Zimbabwe to Zanzibar 16 Days | Victoria Falls to Dar Es Salaam

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Zimbabwe to Zanzibar 16 days | Victoria Falls to Dar es Salaam

Starting off at the magnificent • Tanzania - drive through Mikumi National The local payment is a cost per person which needs to be paid in US Dollars cash only. Park and end your adventure by the sea Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, travel It is this payment which in part covers the through Botswana's legendary in Dar es Salaam park fees and other inclusions such as meals as detailed under ‘what you get’. The local Chobe National Park, Livingstone in What's Included payment also covers your arrival transfer and 1st night’s accommodation. Please note that due Zambia and explore the beaches of • Arrival transfer from Victoria Falls Airport to exchange rate fluctuations in the US dollar, Lake Malawi, before sun, sea and on day 1 the local payment amount may be subject to changes. This payment will be collected by your more sand on the tropical island of • 1st night dorm/camping in Victoria Falls tour leader at the Welcome Meeting on day 1. Zanzibar! and 11 nights camping. Tents and sleeping mats provided DETAILED ITINERARY • A fully equipped overland truck for HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS transportation and game drives Days 1-2 : Victoria Falls • Services of 3 person crew (leader, driver, Trip Highlights Saturday. Welcome to Victoria Falls! You will cook) be met in the arrivals hall of Victoria Falls • Zimbabwe - begin your adventure in • All camping fees and appropriate Airport by our representative holding an on Victoria Falls, with free time to visit the equipment the go tours/Africa Travel Company sign and thundering cascades • 11 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners transferred to our accommodation. There is • Botswana - camp out in the wilderness • Park entry and game drive in Chobe a pre-departure meeting at 1700hrs where of the national park, listening out to the National Park and South Luangwa you will meet your guide and the rest of your sounds of the nocturnal animals National Park group. • Zambia - take in the Zambian side of • 3 night Zanzibar Excursion including ferry Victoria Falls at Livingstone and spot transfer, accommodation, Spice Tour and Day 2 is spent relaxing or participating in iconic African wildlife in South Luangwa Dhow Sunset Cruise a myriad of Optional Excursions. AT 1700 National Park • All road taxes and tolls metres wide and around 100 metres high, the • Malawi - spend three days exploring the Victoria Falls are one of the most memorable shore of Lake Malawi, stopping at various What's Not Included sights on this African safari. All year round, bays, beaches and communities • International flights and visas flights can be taken in fixed wing planes, • Zanzibar - unwind on the pristine sandy • Sleeping bag - please bring your own micro lights or helicopters. Back on the beaches, explore historic Stone Town and • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture ground, the falls can be seen from the opt for a sunset dhow cruise or visit to a • Optional activities Victoria Falls National Park with its many spice plantation viewing points or from the Zambian side. Local Payment All offer fantastic photographic opportunities. $900pp, paid in USD. White water rafting in the Batoka Gorge is considered to be world class. Besides the

