luangwablondes
A guide for the overseas self drive, self sufficient, vehicle dependent visitor in Africa
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do then by the things you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbour. Catch the tradewinds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
Mark Twain
Safari Zambia - On road and Offroad
With the information in the following pages, you can design a camping itinerary throughout Zambia or one using inexpensive or moderate accommodations. For an upmarket lodges and bush camps itinerary, I would suggest looking at Tracks4Africa maps for locations and distances or you can contact me for assistance. Then checking availability with an incountry travel agent or doing this yourself.
Mobissimo - airfare travel search engine
Premier Tours Airfare USA to Africa
Safari Tour Consultants in South Africa
If you feel you are in need of a reputable Tour Agent in Zambia, I can recommend one that has performed well for myself and the many people I have referred to them.
The Zambian Safari Company
Cairo Rd in Lusaka Zambian Safari Company GE placemark.kmz
tel 231450/222941 fax 224915
reservations@zamsaf.co.zm attn Nickson
Nickson is quick with emails. He can assist with all the normal tour agent services including train tickets, canoe safaris in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe and those pesky transfers, and arrange self catering at Buffalo Camp.
Proflight Schedule www.proflight-zambia.com/Schedules_Main.html
Travelers Currency Cheatsheet create and print currency converter tables for your next trip
Scandinavia Express Services - bus www.scandinaviagroup.com/Scandinavia%20Express/index.htm
Mazhandu Family bus Services - bus - Lusaka, Livingstone, Kazungula, and Katima Mulilo - 6 departure times daily on the Livingstone-Lusaka route, the earliest - 06.00 hrs, latest 20.00 hrs. One way Livingstone to Lusaka ~ US$15, takes about 7 hours.
Zambia has a well deserved reputation with those looking for Africa unadorned – small personal safari camps and lodges, good food, cold drinks, comfortable accommodations, culture, great guides, excellent wildlife, an informal character, and adventurous activities around every corner.
Famous for it’s walking safaris through wildlife rich national parks. Visitors may also enjoy day and night wildlife viewing drives in open 4x4 vehicles, boating safaris, canoeing safaris, white water rafting, and traditional tribal ceremonies. Numerous opportunities to enjoy your own safari in remote and wild parts of
The best time to visit South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi and
General Information
www.zamnet.zm/zamnet/zntb/zntb.html
The currency is the Zambian kwacha (ZMK). American Express and Visa cards are accepted in major supermarkets, restaurants, stores, and hotels in
There is no limit to the importation of foreign currency, provided it is declared on arrival through a currency declaration form.
Travellers may, for their own consumption, import 2.5 litres of duty free beer, wine or spirits and 400 cigarettes or 500gms of tobacco.
Effective April 2008-VAT has been reduced from 17.5% to 16%.
Diesel fuel is widely available throughout Zambia. Unleaded gasoline is available in Lusaka and is slowly being introduced in other parts of Zambia. Paved roads lead from Lusaka to the Copperbelt, Chirundu (on the Zimbabwean border towards Harare), Livingstone/Victoria Falls, Tunduma (on the Tanzanian border), Mongu to the West, and the Malawi border. Dirt or gravel roads connect the capital with other parts of the country. Paved roads are generally in fair to poor condition and often are pockmarked with potholes.
Traffic moves on the left. There is no left turn on red; however, this law is not enforced. Driving on Zambian roads can be hazardous. The
There’s no formal assistance for breakdowns, therefore you should find passing motorists helpful for a lift to town. Don’t travel alone or you are in a fix when something goes wrong; abandoning the car by the roadside would not be a good idea!
Police roadblocks can be a nuisance to travelers. They see you as an easy target to collect money from, and have been known to invent new offences bordering on the ridiculous. It is essential not to loose your patience but be firm, resolute and patient if you think you are in the right. “On-the-spot” fines must be accompanied by proper “admission of guilt” paperwork and only need to be paid within 7 days. Only a manifestly un-roadworthy vehicle can be impounded, not one accused of speeding! Approached the right way you, should find Zambian policemen as friendly as everyone else you meet.
