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FREE VISAS (Visa Waivers)
"Imagine this... you arrive in Zambia to strange faces and
the African heat. Not only was it a hassle to pre-buy the required
VISA in your home country, but costly too. You may even have failed.
No problem...you can always stand in line for half an hour and
buy the VISA when you arrive; U$25/person for a single entry...
one small stamp.
Then you stand outside in the hot African sun... bus? taxi? train?
There are no trains or buses from the airport, except of course
the courtesy buses belonging to the major hotels, but then you
have to stay in a pricey resort in the centre of Lusaka. A taxi
then... again, 40 dollars lighter... But, hey! at least you've
arrived, so why worry about the cost?
Well you should!!
Pioneer Camp offers you the best welcome you can get.
If you book your chalet in advance and let them
have your flight and passport details, a free single-entry visa
can be arranged for you.
Now, imagine a different scenario..... You arrive in Zambia, see
the strange faces, and feel the African heat. Your details are
with Pioneer Camp, who have not only arranged for you to collect
your free visa from the Immigration Officer in the Arrivals Hall,
but are waiting to whisk you away to green surroundings and a cold
drink
More INFO : VISAS & IMMIGRATION
Visas are required by all visitors except nationals from Antigua,
Australia, Barbados, Belize, Bahamas, Botswana, Dominica, Fiji,
Grenada, Ireland, Jamaica, Kiribati, Kenya, Lesotho, Malaysia,
Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Namibia, Nevis, New Zealand, St. Christopher,
St Vincent , St. Lucia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore,
Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda,
Vanuatu, Western Somoa, and Zimbabwe.
UK tourists who will travel in organized tour groups pre-arranged
by foreign operators in conjunction with local Zambian Tour Operators
duly registered by the Zambian National Tourist Board do not require
visas.
You may be asked to show you have sufficient funds to support
your stay. Passports must be valid for at last six months after
your intended departure date.
NB: Visa requirements change fairly regularly so it is advisable
to check with your Consulate or Embassy.
Listing of Zambian Tourist offices and/or embassies located around
the world
MONEY
Official Currency: Kwacha=100 ngwee
Current Exchange Rate: Today's Exchange Rate
The major Credit cards are widely accepted. Travellers cheques
are best taken in Pounds Sterling or US Dollars. Many lodges, and
our businesses prefer payment in hard currency or travellers cheques.
BANKING & BUSINESS HOURS
Banking: Monday to Friday: 0815-1430
Shops: Monday to Friday: 0800-1700 Saturday: 0800-1300
Barclays Bank Cash Machine Locations
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
1st January New Year's Day
11th March Youth Day
1st May Labour Day
24th March African Freedom Day
5th July Heroes Day
8th July Unity Day
5th August Farmers Day
24th October Independence Day
25th December Christmas Day
Moveable Holidays: Good Friday and Easter Monday
ELECTRICAL POWER
Electric Power is 230V running at 50Hz. The Plug types used are
:
Round pin attachment plug - view
Round pins with ground - view
Rectangular blade plug - view
TRAVEL INSURANCE
If you need medical care whilst in Zambia, it is best to be aware
that medical providers may not accept payment through your insurance
company. In these circumstances you will have to pay in full after
your treatment and file a claim with your insurance company for
reimbursement. Therefore you should have access to cash, either
from a credit card or by wire transfer. If you need assistance
contact the country's local embassy or representative.
To be compensated you must be treated by licensed medical personnel
and provide your insurance company with proper documentation and
receipts.
It is advisable to always ensure you have a comprehensive travel
insurance policy which covers you for repatriation to your home
country.
You can check out the following websites which specialise in long
term travellers, adventure travellers, backpackers and workers
based abroad.
Tourist Offices and Embassies - Courtesy of www.africaguide.com
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VISA WAIVERS
International clients booked to stay at Pioneer Camp - Lusaka are eligible for visa waivers.

SAFARI PACKAGES
In cooperation with Outback-Sambia GmbH Germany and Mwaleshi Safaris Ltd. Zambia we can offer a special package of 7 nights.

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