Cards are widely accepted at many hotels, restaurants and tourism businesses, but they should not be your only payment method.

Can I pay all my expenses by card?

Cards are widely accepted in many hotels, restaurants and larger tourism businesses, but they should not be your only payment method. Remote areas, small shops, tips and local purchases may require cash or mobile payment.

Network outages and bank security blocks can also interrupt a card at the wrong moment.

Carry a backup card and a reasonable amount of local currency. Use official payment channels for the safari itself.

Confirm changeable details before you pay

Offers, supplier policies, exchange rates and availability can change. A price seen in an old brochure or social post should not be treated as a current quotation.

Use the written ESA Safaris proposal for your actual dates. It should show the services being booked and any important conditions that apply to them.

What this means for your itinerary

Remote areas, tips, markets and small purchases may require cash. Card terminals also depend on network connectivity.

Carry a backup card and some local currency, and use the payment instructions on the official ESA Safaris invoice for major trip payments.

Read the quotation beyond the headline price

Safari costs are built from several services: accommodation, transport, park or conservation fees, activities, flights and transfers. Compare quotations on the same assumptions rather than looking only at the total.

Before paying a deposit, check what is included, what is optional, the payment schedule and the cancellation terms. If a line is unclear, ask ESA Safaris to explain it in plain language.

Before you book or travel

  • Read the inclusions and exclusions before paying a deposit.
  • Confirm child ages, room arrangements and optional activities.
  • Keep the latest quotation rather than relying on an early proposal.
  • Ask about any line you do not understand before the booking is confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can prices change before I book?

Yes. Availability, exchange rates, park fees and supplier rates can change until services are confirmed under the quotation terms.

Should I compare only the total price?

No. Compare inclusions, locations, vehicle arrangements, transfer time and what is excluded.

Are optional activities included automatically?

Only when the quotation says so. Ask about any activity that is important to your trip.

Why should I keep the final quotation?

It is the clearest record of what was priced and confirmed for your actual dates.

Plan the details around your trip

Ask ESA Safaris for a written quotation based on your actual dates, group and rooming needs. Read the inclusions and exclusions carefully, then clarify anything that is not clear before paying a deposit.