Vehicles must be equipped with 2 metallic emergency triangles, white reflector stickers in front, and red reflector stickers in back. Failure to comply may result in high fines. There are no emergency services for stranded drivers. It is advisable to have a cell phone when undertaking a trip outside of town, although many parts of the country do not yet have cell phone service. Cellphones may not be used while actually driving. During the rainy season (end of October to mid-March), travelers who do not have a four-wheel drive vehicle will encounter problems driving on rural roads. The roads from
Seat belts are mandatory. The speed limit is 50 km/30 mph in
Required
Passport
Valid International Drivers Licence
Visiting drivers must hold an International Drivers Licence.
Drivers licences from other countries are not valid except SADC countries. South African drivers' licences are only recognised in SADC countries (Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe). It is recommended that a letter of verification be obtained from the South African Department of Transport.
Vehicle Registration Papers
Letter of Authorization for use of the vehicle if not your own. (rented/bank lien/ borrowed from someone/leased)
Police Clearance indicating vehicle registration, chassis number and engine number. A Police Clearance is only valid for 3 months.
· An address in
Carbon emissions tax -- pay at border entry point
in addition to the vehicle insurance, road tax fees etc.An annual fee is payable for the
carbon tax and the rate is calculated according to the engine capacity of the vehicle:
Engine Capacity Unit Tax
up to 1500cc ZMK 50,000
1501 - 2000cc ZMK 100,000
2001 - 3000cc ZMK 150,000
3001 and above ZMK 200,000
All motor cycles are charged an annual flat rate of ZMK50 000
The US$ equivalent is also acceptable for payment.
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Reported in Offroad and Outdoor e-Zine newsletter 1/09:
The new border post Zambia/Wenella border at Katima Mulilo has now been opened and looks very smart. I see that Zambia is also busy with their new border post, lets hope that this will make life a lot easier, The following charges are required at Wenella border post on the Zambia side.
• Carbon Tax +- R600.00 per vehicle depends on size of engine.
• Insurance +- R250.00 per vehicle depends on size of engine.
• Local road tax R75 to R150.00 per vehicle depends size of vehicle
• Cross Border charges US$ 20.00, must be US$ dollars
2 warning triangles
Fire Extinquisher
Red and white reflector tape applied to vehicle:
2 x white strips to the front
2 x red strips to the rear
each strip minimum 75mm long x 50mm wide
left and right side of bumpers
3rd party insurance - --- purchase at border entry or have a COMESA Yellow Card
Temporary Import Permit (TIP) or Carnet ---- purchase CIP/TIP at border entry- Visitors declare their goods to Customs at the point of entry and declare and produce them for inspection at the point of departure. Generally a list describing the goods, prepared in duplicate well in advance, will hasten clearance on entry. When a visitor's motor vehicle is not covered by a valid carnet, Customs will issue a customs import permit (CIP) CE-5 Form.
Trailor sign- red T on black background
Unofficial Clearing Agents
It has been brought to our attention that there are individuals masquerading as ‘agents’ who claim they can facilitate border formalities for ‘self drive’ tourists to enter and exit Zambia. Please do not encourage tourists to use their services simply because gaining the necessary paperwork to enter/exit
Customs have also ‘computerised’ CIP (Customs Import Permits) so only the person authorised to drive the vehicle can apply for one at the Customs desk. They will not facilitate any so called agents trying to do the same. Zambia State Insurance also has an outlet at the border post which offers One month and more insurance policies for those requiring such cover. Again 3 or more month policies tend to be sold to unsuspecting tourists whereas a cheaper One Month policy will suffice if they are within
Just outside the fenced area is also a Bureau de Change which can facilitate the changing of money for those charges which are expressed in Kwacha .
