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TRAVEL HINTS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION:
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GENERAL: |
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Zambia is
acknowledge as one of the world's most peaceful countries, and renown
for its friendly and helpful people. |
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LANGUAGE: |
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English is the
official language and most Zambian people speak it fluently. |
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CURRENCY: |
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The unit of currency is
the Kwacha. However most lodges prefer to be paid in hard currency
such as US$ or Euros. Banks in Zambia as a rule do not accept travellers
cheques and acceptance of credit cards is limited to the major cities. |
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HOW TO
GET TO LUSAKA: |
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By air: The main flights
from Europe to Lusaka are British Airways from London and South African
Airways via Johannesburg, South Africa. Consult your travel agent
for other inter continental flights direct to Lusaka.
By road: Most borders are open from 06h00 to 18h00
with the exception of Victoria Falls which closes at 20h00. |
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TRAVEL
DOCUMENTS: |
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Guests are advised to
check with their nearest Zambian Consulate as the underneath is just a
guide.
All visitors are required to carry a passport that is
valid for 6 months beyond the intended length of stay. There should be
sufficient blank pages for any visa as well as for entry stamps upon
arrival.
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CLOTHING: |
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Light neutral colored
clothing is recommended, with comfortable walking shoes, a warm jacket
for evenings and early mornings during winter months and a wide brimmed
hat. For water activities, nylon water sandals are recommended. |
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ACCESSORIES: |
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Binoculars, sunscreen, insect repellant, sunglasses, a
torch/flashlight and spare batteries. |
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FUEL: |
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Fuel is readily available
in all towns, but do carry extra fuel if traveling to remote areas.
There is a filling station at Luangwa Boma and availability of both
Petrol and Diesel is not a problem for self drive tourists and visitors
to this area. |
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WATER: |
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Tap water is usually safe
to drink, but bottled water can be purchased if preferred. At the
Lodge all water is treated and filtered and is perfectly safe to drink. |
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HEALTH: |
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It is advisable to bring
any medication that you may require and consult your pharmacist or
physician about malaria prophylaxis before you enter Zambia. |
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PHOTOGRAPHY: |
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Outstanding photo
opportunities abound. A good camera, and plenty of film, if you do
not posses a digital camera, will be well rewarded. Ensure your
equipment is in dust proof bag/case. |
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CLIMATE: |
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There are 3 main seasons
in Zambia: November to March - hot with thunderstorms: April to
July - dry warm days with cold nights and early mornings: and August to
October - warm to hot and dry. |
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