Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risk

I understand that participation in a safari organized or coordinated by Kokomere Adventure Safaris (“Kokomere”) involves travel in remote wilderness areas and activities that may involve inherent and unavoidable risks.

These risks may include, but are not limited to:

• Encounters with wild animals, including potentially dangerous animals;
• Travel in open safari vehicles and four-wheel-drive vehicles over rough, uneven, flooded, sandy, or poorly maintained roads and tracks;
• Walking in wilderness areas and entering or leaving safari vehicles;
• Mokoro, boat, canoe, or other water-based activities;
• Camping in unfenced wilderness areas where wildlife may move freely through or near camp;
• Exposure to insects, reptiles, plants, extreme heat or cold, sun, dust, smoke, storms, flooding, fire, and other natural hazards;
• Illness, food- or water-related illness, injury, allergic reactions, or other medical emergencies;
• Limited or delayed access to medical care, emergency services, communications, transportation, and evacuation;
• Vehicle accidents, mechanical breakdowns, road conditions, border delays, flight delays or cancellations, and other transportation risks;
• Actions or omissions of independent guides, camps, lodges, transport companies, airlines, activity providers, government authorities, or other third-party service providers.

I understand that Botswana safaris may take place many hours from hospitals or advanced medical facilities and that emergency evacuation may be difficult, delayed, expensive, or impossible under certain circumstances.

I voluntarily choose to participate in the safari with knowledge of these risks and accept the inherent and reasonably foreseeable risks associated with wilderness travel and the activities in which I elect to participate.

Wildlife and Guide Instructions

I understand that wild animals are unpredictable and that no guide, operator, or safari company can guarantee my safety around wildlife.

I agree to follow all reasonable safety instructions provided by guides, camp staff, activity operators, and Kokomere representatives. I understand that failure to follow safety instructions may place me and others at serious risk.

I will not leave a vehicle, tent, campsite, boat, mokoro, or other designated safe area contrary to the instructions of a guide or staff member.

Health and Fitness

I understand that I am responsible for determining whether I am physically and medically capable of participating in the safari and any optional activities.

I agree to advise Kokomere or the appropriate guide/operator of any condition, allergy, mobility limitation, medication requirement, or other circumstance that may reasonably affect my safety or emergency treatment.

I am responsible for carrying sufficient quantities of my necessary medications and for obtaining appropriate medical advice regarding vaccinations, medications, disease prevention, and travel to Botswana or any other destination included in my itinerary.

Emergency Medical Treatment and Evacuation

If I become ill or injured and am unable to make decisions for myself, I authorize Kokomere, its representatives, guides, or third-party operators to seek emergency medical treatment and/or evacuation that they reasonably believe is necessary.

I understand that Kokomere cannot guarantee the availability, timing, method, or outcome of medical treatment or evacuation.

I accept financial responsibility for medical treatment, transportation, evacuation, repatriation, accommodation, or other emergency expenses not paid by my insurance.

Travel Insurance

I understand that safari travel may involve substantial non-refundable expenses and circumstances beyond Kokomere's control.

I understand that comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended, including coverage appropriate to my circumstances for trip cancellation/interruption, emergency medical treatment, medical evacuation and repatriation, baggage, and travel delays.

If I choose to travel without adequate insurance, I accept the financial risks associated with that decision.

Release and Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I release and hold harmless Kokomere Adventure Safaris, its owners, officers, employees, representatives, and agents from claims for personal injury, illness, death, property loss, or other damages arising from the inherent risks of safari and wilderness travel or from circumstances reasonably beyond Kokomere's control.

I understand that Kokomere may arrange services provided by independent third parties, including guides, safari operators, accommodation providers, airlines, transfer companies, boat or mokoro operators, and other activity providers. Such providers may operate under their own terms, conditions, and liability provisions.

Nothing in this agreement is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law.

Personal Property

I understand that I am responsible for my own luggage, cameras, phones, passports, money, jewelry, equipment, and other personal property. I accept the risk of loss, theft, or damage except to the extent responsibility cannot legally be excluded.

Itinerary Changes

I understand that safari itineraries may need to change because of weather, flooding, road or wildlife conditions, government restrictions, border issues, mechanical problems, safety concerns, flight schedules, or other circumstances.

I acknowledge that reasonable changes may be made when necessary for safety or because of circumstances beyond Kokomere's reasonable control.

Assumption of Risk

THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. This Waiver is entered into between the Participants on the reservation (“I”, “You”) and Kokomere Adventure Safaris (“The Company”). In all cases, the person signing this waiver warrants that he/she has consented to, accepted, and agreed to be bound by all clauses below.

1. I acknowledge that I am fully aware of and appreciate the real dangers and risks while on safari arising from the presence of wild and dangerous animals, including but not limited to:
   1. mammals, reptiles, birds, and insects
   2. and the real risk of suffering bodily harm, injury, death and/or damage to or loss of property that may arise as a result of an encounter with and/or the presence of such animals while on my trip.
2. I acknowledge that my trip will include encounters with wild animals and I further understand and acknowledge that the behavior of wild animals cannot be predicted or controlled.
3. I am aware of the risks of safari travel that includes encounters with wild and dangerous animals, including risks associated with my safety.
4. I am aware that medical facilities while traveling may not be of the quality of medical facilities I experience at home and access to evacuation and/or suitable medical supplies and support may not be as readily available as I am accustomed to.
5. I am aware that no one can guarantee my safety while traveling and I acknowledge I have been strongly advised to have comprehensive health and accident insurance (including “travel insurance”), which provides coverage for illnesses or injuries I sustain or experience while traveling including pandemic/epidemic/infectious disease coverage, cancellation/curtailment coverage, medical evacuation, repatriation of remains, and life insurance.
6. I am voluntarily participating in this tour with knowledge of the inherent risks of travel and with travel that includes encounters with wild and dangerous animals, and I agree to assume all risks, including but not limited to those listed in this release of liability, whether those risks are known or unknown. I am aware that payment of deposit on the reservation indicates acknowledgement and acceptance of these risks.
7. I am voluntarily participating in this trip, and I have voluntarily purchased this trip from The Company with the full understanding of these risks. I hereby assume and agree to accept any and all risks to my safety and security during the course of my trip, and I hereby release The Company and the Releasees from any claims that may arise during the course of my participation in the trip. I understand I am legally bound by the payment arrangements and schedule found in the Terms & Conditions section of this website.

This Waiver shall be binding on myself, my family, my heirs, and any attorney, agent, executor, trustee, representative or assignee. I hereby indemnify and hold harmless The Company and the Releasees for any Claims against The Company or the Releasees by any member of my family, my heirs or assigns, my estate, my employer or by any other person for whom or to whom I am or may be responsible, whether at law or otherwise.

Participant Acknowledgment

I confirm that:

• I have read this document in its entirety.
• I understand the nature and risks of the safari activities in which I intend to participate.
• I have had an opportunity to ask questions before signing.
• I voluntarily accept the inherent risks associated with safari and wilderness travel.
• I understand that signing this document may affect my legal rights.
• I am signing this document voluntarily and without coercion.