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The following are some of our most frequently asked questions. If you do not find the answer to your question below, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at info@africawithus.com and submit your question directly to our staff.
For US travelers we originate most flights from New York City, and or Washington DC. Those leaving from outside those cities will either take a connecting flight to one of those cities or a separate route that makes sense with the trip itinerary timing. Our travel agent will be available to assist all travelers in getting the best fit flight route that aligns with the group arrival and departure itinerary
All Flight bookings are through our Travel Agent, Lesley Hope. Please click here to make your flight arrangements.
Travel insurance is required. We have made agreements with a world-class travel insurance company called World Nomads. You can receive Covid Cancellation coverage, stolen baggage coverage, medical coverage, and more. Whether you purchase travel insurance through our recommendation or purchase your own we require all our travelers to obtain travel insurance.
Yes, we will have local medical facilities and doctors available, if needed. However, you are responsible for protecting your own well-being and personal property before, during, and after the trip. This includes ensuring any and all vaccinations, inoculations, or prescribed medications are taken as directed by your local doctor and/or travel clinic for the areas visited.
Not every country we visit requires a visa, but for those that do you will need:
All trips are double occupancy ( two people sharing a room) . Or single occupancy where you upgrade to have your own room the entire trip. If you book double occupancy and don’t have a roommate, you will be paired with a roommate. If you already know who your roommate will be, please let us know. If we’re unable to pair you with a roommate do to uneven group numbers you’ll have to upgrade to single occupancy
Depending on which country we’re visiting, you will have a list of recommended shots and vaccinations from your doctor. However, the main required vaccination, in many of the countries we’re visiting, is yellow fever. Here is a list of places you can get your yellow fever shot. You can get this from your general physician or you can visit these options below:
Find a local clinic in your area to get it done.
Malaria pills can and should be taken to prevent malaria. Malaria is like getting the flu in the United States. It is something that can be serious, just like the flu. However, most don’t contract it, especially with preventative measures. You need to start taking malaria pills 1 week before you leave, the whole time you’re in-country and then a few days upon return. You can get the pills from multiple locations, including online. The pills are called artemisinin.
These particular pills have been personally tested, have nutritional value, and no side effects – Artemisinin
Everyone has their preference of what pill they prefer but you need to be preventative.. The worst thing to do in this case is to do nothing.
You are given the option to pay in full or in smaller monthly installments by credit card or e-check.
All workouts and dance sessions are highly suggested but NOT mandatory.
There are NO REFUNDS. However, In the rare event that it becomes necessary to cancel the trip for reasons beyond our control, such as pandemic restrictions, terrorism, strikes, acts of governments, weather, etc. we will reschedule or cancel the trip and you will automatically receive 100% trip credit. If you purchase trip insurance if you have to cancel for any reason you submit a claim to your insurance and if they approve it, the insurance company will provide you a refund
In the event that we need to cancel or postpone any trip because of COVID restrictions or regulations Guests with existing bookings will receive full credit of the price paid towards the newly scheduled trip, or any other trip of choice. If none of those options are suitable for the traveler, a full refund of the trip will be granted without cancellation penalty or fee.
If you do not find the answer to your question on this page, please do not hesitate to email info@africawithus.com and submit your question directly to our staff.
Loyalty Discount
We are appreciative of the loyalty of our travelers and want to reward them. So we created the Loyalty Discount. Our Loyalty Discount rewards past Africa With Us Travelers with a 5% discount which is applicable to the entire standard trip balance. When you register for a new trip, please use the discount code AWULOYALTY to receive your 5% discount for traveling with us before.
Refer a friend to Africa with Us Site and have them click on trips tab and select the trip they’re joining
Make sure you remind them to mention your name for the “Who referred You” question when they register
Once they book the trip with us, you will get $150 in travel credit.
There’s no limit – the more friends you refer, the more you earn!