Payment &
Deposit.
We believe in complete transparency before a single dollar changes hands. This page sets out exactly how deposits work, when payments fall due, and how your money is protected — clearly, and without small print designed to confuse.
Your booking, step by step.
Booking a safari with Ngomi Adventures follows a straightforward four-stage process. We hold your spaces the moment a deposit clears and keep you informed at every milestone between confirmation and departure.
Booking confirmation.
Once you are happy with your tailored itinerary and we have confirmed availability across all camps, lodges, and activities, we issue a proforma invoice. A non-refundable deposit of 30% of the total safari cost is required to confirm your booking. Upon receipt, we immediately secure your accommodation, register your park permits with TANAPA and the NCAA, and assign your dedicated safari guide. You will receive a written booking confirmation within 48 hours.
Second instalment.
A further 40% of your total safari cost becomes due 90 days before your arrival date in Tanzania. This payment covers the balance owed to our camp and lodge partners, the majority of whom require settlement well in advance of peak season. At this stage your itinerary is fully locked, your airport transfers are booked, and your pre-departure information pack is prepared.
Final balance.
The remaining 30% is due 30 days before your first day in Tanzania. Once this payment clears, we dispatch your complete travel documentation by email: a day-by-day itinerary with camp addresses, your guide's contact details and vehicle registration, emergency numbers for the Arusha office, and any applicable park and conservation area certificates you should carry with you.
On the ground.
Once you land in Tanzania, your agreed safari cost is fully settled. There are no additional fees collected by Ngomi Adventures on the ground. Optional activities added during your safari — a Serengeti balloon flight, a Maasai boma visit, a sunset dhow cruise off Zanzibar — are quoted and settled directly with the activity operator, or invoiced by Ngomi after your return home. Tips for guides, camp staff, and drivers are entirely at your discretion and not included in our pricing.
The numbers, plainly stated.
All Ngomi Adventures safaris are quoted, invoiced, and payable in United States Dollars (USD). Tanzania's tourism industry operates in USD and all national park fees, TANAPA levies, and conservation area charges are set and collected in this currency.
Secures your camps, lodge rooms, park permits, and guide allocation. This deposit is non-refundable in the event of cancellation, as it covers costs already committed on your behalf.
Covers our partners' pre-payment requirements. Most of Tanzania's premier camps and private conservancies require full settlement well ahead of peak season dates.
Completes your payment. Triggers dispatch of all travel documents, vouchers, and your Ngomi welcome pack by email.
Bookings made within 60 days of your Tanzania arrival date require full payment at the time of confirmation. Subject to availability at camps and lodges.
All pricing is in USD in line with Tanzania Tourism Board guidelines. Any bank conversion fees or international transfer charges are the responsibility of the sender.
Quoted prices are guaranteed for 14 days from the date of your proposal. After this period, park fees and lodge rack rates may be revised and we will re-quote before proceeding.
How to send payment.
We keep payment straightforward. Two methods are available and all details are provided on your proforma invoice.
Bank transfer.
International bank transfer (SWIFT / wire transfer) is our preferred and most cost-effective method. Full banking details — account name, account number, SWIFT code, and correspondent bank — are provided on every proforma invoice we issue.
When instructing your bank, please select the "OUR" or "Sender pays all charges" option to ensure the full invoiced amount arrives without deduction. Transfers that arrive short of the invoiced amount will need to be topped up before services are confirmed.
Credit or debit card.
We accept Visa and Mastercard through our secure online payment gateway. A processing fee applies to cover gateway and merchant charges — this fee is clearly shown on your invoice and is not retained by Ngomi Adventures.
Card payments are capped at USD 5,000 per transaction to manage our exposure to chargebacks. For amounts above this threshold, bank transfer is required.
Everything else you should know.
"Tanzania's parks are among the last truly wild places left on earth. We exist to give you honest, unhurried access to them — and honest, unhurried answers about what your safari will cost. What you see on your invoice is what you pay."— Amani & the Ngomi team · Arusha, Tanzania
Ready to start planning?
Send us a note with your travel dates, the number of people in your group, and the parks or experiences that interest you most. One of our Tanzania specialists will come back to you within two working days with an initial itinerary and a clear cost breakdown — no obligation, no pressure.