Kindly note that all transaction with the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) are to be in the local currency – Kwacha
The border has in the recent months experienced an increase in the traffic volumes and ZRA management seeks to encourage positive cooperation from stakeholders for easy trade facility.
The Kazungula Customs management has agreed to support and assist all those that request their services. Kindly feel free to inquire or seek help from them whenever it is required.
We hope all operators will brief their driver/guides to co-operate with the Customs Officials so that we can do all that we can to facilitate a smooth entry and exit of our tourists.
Yours sincerely,
Christopher Tett
Vice Chairman
Livingstone Tourism Association. posted June 30th 2008
November 10th 2008
“Overland Trucks & Vehicles Entering Zambia
We(Saf Par have had problems at the Kazangula Border post with overland trucks trying to enter Zambia) have recently found out that passenger carrying vehicles now need to apply for a TIP (Temporary Import Permit) which is obtained at a cost from Lusaka prior to entering Zambia. Previously a CIP(Customs Import Permit) was issued at point of entry at no cost. Currently UK registered trucks have a Carnet and this may be the way forward for Botswana, South Africa and Namibian registered vehicles. Note that the above is not applicable to privately registered vehicles entering Zambia for holiday purposes. For more information please contact the Zambian Revenue Authority.” From the Livingstonian
All road borders are open 24 hours a day except for Chembe, Kazungula, Kariba and Chirundu, which are open from 06h00 to 18h00. Victoria Falls Bridge is open until 20h00.
The main border crossings are:
From Angola: none
From Botswana: Kazungula - ferry (4x4-$20)
From the Democratic Republic of Congo: Lubumbashi – Chililabombwe
From Malawi: Mchinji and Chitipa
From Mozambique: Cassacatiza south of Katete – Chanidan and Zumbo – Luangwa (at Lake Cabora Bassa) small boat, Missale - near Chipata
From Namibia: Near Katima Mulilo - Sesheke - Bridge
From Tanzania: Tunduma – Nakonde
From Zimbabwe: Chirundu- Bridge, Kariba – Siavonga- Dam wall, and Victoria Falls – Livingstone - Bridge
Road Map- www.greatnorthroad.org/elements/media/maps/zambia_diagrammatic.pdf
The only water access to Zambia is on Lake Tanganyika . The MV Liemba, one of the world’s oldest operating steam ships, runs scheduled services from Bujumbura in Burundi, via Kigoma in Tanzania and docks at Mpulungu in Zambia. The ferry takes vehicles, cargo and passenger in first, second and third class (not recommended). Compartments and meals are available. Delays of up to twenty four hours are possible.
Zambia has a total road length of 38763kms tarred roads, 8592kms gravel roads and 21999 kms dirt roads. Zambia is notorious for potholes and roadsigns are few, but there are major roadworks on some of the main routes at the moment as the roads are finally being upgraded.. SOme of the more remote roads require great care and caution while driving. Avoid driving at night if possible as there are no roadmarkings and potholes and animals occur when least expected. A 4x4 is recommended if you’re going anywhere off the main routes.
Petrol and diesel can be readily obtained in all major towns, but shortages are common in the very remote areas so make sure you have spare fuel for emergencies. Both petrol and diesel get more expensive the further away you are from the line of rail. Unleaded petrol is now available at most BP stations in the major towns.
Visa Information
Effective 26 January 2008 the Visa Waiver Scheme is scrapped and all visitors(that are required to have a visa) must pay the full visa fee.
VISA Fees - All visitors (except those excluded in the link below) are required to purchase a tourist visa. Visit the Zambian Immigration Website for full information.
| Visitor Passport | Required # of Entries | Validity | ||
| British Passport Holder | Single | 3 months |
$50 |
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Double / Multiple |
3 months |
$80 |
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| U.S. Passport Holder | Multiple Entry (only) | 3 years |
$80 |
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| All Other Nationals | Single Entry | 3 months |
$50
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| Double Entry | 3 months |
$80 |
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| Multiple Entry | 3 months |
$80 |
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Day Tripper Visa One Day $20
South Africans do not require a visa.