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Zimbabwe to Zanzibar excitement of the grade 5 rapids, there are night-time noises of the local wildlife. Look today it covers over 9000 kilometres squared. the "floats", where there is time to admire out for the rare Sable and Roan Antelope on Animals such as giraffe, buffalo and elephants the scenic cliffs and occasional wildlife on the your game drive, with their majestic backward can be found in abundance. The Luangwa riverbanks. slanting horns, or try keep a count of the Lilac river is home to many a hippo and croc. We Breasted Roller’s that swoop by! will arrive at camp at approximately 7pm this Optional excursions include trips into the evening. Zambezi National Park; horse back safaris, a Included Activity: Chobe National Park visit to the crocodile ranch, boat cruises and Overnight Excursion Included Activity: Game drive in overland golf at The Elephant Hills Resort. Adrenalin Overnight - Chobe National Park (B, L, D) vehicle through South Luangwa National Park junkies can bungee from the Victoria Falls Overnight - Lusaka Area (1) South Luangwa Bridge connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia Day 4 : Livingstone (2) (B:3, L:3, D:3) or abseil down the Batoka Gorge - neither Chobe NP - Livingstone (Zambia). After activity is for the faint hearted! All year our night in the bush, we head out early Days 8-10 : Lake Malawi round, flights in fixed wing, micro light and to continue our search for wildlife, before ultra light aircraft or helicopters provide an packing up the camp and heading back aerial perspective over this magnificent World to Kasane. Once returning to the camp at Heritage Site. White water rafting on the Kasane, we get back on our truck and Zambezi is world class. Beside the excitement continue to the town of Livingstone. This of the Grade 5 rapids, there are the "floats," afternoon we have the opportunity to view where there is time to admire the scenic cliffs Victoria Falls from the Mosi-oa-Tunya National and the occasional wildlife on the riverbanks. Park, Zambia or partake in a sunset boat cruise on the Zambezi River. Another fantastic Included Activity: Entrance to Victoria Falls photo opportunity! (day 2) Overnight - Victoria Falls Luangwa - Lake Malawi. Leaving Zambia we Optional Activity: Zambezi Sunset River boat cross into Malawi, the ‘Warm Heart of Africa’. Day 3 : Chobe National Park cruise Overnight - Livingstone (B, D) We stop off in the capital, Lilongwe, a small city distinctively divided into the old town Days 5-7 : South Luangwa and the new administrative centre. Malawi is National Park a landlocked country with 20% of its total Livingstone - Lusaka - South Luangwa. An area made up of beautiful Lake Malawi. We early morning start sees us head north camp first at the central Lake, and then in the through southern Zambia. As we drive, we northern area over the next 3 days. pass through a few of the villages and towns Spend the days learning the game of bao of Zambia along the way. Prosperous during from the locals, scour the markets for a the copper boom in the 60’s, Zambia was bargain or simply relax on the pristine able to build infrastructure at the main mining Victoria Falls - Chobe NP. We head out beaches. Malawi’s temperate climate allows and farming communities. After the fall of the from Victoria Falls to the Botswana border for swimming in the clear blue fresh-water copper industry, the country was left virtually crossing. Once we’ve completed the border lake all year round. Explore the beautiful bankrupt and existing infrastructure was left formalities, we continue to the town of shore where you’ll happen upon the local to fall to ruin. Due to foreign investment and Kasane, situated on the banks of the Chobe fishermen sorting their catch. Traditional a rise in the mining industry, Zambia is today River. The Chobe River forms a border fishing techniques are still practiced and to once again starting to prosper. The difference between Botswana and Namibia and Zambia appreciate their boating skills, try to paddle is evident in the cities with the availability and is the main water source to the Chobe a dugout canoe yourself! At night you’ll see of foreign stores, banks and imported cars, National Park. the ‘fairy’ lights of the fishermen out on the while the villages and smaller towns are still to lake. The various beachside campsites along catch up. Our campsite is home to some local Once we are packed and prepared, we leave Lake Malawi’s shores offer many optional wildlife including the largest antelope – Eland for our Chobe overnight excursion, in the excursions including a variety of water sports, wilds of the Chobe National Park. Chobe On day 6, departing at 6am, we continue horseback rides and a visit to the local village is one of Botswana’s premier game parks, on to South Luangwa, a breathtaking park and school. Overnight - Lake Malawi (3) (B:3, renowned for its large elephant herds. Spend situated on the Luangwa River in the Eastern L:3, D:3) the afternoon in search of wildlife while we part of Zambia. South Luangwa was founded game drive to our camp within the park where in 1938 as a game reserve, 1972 was the we spend the evening surrounded by the year it was declared as a national park, and

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Day 11 : Iringa History aside, Zanzibar offers a wealth of the affordable accommodation at the Lake Malawi - Iringa (Tanzania). After a experiences for the visitor. Today the quiet Shearwater Explorers Village consists of 5 relaxing 3 days, we leave Malawi, entering streets of the old Stone Town still retain their campsites with modern bathroom facilities, Tanzania through the border post at Songwe. Arabic influence, from the Medina-like shops and 16 chalets with en-suite showers and A/ Winding our way through the beauty of the to the palaces of the Sultans, who founded C. Shearwater operates a range of activities Tukuyu tea and banana plantations, we head their vast empires on the spoils of the slave at the Falls, from bungee jumping to river towards Iringa where we spend the night and ivory trade. The island is famous for rafting - and when the day is over, guests in the beautiful rustic ‘Farmhouse’ campsite its spices and an excursion around a spice can wind down with Wi-Fi in the lounge famous for its Amarula Hot Chocolates and its plantation is always a fascinating experience. areas, a drink by the pool, or even a back rub steamy showers! Overnight - Iringa (B, L, D) Other options include a trip to the beautiful in the massage tent. beaches and giant tortoises of Prison Island, a Day 12 : Dar es Salaam full day scuba dive in Nungwe or a fishing trip Iringa - Dar es Salaam. This morning we head in a traditional dhow. Mopeds are available for off early and make our way to Dar es Salaam. hire if you’d like to explore the more remote We pass through the Mikumi National Park areas of the island. Zanzibar is a seafood where it is possible to view a range of wildlife lover’s paradise. Numerous restaurants offer from the roadside, totally impervious to the a great variety of the freshest catch from the passing traffic. Today’s drive time is extended ocean - crayfish being a popular speciality. Victoria Falls Rest Camp due to the heavier amount of traffic heading in Alternatively, mingle with the locals for dinner Located a stone’s throw away from the Artist to the city, but the sights and sounds of Dar’s at the Forodhani Gardens seafront market, village & Elephant Walk Shopping is the vibrant outer suburbs are sure to keep you where delicious, inexpensive seafood is on Victoria Falls Rest Camp. Offering camping entertained. Look out for the colourful shop- offer. and dorm room accommodation, this camp fronts with their sometimes humorous ‘catch Included Activity: Zanzibar excursion, Spice features a year-round outdoor pool and phrases’. On arrival in Dar es Salaam, we Tour & Dhow cruise excursion barbecue facilities. Daily continental or make our way to our lovely seaside campsite cooked breakfast is served at the in-house and prepare for our departure to Zanzibar the PLEASE NOTE: Meals are for your own restaurant, which also offers a variety of local next morning. account whilst on Zanzibar. The Trip Leader African dishes. Wi-fi is available and some Overnight - Dar es Salaam (B, L, D) joins you while meals can be enjoyed from a units feature equipped kitchens. wide selection of restaurants. There are also Days 13-15 : Zanzibar a wide variety of optional excursions on offer, please see the price guide at the end of this document for more details. Overnight - Zanzibar (B:1) Day 16 : Dar es Salaam Sunday. Zanzibar - Dar es Salaam. Leaving Zanzibar in the afternoon, return to the Croc Valley Camp mainland where our adventure ends. Croc Valley Camp is located on the banks of the Luangwa River, and provides HOTELS Dar es Salaam - Zanzibar. A ferry from Dar accommodation ranging from riverfront tents es Salaam takes us to the "Spice Island,” to ensuite chalets, built on stilts to avoid the Highlighted below are some of the hotels where we spend the next 3 nights. Zanzibar is off-season floods. Watch elephants roam which we frequently use on this tour, though steeped in history and was one of the major across the campsite, experience a game we reserve the right to substitute these starting points for most East African explorers drive through South Luangwa National Park, hotels to ones of a similar standard. in their quest for new lands. New passengers or relax with a gin & tonic at the bar. The Please refer to your Tour Voucher for your may join us in Zanzibar. camp also features a large outdoor pool, confirmed arrival hotel and further arrival kitchen facilities, and daily laundry service. Whilst in Zanzibar you'll stay at the Safari information. Lodge or similar in Stone Town and the 2nd Shearwater Explorers Village and 3rd night at either Sunset Bungalows or Amaan Bungalows on Nungwe Beach. Situated in the bohemian town of Victoria Falls, and 400m from the Falls themselves,

