Before you buy

Shopping with AML Travel and Tours

Choosing a safari package

The site lists fixed-length packages rather than open-ended tours. A three-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro itinerary suits anyone with limited time who wants to see the big wildlife areas. A seven-day Marangu route is aimed at people who want to hike Kilimanjaro, while a ten-day trip combining safari and Zanzibar suits a longer holiday. Check which national parks each itinerary covers before comparing, as the names are not interchangeable.

Flights and ground arrangements

Because the business started as a ticketing service, flights are a natural part of the offer. The website includes a flight search covering economy, premium economy, business and first class. If you book a package, ask whether internal transfers and domestic flights are included, since these details change the real cost of each trip.

Paying in instalments

The site offers full payment or instalment plans of four, six or ten monthly payments, with the final instalment due 30 days before departure. A small instalment fee of 3% is shown on the website, so factor that into your budget if you spread the cost.

Understanding cancellation terms

The website sets out refunds by notice period: a cancellation 60 or more days before departure forfeits the deposit with the remainder refunded, 45 to 60 days gives a 50% refund, 30 to 44 days gives a 25% refund, and less than 30 days gives no refund. Read these terms closely before committing to a trip, particularly if your dates may move.