HUNT WITHOUT CONCERN OF BAG LIMITS: Everything is fair-game

PHOTO SAFARI OR AN EXCURSION

Photo Safaris are Gajogo's most challenging hunt because they dig thoroughly into all facets of Coutada 9: Natives, Birds, Wildlife, Scenery, Mountain/rock climbing, Exquisite dining, and the Creepy crawlies most gun-hunters prefer not to see. Photo Safaris are not for sissies, and redefine the meaning of TOURIST. Possibilities are only limited by your sense of adventure. And it all starts by getting off a trail well-traveled. Gajogo prefers no trail at all. Just like hunting safaris, photo safaris are designed to meet your interests and desires, while realistically considering personal limitations. No two are alike, but all include a daily "Safari Cruiser" PH or Licensed Guide, driver, spotter, and occasionally a chef; all trained to make your dreams come true. Also like hunting safaris, there maybe a lot of walking or even climbing. Consider discussing possible physical capabilities with your physician to help define your expectations. Welcome to the Dark Continent. Now go get your Mojo on.

Note: All photos (right) taken within Coutada 9.

Excursions leave Coutada 9 and go almost anywhere you'd like to explore, and it is done with safety, efficiency, and adventure as fundamentals. Designed to cover the more popular destinations such as Cape town, the Cape of Good Hope, the Wine Country, any of the 286 National Parks (Kruger, Gorongosa, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Amboseli, Chobe, Etosha, etc), plus many honey-holes in between, Gajogo will get you in place to fulfill your most extravagant dream. Each Excursion is unique, and customized to your specific requirements. Also unique to Gajogo, excursion prices always include a guide to lead your way to (and stay out of your way when appropriate) through all destinations. Lodging, meals, and airfare may or may not be included based upon your wishes. There are no limits to the adventures found in Sub-Saharan Africa. Gajogo insures that you can wade into the adventure without fear of what lies ahead, or how deep the water may get. We have your back. Relax, sit back and drown in the splendor of the Dark Continent. It will be the purest water you've ever encountered.

Note: All photos (left) taken outside Coutada 9.

Photo Safari Pricing (stay in Coutada 9)

All-Inclusive Photo Safari Rates* are $650 per person per day ($900/couple), includes safari cruiser each day (stay in Coutada 9). Safari cruiser capacity: 4 clients/vehicle maximum.

*Your All-Inclusive Photo Safari Rate includes all food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, full lodging accommodations, laundry, "fold-down" & House Boy Service, PH/Licensed Guide services, usage of a 4-wheel drive safari cruiser with driver, spotter, field & camp assistants, transfers to/from Tete to Camp Nhama Tika, and all miscellaneous taxes and fees.
*Your All-Inclusive Photo Safari Rate does not include round trip airfare or additional costs while enroute to/from Tete, Mozambique to/from your residence, Medical Air Rescue Service (MARS), Tips, or a $250/day fee for use of an extra safari cruiser if needed and approved by the client.

Gajogo's Customized Excursion Pricing

All-Inclusive Photo Safari Rates apply at $650 per person/day ($900/couple), with safari cruiser each day apply when within Coutada 9 while on Excursion.* Rates outside of Coutada 9 are customized per client and vary depending upon destination, availability, class of service, and seasonal requirements. Some rates may include transportation, lodging, dining, and all beverages, other are basically self-catered. Maximum Safari vehicle capacity is normally 4 clients/vehicle. Contact Gajogo Safarilands to begin the process of making your wildest safari dreams a reality.

Gajogo's "Wine and Dine Off the Beaten Path" 12-day Featured Excursion

GAJOGO’S "WINE AND DINE OFF THE BEATEN PATH"

A Safari Excursion through the Dark Continent

You and a companion will experience 12 days of the tastes, sights, sounds, and the flavor of getting "off the beaten path" into remote Mozambique. This all-inclusive unique Photo Safari features 5 nights in Gajogoland featuring Gajogo's Executive Chef "Aquimo" who will wine and dine you in exotic locals meant for those who love adventure. Next, Gajogo guides you through Kruger National Park for a fantastic 2 full-day/3 nights photo safari and ends this 12-day excursion on the Indian Ocean at the romantic beach village of Vilankulo 4 days/3 nights prior to your journey back to the USA from Vilankulo International airport.

PHASE ONE: Cocktail and Dine in Gajogoland; Days 1-6 (4 full-days, 5 nights).

Travel to wild Mozambique's Coutada 9 to experience a traditional African safari by choosing to hunt wild game (or have Gajogo do this for you) to bestow upon your pallet the "Taste of Mozambique." This unique cuisine features fine wines, unique starters, succulent meats, spicy sauces, dreamy desserts, and fine cordials while feasting your eyes on breathtaking views, and your palate on a taste never thought possible in Africa. Additionally, mingle with natives, see hundreds of wild animals, beautiful birds, exotic virgin timber, and magnificent rock formations; all designed for those who have a lust for adventure and splendor.

PHASE TWO: Explore Kruger National Park; Days 6-9 (3 days, 3 nights)

Travel by commercial air to Mozambique’s Capitol, Maputo for transfers to Kruger National Park that is located in both Mozambique and South Africa. Kruger boasts being one of Africa’s most prestigious Parks and it is filled with game. Easily expect to see the big five, birds, lion kills, and watch as “if you weren’t even there” as animals fulfill their call to eat, drink, sleep and mate only a few feet from your safari cruiser. Stay in wonderful accommodations and tour in clean airy safari cruisers operated by jovial licensed guides.

