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Cant we save money by booking direct with companies in Africa?

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Cant we save money by booking direct with companies in Africa?

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Many people think they can save money if they book direct with a tour operator or travel agency in Africa. This is not typically the case, especially when you factor in the extra time, effort and risk involvedIf you book direct with individual lodges and camps in Africa they may offer you a discount but then you are stuck trying to figure out who is meeting you at the airport and who is flying you into the bush and so onYou also lose the security of having one company overseeing all of your arrangements with the ability to make changes if they are necessary due to flight delays or other unforeseen problems. Travel agencies in Africa dont have to abide by the strict consumer protections that are standard in the USA. As an Ultimate Africa client if you have a problem we are here to help you resolve it. We are your advocate. The strong relationships we have forged over many years with Africas leading tour operators are integral in getting problems resolved. We are often able to achieve po

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