Travel Info
For more information on travel throughout Zambia, we
reccommend the "Zambia Travel Guide"; written by
Chris McIntyre and published by Bradt Travel Guides.
For more information on travel throughout Zambia, we
reccommend the "Zambia Travel Guide"; written by
Chris McIntyre and published by Bradt Travel Guides.
Immigration
On arrival into Zambia you will enter through Lusaka, Livingstone or Mfuwe (South Luangwa NP). Visas are required by nationals of most foreign countries and this information can be obtained from your nearest Zambian Embassy/Consulate. If you are travelling on a pre arranged trip, visa fees are waived. Sausage Tree or you tour operator can arrange this exemption, however, despite this policy, occasionally visitors are still required to pay for their visa on arrival. Best to be prepared. The current Zambian visa rates are as follows:
British Passport holders - Single entry $56 / Multiple entry $76
Other passport holders - Single entry $25 / Multiple entry $40
Also, a departure tax is required to be paid in US dollar cash at the time of departure from all main airports. International departure tax is $20 and domestic is $5, (departure does not apply at Jeki airstrip).
Prices are subject to change, please contact us for updated information.
Medical
Zambia is regarded as a malarial area and therefore proper prevention, by way of malaria prophylaxis is recommended. There are many different strains of Malaria requiring specific drugs. Please consult your doctor for the right prophylactic (anti Malarial) drugs. You may also require proof of Yellow Fever and other vaccinations, so please make sure these are up to date. Guest safety is a priority at Sausage Tree Camp. All guides have advanced first aid training and the camp has a full medical kit on hand.
Money
The Zambian Kwacha is the local currency. It exchanges at K4, 200 to the US dollar, which is the most commonly accepted foreign currency within Zambia. Credit cards are readily accepted within Lusaka and Livingstone. However, outside these areas it is best to use cash and/or travellers cheques.
Tipping
Though not policy, it is customary for foreigners to leave a tip. A good rule of thumb is $5 - $10 per person per night for the camp staff. Tipping your safari guide is completely at your own discretion.
Insurance
It is highly recommended that all travellers to Zambia take out full comprehensive travel insurance. This should cover things like last minute cancellation fees, medical evacuation, hospitalization and repatriation to your home country.
Photography and cameras
Your African safari will provide many opportunities to capture exotic scenery and wildlife on film. How you choose to do this of course depends on your budget and ability. Ideally an SLR camera body with 3 lenses - wide angle (14mm-28mm), medium zoom (35mm - 105mm) and a "bazooka" (300mm-600mm). Also, a happy snappy, with a 35mm and up to 105mm zoom lens can be very handy to carry at all times, to capture the special spur of the moment events.
What to bring
- PMT - passport, money, tickets! And yourself of course!!
What to pack:
- Earthy tones suit bush activities best, and soft baggage is required for light aircraft flights (maximum 12 kg). We have a daily laundry service, so there is no need to over pack!
- 4 x long and/or short sleeved shirts (day/night)
- 2 x T- shirts
- 3 x long trousers/pants (day/night)
- 2 x shorts
- 4 x socks (day/night)
- 1 x casual footwear/Teva's
- 1 x good quality walking shoes/boots
- 1 x warm windproof jacket for early morning and night drives
- 1 x warm jumper/jersey for dining at night
- Don't forget your knickers and PJ's
Essentials:
- Toiletries
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Torch
- Adaptor (Three pin square British style plug is used in Zambia)
- Personal first aid and medication kit
- Camera/video camera, extra batteries, heaps of film and charging devices