About us: Wild and Exotic was founded in the millenium year with the initial ambition of offering outstanding riding safaris in southern and eastern Africa but soon added a bespoke travel service within all counties where we provide riding holidays. Within 18 months of foundation we ventured into South America to set up our very own unique trans Andes ride from Argentina to Chile in Patagonia, an adventure that has been repeated and refined every year since.Countries as diverse as Mongolia, India, Jordan and Iceland have since been added to bring the current number of counties in which we offer travel to 33. We have also expanded and developed our field sports holidays, concentrating in providing the best fly-fishing anywhere in the world for a selection of species, including Atlantic salmon, golden dorado, sea trout, tiger fish, sailfish and a host of other salt water species. Our portfolio continues to expand and we have recently added a bespoke travel service to complement our rides in Ethiopia following a research trip to that country in Feburary 2015.
Booking procedure: In our opinion the single most important aspect of your holiday is meeting your expectations by matching your requirements with the holiday of your dreams. For that reason there is no provision for online bookings on this website. Potential clients are encouraged to email and/or telephone their requirements in order that your complete satisfaction is achieved and the numerous testaments from past clients bear witness to the success of this policy. Once your holiday arrangements have been confirmed we will issue a deposit invoice, our terms and conditions, itinerary and a booking form for you to complete and return. We will also supply you with important pre-departure information on the country (ies) that you will be visiting and a recommended clothing list so that you have sufficient time to prepare properly for your trip. We will issue an invoice for the outstanding balance approximately 10 weeks prior to departure. You will be sent the final documents relating to your holiday including a finalised itinerary listing the contact details of where you will be staying approximately one month prior to departure, together with all necessary hotel vouchers, booking references and airline tickets or e ticket itineraries.
Health: Wild & Exotic Ltd strongly advise that clients consult closely with their doctors well in advance of departure date fo any foreign itinerary regarding the necessary inoculations or precautions that it is advisable to take. Malarial protection is strongly recommended if visiting India or Africa, however some of our rides within these continents take place in areas where the risk of malaria is minimal or non-existent. If you have any medical problems which may affect your travel arrangements, you must advise us in writing when completing your booking form, providing full details of all relevant information. Information on health requirements for travellers is available from Medical Advisory Service for Travellers Abroad at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Telephone 0906 822 4100 or visit their website at http://www.masta.org/ The NHS (Scotland) also has an excellent website offering advice athttp://www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk/ Wild & Exotic Ltd cannot accept liability for any disease, virus infection or other illness contracted participating in or traveling to an itinerary organised by them.
Insurance: Insurance is required for all Wild and Exotic itineraries, and you will be asked to confirm the details and suitability of your policy when booking your holiday. If you do not have the appropriate insurance in place we can assist with obtaining suitable cover. We recommend travel insurance with specialist insurance brokers Campbell Irvine, underwritten by the UK’s largest travel insurer, AXA Insurance (UK) plc. The cover includes a 24-Hour Worldwide Emergency Medical Service who are experts in providing friendly and professional emergency help. To arrange cover or to obtain a quotation, please quote Wild & Exotic and contact Campbell Irvine online: http://www.campbellirvine.com/WildandExotic or by telephone: 0207 938 1734.
Passports and visas: Full passport are required for all Wild and Exotic holidays, valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of your return. If you are a British Citizen you do not require a visa for any of the holidays featured on this website with the exception of India, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Mongolia, Mozambique, Russia and Tanzania. Visitors to Kenya require an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) which is similar to a visa. Non-British clients of Wild and Exotic must check with their relevant consulate or embassy as to the visa requirements for citizens of their country. Wild & Exotic Ltd will, when instructed, assist with visa applications but cannot be held responsible in the event of a visa application being rejected. We strongly advise that visas are applied for well in advance of your departure date. Wild and Exotic recommend VisaCentral; an online agency that can arrange visas on your behalf. For more information, please visit their website: www.visacentral.co.uk/wildandexotic Wild and Exotic cannot accept liability if you are refused entry onto any flight or into any country due to failure on your part to carry the correct passport, visa or other documents required by the airline or other relevant authority.
Safety: Please note that Wild and Exotic clients must wear protective headgear rated to a minimum of EN1384 at all times when riding horses. See The British Horse Society website: http://www.bhs.org.uk/Riding/Riding_Safely/Safety_Equipment/Hat_Standards.aspx As Wild and Exotic cannot guarantee that our suppliers will have hats conforming to the requisite standards, or that they will necessarily be a good fit, we strongly recommend that you take and use your own protective headgear on any holiday that will involve horse riding as an activity. Whilst riding, fishing, walking, or on safari, or engaging in any other organised activity on holiday, you must follow the instructions of your guide at all times. It is a condition of your booking that you accept your guide is entitled to require you to behave in a manner that safeguards your personal welfare and safety, and the welfare and safety of others. The client’s attention is drawn to the fact that due to some of the exotic destinations and activities offered by Wild & Exotic Ltd he or she may be exposed to hazards and dangers not normally expected on a standard holiday. The client acknowledges these facts and confirms that he or she has chosen to proceed notwithstanding these potential risks.
Prices:. Please contact us current prices, which are normally based on two people sharing accommodation and include either bed & breakfast, half board or full board depending on the itinerary and destination. Flights, transfers and alcoholic beverages are not normally included in the price unless otherwise stated. All prices are quoted in pounds sterling unless otherwise stated. Prices quoted by Wild and Exotic may vary from time to time due to fluctuations in exchange rates and we reserve the right to adjust prices in the event of significant movements in the exchange rate as per our terms and conditions of business.