Journeys worth taking your time for

Each tour page lists what is included and what is not, written for that tour. Items to look for on the included side are accommodation, meals, transport, guiding and park or activity fees; on the other side are often flights, visas, insurance, tips and personal spending. This varies by tour, so read both lists before booking and ask us if anything is unclear.

The day-by-day plans on tour pages are proposed itineraries. Final arrangements are confirmed in your booking documents, and the order or timing of activities can change with weather, park conditions or supplier availability. If something material changes after you book, we tell you by email and the updated itinerary appears in your account.

You can ask. Changes such as different dates, a longer stay or an extra destination are handled through Plan your trip or Contact us, and whether they are possible depends on availability and supplier conditions. A change may affect the price. It becomes part of your trip only when the team confirms it in writing.

Each tour page shows the day-by-day outline. Once you have booked, the itinerary for your booking can be downloaded as a PDF from your booking page. If it has not been published yet, or some arrangements are still being confirmed, the page says so rather than offering a document that is not final.

Wildlife is wild, so sightings cannot be promised. What you see depends on the season, the area, the weather and plain luck. Good guiding improves the odds, and tour pages describe what is typical rather than certain, but no guide can guarantee a particular animal or the timing of a migration. Patience and an early start help.

It varies. Safari tours involve long hours in a vehicle, sometimes on rough roads, while walking, cycling or hiking tours ask for more fitness. Each tour page states how demanding it is and any rules, such as park rules or age limits. If you have mobility, health or fitness concerns, tell us before booking so we can say honestly whether a tour suits you.