Visas may be used for a maximum stay of 90 days per entry. 90 days per calender year. British Pound is convertible to the US Dollar only at prevailing bank rate. Double and Multiple Entry Visas are issued at Immigration Headquarters (Lusaka) and Zambian Missions abroad - Not at the Port of Entry. Single entry visas available at the Port of Entry.
**USA citizens - when applying for your visa at the Port of Entry, the Immigrations Officer has the option of writing in "ME" (Multiple Entry) or "SE" (Single Entry). If you intend on leaving Zambia and returning within 3 years, may it be just a visit to Vic Falls for a day or another safari, be sure he writes in ME AND get a receipt. It's the same price. You maybe required to show the receipt with each entry. Additionally, if you use USA currency to purchase this visa, the money should be dated 2005 or newer. Otherwise Immigration may not accept the $$$. This statement conflicts with the previous paragraph, but alert USA citizens have managed to get Multiple Entry Visas.
Passport holders of these countries do not need a visa:
http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/zims/Do_I_need_a_visa.aspx
Including South Africans.
If necessary, visas can be purchased upon arrival. Please have correct money and amounts in $5 and $10 notes. (With "big heads").
The Day Tripper pass A day tripper visa applies to all nationalities who are touring Zambia for a period not more than 24 hours (One day)
Nov 7th 2008 Day Tripper pass reinstated at $20
If you look at the government immigration website, you will see that all the new visa fees have been listed and the day tripper visa for USD 10-00 according to this website is still in place. Immigration Livingstone does not seem to know about this and charges day visitors for the full visa fee. Many tourists coming for a helicopter flight, micro light flight or any other activity that Livingstone has to offer, or to visit Livingstone Town and the Falls, now turn back because of the hefty visa fees.
Transit Visa (7 day) is the same price as a single entry visa.
Unexpired Visas remain valid, including American 3 year Multiple Entry visas.
Visa Fees- www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/zims/Do_I_need_a_visa.aspx
www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/zims/visa_guidelines.aspx
- Completion of the visa application form in duplicate (photocopies are accepted).
- Obtain two recent passport size photographs signed on the back of each. Only if acquiring your visa in advance.
- Collect supporting documentation
You should request your first stop on your Zambian itinerary to email you a visa waiver form. There is no guarantee.
If you are driving in, good luck on the visa waiver. It frequently will depend on who you will be organizing the waiver with. I understand Chirundu doesn't do waivers.
Visiting Permit
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PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR A VISITING PERMIT |
A visiting permit is issued to private visitors who want to remain in
Application Steps
- Complete application form (form 5 )
- Obtain two recent passport size photographs
- Gather of supporting documentation including:
· Certified photocopies of passport
· Bank guarantee/return air ticket
· Letter from the host
Issuance K500,000 Renewal K1,000,000 Duplicate K500,000
FEES FOR VISITING PERMIT
Radio Licenses
Licenses for 29Mhz radios are available from the Zambian Communications Authority. Contact Kezias Mwale at kmwale@caz.gov.zm This licence will take a while to obtain.
Zambia Communications Authority
Office of the Controller
P O Box 36871
LUSAKA
Tel: 092601 246702
Fax: 092601 246701/2
Cost of licence: K 17554.00 (Approx: R 28.00) Valid 6 months
GSM Coverage http://www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/cou_zm.shtml
Zain -- August 2008 Celtel mobile communications brand has now been discontinued across the African continent to join their sister companies in the Gulf to become ZAIN. ZAIN subscribers can now make seamless calls without roaming across 22 countries where Celtel / ZAIN now has operations, in Africa and the
The borderless network, dubbed “One Network,” allows subscribers to call any country where the service is available at local rates with no roaming charges. The international issue has been a bone of contention for more than five years between the Zambian government and private mobile service providers. Only the Zambia Telecommunication Company (Zamtel), a government-run communication company providing both fixed and mobile services, is allowed to operate an international gateway.
