Terms and Conditions

Updated On: September 25, 2025

By booking any tour or activity with Tanzanite Gems Tours Company, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read carefully before making a reservation.

1. Booking and Confirmation
  • All bookings must be made in writing via email or through our official website.

  • A deposit of 30% of the total tour cost is required to confirm your reservation.

  • The remaining balance must be paid at least 30 days before departure.

  • Bookings within 30 days of departure must be paid in full at the time of booking.

2. Cancellation and Refund Policy
  • Cancellations must be submitted in writing.

  • Refunds are issued as follows:

60+ days before departure: 80% refund

30–59 days before departure: 50% refund

Less than 30 days: No refund

  • No refunds for unused services, no-shows, or early departures.

3. Travel Insurance
  • Travel insurance is mandatory for all travelers.

  • It must cover medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and personal belongings.

  • Clients are responsible for obtaining insurance prior to travel.

4. Health and Safety
  • Travelers must be in good physical condition for tours, including visits to gem mining areas or walking tours.

  • Disclose any pre-existing health conditions or medications before your trip.

5. Passport, Visa & Vaccinations
  • Clients must ensure they have a valid passport, visa, and required vaccinations.

  • Yellow fever vaccination may be required depending on your country of origin.

6. Included and Excluded Services

Included:

  • Professional guides and tour staff

  • Transportation in comfortable 4×4 or tour vehicles

  • Park or mine entrance fees (if specified in the itinerary)

  • Meals and bottled water as noted in your package

Excluded:

  • International or domestic flights

  • Visa fees

  • Travel insurance

  • Tips for guides/drivers

  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry, etc.)

  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

7. Force Majeure
  • Tanzanite Gems Tours Company is not responsible for delays, cancellations, or changes caused by natural disasters, political unrest, strikes, pandemics, or other events beyond our control.

8. Liability
  • Tours involve inherent risks.

  • Tanzanite Gems Tours Company and its staff are not liable for injury, loss, or damage caused by third parties or external factors.

9. Photography and Marketing
  • Photos or videos may be taken during tours for marketing purposes.

  • By participating, you consent to the use of media unless you notify us in writing before the tour.

10. Complaints and Disputes
  • Report issues immediately to your guide or tour leader for resolution.

  • Formal complaints must be submitted in writing within 14 days after the tour ends.

11. Governing Law
  • These terms are governed by the laws of the United Republic of Tanzania.

  • Legal disputes shall be settled in Tanzanian courts.