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What is the COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures for Nature Wanderers photo safaris?

At Nature Wanderers, the safety and security of our guests are of utmost importance. In light of the present global pandemic, please note the following:

• Adhering to present government and forest department rules, it is mandatory for all guests to be wearing masks at all times, including during the safaris.
• Drivers and guides will be following all COVID-19 safety protocols.
• Safari vehicle will be sanitized before and after each game drive.
• Hand sanitizer and disinfectant will be available in each vehicle. However guests are encouraged to carry their own as well.
• A COVID negative test will be mandatory for all guests.
• All guests will be sent a travel history form. We request you to share all previous details prior to a month of travel before the tour dates.
• Please install and regularly update the Aarogya Setu App to mark yourself safe.
• Only 4 photographers will be allowed in each vehicle.
• The tour is on double sharing basis and twin beds will be provided. In case anyone wants a single accommodation, kindly write to us at info@naturewanderers.com with your request and we will share the costs for the same.
• In case you share any of your equipment with your fellow participants, make sure to sanitize before and after using the same.
• Temperature checks will be conducted on all guests every day.
• If anyone develops any symptoms during the tour, that person would not be allowed to carry on for the remaining safaris and would be requested to isolate themselves immediately.
• In case any guest develops any symptoms prior to the tour dates (including slight fever, cold, cough, loss of taste or smell), we would request them to refrain from traveling and participating in the tour. Your seat would be considered canceled and there would be no refund for the same as per company and forest department policy.
• In case there are any last minute travel restrictions placed by government bodies that may effect road/ air/ train travel, Nature Wanderers would not be responsible and cancellations would be as per forest department guidelines.

What will be my key take-away from a Nature Wanderers Masai Mara Photo Safari?

Nature Wanderers is India's one of the most experienced photo tour company when it comes to Kenyan photography tours. Our decade long experience comes in handy as our photography guides know what goes into creating great images in Mara. Day-to-day safari planning based on predator and prey movement is a must. The full day safaris ensure that you maximize your field time and the evenings are reserved for review of images and post processing sessions.

Where do I get to stay in Masai Mara?

Nature Wanderers is always very particular about the choice of the camp. Your location of stay is critical as a centralized location means that you can access the key action areas of the forest easily and make effective use of light as a photographer. Our accommodation is typically a fully furnished bush camp with all facilities like a lounge, private tent with washroom and shower panel, dining area etc. Located in the heart of the wilderness, there is frequent movement of wild animals in and around the camp as well in the night. So be prepared to wake up in the morning with lion roars and hyena calls!

What is the pre-trip preparation for this tour?

• As per the tour package, your Nairobi to Mara travel is by road, which means that you are required to depart from Nairobi between 6-7am in the morning so that you can be in time for an evening safari in Mara on Day 1. In case you are not able to find an international flight, which gets you to Nairobi as per this timing schedule we would request you to reach Nairobi a day earlier and book yourself into a hotel in Nairobi for the night. You may contact our team in case you need assistance with the hotel booking.
• Visa can be procured on arrival, but we recommend you get an e-visa before your travel. You can visithttp://evisa.go.ke/evisa.phpand apply online for the same.
• Yellow fever vaccination and Oral Polio Vaccine is mandatory for Kenya travel. You need to procure it a minimum of 15 days prior to your travel.
• Tipping & local expenditure details will be shared with you in a separate travel advisory prior to the trip.

What is the cancellation policy in case I want to back out from this tour?

Cancellation for an event will be considered via a written mail toinfo@naturewanderers.com. The date of the mail would be considered for calculation of the cancellation fee.

Payment Terms:

• 30% of the registration fee would be the booking amount. This booking amount is non-refundable
• Remaining 70% of the registration fee should be paid 120 days prior to the tour date.

Refund policy:

• 50% of the remaining fee refunded if cancellation is done 90 days prior to the event.
• No refund if cancellation is done under 0-89 days.

Please note:

• All prices are excluding taxes. 5% GST would be applicable.

Inclusions:

• 2 nights at Holiday Inn Santiago.
• Domestic Flights (Santiago - Puerto Natales - Santiago).
• Double occupancy standard room.
• All meals.
• Entrance to the private estancia for 4 days.
• Snacks for field transfers.

Exclusions:

• Alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks.
• Lunch and dinner for day 1.
• Dinner on day 8.
• Single-room supplement.
• Laundry service.
• Phone calls.
• Tips and gratuities (we will suggest the same).
• Anything not included in the program.
• Visa chargers.

Payment Terms:

• 30% of the registration fee would be the booking amount. This booking amount is non-refundable.
• he remaining 70% of the registration fee should be paid 120 days prior to the tour date.

Refund policy:

• 50% of the remaining fee refunded if cancellation is done 90 days prior to the event.
• No refund if cancellation is done under 0-89 days.