The Zambian government says its policy is grounded in national security concerns. The Zambian government monitors all international calls made through Zamtel, and Zain and the other private operator, Mobile Telecommunication Network (MTN), have to route their international calls through the telco.
Zamtel has exclusive rights to the Mwembeshi Earth Station satellite and collects revenue from the private service providers using the satellite’s facilities, including the international gateway.
Zain wants the Zambian government to provide licenses to private operators to own and operate their own international gateways, and blames the current policy for the high cost of telecommunication and the lack of investment in the mobile market, especially in rural areas.
MTN (Zambia) Ltd
Zambia Telecommunications Company Ltd (ZAMTEL)
World Map coverage http://www.coveragemaps.com/gsmposter.htm
Note for AT&T Wireless Digital GSM Customers: Celtel's international roaming service has been extended to include AT&T Wireless across the USA. Customers of AT&T Wireless in the USA will be able to roam when visiting Zambia. To do this you will either need to have a Tri-band phone or just bring your SIM card with you and put it into a locally supplied phone for use whilst in Zambia.
Celtel scrapped roaming charges for its users in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda to Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo and Gabon and it plans to expand the service- One Network - to Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Malawi, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Chad and Zambia. Check their website for an update. The “One Network” service allows its subscribers in countries where Celtel operates to make calls at local rates and receive incoming calls for free.
Celtel One Network Celtel Kenya
http://zambia.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/ccguide2007_zda_changes.pdf Communication (Telephone / Post / Internet) Country code: ++260. City code Lusaka: 1. City code Livingstone: 3. Mobile codes: 0955, 0966 and 0977 Other important numbers: Fire: 993 Emergency: 999 Calls can be made from post and telephone offices in major cities as well as from token and card phone boxes. Internet cafes are increasing in numbers in all major cities.
Post offices usually are open Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 16.00.
Telephone: Please note that the telephone numbers in ZAMBIA NATIONWIDE TELEPHONE NUMBER CHANGES CLARIFICATION BY EXAMPLE:
Electricity
Zambia uses 220 V / 230 V / 50 Hz.
Internet Cafes:
International access code from Zambia: 00
Internet code: .zm
Police: 991
Ambulance: 992
Cellphone networks: Celtel, MTN and Cell-Z
The Zambian Yellow Pages
Cell phone numbers:
095-123456 --> 0955-123456
096-123456 --> 0966-123456
097-123456 --> 0977-123456
098-123456 --> 0978-123456
099-123456 --> 0979-123456
Lusaka Landlines:
01 261234 --> 021 1 261234
Dialing from outside Zambia to a Lusaka landline:
260 1 261234 --> 260 21 1 261234
The old numbers discontinued working effective October 31st.
