Documentation Visas
are required to Zambia for most tourists and fees depend on nationality.
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay.
Health Malaria prophylaxis is imperative. Tetanus and hepatitis
vaccinations are advisable. Contact your physician for correct prescriptions.
Due to the fact that the camps are in remote areas of Zambia, medical and trip
cancellation/ interruption insurance is mandatory.
Currency Zambia's currency is the Kwatcha (ZMK), however, US dollars are
readily accepted..
Electricity Since the camps are in remote areas, camp generators or
solar power usually provides electricity. 110 and 220V battery charging
facilities exist, however, hair dryers and things of that nature will not work.
Seasonality: In most cases the camps are open from mid June to mid
November. June through October is generally the best time to visit.
Climate:
June/July - Warm days, cool nights, clear skies. Beginning of the dry
season. Game viewing good as well as great birding.
August - Varies from cool/cold to hot days. Bush is much drier and game
viewing is very good.
September - Hot, dry and air is hazy. Excellent game viewing as a result
of the dry vegetation.
October - Very hot, possible rain, Vegetation is starting to show new
growth. Game viewing is excellent and generally you see a lot of new born
animals.
| TEMPERATURE: (C) |
JUNE |
JULY |
AUG |
SEPT |
OCT |
| MAX: |
30 |
29 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
| MIN: |
03 |
03 |
12 |
12 |
15 |
| RAIN: (mm) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
50 |
WHAT TO PACK: As your are travelling on light aircraft your baggage
allowance may not exceed 12 kgs/25lbs and must be in soft sided bags. Camera
equipment is included in weight. Hat, sunglasses, sun screen, insect repellent,
malaria pills, binoculars, flashlight, camera, spare batteries and lots of film.
Clothes: 2 to 3 changes of clothes as all camps offer complimentary laundry.
Dress is very casual, and clothes should be in earth tones and neutral colours.
Bring long and short T-shirts, shorts, pants, jacket, swimming suit, sweater and
good walking shoes.
Terms and Conditions
Booking conditions
A non-refundable
deposit of 25% per person is required at time of booking. Balance of payment is due
42 days prior to departure. Note: we strongly suggest medical and trip cancellation/interruption insurance available through your travel agent.
Credit Cards Payments may be made with Visa or MasterCard.
Cancellation Charges Outside 42 days, the deposit is non-refundable. Within 42 days, 100% is non-refundable.
Change to a Booking Should you make a change to the original booking, an administrative charge of $50.00 per booking will be levied for such changes.
Note: no refunds or adjustments will be made for services not used.
Price Guarantee Prices are based on exchange rates and tariffs in effect of July
1999 and subject to change due to fare increases and or currency exchange rates.
Responsibility Jafic Holdings (DBA Reservations Africa) acts only as an agent for the traveller and accepts no responsibility for the service of any hotel, aircraft, vessel, motor coach, or any other conveyance used in conjunction with these tours, or delay, loss or accident to travellers or baggage occasioned by such services from whatsoever cause. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort of the well being of the passengers, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may be made without penalty to the operators.
Airline Responsibility The carriers concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not onboard their conveyance. The passenger's ticket, when used, shall constitute the sole contract between the carrier and the purchaser of the ticket.
Reservations Africa
300-31 Bastion Sq
Victoria BC Canada
V8W 1J1
E-Mail:
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386-1335 Fax: (250) 386-3266 Toll Free: 1-888-891-5111
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