PHASE THREE: Days 9-12 (4 days, 3 nights)

The final leg of your off the beaten path Excursion will be to the romantic village of Vilankulo on the crystal-clear waters of the warm Indian Ocean. Gajogo will provide premium lodging to overlook the white sands and sparkling clear waters. Explore the historic area, the empty white beaches, take in some deep-sea fishing, diving, snorkeling, horseback riding, or sleep in, bask in the sunshine and enjoy the unique Mozambican seafood cuisine. Gajogo will loosely escort and guide as you return to civilization and get you aboard your flights back to the USA. The premium luxury lodging, and fine dining with cocktails in Vilankulo are included in this wonderful adventure.

Price of 12 Day Excursion: $12,900 per couple

Disclaimers and specifics:

Gajogo Safarilands offers this 4 day/5 night management (non-trophy) hunting Safari complete with all-inclusive accommodations, usage of Gajogo's guns and bullets, and harvest fees for animals taken while in Gajogoland (if you choose to hunt).

It further provides one cruiser, one spotter and/or one guide to escort 2 people through Gajogoland and Kruger National Park, with commercial airfare and transfers to Kruger and Vilankulo. It also includes all lodging, fine dining (breakfast, lunch and dinner with cocktails), Park entrance fees, Safari cruiser fees, and taxes. Further, Gajogo will make all personal arrangements for activities as per request of the client. This safari offer does not cover the buyer's personal expenses, add-ons, snacks, cocktails (without dining), or airfare, lodging and meals prior to Tete, or after Vilankulo. Any animals taken are not trophy animals, and no part of these can be returned to the USA...including the meat, horns, skull or hair. Photo's and wonderful memories will be your only record of this fantastic hunting adventure.

This safari is up-gradable to a Plainsgame Trophy Safari for $3000 plus trophy fees. An additional person is welcomed at the buyer’s discretion as described exactly above for a flat rate of $5000 (3 guests in 1 cruiser, and/or one additional couple for $9,000 (4 clients per cruiser), or both options (2 cruisers with 3 or 4 clients each). Maximum of 4 clients per safari cruiser. This safari is offered as published, but can easily be customized at an agreed price, and must include a $500 "Booking Fee." to validate the reservation and "save the date" as per Gajogo Safarilands' policy.

Payment

Upon booking your safari, a $500 "Booking Fee" is due to save-the-date and will be credited toward your safari daily rate cost. Your Safari Contract and invoice for 50% of your total daily rate deposit will be sent to you for signature and payment about 45 days after booking. The final deposit of the final 50% of your daily rate will be invoiced 6 months prior to your safari. All payments are due within 30 days of receipt or your safari is subject to cancellation for lack of payment. No additional payments will be due until the completion of your safari, when any incidentals costs will be invoiced at your residence. Safari payments via credit card are invoiced with a 3% surcharge. Personal checks, Certified checks, Money orders, Bank wires, electronic transfers, and cash are all acceptable forms of payment. Prices are subject to change without notice. Payments should be made in US dollars to Gajogo Safarilands, LLC unless otherwise arranged.

Cancellations

Refunds are possible. Forfeiture of deposits/payments are based on safari commencement date as follows: Upon Contract signature you lose the Booking Fee. Between 5 and 2 months you lose 50% of paid deposits. Inside 2 months you lose 100% of paid deposits. Your entire safari is subject to cancellation for late payments greater than 30 days. Any Safari/Excursion operation meeting Force Majeure acts of God, nature or man, (i.e.: war, terrorism, disease breakout, cyclones, earthquakes, etc), that in the opinion of Gajogo Safarilands will prohibit a safe operation, will be cancelled without refund. Re-booking any cancellation is possible for $500 and is as published, if mutually agreed, and dates are available. Safaris donated by Gajogo Safarilands, can not be refunded nor re-booked.

Finally...Tipping (always a question)

So how much is the "proper" amount to tip? Well, there is no right answer, but to save a lot of angst, here's a guideline that you can use (or discard). In either case it might give you a starting point.

First, a few of general rules: 1) there is no requirement to tip anybody, and if you do tip, not everybody needs to get tipped the 'same' amount; 2) tip only people who deserve tips (tell your safari operator, who didn't get tipped, so that this problem can be fixed before the next safari); 3) if possible, tip personally (don't give tips to be doled out by management) and take your time...put meaning into your effort; 4) work with your Safari Operator early, so dollars can be exchanged into local currency...the guys really appreciate that, because they have to get to town to exchange, and that's not easy. So here's the middle of the road gouge for a tip for someone who is doing a very reasonable job:

PH's: $50/day; Trackers, Spotters, Gun bearers (with you in the Cruiser and on foot): $10/day; Skinner and Chef: $8/day; Waiters, House Boys (laundry, cleaning, etc): $7/day; Game Scouts, Assistant Skinners, Assistant Cooks, Receptionist: $5/day; and finally, everyone else: $3/day. Any Management tipping is strictly optional and generally not accomplished. And finally, some folks prefer to just tip based on a percentage of Total Trophy fee...say 15%. Really, it is up to you!

Now a thought about budgeting for all of this. Here are the numbers on Gajogo's staff: One each PH, Tracker, Spotter (doubles as gun bearer if requested), Skinner, Assistant Skinner, Chef, Assistant Chef, Waiter, Receptionist, three each House Boys, and lastly 20 Game Scouts, (who do all Gajogo's patrolling for poachers). Working it all out, assuming you tipped everyone as above, it comes to about $170/day for tipping. So, there's a number that you can plug into your budget and massage as necessary. It is a lot of money. Remember, tipping is your tool to reward those who have excelled in making your safari great.