The plug either is a round pin attachment plug, has round pins with ground or is a rectangular blade plug. Adaptors are available at electronic stores or Game in Manda Hill. Electrical Plugs
230V 50Hz
Public Holidays
1 January
New Year's Day
2nd Monday in March
Youth Day
March / April (variable)
Good Friday, Holy Saturday + Easter Monday
1 May
International Workers' Day
24 May
Africa Day
1st Monday in July
Heroes' Day
1st Tuesday in July
Unity Day
1st Monday in August
Farmers' Day
24 October
Independence Day
25 + 26 December
Christmas Day + Boxing Day
- Zamnet-Lusaka SW crnr of
Lusaka
- Zulunet -
- Cyberian Outpost - Livingstone Adventure Centre
- Chanters Lodge Livingstone
Free wireless connections in all the rooms
- Faulty Towers Livingstone
Free internet access and wireless hotspot
- Zig zag Cafe Livingstone
- Spider Web Mansa http://tinyurl.com/2xbzw2
- Internet Cafe Namwala opposite Namwala Market broadband
One Click Internet Café
Chipata
J K M Internet Café & Business
Kabwe
Digital World & Insomnia Café
Kitwe
Elite Apartments
Livingstone
Hope.com Internet cafe
Livingstone
Real Time Technology
Livingstone
Blitz Internet Café & Business Centre
Lusaka
Businet Internet Café
Lusaka
Kabelenga Road
D G Internet Café Ltd
Lusaka
Foresight Internet Café
Lusaka
Gra-Gigi Café
Lusaka
Internet Café
Lusaka
I-Zone
Lusaka
Arcades Shopping Center
Kilimanjaro Café
Lusaka
Coffee House Manda Hill Shopping Center
Microlink
Lusaka
Net-One Cyber Café
Lusaka
Post Office
Lusaka
Real Time Technology
Lusaka
Kopyco
Lusaka
Crossroads Shopping Center
Zelogix Internet Café
Mazabuka
Mushroom Lodgé
Mfuwe
Cyberdog Cafe FlatDogs
Mfuwe
iConnect -- Wireless broadband internet access in Zambia
If you are within about 30km of the centre of Lusaka, Livingstone, Kabwe, Kitwe, Ndola, or Namwala, you may be able to find a hotspot to connect to iConnect's high-speed internet access.
iConnect offices
Lusaka... AfriConnect House, Plot 59, Great East Road, Lusaka. Near the Engen Petrol Station/Wimpy.
Livingstone... Wild Side Tours, 131 Mosi Oa Tunya Road, Livingstone.
Kitwe and Ndola... 1st Floor Mukuba Pension House, Kitwe.
Kabwe... Kabwe Farmer's Association Internet Cafe, 56 Chilufya Katebe Street, Kabwe.
Shopping Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, Saturday 8am - 1pm.
· Banking Hours: Monday - Friday 8:15am - 2:30 pm.
Horseback riding(trails)
Kafue NP www.zambiahorsesafaris.com/
accommodation at Kafue Horse Safari Lodge
Mabula Game Farm (near Livingstone)
Kapishya
Shiwa N’gandu
Mutinondo www.mutinondozambia.com/main_frame.htm
Between SLNP and Great N. Rd
Munano Camp at Chaminuku
Lilayi
Chundukwa Tree Lodge chunduka@zamnet.zm
near Livingstone
LECHWE LODGE www.lechwelodge.com/gamefarm.htm
South of
KUBU CABINS? Not sure about this
J Lazy J Farm- Lusaka Horseriding trails and polocross 230710
Trotover Equestrian Centre Lusaka Horseriding trails
and polocross Tel: 223014
Mutumbi Safari Lodge opening 4/08 30km from Blue
Lagoon NP
Widlife Camp www.wildlifecamp-zambia.com/
rumour has it that it is in the works
Lion House http://www.lionhouse-zambia.com/
Bradt Guide online (2004)
www.zambia-travel-guide.com/bradt_guide.asp?bradt=170
Shoprite
CHILENJE
Address: Plot 169,
Tel: +260 (1) 265467
Fax: +260 (1) 265418
CHINGOLA
Address:
Tel: +260 (2) 312253
Fax: +260 (2) 312232
CHIPATA mostly a basic selection
Address:
Tel: +260 (062) 22233
Fax: +260 (062) 21421
KABWE
Address:
Tel: +260 (5) 222456/4901
Fax: +260 (5) 222076
KASAMA Reopened after fire
Address: Plot 7,
Tel: +260 (4) 222145/1993
Fax: +260 (4) 222188
Address: Town Centre,
Tel: +260 (2) 229518
Fax: +260 (2) 229511
LIVINGSTONE Closed due to fire 2007 an alternative is the Spar
Address:
Tel: +260 (3) 324411/2
Fax: +260 (3) 324415
