Passports, Visa's and Waiver's
A valid passport is required for entry into Zambia and Visa's are required and fee's payable for all British (currently US$65.00), Australasian, North American and non-commonwealth citizens (currently US$35.00). Bona-fide tourists are exempt from the payment of Visa fees. In order to obtain this exemption we require that you provide us with your full names, passport numbers, passport issue and expiry dates and travel itinerary, after which we will prepare and submit a Visa waiver letter, which you should present to the Immigration Authorities on your arrival in Zambia. Whilst every effort will be made to assist you in securing this Waiver, it cannot be guaranteed and every tourist, irrespective of nationality, should be prepared to purchase one on arrival.

Airport Taxes
A Departure Tax is levied by authorities on all departures from Zambia airports. The current Domestic Departure Tax is US$8.00 and International Departure Tax is US$20.00. This must be paid by the passenger in USD cash (large heads). Please remember to bring the correct denominations.

Health, Vaccinations and Insurance
The Kafue National Park is a malarial area; before you leave on safari please contact your local medical doctor for the correct Prophylaxis. Ensure that you complete the course, which may extend well after you arrive back home, and should you feel any odd symptoms, consult your doctor and advise him that you have been in a malarial area.
Although Zambia does not require any inoculations prior to entry, precaution is recommended against tetanus and hepatitis. Should you pass through a cholera zone on your journey to Zambia, you will be required to be in possession of a valid Immunization Certificate. It is very important that you consult with your doctor prior to departure to obtain accurate and up-to-date advice on health requirements and take the necessary precautions.
Comprehensive travel, medical and repatriation insurance is strongly recommended.

Money and Currencies
The local currency is the Zambian Kwacha, which together with Travellers cheques, US Dollars and Sterling cash is accepted at the lodge. Credit Cards are regrettably not accepted at this time. US Dollars, Sterling and Euro's are readily exchanged at banks and Forex Bureaus. Please avoid changing money on the streets. It is illegal and you are likely to be ripped-off. Please note that the older US Dollars with the “small heads” cannot be exchanged in Zambia. Make sure you bring the newer, “larger headed” notes.

Tipping
Although not expected tips are always appreciably and enthusiastically received. Our lodge policy is that should a guest decide to tip the staff, that the tip be placed in a “tip box”, positioned in the lodge. At the end of every month it is equally shared amongst the local staff. Should you decide to tip we recommend you do not exceed an amount of US$10.00 per person per night.

Power and electricity
In order to maintain the tranquility of the lodge and its surroundings the use of generators is kept to an absolute minimum. Lighting is provided predominantly by paraffin lamps, hot water by gas geysers, and refrigeration by gas and paraffin. No facilities exist for hairdryers. The charging of camera batteries and laptops can be arranged. It is envisaged that during the 2007 season a solar system will be installed.

Communications
A satellite telephone is available, although only in the case of emergencies, at a cost of US$5.00 per minute (minimum $20.00)

What to bring/Clothing
As you will, more than likely, be travelling around Zambia in small charter aircraft, it is recommended that you only use smallish soft bags and that you do not exceed a maximum weight of 12 kgs. It is therefore very important that you bring the correct safari gear with you. This includes the standard khaki-coloured outfits of trousers, shorts and shirts. Remember trousers and long sleeved shirts are recommended for evening-wear, with a sweater and warm jacket on stand-by for those chilly times. Also make sure you bring comfortable walking shoes and trainers.
Other necessities include binoculars, cameras and torches (don't forget spare batteries), sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses as well as insect repellent and anti-histamine cream for those irritating insect bites. Your personal toiletries should include a small medical kit. The lodge will provide the basics, but should you suffer from allergies please bring your own medical necessities.

Booking conditions
Bookings made on a provisional basis must be confirmed within 30 days and management reserves the right to cancel any booking not confirmed within this period.
A 25% deposit is required on confirmation of the booking, the balance should be paid 30 days prior to arrival. All clients will be required to complete an “Indemnity” Form on arrival at the lodge.

Payment
Full payment is due 30 days prior to arrival at the lodge and is payable by bank transfer.
A faxed copy of the remittance advice should be forwarded either by email or by fax to: +267-2413740.

Cancellation Fees
25% - in excess of 30 days prior to arrival
50% - 14-30 days prior to arrival
100% - less than 14 days prior to arrival