KOOL SPACE SCIENCE PRODUCTIONS

Eclipse Odyssey 2001

In Conjunction with MONTROSE TRAVEL

June 16 – 26, 2001

Our Iternary: Where we are going and when

Extensions: Potential add-ons to your tour

Your Tour Leaders: Okay, its just us...read about our experience

Cost, Terms and Conditions and Other Stuff You Need to Know

How To Reserve Your Spot on the Tour

Some Straight Talk Concerning This Eclipse and Tours

There is one aspect of this particular eclipse that makes it more difficult to plan a tour.  That is, this region of Africa is not set up to handle thousands of tourists.  What does this mean to you?   Some of the tours being offered don't have confirmed space (hotels, etc).   They are hoping the space will be available when their tours fill up.  We have comfirmed space.  Our tour will be limited to about 35 people.

We have seen prices for a tour similar to ours advertised at a lower cost.  You should be aware that costs in Africa have gone up as they have realized that a lot of people would like to see this eclipse.  We have obtained the best costs with the best accomodations that we could find.  So if you go with a tour that advertises lower costs will it cost you less?  Only if they have completely paid for the tour in advance (very unlikely).  There is always a footnote in the terms and conditions that allows them to raise prices if their costs increase.  We believe that our prices are realistic and very competitive.

We have learned from African Travel that Kruger National Park has suffered massive rains in March.  These rains have destroyed all the lodgings within the park.  As we don't know whether these will be rebuilt or not prior to the eclipse, we have booked lodging just outside the park.

Cost

The cost of the base tour depends on where your tour originates from.  Here are some sample costs.  You should contact Montrose Travel to obtain the cost from your point of departure.

Terms and Conditions

A deposit of $1000 per person reserves your space on the tour.  A second deposit of $2000 per person is due September 18, 2000.  Final balance is due March 3, 2001.

Cancellations

Prior to June 17, 2000 - $100 per person cancellation fee.
June 18 - September 17, 2000 - $500 per person cancellation fee.
September 18 - December 17, 2000 - $1000 per person cancellation fee.
December 18 - March 17, 2001 - $2000 per person cancellation fee.
No refunds after March 2, 2001.

Optional Trip Cancellation  Insurance is strongly recommended.

Refunds
Refunds will not be made for occasional missed meals, wildlife viewing activities or sightseeing.

Visa/Inoculations
Visa and immunization requirements vary from country to country and up-to-date information should be obtained from your local health department and consulate. Any costs associated with these items are not included in the tour costs. Anti-malarial tablets are strongly recommended.

Baggage Information
Pasengers will be allowed two pieces of luggage the total dimensions not to exceed 107 linear inches, total for both pieces.  One carry-on piece of luggage may also be carried free if it can be stored under the seat and its measurements do not exceed 45 inches. There is a 25 pound limit on small aircreaft flights within Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, and Namibia.

Airline Responsibility Clause
The carriers concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time the passengers are not aboard the aircraft or conveyance. The passenger ticket shall constitute the sole contract between the airline and the passenger. Air schedules are subject to change and air fares are quoted as of Mar. 01, 2000 and are subject to increase.

Responsibility
AFRICAN TRAVEL, Glendale, Ca., MONTROSE TRAVEL, KOOL SPACE SCIENCE PRODUCTIONS, outfitters, and operators of the tour and /or suppliers of services act only as agents in regard to travel, whether by plane, car, or motorcoach, and assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, war, insurrectins, revolt, or other civil uprising other military action, strikes or any Act of God occurring in either the coutnry of origin, destination or through passage, or for any reason whatsoever, or through the acts or default of any company or persons engages in conveying the passengers or in carrying out arrangement of the tour. They cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expensese due to delay or changes in air schedules or other causes. All such losses or expensies will be the responsibility of the member of the tour. The right is reserved to make minor adjustments to the itinerary and the right is reserved to cancel any tour prior to departure. The Companys (specified above) many not be held responsible for any loss or damage to luggage during the tour program. The acceptance of final documents, vouchers, or tickets shall be deemed to be consent to the above conditions. Prices are based on tariffs in effect as of Mar. 01, 2000 and are subject to adjustment without notice in the event of any change or currency fluctuation.

Disclosure:  Please be aware that during your participation in a Safari tour certain risks and dangers may arise, including but not limited to the hazards of traveling in underdeveloped areas, travel by boat, train, automobile, aircraft or other means of conveyance, the forces of nature, political unrest and accident or illness in remote regions without means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities. Also be aware and clearly understand that AFRICAN TRAVEL, INC., MONTROSE TRAVEL, and KOOL SPACE SCIENCE PRODUCTIONS will not have liability regarding provision of medical care or the adequacy of any care that may be rendered. It is understood that AFRICAN TRAVEL, INC., MONTROSE TRAVEL, and KOOL SPACE SCIENCE PRODUCTIONS will use their best efforts to ensure that all adequate measures are taken to avoid such occurrences. When you sign the Tour Contract you are VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THESE ACTIVITIES WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGERS INVOLVED AND HEREBY AGREE TO ACCEPT ANY RISKS. AS LAWFUL CONSIDERATION for the agreement with AFRICAN TRAVEL, INC., MONTROSE TRAVEL, and KOOL SPACE SCIENCE PRODUCTIONS to participate in such trips and activities, you hereby agree that you will not make a claim against AFRICAN TRAVEL, INC., MONTROSE TRAVEL, or KOOL SPACE SCIENCE PRODUCTIONS and their employees from all claim actions and demands that you may have for bodilty injury, death, or propety damage arising from your paticipation in a tour. Acceptance of the Tour Contract will serve as the release of Liability and Assumption of Risk agreement. This agreement is binding on your heirs, legal representatives and assigns. If any portion is unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.