Visa Requirements
(this is your responsibility)
NB:
ZAMBIA - NEW VISA LAW
As of midnight Friday the 25/01/2008,
the Zambian Government abolished all visa waivers and
any rates that were in place before for visa fees have
been doubled. We can confirm that this has come into
effect today even if clients had already been put on
a visa waiver before. For example, a British Citizen
will now have to pay $130 for a single entry visa to
come into the country, most other Nationalities will
be at $50 for a single entry. Nationalities that did
not have to be put on waivers before (ie. South Africans)
do not need to pay anything. We will try to get a list
of all the actual costs per Nationality to send out
to you shortly. We will also check the costs of double
and multiple entries for you for any clients that are
going out of Zambia for tours (Zimbabwe / Botswana etc)
and coming back to Zambia. We hope to have this information
ASAP.
Very important! As visa requirements vary
considerably, please contact the various embassies or
a visa service agent for, and to re-check, visa requirements
at least 4 weeks prior to departing. Please note that
visas are the responsibility of the traveller and that
Africa Xtreme Adventure Tours will not be held responsible
for clients being denied entry should they not be in
the possession of the relevant visas.
All travellers must be in possession of
a valid onward/return air ticket or proof of other means
of transport enabling the traveller to leave the country
in which your overland expedition terminates. Alternatively
you must have proof of sufficient funds (e.g. credit
card) enabling you to purchase an air ticket to leave
the country. Should the overland expedition you are
joining be re-entering a country, be sure to have a
multiple entry visa that enables you to re-enter the
country.
IF IN DOUBT OR REQUIRE A VISA? CONTACT
THE EMBASSY IN YOUR HOME COUNTRY OR CONTACT:
VISA SOLUTIONS (R.S.A)
Corner of Riebeek and Long Street.
Cape Town Telephone
+27 21 425 5896
E-mail: visasolution@mweb.co.za
Or visit Project
Visa.
FOOD
AND MEALS
Included are three hearty meals a day, (unless otherwise
specified). Vegetarians are easily catered for and they're
always impressed by our varied menu. Our guides can
produce miracles on a camp-stove. Special dietary requirements
can be catered for, but only by special request. In
East Africa it is more difficult to cater to certain
requirements.
ACCOMMODATION
On our camping tours you will be staying in two-man
dome tents. We supply a mattress and you supply your
own sleeping bag. The accommodated tours stay in traditional
huts, permanent tented camps and hostel-style rooms.
HEALTH
All people who join an adventure tour need to be in
good health. Medical facilities are not always available.
If you have a specific medical condition it is compulsary
for you to advise us before departure.
Malaria
Malaria is a real concern in many areas of Africa, especially
during the rainy season. Our advice is simple, prevent
getting bitten by using an insect repellent and use
an effective prophylactic. Speak to your doctor before
selecting your Malaria medication.
Vaccinations
Please ensure you have the relevant vaccinations. Proof
ofinnoculation is required on certain tours.
CURRENCY,
MONEY AND BANKING
This is covered comprehensively in the pre-departure
dossier which you will receive once your booking is
confirmed. South African Rand and Credit Cards work
in Southern Africa. In East Africa (incl. Zimbabwe and
Zambia) USD cash is best.
AGE RESTRICTION
Passengers under the age of 18 must have signed permission
from a parent or guardian. Passengers over the age of
65 require a medical clearance certificate from their
doctor stating they are fit enough to travel.
WHAT
TO BRING
A sense of fun and a flexible attitude! A full checklist
of essential items is included in the pre-departure
info document.
WHAT
TO LEAVE BEHIND
Your watch, cellphone, laptop, work, stress, concept
of time, pre-conceptions about anything and any attitude
that is not pure adventure.
CHANGES
TO ROUTES / SCHEDULES
Although we will do our best at all times to ensure
that the tour remains on schedule we want to make it
very clear that
this is not always possible. There is always something
unexpected on a tour, sometimes the truck gets stuck
in mud, or sand, sometimes it rains... Anything can
happen, but nothing that a good sense of humour cannot
overcome.
HOW CAN
I MAKE A BOOKING?
Find your tour on this website, select your tour date,
and send us the enquiry by filling out the form. We
will reply to you with a quote and further information
within 4 hours (maximum of 24 hours) during normal office
hours.
DO I
NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE?
YES! Make sure your insurance covers being airlifted
in case of serious illness/injury as good hospital facilities
are often a long way from where our tours travel. Free
credit card insurance is often insufficient, so a seperate
policy is reccommended. As travel insurance is compulsory,
you will be asked for the policy number before being
allowed to board our vehicle.
HOW MANY
PEOPLE ARE ON TOUR?
The average number of passengers on a tour is 18. On
the camping tours there is a maximum of 24 and minimum
of 4. On the Accommodated tour the minimum is 4 and
the maximum is 18. The maximum number on Gorillas, Serengeti
and Masai Mara tours is 18. Single Supplements are limited
to 4 per tour on all tours.
DO I
HAVE TO HELP WITH CAMP CHORES?
Of course not, but you will not make many friends! On
our tours our guides do most of the work. On a camping
tour your participation in camp chores is limited: taking
turns to assist with washing-up duties, putting up and
taking down your tent and loading your bags. On some
of our accommodated tours we include a camp assistant.
WHO IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR MY VISAS?
You are responsible for your own visas. Please check
the itinerary of your tour carefully and if you need
a multiple entry visa be sure to get one. Your passport
needs to be valid for 6 months after your departure
date from Africa and you must have at least 3-4 blank
pages available. Some countries will not allow you to
enter without 2 blank pages in your passport.
WHAT
ARE LOCAL PAYMENTS (LP) FOR?
The Local Payment is a USD cash portion of the tour
payment that needs to be paid directly to your guide
in Africa. This payment covers fluctuating expenses
such as flights, National Park Fees, entrance fees etc
and also ensures that we have a reliable amount of hard
currency on each tour. Our Local Payment is not a kitty,
your food and accommodation are included in the tour
price. All Local Payment amounts are subject to change
without notice. Changes are very rare and are normally
due to a sudden or unexpected price increase by a local
service provider or National Park.
WHAT
IS A SINGLE SUPPLEMENT?
All of our tours are priced on twin share accommodation.
The single supplement is not compulsory on our camping
tours but if you want your own tent you need to pay
the single supplement. If you are booking one of our
accommodated tours alone you have to pay the single
supplement. There are a maximum of 4 single supplements
available on all tours.
Other questions? contact
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