This Commission & Pricing Guide explains how Safaripedia may charge for listings, promotions, referrals, bookings, leads, advertising, and related platform services. The purpose is to keep pricing transparent for tour operators, guides, hotels, lodges, destination listings, and tourism partners.
This Commission & Pricing Guide explains how Safaripedia may charge for listings, promotions, referrals, bookings, leads, advertising, and related platform services.
The purpose is to keep pricing transparent for tour operators, guides, hotels, lodges, destination listings, and tourism partners.
Safaripedia may use one or more of the following pricing models:
A basic profile that allows providers to appear on Safaripedia with limited visibility and basic information.
A paid listing with enhanced visibility, richer content, more images, contact features, and better profile presentation.
A paid placement that highlights a provider on selected pages, categories, destinations, or search sections.
Paid editorial-style content such as destination stories, operator highlights, hotel features, guide interviews, or campaign articles.
A fee charged when Safaripedia delivers a qualified traveler enquiry to a provider.
A percentage charged when a traveler books with a provider through Safaripedia or from a Safaripedia-generated referral.
A fee charged for reviewing provider documents, business identity, guide credentials, or listing authenticity.
A paid promotional package that may include banners, destination page placements, newsletter mentions, social media promotion, or campaign visibility.
Safaripedia may apply different commission rates depending on the type of service.
Final commission rates should be agreed in writing between Safaripedia and the provider.
| Service Category | Suggested Commission |
|---|---|
| Safari packages | 8% – 15% |
| Day trips and excursions | 10% – 20% |
| Private guide bookings | 10% – 20% |
| Hotels and lodges | 8% – 15% |
| Destination activities | 10% – 20% |
| Custom itinerary referrals | 5% – 12% |
| High-value luxury bookings | Negotiable |
Safaripedia may offer listing packages such as:
| Package | Description |
|---|---|
| Basic Listing | Limited free profile with essential business details |
| Standard Listing | Paid profile with more visibility and content |
| Premium Listing | Enhanced profile with stronger placement |
| Featured Partner | Priority visibility in selected categories or destinations |
| Verified Expert | Profile with verification badge after document review |
| Sponsored Partner | Paid campaign visibility across selected platform areas |
Commission may apply to:
Commission may exclude:
Providers should report bookings generated through Safaripedia within the agreed reporting period.
Booking reports may include:
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, commission should be paid within a defined period after:
If a traveler cancels and the provider refunds the traveler, commission may be adjusted based on the final retained amount.
If the provider keeps a cancellation fee, Safaripedia may be entitled to commission on the retained amount, depending on the written agreement.
Providers must not avoid commission by moving Safaripedia-generated leads outside the platform or falsely claiming that a traveler came from another source.
Safaripedia may suspend or remove providers who repeatedly bypass agreed commission terms.
Providers should avoid hidden charges. Prices shown or quoted through Safaripedia should clearly state:
Safaripedia may review pricing that appears misleading, unusually low, unusually high, incomplete, or inconsistent with the service described.
Safaripedia may ask providers to clarify or correct pricing before publishing or promoting a listing.
For questions about this policy, listing support, provider verification, content concerns, traveler enquiries, or platform-related issues, please contact SafariPedia directly.
Email: info@safaripedia.com
Website: www.safaripediaafrica.com
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