Terms and Conditions

CUSTOMER PRIVACY POLICY

Mystic Adventures respects the privacy of its guests and is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with applicable laws and industry best practices.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, passport details, emergency contact information, travel preferences, dietary requirements, medical information voluntarily provided by guests, and payment-related information necessary to process bookings.

Purpose of Collection

Personal information is collected solely for the purpose of arranging and delivering travel services, processing reservations, securing permits, obtaining flights, arranging accommodation, providing customer support, complying with legal obligations, and improving our services.

Sharing of Information

Mystic Adventures may share relevant information with government authorities, airlines, hotels, lodges, transport providers, insurance providers, emergency service providers, and other suppliers involved in delivering the booked travel services.

Data Security

Mystic Adventures takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to safeguard personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Website Usage

Our website may contain embedded content from third-party websites. Such content behaves in the same manner as if the visitor has accessed the third-party website directly. These websites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor interactions according to their own privacy policies.

Retention of Information

Personal information shall only be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill booking requirements, legal obligations, accounting requirements, or dispute resolution purposes.

By making a booking with Mystic Adventures, guests consent to the collection, use, storage, and processing of their personal information for legitimate business purposes associated with their travel arrangements.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Guests are required to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, park rules, conservation guidelines, safety procedures, and instructions provided by guides, drivers, tour leaders, accommodation staff, and authorized representatives of Mystic Adventures.

Guests shall conduct themselves in a respectful manner toward fellow travelers, staff members, local communities, wildlife, and property.

The following behavior may result in immediate removal from a safari without refund:

• Illegal activities.
• Harassment or discrimination.
• Violent, abusive, or threatening conduct.
• Excessive intoxication.
• Possession or use of illegal drugs.
• Failure to follow safety instructions.
• Behavior that endangers wildlife, other guests, staff, or local communities.
• Deliberate damage to vehicles, accommodations, equipment, or property.

Any additional costs arising from such removal shall be the sole responsibility of the guest.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS AND TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

Guests are solely responsible for ensuring that they are medically fit for travel and participation in all booked activities.

Mystic Adventures does not provide medical advice and is not responsible for obtaining vaccinations, medications, health certificates, passports, visas, or other travel documentation required by any destination or transit country.

Guests are responsible for complying with all vaccination requirements, health regulations, immigration requirements, and entry conditions imposed by relevant authorities.

Where included in a safari package, emergency evacuation membership or flying doctor coverage may be arranged through an independent service provider. Such coverage remains subject to the terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions of the respective provider.

Guests shall be responsible for all medical expenses, evacuation costs, rescue costs, hospitalization expenses, and repatriation costs not covered by their insurance policy.

FORCE MAJEURE

Mystic Adventures shall not be liable for any loss, delay, injury, damage, cancellation, amendment, reduction in services, or failure to perform any obligation resulting from events beyond its reasonable control.

Such events include, but are not limited to, acts of God, floods, earthquakes, severe weather, fire, disease outbreaks, epidemics, pandemics, Ebola outbreaks, government restrictions, border closures, park closures, airline disruptions, supplier insolvency, labor disputes, strikes, lockouts, civil unrest, riots, terrorism, war, political instability, security threats, transportation failures, or any other extraordinary circumstance beyond the reasonable control of Mystic Adventures.

In the event of a force majeure occurrence, Mystic Adventures reserves the right to modify, postpone, reroute, substitute, or cancel any part of the itinerary without liability. Any refunds shall be limited to recoverable amounts received from third-party suppliers after deduction of any unrecoverable costs, fees, charges, and expenses.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Participation in safaris, wildlife viewing, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, mountain hiking, walking safaris, boat excursions, air transfers, road travel, and other adventure activities involves inherent risks which cannot be entirely eliminated.

Guests acknowledge and accept that travel in remote wilderness areas may expose them to risks including, but not limited to:

• Encounters with wild animals.
• Injury, illness, disease, or death.
• Natural hazards and unpredictable weather.
• Road conditions and vehicle breakdowns.
• Delays in transportation services.
• Limited access to medical facilities.
• Acts or omissions of third-party suppliers.
• Theft, loss, or damage to personal property.

By confirming a booking, guests voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation in safari activities.

Mystic Adventures acts solely as an intermediary for airlines, hotels, lodges, camps, transport providers, activity operators, government authorities, and other independent suppliers. Mystic Adventures shall not be liable for any injury, death, loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, damage, or additional expense arising from the acts, omissions, defaults, or failures of any third-party supplier.

Mystic Adventures, its directors, employees, guides, representatives, contractors, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or economic loss arising from a guest’s participation in any safari or travel arrangement.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the total liability of Mystic Adventures arising from any claim shall not exceed the amount paid directly to Mystic Adventures for the specific safari giving rise to the claim.

Guests are responsible for safeguarding their personal belongings throughout their travels. Mystic Adventures accepts no responsibility for loss, theft, or damage to baggage, valuables, equipment, travel documents, or personal effects.

Any claim arising from a booking or safari must be submitted in writing within thirty (30) days of completion of the safari. Failure to provide timely notice may affect the ability of Mystic Adventures to investigate and resolve the matter.

Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability where such exclusion is prohibited by applicable law.

GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Uganda.

Any dispute, claim, or matter arising out of or relating to a booking, safari, or these Terms and Conditions shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiations between the parties.

Where a dispute cannot be resolved amicably, the courts of competent jurisdiction in Uganda shall have exclusive jurisdiction to determine the matter.

Guests agree that any legal proceedings shall be brought exclusively within Uganda unless otherwise required by applicable law.

Payment Terms

Gorilla permits:

100% within 7 days after invoice

Domestic or international flight tickets:

100% within 7 days after invoice

Tour arrangement:

25%: deposit within 7 days after invoice

75%: 60 days before arrival of the client

  • A higher deposit can be requested to secure the accommodation (subject to type o accommodation or festive season)

  • Bookings for FESTIVE SEASON (15 Dec – 15 Jan) will be requested to pay 50% of the deposit and remaining 50% has to be paid 90 days before arrival of the client

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our terms, please contact us at info@mysticadventuresug.com

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