I'm ready to put down our deposit for a Kili climb and safari. Should I be concerned that Roy Safaris and Susan in the US do not take credit cards?

Thanks

This is a common practice for Africa operators and other travel agents. The lack of credit cards has been discussed numerous times here and there have been no problems. I just paid for two international (non-Africa) trips with no credit cards. One is in the US and one is not.

One AGENT is in the US and the other is not.

If you take the right kind of trip insurance (i.e., AIG TravelGuard) within 10 days of your deposit, you will be also covered for agent/operator default. You don't have to worry about your losing your money, and you will avoid a 3% to 6% credit card processsing fee that is usually tacked on to cover their M/C or VISA charges. Confirm the coverage with your insurer before you sign up.

I also just went through the same apprehension, KC. It's a bit un-nerving. Just had to tell myself, "what else can you do?"

Went ahead and wired the money, then played the waiting game for a couple days until the tour operator informed me that he got it. He also sent me via email an invoice on letterhead. I felt much better about that than just a "yes, we got it" email.

Like kenyatraveler said, also, your trip insurance should cover a loss if purchased "in time"

Paying Susan in the US with a personal check is far better/easier than wire transfer.

Good luck with Roys.