Booking Information – Tanzania/ Zanibar

TANZANIA /ZANZIBAR

Are you ready to experience the beauty of Tanzania and Zanzibar with your fellow Globetrotting Sistars? Join us as we embark on our journey to the Motherland! Not only will you conquer Mount Kilimanjaro but you will also get to sunbathe on one of the most beautiful beaches in Zanzibar.

Tour Duration

7 Days, 6 Nights Package from June 27 – July 5, 2019

Tour Cost

Double Occupancy – $2,480pp

Single Occupancy – $2,900pp

Required Deposit – $450(Non Refundable)

Roommate requests can be made at the time of the deposit. No requests will be accepted after your deposit. Single occupancy requests will only be accepted at the time of deposit. Single occupancy is limited and is on a first come, first serve basis. The number of single occupancy slots will vary from tour to tour. See tour details for spaces available.

If you book a double room and do not have a roommate we will pair you with another member.

Payment Terms

1. Full payment if you pay in full by March 29, 2019:

$2,480 per person for double occupancy and $2,900 per single occupancy.

2. Installments

2.1. Travelers can choose to pay in 4 installments after deposit, due by:

3. Late Fees

3.1. A $100 late fee charge will be applied to all payments made after the 3 day grace period. Missed payments will be applied to the next month, plus the $100 late fee. Your tour will be automatically canceled after two missed payments. NO EXCEPTIONS.

There will be no refund of the deposit or any payments that were made for the trip if it was cancelled due to missed payments. Trip must be paid in full by March 29th, 2019 Final payments not received by March 29th, 2019 will be charged an additional $50 for every 3 days payment is not received. If a late final payment is received without the additional late fees included, your trip will be cancelled, and NO refund will be given. This is NON-NEGOTIABLE.

Invoices

Payments will be made by PayPal to www.Paypal.me/GlobetrottingSistars or by Chase/Bank of America Quick Pay (Zelle). Once payment is received, client will receive an invoice no later than 3 days after payment. It is the Client’s responsibility to provide an email address for the invoice to be sent to. Invoices will be sent out no later than 15 days before they are due. It is the Client’s responsibility to alert Globetrotting Sistars LLC at least 10 days before an invoice due date of a lost, or unreceived invoice.

Refund Policy

24 hour Cancellation Window

The client has up to 24 hours to contact Globetrotting Sistars, LLC in writing for a refund of their deposit after tour has been booked. There will be NO REFUNDS OF THE DEPOSIT AFTER 24 HOURS upon booking your tour. See your contract for cancellation date.

Clients can opt to transfer their deposit to a future Globetrotting Sistars, LLC tours that they are NOT currently making payments on. The request for the transfer must be received at the following email address: bookings@globetrottingsistarsllc.comwithin the same 24 hours as their refund request.

If your tour is cancelled due to you missing two tour payments, you can not apply the deposit to any future Globetrotting Sistars, LLC tour no matter when the tour was cancelled. In case you have to cancel your tour due to a medical or personal emergency, your travel insurance policy can reimburse you for the cost of the tour. Please carefully read your travel insurance policy to ensure reimbursement of your tour under certain circumstances.

Tour Capacity

The maximum number of Sistars on this tour is 12. Once full capacity has been reached, the tour will be officially closed.NO EXCEPTIONS.

Tour Reminders

★ There will be moderate walking on our way to the park of Mt. Kilimanjaro and a 30 – 60 minute walk in Stone Town, Zanzibar.

★ Etiquette: Remember ladies, you will be visiting a country whose customs may differ from what you are used to in your home country.

Please be aware of the following while we are in Tanzania and Zanzibar:

★ Tipping are customary for performances and entertainment in Tanzania and Zanzibar so please make sure you set aside funds for this, especially if you want to take individual or group pictures with performers. It will reflect badly upon yourself and the group if you attempt to sneak in photos or take pictures without tips/donations. Remember this is their livelihood and they rely heavily on our tipping/donations to support themselves and their families.

★ Tips are customary for guides, hotel staff (housekeeping/maids) and restaurant servers. Be prepared to leave a tip when receiving a service in Tanzania and Zanzibar. While it’s not mandatory, generally a tip is expected and always appreciated. Please avoid being overly generous, as this may appear that you are flaunting money, but do leave enough to show appreciation for the services you receive.