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Tour Leaders and Groups to participate. They have a love of camping Our longest Overland Camping Safari we offer and as some days are long, don’t mind a drive. is our Great African Expedition - 57 Days, Whilst the truck is purpose built and ideal for generally all other safaris we offer are sectors this style of safari, for those who require more of this larger safari or similarly a fragment of comfort we suggest you opt for one of our one of the another safari’s we offer. As such, lodge safaris. Kipepeo Village on your holiday you may have travellers join you part way through your safari and also Things To Bring The Tanzanian bush meets the blue waters there may be travellers who end their safari • A rucksack/back pack is the best luggage to of the Indian Ocean at Kipepeo Beach & when you continue on. There may also be bring as your main bag Village, situated on the south coast of Dar times when there is a change of crew and • A sleeping bag Es Salaam. The campsite is right on the truck (changed to suit group size or local road • For extra comfort, bring a travel pillow beach itself and is a popular destination conditions). • A towel for watersports adventures or simple • Spare camera batteries/film and dustbag relaxation. Facilities include a beach bar and Please Note • Mosquito spray (with active DEET restaurant.Upgrades are available to the This tour is operated in conjunction with our ingredient) twenty elevated ensuite chalets, built in the trusted partner and you will join travellers • Your own personal first aid kit bush and decorated in traditional Swahili from different operators, not solely On The • A torch style, provide a stunning ocean views. Go. • A small daypack for your day-to-day needs. • Antibacterial wipes This itinerary should be used as a guide only • A photocopy of your passport data pages and may vary from day to day depending on • Your Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate road & weather conditions, political situations • Your travel insurance policy details and group decisions. • Hat, sunglasses & sunscreen • Warm clothing - raincoat, warm hat, socks, All prices & Local Payments are subject to gloves etc as across Africa wet/dry and hot/ change. cool climatic periods change invariably. About Overlanding Due to Tourism Laws in some of the countries • To get the most out of your overland we visit, there may be a truck and crew Budgeting tour of Africa we highly suggest you read change during the trip. Africa is not as cheap as many people believe the 'About Overland Safaris' page on our and we recommend that you budget between website. It can be found under the Africa Family Friendly Departures US $50-70 per day for expenses such as travel guide section on our website and is Parents with children and teens aged 6 to drinks, snacks and curios. Budget more if a comprehensive resource for understanding 17 are welcome on select departure dates of you plan on buying a lot of souvenirs and what to expect on an overland tour in Africa this trip. Children under 12 get 5% off the trip budget for your optional excursions and visas • Overlanding is not considered a luxury price but there is no reduction to the local separately. holiday but is undoubtedly a lot of fun if payment. To see which departure dates are camping under the stars and being part of family friendly please refer to our website. Transport on Tour an entirely self-sufficient travelling group is to Our overland vehicles are custom built your liking IMPORTANT, PLEASE NOTE: A South African converted Mercedes Benz or MAN trucks that • Africa is a vast continent and distances regulation aimed at fighting child trafficking have seating between the highlights we visit can be very far came into effect in June 2015. Please read space for our passengers and a storage areas apart, but some early morning starts and late the 'Travelling with Children to/through South for luggage and all trip equipment. The trucks arrivals into camp will ensure that your time is Africa' information which you will find on seat maximised to see as many sights as possible our website at http://www.onthegotours.com/ between 27-30 passengers on our camping • We believe that a flexible approach to South-Africa/Visas trips. Most seats are forward facing, though some models have a combination of forward, travel and good sense of humour are essential Who's on tour? when undertaking overland safaris, although backward and some inward facing seats People from all over decide that the back we trust that any hiccups in the itinerary will with tables. There is no air-conditioning on to basics and close-up approach to viewing be resolved as soon as possible by our trusted board, instead vehicles have sliding glass Africa is for them – from Canada to New partners windows, and the seating area is raised Zealand to Singapore and the UK. Generally providing a great advantage for game viewing people are 30-50yrs, easy going and happy and photography. Seats are cushioned and

