Payment Terms & Privacy Policy

Booking confirmation

A non-refundable deposit of 100% must be made and a confirmation issued by YAMBI Tours (company) before any binding contract exists. Once we receive your deposit, we will invoice you for the entire tour cost. This must be paid not less than 60 days before the start of the tour (or by an alternative date agreed between you and the our company).

Accepted Payment Methods

    • Cash: We accept Rwandan francs, US dollars, and Euros.
    • Major Credit Cards: Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, Amex.
    • Online Payments: Secure transactions can be made through our website or PesaPal and Payoneer..
    • Bank Transfers: We send you our bank account details.

Processing Fees

Payment terms
  • For point-of-sale (POS) transactions conducted onsite at our office, a 3% credit card processing fee will be charged
  • For Online payments, a 5% processing fee will be charged.

Permits and refunds

Gorilla and tourist permits are non-refundable with a 100% cancellation fee. However, we understand that plans can change. As such, we offer the option to reschedule your permit or booking for a 30% processing fee. Please note that rescheduling is subject to permit availability and any price differences at the time of rebooking.

Cancellation by the Company

We reserve the right to cancel the contract before full payment for any reason, with a full refund provided. After full payment, cancellation will only occur due to unavoidable circumstances beyond our control, such as civil unrest, terrorism, or natural disasters. In such cases, we’ll offer you equivalent services or a full refund. No additional compensation will be paid beyond the total sum received from you.

Deposit Policy

Payment for the tour is a critical component of our operations, essential for covering pre-tour expenses such as permits, hotels, vehicles, visa etc. Given that these costs are incurred well before the tour commences,  we’ve implemented a cancellation policy with associated charges to offset potential losses.

Cancellation notice

All cancellations must be submitted in writing by the individual or tour operator who made the booking. Please email hello@yambitours.com to initiate the cancellation process. Once the tour begins, no refunds will be given for unused portions or services. Any changes or early departures from the tour will be at your own expense and liability.

Change of Itineraries

While changes to your tour are unlikely, we may occasionally need to make minor adjustments before or after booking. We’ll inform you promptly of any modifications. We reserve the right to alter the itinerary after departure if it’s in your best interest, without compensation. Additionally, we won’t provide compensation for cancellations or changes due to force majeure events beyond our control, such as natural disasters, political unrest, or severe weather.

force majeure

The Company is not responsible for unforeseen circumstances such as flight, bus or train delays or cancellations; the failure of embassies or consulates to issue visas; the inaccessibility of certain tourist attractions due to the actions of government bodies; the actions or services of accommodation and other facilities visited during the tour; or incidents such as injury, illness, or loss of personal belongings.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Clients. At the time of booking, each Client must arrange his or her own insurance, with protection for the full duration of the tour, to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, loss of luggage, and the expenses associated with cancellation or curtailment of a tour.

If you become ill, all hospital expenses, doctor fees, and repatriation costs are your responsibility and the Company shall not be liable for any refund of the tour cost.

Prices and inflation

Published prices are based on costs at the time of publication. We reserve the right to change published prices at any time before your booking is made. We reserve the right to increase the cost of your tour package if the Government imposes new taxes or increases existing taxes, the currency fluctuates, or fuel charges increase. We will inform you of any increases.

Privacy policy

We are committed to maintaining the accuracy, confidentiality, and security of your personally identifiable information (“Personal information”). As part of this commitment, our privacy policy governs our actions as they relate to the collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information. We are responsible for maintaining and protecting the Personal information under our control. We have designated an individual or individuals who is/are responsible for compliance with our privacy policy.