the Client may be eligible for a 100% refund, subject to review and any third-party supplier restrictions that may apply.

Reasonable proof may include medical documentation or other written evidence requested by Afro Honeyguide Adventures.

Guests should notify Afro Honeyguide Adventures as early as possible if illness affects travel.

8. Refund Method and Timing

Approved refunds may be handled in one of the following ways:

  • Credit toward a future booking
  • Bank transfer refund
  • Card or payment-provider refund where available
  • Another written arrangement approved by Afro Honeyguide Adventures

Refunds may be offset against future bookings where agreed or where this is the most practical arrangement.

If the Client or Agent prefers a bank transfer refund, a bank transfer fee of US$50 is for the cost of the Client or Agent.

Approved refunds are normally processed within 7 to 14 business days after all required details and supplier confirmations have been received.

Actual reflection of funds may depend on:

  • Bank processing timelines
  • Card provider timelines
  • International transfer timelines
  • Payment provider processing timelines
  • Third-party supplier refund timelines

9. Third-Party Supplier Policy

Some bookings include third-party services such as:

  • Accommodation
  • National park services
  • River activities
  • Boat cruises
  • Flights
  • Transfers
  • External activity providers
  • Border-crossing services
  • Private vehicles
  • Private boats
  • Large group arrangements

Third-party suppliers may have their own cancellation, refund, age, safety, date-change, weather, and no-show policies.

Where a third-party supplier policy applies, that supplier’s policy may override the standard Afro Honeyguide Adventures policy for that part of the booking.

For this reason, Non-Afro Honeyguide activities may have different cancellation policies depending on the supplier and the size of the group.

Clients and Agents should always check supplier-specific conditions before confirming a booking.

10. Supplier Cancellation, Weather, and Park Closures

Afro Honeyguide Adventures may cancel, reschedule, or amend a booked service due to:

  • Rain or unsafe weather
  • Closure by national parks or authorities
  • Road, river, or border restrictions
  • Safety concerns
  • Supplier failure or unavailability
  • Force majeure
  • Any other unforeseen event beyond our reasonable control

Where possible, Afro Honeyguide Adventures will assist with:

  • Rescheduling
  • Alternative arrangements
  • Future booking credit
  • Refund handling according to the situation and supplier rules

11. Date Changes and Booking Amendments

Clients may request changes to dates, times, guest numbers, accommodation, activities, pick-up points, or routes.

All change requests must be made in writing.

Changes are subject to:

  • Availability
  • Supplier approval
  • Park or authority rules
  • Seasonal price differences
  • Third-party charges
  • Administration costs
  • New quotation approval where needed

A date change is not confirmed until Afro Honeyguide Adventures confirms it in writing.

12. Child Policy

As a general rule:

Child age Standard child policy
Under 12 years Half price
Under 2 years Free of charge

This may vary depending on the tour, transfer, activity, accommodation, park authority, or third-party supplier.

Children under 12 years and children under 2 years must be clearly indicated when booking.

If children are not declared correctly, they may be charged as adults.

13. Group Booking Policy

For group bookings:

  • Guest lists must be provided at least 4 weeks before travel.
  • Tour leaders must be clearly indicated on the booking.
  • If tour leaders are not indicated as tour leaders, they may be charged as travelling guests.
  • Children must be declared with accurate ages.
  • Group bookings may be subject to stricter supplier cancellation conditions.

14. Park Fees, Visa Fees, and External Charges

Park fees are quoted separately and must be paid by the Client or Agent unless clearly stated otherwise.

Visa fees are not included in package prices unless clearly stated in writing.

Other external costs may include:

  • Conservation fees
  • Border fees
  • Airport fees
  • Government charges
  • Supplier surcharges
  • Seasonal supplements

These costs may change without notice and are outside the direct control of Afro Honeyguide Adventures.

15. Returns and Exchanges

Because Afro Honeyguide Adventures provides travel services and not physical products:

  • Physical product returns are not accepted.
  • Product exchanges are not applicable.
  • Travel date changes may be requested but are not guaranteed.
  • Refunds and cancellations are handled according to this policy.

16. Secure Payments and Customer Information

Afro Honeyguide Adventures handles customer information for the purpose of:

  • Responding to enquiries
  • Preparing quotations
  • Confirming bookings
  • Processing payments
  • Arranging tours, transfers, accommodation, safaris, and travel services
  • Communicating travel details

Payment information should only be submitted through approved payment methods, secure payment links, authorization forms, or direct confirmed channels.

Afro Honeyguide Adventures does not sell customer contact information.

17. How to Request a Cancellation, Refund, or Booking Change

To request a cancellation, refund, or booking change, contact Afro Honeyguide Adventures in writing.

Please include:

  • Full name
  • Booking reference or invoice number if available
  • Travel date
  • Tour, transfer, activity, or package name
  • Reason for cancellation or change
  • Supporting documents where relevant
  • Preferred refund method if a refund is approved

Contact:

Afro Honeyguide Adventures

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Phone: +263 772 633 195

Email: info@afrohoneyguide.com

18. Related Terms

This Refund & Cancellation Policy should be read together with the full Terms & Conditions page.

Terms & Conditions

Related Terms and Contact

Read our full Terms & Conditions or contact us about a cancellation, refund, or booking change.