Zimbabwe to Zanzibar there is storage space for personal items like UK, Ireland, Australian, New Zealand, USA, cameras, snacks and day packs in the seating Any visa information provided in this Canadian and South African citizens do not area. document is for general guidance purposes require a visa for entrance into Botswana. only, visa requirements and fees are subject Meals on Tour to change. It is essential that you check The few countries that do require visas; mostly Meals and menus vary as food is purchased current entry requirements with each relevant Eastern European and Asian Nationals, need en-route, and is subject to produce that is embassy/consulate prior to departure. Visa to obtain them prior to arrival at the border. available procurement is the responsibility of the Visas are not issued at Botswana ports of seasonally in the areas we travel through. traveller and not of On The Go. entry, if you arrive without a visa, immigration As we support the local communities along officials will refuse you entry to Botswana. the way, fresh produce is mostly purchased Booking your flights The border crossings we use in Botswana direct from the producer or local grower and When booking your departure flight you include: therefore has an organic appearance. Our should allow time at the end of your African safari for any unexpected delays. safari cooks are able to offer a wide variety Muhembo (Botswana/Namibia border) We recommend that you book your onward of menus with the ingredients available, even Kazangula (Botswana/Zimbabwe or Zambia flight no earlier than 24 hours after the if the produce on offer is not of the same border) end of your safari. In the case of our selection as what you may be used to back Groblerberg/Martin’s Drift (South Africa/ longer overland camping safaris (22 days or home. The breakfast spread consists of bread Botswana) (toast when time allows), spreads and cereals more) we advise against making any firm with a hot breakfast every few days. Lunches arrangements for at least 48 hours after the Botswana Tourism Levy from 1st June 2017 are mostly prepared en-route with a supply scheduled departure date. Your tour leader - postponed until further notice of ‘build your own’ sandwich ingredients can help to arrange post tour accommodation From the 1st June 2017 a tourism levy of available. Dinners are cooked in the evenings locally upon request. $30USD is payable when entering Botswana. Payment is taken at the border in US dollars on arrival at the campsite. A wide array of Allergies/likes/dislikes dinner menus are on offer during your safari, cash, debit or credit card. The Levy is valid for Whilst all will done to accommodate consisting of curries, stews, pastas, BBQs and a 30 day period and can be used for multiple everyone, sometimes the choice available is even roasts! entry. limited as your cook may be making the Participation on Tour best of very limited availability, so some Please note this Levy has been postponed until further notice. All of our overland safaris are participation flexibility may be required when encountering something you're not particularly fond of or trips meaning that all passengers are Vaccinations expected to help out around camp. The crew have chosen not to eat as a lifestyle choice. You should seek medical advice before members running the trip will set up a rota Should you possess allergies which will result travelling to Botswana from your local health system that will be followed. One day you may in an medical emergency or a life threatening practitioner and ensure that you receive all be on cleaning duty, the next day you may be situation then please ensure you speak to of the appropriate vaccinations. As a guide on cooking duty and so forth. This is not only your cook on arrival so you can discuss the Polio, Diphtheria, Hepatitis A and Tetanus is to make the trip easier for all involved but also options available whilst en-route. This will strongly recommended. Rabies may also be for you as the passengers to get to know one ensure also that they are fully aware of what recommended. another while on trip. you can or cannot eat and make adjustments. There is the risk of malaria in certain areas of Botswana so it is very important to check KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Botswana Country Guide with your doctor before you go, to see Passports & visas Visa whether malarial medication is required for the areas you are visiting. A valid Yellow Please ensure that you have at least two blank Please be advised that visa requirements are Fever vaccination certificate is also required pages in your passport, plus an additional subject to change and that visa procurement if travelling into Botswana and you have blank page for each visa/African country you is the responsibility of the traveller and not previously been in an infected country. a visiting. If travelling on one of our longer On The Go Tours, therefore it is essential that overland safaris we recommend that you have you check current visa requirements with the at least 12 blank pages in your passport. embassy before travel. Please also ensure Currency & Banking that your passport is valid for at least 6 months The currency of Botswana is the Botswana Please also note that your passport must be from your planned date of departure from Pulas (BWP) 1 Pula = 100 Thebe. Notes are in valid for a minimum of six months from the end Africa. denominations of BWP10, 20, 50 and 100. date of your trip.

