Please read this notice as it constitutes part of your contract with Zara Tours Inc. Kindly check your reservation confirmation for errors and contact Zara Tours Inc. if you have any questions or concerns.

Zara Tours Inc. (herein “Tour Operator”) is acting as a mere agent for suppliers in selling travel-related services, or in accepting reservations or bookings for services that are not directly supplied by this Tour Operator (such as air and ground transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, tours, etc.). Tour Operator, therefore, shall not be responsible for breach of contract, failure to comply with any laws, or any intentional or negligent actions, omissions, or defaults on the part of such suppliers, which result in any loss, damage, delay, inconvenience or injury to travelers or travelers’ companions or group members.

Tour Operator shall not be responsible for any injuries, damages, or losses caused to any traveler in connection with dangers and risks inherent in sporting/adventure activities, climatic conditions, accidents or illness, terrorist acts, mechanical or construction failures or difficulties, social or labor unrest, local laws, abnormal conditions or developments, acts of God, or any other actions, omissions, or conditions outside the travel agent's control. Many areas in East Africa are remote without access to medical facilities or rapid evacuation and assistance. Traveler is hereby warned of the above risks as well as possible travel industry bankruptcies and medical and climatic disruptions, and the possibility traveler may be unable to travel as scheduled because of personal emergency.

Tour Operator does not guarantee any supplier’s rates, bookings, reservations, connections, scheduling, or handling of baggage or other personal effects. Traveler assumes complete and full responsibility for, and hereby releases the agent from, any duty of checking and verifying any and all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements of each destination, and all safety and security conditions of such destinations, during the length of the proposed travel.

Traveler’s payment for and retention of tickets, reservations, or bookings after issuance shall constitute a consent to the above and an agreement on his/her part to convey the contents hereto to his/her travel companions or group members. By embarking upon his/her travel, the traveler voluntarily assumes all risks involved in such travel, whether expected or unexpected, and traveler hereby expressly agrees to forever release, discharge and hold Tour Operator and its agents, employees, officers, directors, associates, affiliated companies, and subcontractors harmless against any and all liability, actions, causes of action, debts, suits, claims, and demands of any and every kind and nature whatsoever which traveler now have or which may hereafter arise out of or in connection with my trip or participation in any activities arranged for me by Travel Agent.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is strongly recommended for all travelers to obtain coverage for themselves, travel companions, and family members to cover unforeseen travel issues such as cancellations, interruptions, delays, lost/stolen/damaged travel documents and personal property, medical expenses, and emergency transportation.

Health and Safety

Canadian travelers may contact the Travel Medicine Program (TMP) of the Public Health Agency of Canada for medical information for Tanzania: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/dest/report-en.asp?country=286000

International travelers may contact the World Health Organization:
http://www.who.int/hac/crises/tza/en and here: http://www.who.int/ith/countries/listt/en/index.html

For information concerning possible dangers in Tanzania as well as other international destinations, Canadians may contact the Consular Affairs Bureau of Canada at:

1 800 267-6788 (in Canada and the U.S.) or (613) 944-6788 http://www.voyage.gc.ca/dest/ctry/country-en.asp?country=286000

For international travelers, please contact your government travel bureau for your respective country