This website is operated by Wildlife Adventure India Pvt. Ltd., a private travel agency assisting with Pench safari planning and tour packages.

Cancellation Policy

These cancellation and refund terms govern every safari, hotel, tour, and travel booking made via our website or sales channels.
Please read it carefully before confirming your booking.

1. Safari Cancellation Policy – Buffer Zones (Kanha National Park)

The following cancellation charges apply for buffer zone safaris:

More than 30 days before safari date: 25% of the booking amount will be deducted

15 to 29 days before safari date: 40% of the booking amount will be deducted

7 to 14 days before arrival: 50% of the total safari cost will be deducted

2 to 6 days before arrival: 60% of the total safari cost will be deducted

Within 48 hours / No-show: No refund will be provided

 

2. Safari Cancellation Policy – Core Zones (Kanha National Park)

Core zone safari bookings are governed by forest department regulations:

Cancellation 2 days before safari date: A flat deduction of INR 3,500

Cancellation within 48 hours of safari date: 100% of the booking amount will be charged

 

3. Hotel & Tour Package Cancellation Policy

Hotel and package cancellations (excluding Gypsy and Canter safari charges) are subject to the following deductions:

If the booking is cancelled at least 30 days in advance, 20% of the overall tour price will be withheld.
If the booking is cancelled at least 15 to 29 days in advance, 30% of the overall tour price will be withheld.
If the booking is cancelled at least 7 to 14 days in advance, 40% of the overall tour price will be withheld.
If the booking is cancelled at least 2 to 6 days in advance, 50% of the overall tour price will be withheld.
Within 48 hours / No-show: No refund

 

4. Cancellation Process

Requests for cancellation must be formally communicated in writing at
📧 kanhasafaripark@gmail.com

Requests sent to any other email ID will not be considered valid

Cancellation dates are calculated excluding the tour or safari date itself

 

5. Refund Assurance (Safari Booking Failure)

If a safari booking cannot be confirmed due to:

Technical errors

Seat unavailability

Forest department restrictions

The entire amount paid will be refunded to the customer’s bank account. The same will be communicated officially.

 

6. Peak Season & Festival Bookings

During peak periods such as:

Weekends

Holi, Diwali, Christmas, New Year, and long weekends

Hotels and resorts may follow separate cancellation policies, which will be shared at the time of booking.

 

7. Price Changes & Government Charges

Once the booking is confirmed:

Any increase in government taxes, safari permit fees, fuel charges, guide fees, or museum entry charges imposed by authorities will be payable by the traveler as additional cost.

 

8. Force Majeure Disclaimer

We shall not be liable for refunds or compensation arising from events beyond our control, including but not limited to:

Natural disasters

Weather conditions

Strikes or protests

Traffic disruptions

Overbooking or closure of hotels

Forest entry restrictions

In such cases, we will make best efforts to offer suitable alternatives.

 

9. Jurisdiction

Any dispute arising out of bookings or services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in New Delhi.

 

10. Hotel & Accommodation Terms

Standard/base category rooms will be provided

Room upgrades are subject to availability and payable directly at the hotel

In case of hotel unavailability, a similar category property will be arranged

For three guests, one room with an extra mattress will be allotted

 

11. Booking Confirmation & Vouchers

Booking confirmation may take up to 24 hours

Travel vouchers will be shared via Email, WhatsApp, SMS, or Hard Copy

 

12. Check-in & Check-out Policy

Check-in: 12:00 Noon

Check-out: 11:00 AM

(Subject to hotel policies)

 

13. Itinerary & Services

The itinerary displayed on the website is indicative

Inclusions and exclusions must be reviewed carefully

Any additional services requested will be charged extra

 

14. Safari Zone Allocation

Safari zones are allotted strictly as per availability

We do not guarantee any specific zone or area

Zones may be changed due to operational or forest department requirements

 

15. Passenger Details & Responsibility

Guests must provide accurate age details at the time of booking

Incorrect information may attract penalties during travel

We shall not be held liable for any loss, misplacement, or damage of guests’ personal items during the trip.

 

16. Payment Default

Failure to clear pending payments may result in cancellation of services

Advance payments shall be forfeited in such cases

 

17. Right to Modify Services

We reserve the right to amend itineraries, safari schedules, or services due to operational or regulatory reasons.

 

18. Festival & Long Weekend Pricing

Rates are not applicable during long weekends or major festivals unless explicitly stated.

 

Final Note

Booking confirmation implies acknowledgment and acceptance of the Cancellation & Refund Policy by the traveler.