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Coins are in denominations of BWP1, 50, 25, decreases the further you travel west or As of the 1st October 2015 passport holders of 10, 5, 1. southwards during the winter and rainy (but not limited to) UK, USA, Canada, Australia season months. and New Zealand will be charged a visa fee at There are no restrictions on the import of the border into Malawi. The cost is $50 for a local or foreign currencies, provided they are Travelling with children in 7 day transit visa and $75 for a 90 day single declared on arrival. Export of local currency Botswana entry visa. is limited to BWP50 and foreign currencies The Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and up to the amount declared on arrival. It Please check with your local Malawi Embassy Gender Affairs informs the general public is easy to change most forms of currency or High Commission prior to departure. that it has imposed requirements for minors including US$, GB£, Euros and South African (children under 18) travelling through the Rand. The best place to change money in The border crossings we use in Malawi county’s ports of entry. Botswana is the bureau de changes as banks include: charge commission to change either cash Effective from the 1st October 2016 minors Machinji (Malawi/Zambia border) or travellers cheques. ATMs are available travelling through the country’s borders will Songwe (Malawi/Tanzania border) in all main towns, cities, shopping centres be required to produce certified copies of and most petrol stations. MasterCard, Visa, unabridged birth certificates in addition to Vaccinations American Express and Diners Club are all their valid passports. In the event that one Seek advice from your doctor or travel clinic widely accepted. parent is not travelling with the child, the other at least six weeks prior to departure about Travellers cheques should be in US Dollars or parent's affidavit consenting to such travel what vaccinations you require. Typically the Pound Sterling to avoid additional exchange should be availed. However, an affidavit will list includes typhoid, tetanus, polio, hepatitis A rate charges. Proof of identity may be not be required if the father’s name does not and B and meningitis. requested in some instances, so it’s useful appear on the child’s birth certificate.” to carry a passport or some form of photo A malaria risk exists throughout the country, identification. In large cities travellers cheques To summarise the above, should families be we strongly recommend that you take anti- can incur a high surcharge. travelling with children below the age of 18 malaria medication. they will require the following: Banking hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1530, Sat • Valid Passports A Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is 0830-1100. • Certified unabridged birth certificates for all required from travellers over one year of age minors below the age of 18 coming from infected areas. Time & Voltage • An Affidavit signed by the non-travelling Time Zone - Botswana is 2 hours ahead of parent should the minor be travelling with one Currency GMT. Daylight saving time is not observed. parent The currency of Malawi is the Malawian Kwacha (MWK, symbol MK). The standard voltage is 220 - 240V. Primary Unfortunately these regulations are very strict 1 MWK = 100 tambala. sockets require a ‘Type M’ - South African, therefore we urge all parents travelling to electrical plug which has three thick circular Africa with their children to contact all relevant Notes are in denominations of Mk500, 200, pins. You will need a voltage converter, and embassies well prior to departure to ensure 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. plug adapter in order to use U.S. appliances. they have the correct documentation as if you Coins are in denominations of Mk1 and 20, 10, do not, there is a high chance you will be 5, 2 and 1 tambala. Climate denied entry. Botswana’s climate is mainly temperate. On arrival in Lilongwe you will be able to convert money into MKW. The bureau de During the summer months (October-April) Malawi Country Guide the weather can be very hot with daytime changes are the easiest place to change temperatures of around 30 Celsius and money, and US$ and GB£ are accepted Visas in both cash and travellers cheque format. higher. The rainy season (typically lasting Please be advised that visa requirements are Travellers cheques attract a commission from January to March) can be hot with subject to change and that visa procurement charge and a lower exchange rate than cash, temperatures still in the mid 30’s and only is the responsibility of the traveller and not which is changed with no commission. dropping to around the mid 20’s overnight. On The Go Tours, therefore it is essential that Winter (May-September) brings a cool change you check current visa requirements with the If coming south from Tanzania, MKW can be yet is still reasonably warm and mostly embassy before travel. Please also ensure purchased on the border using US$ cash. pleasant with an average temperature of that your passport is valid for at least 6 months ATMs are effectively non-existent for foreign around 25°C. Early mornings and evenings from your planned date of departure from cards in Malawi. may be cold and frosty especially in the Africa. Kalahari region. The amount of rainfall

