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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.