★ Hotel Housekeeping/Maid Service: $2-$3 per night, and up to $5 in high-end hotels. You can leave the tip on your pillow or in a place where it will be easily located. Tips are recommended to be left per night as the housekeeping staff will not be the same person for each night of your stay.

★ Bus Tours: (several hours or less), tip your guide 10-20% of the cost of the tour. For driver/tour guide for one week the suggested tip amount is $4-$5 per day per passenger. You can give the tip at the end of the week to the driver in an envelope. The preference is for the tip to be given individually rather than as a group. While tips are not mandatory, they are greatly appreciated for all the work that goes into their job catering to travelers.

★ Bargaining: Except for goods in supermarkets, high-end shops, hotels and restaurants, nothing in Tanzania and Zanzibar has a set price, so bargaining is expected. The seller may offer the item at 30 to 50% more than what they expect for it, so your counteroffer should be lower than what you are expecting to pay. You and the seller will go back and forth until an agreement is made. If you can’t come to an agreement, don’t get frustrated. Move on and find another vendor and you may even get the price you are looking for once you’ve walked away. Remember to keep it fun and light.

★ Bartering with the locals for items can be fun, and can be done in small villages and markets. Feel free to bring items from home that you are willing to trade for items in Tanzania and Zanzibar. Please DO NOT bring junk/cheap items that have no usefulness. Clothing with logos (T-shirts, caps, etc.) are especially interesting to locals.

★ Activities, unless stated, are not optional. If you choose to opt out of a scheduled activity Globetrotting Sistars LLC will not be responsible for creating an alternate itinerary. Any excursions or activities that you choose to participate in outside of the designated tour itinerary are at your own discretion and Globetrotting Sistars LLC will not be responsible for your safety and security or any cost you incur.

WHEN IN ZANZIBAR

★ Remember and respect that Zanzibar is a Muslim society. Don’t walk around Stone Town or other towns and villages dressed in bikinis, miniskirts or similar clothing. Women should cover their shoulders and wear trousers or skirts that reach below the knee. Don’t go topless on the beaches! Bikinis and swimwear are acceptable on tourist beaches, but not if there are fisherman or seaweed harvesters nearby. Although alcohol is freely available, drunken behavior is considered offensive. Ask for permission before taking pictures of people or private houses.

Special Attire

★ Globetrotting Sistars, LLC T-Shirt

○ Day & Location: Day 2, Mount Kilimanjaro

★ Dress – Color scheme is purple and gold

○ Day & Location: Day 5, Dinner

★ Globetrotting Sistars LLC T-Shirt

○ Day & Location: Day 6, City Tour

Meal Requests

If you have food sensitivities please alert Globetrotting Sistars LLC at the time of booking. Please be aware that the country you wish to visit may not be able to accommodate your food sensitivities in the same manner as you are accustomed to in your home country. We will do our best to accommodate you but if it isn’t possible we will let you know.

INCLUDED TOURS FEATURES

– Globetrotting Sistars, LLC T-Shirt – All meals

MAINLAND

– All airport transfers within travel dates – Accommodation at Tulia Hotel and Spa Full Board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) – Mt. Kilimanjaro fee (beginner, duration one day trip climbing Mountain for 6 hours) – Professional guides – All meals/water on scheduled tours – Wildlife and Masai Village – Flight from Arusha – Zanzibar – Arusha (round trip Kilimanjaro International Airport)

ZANZIBAR

– Accommodation at Beach Hotel for 3 nights at Kendwa Rock

Full Board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) – Scheduled transfers – Zanzibar City Tour – Spice Tour – Prison Island Tour – Spa Treatments – DJ Party (fun boat) on the 4^th of July – Entrance fees during the excursions. – Guide for scheduled tour

EXCLUDED TOURS FEATURES

– International Airfare – Local Transport – Outside of scheduled activities and tour dates – Tours and Excursions outside of scheduled activities – Luggage check-in cost – Visa – All beverages – Alcoholic beverages – Tips for Drivers, Hotel Staff, Tour Guides or Waiters – Travel insurance – Yellow Fever vaccine – Any Additional Hotel Costs outside of Globetrotting Sistars arrangements – Cooking class in Zanzibar (optional) $175 US pp.

Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns please send an email to: bookings@globetrottingsistarsllc.com We are happy to answer any questions you have. You will have a response within 24 hours.

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