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Time & Voltage Visas infected areas (unless they remained onboard Time Zone - Malawi is 2 hours ahead of GMT. Please be advised that visa requirements are or at the airport); this is particularly relevant if Daylight saving time is not observed subject to change and that visa procurement traveling from neighbouring African countries. is the responsibility of the traveller and not If visiting Zanzibar from mainland Tanzania, a Standard voltage is 220-240V. Electrical On The Go Tours, therefore it is essential that yellow fever certificate must be produced to sockets in Malawi are the "Type G " British you check current visa requirements with the gain entry. BS-1363 type. You will need a voltage embassy before travel. Please also ensure converter, and plug adapter in order to use that your passport is valid for at least 6 months Currency U.S. appliances from your planned date of departure from The currency of Tanzania is the Tanzanian Shilling (code TZS, symbol TSh). Climate Africa. UK, Irish, Australian, New Zealand, USA, 1 TSh = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations There are three seasons in Malawi. The Canadian and RSA citizens require a visa for of TSh10,000, 5000, 2,000, 1,000 and 500. rainy season extends from November to Tanzania. A single entry visas can be obtained Coins are in denominations of TSh200, 100, April, the cool season from May to July by most nationalities upon arrival at Dar es 50, 20 and 10. and the dry season from August to Salaam, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar Airport or October. Temperatures and rainfall are The Tanzanian Shilling is non exportable or at Namanga border crossing point, between greatly influenced by Lake Malawi and importable. You can exchange US Dollars, Tanzania and Kenya. The current visa cost altitude, which varies from 37 metres (in the Pound Sterling or Euro cash at bureau de is U$50 for all nationalities, which can be Lower Shire Valley) to 3050 metres (Mount changes or banks in larger towns/cities. Cash paid in US$, GB£ or Euro cash. The three Mulanje). Along the lakeshore, the mean is changed with no commission. Exchange East African countries of Kenya, Tanzania and annual temperature is 24°C, and humidity can rates vary depending upon the denomination Uganda have an agreement that you can be high during the rainy season. of the note that you want to change travel freely between these countries and do and generally smaller notes attract a lower not have to get another visa when returning Tanzania Country Guide exchange rate than high ones. Be aware to each. If you exit this region and enter that old pre-2010 US$ banknotes or torn or any other country, including Rwanda and the Plastic Bag Ban marked banknotes are difficult to exchange in Democratic Republic of Congo, you will need Effective 1st June 2019: All passengers Africa so make sure you take crisp new notes. to get new visas to re enter Kenya, Tanzania arriving at any Tanzania airport including Alternatively most large towns/cities have an and Uganda. tourists can possibly face very heavy fines for ATM where cash can be withdrawn using Visa using plastic bags in any way, shape or form. The border crossings we use in Tanzania or MasterCard. Credit cards are very rarely Using, manufacture or importation of plastic include: accepted for making purchases. bags, including garbage bags and shopping Banking hours: Mon-Fri 0830-1230; Sat bags is illegal. Offenders, including tourists, Namanga (Kenya/Tanzania border) 0830-1300. Bureaux de change have longer could face very heavy fines. Isebania (Kenya/Tanzania border) hours and in the cities open on Sundays. Visitors/Citizens and Residents alike are Songwe (Tanzania/Malawi) advised to avoid packing any plastic bags in Vaccinations Travellers cheques are more difficult to their suitcases or in carry-on hand luggage change and require proof of purchase and You should seek medical advice before before flying to Tanzania. Items purchased at often have restrictions of about US$100 a travelling to Tanzania from your local health the airport before boarding the aircraft should day maximum. Please note that there is a practitioner and ensure that you receive all be removed from plastic bags. Please check surcharge when paying by travellers cheques. of the appropriate vaccinations. As a guide hand luggage before disembarking at entry Polio, Diphtheria, Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid and points and any plastic bags should be left in Tetanus is strongly recommended. Meningitis the plane. Time & Voltage and Rabies are also recommended. Similarly the transparent "zip-lock" plastic Tanzania Time Zone - 3 hours ahead of GMT. Daylight saving time is not observed. bags that some airlines require passengers to There is the risk of malaria in Tanzania use for keeping liquids, cosmetics, toiletries so it is very important to check with your Standard voltage is 220-240V. Primary etc separately in hand luggage are also doctor before you go, to see whether malarial sockets require a Type G British BS-1363 or not permitted to be brought and should medication is required for the areas you are Type D Indian BS-546 type, three pin plug. be removed and left on the plane before visiting. You will need a voltage converter, and plug disembarking. A Yellow Fever International Certificate of adapter in order to use U.S. appliances. We Vaccination is required from travellers over recommend getting a universal adapter. one, arriving from countries infected with yellow fever or who were in transit through

Zimbabwe to Zanzibar

Climate Vaccinations and April the weather is hot and wet; from Tanzania is sunny and tropical (accept in the You should seek medical advice before May to August it is cooler and dry; between mountain regions). Given the sheer size of travelling to Zambia from your local health September and November conditions are the country, the climate varies dramatically in practitioner and ensure that all you receive hot and dry. Average summer temperatures different regions. In coastal regions and on the all of the appropriate vaccinations. As a range between 25°C to 35°C, while in winter islands of Zanzibar and Pemba it is hot and guide Tetanus, diphtheria, polio, hepatitis A they can fall as low as 6°C at night, although humid year-round with higher rainfall, whilst and hepatitis B (for stays over 4 weeks) are daytime temperatures average 24°C. inland, the central plateau is dry and hot and strongly recommended. the north-western highlands are cooler. The Zambian Airport Departure long rains occur between mid-March and the Zambia has a malaria risk throughout the Tax end of May and there are also short, lighter year in the whole country, therefore we NOTES FOR THOSE FLYING OUT OF rains during November and December. The strongly recommend that you take anti- LIVINGSTONE AIRPORT IN ZAMBIA driest months are June to October. malaria medication. An airport departure tax is in place for The yellow fever vaccination is required for all flights departing from Zambian airports. Zambia Country Guide passengers travelling to and from Zambia. The price will be US$25 for international All in-transit passengers travelling between Visas & Departure Tax flights and US$8 for domestic flights. This Zambia and South Africa, irrespective of the is usually included in airline ticket prices; if Please be advised that visa requirements are time period in transit, will also be required not, it is payable at the airport in US dollars. subject to change and that visa procurement to present their Yellow Fever Vaccination Transit passengers and children under two is the responsibility of the traveller and not Certificate. years are exempt. A recently introduced On The Go Tours, therefore it is essential that additional airport tax (Airport Development you check current visa requirements with the Currency Infrastructure Fee), approx USD$8 per person embassy before travel. Please also ensure Zambia’s currency is the Zambia Kwacha domestic flights and USD$25 for international that your passport is valid for at least 6 months (ZMW) flights, payable in cash on departure. from your planned date of departure from Notes are in denominations of ZMW100, 50, Africa. 20, 10, 5, and 2. Zimbabwe Country Guide UK, Australian, New Zealand, USA, Canadian Banking hours vary but most are open from citizens require a visa for Zambia. Visas Visas can be obtained by most nationalities upon Mon - Fri 0815-1430 Please be advised that visa requirements are arrival at the airport/border. A single entry ATMs are available at Standard Chartered and subject to change and that visa procurement visa currently costs US $50 and a double/ Barclays Bank which accept Visa. Most large is the responsibility of the traveller and not multiple entry costs $80. Irish and South stores and hotels accept credit cards. On The Go Tours, therefore it is essential that African passport holders do not require a visa. you check current visa requirements with the If travelling on one of our overland safaris KAZA Visa embassy before travel. Please also ensure there is no real need to convert any of your Zimbabwe and Zambia have re-introduced that your passport is valid for at least 6 months money to ZMW, as you will only be in Zambia the popular, and much-awaited KAZA from your planned date of departure from for a short period of time. Campsites readily (Kavango-Zambezi) “Uni-Visa”, which allows Africa. accept US$ cash for food and beverages. visitors to stay in either (or both) countries for UK, Ireland, Australian, New Zealand, USA up to 30 days for a single payment of US$50. Time & Voltage and Canadian passport holders require a The UniVisa is available at Harare, Victoria Time Zone - Zambia is 2 hours ahead of GMT. visa to enter Zimbabwe, these visas are Falls, Lusaka and Livingstone International Daylight saving time is not observed. available at the border for the following costs: airports, the Victoria Falls land border Australian, New Zealand and US citizens: US Standard voltage is 230V. Zambia has several (Zimbabwe/Zambia) and the Kazungula land $30 single/$45 double entry visa. British and varieties of electrical sockets. The 3 primary border (Zimbabwe/Zambia/Botswana). Irish is US$55 single/$70 double. Canadians sockets are ‘Type C’ - European, ‘Type D’ - can only obtain a single entry visa at the Indian and ‘Type G’ - British. You will need a The border crossings we use in Zambia border for US $75. South African passport voltage converter and plug adapter in order to include: holders can obtain a visa for free. Visas can use U.S. appliances. be brought using post 2003 US$ notes, GB£ Machinji (Malawi/Zambia) or South African Rand. Kazungula (Zambia/Botswana) Climate Zambia is warm all year round, but has KAZA Visa three distinct seasons. Between December

Zimbabwe to Zanzibar

Zimbabwe and Zambia have re-introduced denominations (US$1-20 and ZAR10 - 200) Zimbabwe is 2 hours ahead of GMT. Daylight the popular, and much-awaited KAZA as there is always a shortage of change saving time is not observed. (Kavango-Zambezi) “Uni-Visa”, which allows and shopkeepers will often refuse larger bills. visitors to stay in either (or both) countries for Please also be aware it is illegal to leave Climate up to 30 days for a single payment of US$50. Zimbabwe with over $1000 (or equivalent) in Although located in the tropics, temperate cash. conditions prevail all year round in Zimbabwe The UniVisa is available at Harare, Victoria as the climate is moderated by altitude and Falls, Lusaka and Livingstone International Zimbabwe introduced Bond Notes into the inland position of the country. airports, the Victoria Falls land border circulation on 28 November 2017 which will (Zimbabwe/Zambia) and the Kazungula land be used alongside the US dollar and other Zimbabwe has a rainy season from border (Zimbabwe/Zambia/Botswana). currencies. These Bond Notes will be at a November/December to March, during this 1:1 parity with the US dollar. However, they time days are hot and sunny with possible The border crossings we use in Zimbabwe are only legal tender within Zimbabwe and afternoon thunderstorms. By April and May include: as such can only be used there. These Bond most of the rain is gone, skies are clear and days are sunny and warm. Kazangula (Botswana/Zimbabwe) notes will be in $2 and $5 denominations and there will also be a new $1 Bond coin. Night time temperatures drop dramatically between June and August although daytime Vaccinations Banking hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri - temperatures remain pleasantly warm. Late Seek advice from your doctor or travel clinic 0800-1500 , Wed 0800-1300 and Sat - August sees the start of the hot and dry at least six weeks prior to departure about 0800-1130. In major towns/cities most banks season which continues until October. what vaccinations you require. Typically the have an ATM. American Express, Diners list includes typhoid, tetanus, diphtheria, polio, Club and Visa cards are widely accepted. Zambian Airport Departure hepatitis A and B (for stays over 4 weeks). Major foreign currencies can be exchanged at Tax bureaux de change and banks at the official NOTES FOR THOSE FLYING OUT OF In Zimbabwe a malarial risk exists from exchange rate. Please also be aware it is LIVINGSTONE AIRPORT IN ZAMBIA November to June in all areas below 1200m illegal to leave Zimbabwe with over $1000 (or and throughout the year in the Zambezi equivalent). As of June 2016 it is becoming An airport departure tax is in place for all Valley. We strongly recommend that you increasingly difficult to withdraw money from flights departing from Zambian airports. It take your anti-malaria medication. Other ATMs in Zimbabwe. There is a cash limit of will no longer be included on the ticket and precautionary measures to prevent contact $500 per day - however a lot of banks are not will now be collected in Zambian Kwacha with mosquitoes include: insect repellent, replenishing the ATMs. It is strongly advised cash direct from the passenger. The amount cover up at sundown, sleep under a mosquito that you bring enough money with you before payable is currently K28,000 for Domestic net and wear long sleeve clothing and long you enter Zimbabwe and don't rely on getting Flights and K56,000 for International Flights trousers in the evenings. any whilst there. and is payable on departure from all Zambian airports. Passengers need to have ZMK cash Yellow fever: A yellow fever vaccination Travellers cheques are accepted at banks, available for this tax. Please note, departure certificate is required from travellers over one these should be in US Dollars or Pound taxes are subject to change. year of age coming from infected areas. Sterling to avoid additional exchange rate charges. Most banks will want to see your OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Currency passport and proof of purchase receipt before cashing your travellers cheques. Please Note: The Zimbabwean Dollar was abandoned in We offer a number of locally operated Travellers cheques can be difficult to cash so April 2009. The country has adopted a multi- optional activities and excursions on each do not rely upon them as your sole source of currency scheme; the US Dollar and South of our expeditions. We feel that offering funds. African Rand can be used for domestic optional excursions affords a greater degree transactions. of flexibility, independence and choice to our Time & Voltage travellers. To help you budget, below is a Zimbabwe is essentially a cash-only society Standard voltage is 220-240V. Primary selection of optional excursions available on now with ATMs pretty useless for the sockets require a ‘Type G’ - British plug, or this trip. foreigner. Credit cards only used in a handful ‘Type D’ - old English plug or Indian plug. Please note the following: of places, however all major hotels will now You will need a voltage converter and plug All prices are in US Dollars and are subject accept this payment. We recommend bringing adapter in order to use U.S. appliances. to change. Where activities occur away from enough cash to cover your stay in Zimbabwe your base, there may be an additional transfer (in either USD or ZAR) especially in the smaller cost. Make sure you have $US dollars with you

Zimbabwe to Zanzibar before you travel to Africa as it is notoriously difficult to get them here. Victoria Falls activities (if applicable) - must be paid for in US$ cash (GBP & ZAR also accepted at a lower rate). Gorilla Trekking (if applicable) - the price varies dependant on where gorilla trek takes place ie Uganda, DRC or Rwanda. We offer camping excursions in the Serengeti/ Ngorongoro Crater and Okavango Delta. All optional excursions are offered by 3rd parties and independently of On The Go Tours. They are undertaken at your own risk and On The Go Tours take no responsibility for personal loss/injury caused.

Malawi Fresh Water Diving at Kande Beach (Price from) US $60 Full Day Snorkelling in Lake Malawi US $50 Horse Riding 2 - 3 hours US $70 - $240 Village Walk & Meal US $40

Tanzania Dhow Fishing Trip - Zanzibar US $50 Moped Hire US $100 PADI Dive Course - 3 to 5 Days (Price from) US $500 Prison Island Snorkelling Trip US $70 Scuba Diving - Price from US $100 Snorkel Trip - Nungwe Half Day US $60 Stone Town Tour - Zanzibar US $60

Zambia Zambezi Sunset Dinner Cruise US $90

Zimbabwe Bungee Jump (111m) US $130 Helicopter Over The Falls 15 mins US $165 Microlight Over The Falls 15 mins US $180 Rafting & Boarding Combo Low Water (Excl USD10 NP Fee) US $190 Rafting On The Zambezi Full Day US $150