LUANSHYA
Address:
Tel: +260 (2) 510160/030
Fax: +260 (2) 512080
Address:
Tel: +260 (1) 221706/235272
Fax: +260 (1) 235437
Address:
Tel: +260 (1) 231755/229886
Fax: No fax
MANDA HILL
Address: C/o Great East &
Tel: +260 (1) 250313/251155
Fax: +260 (1) 255707/5
MANSA
Address:
Tel: +260 (2) 821542
Fax: +260 (2) 821549
MATERO
Address: Plot 122, Off
Tel: +260 (1) 249055
Fax: +260 (1) 246704
MAZABUKA
Address:
Tel: +260 (3) 230404/668
Fax: +260 (3) 230970
MONGU
Address: Plot 306,
Tel: +260 (7) 221397/175
Fax: +260 (7) 221712
MUFULIRA
Address:
Tel: +260 (2) 412855
Fax: +260 (2) 412844
Address:
Tel: +260 (2) 612121/2
Fax: +260 (2) 612124/2
SOLWEZI Closed due to fire Jan 23, 2008 OPENING IN MARCH 2009
Address: Plot 960,
Tel: +260 (8) 821478/86
Fax: +260 (8) 821113
CAIRO ROAD
Address: PO Box 37226, Plot 120, Cairo Road, Lusaka
Tel: +260 (1) 228253
Fax: +260 (1) 238606 (Shoprite)
FREEDOM AVENUE
Address: Plot 880, C/o Mkwazi & Freedom Way, Lusaka
Tel: +260 (1) 231734
Fax: +260 (1) 238606 (Shoprite)
KABWE
Address: PO Box 91, Plot 91, Independence Ave, Kabwe
Tel: +260 (5) 223380
Fax: +260 (5) 222576 (Shoprite)
KITWE
Address: Town Centre, Matuka Avenue, Kitwe
Tel: +260 (2) 229552
Fax: +260 (2) 229511 (Shoprite)
LIVINGSTONE
Address: PO Box 60023, Plot 360-5, Mosi-Oa-Dunya Road, Livingstone
Tel: +260 (3) 323906
Fax: +260 (3) 324415 (Shoprite)
MANDA HILL
Address: Shoprite Centre, Shop 29, Manda Hill, Lusaka
Tel: +260 (1) 255514
Fax: +260 (1) 238606 (Shoprite)
NDOLA
Address: President Street, Ndola
Tel: +260 (2) 620261
Fax: +260 (2) 612041 (Shoprite)
Scandinavia Express Services intercity bus transportation serving Lusaka to Dar, Dodoma, Mwanza, Songea, Tukuyu, Moshi, Arusha, Mombasa, Nairobia, and Kampala www.scandinaviagroup.com
TAZARA Railway - Kapiri Mposhi to Dar Es Salaam www.tazara.co.tz www.seat61.com/Zambia.htm www.trctz.com/schedule21.htm
Train routes Southern Africa www.seat61.com/Map-southernafrica.htm
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www.reintegration.net/sambia/teil2.htm
Swift Freight for parts and supplies shipped from ZA www.swiftcargo.com
Topo Maps-- Map office at the Mulungushi House in Lusaka. Look for outside stairs to a basement office, from the parking lot area.
Location in Google Earth Driveway Download Lusaka Map Sales Office.kmz
~Distances in kilometres from
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to Chingola |
411 |
On very good highway Distances Lilaya to Kasanka ~6 hours Kasanka – Bangwuelu ~5 hours Bangwuelu – Shiwa ~5 hours Shiwa – Buffalo Camp ~3 hours |
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to Chipata |
567 | |
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to Chirundu |
136 | |
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to Choma |
284 | |
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to Kabwe |
138 | |
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to |
44 | |
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to Kapiri Mposhe |
206 | |
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to Kasama |
852 | |
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to Kawambwa |
729 | |
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to |
359 | |
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to Landless Corner |
68 | |
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to Livingstone |
473 | |
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to Luanshya |
331 | |
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to Lundazi |
746 | |
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to Mansa |
561 | |
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to Mazabuka |
125 | |
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to Mongu |
533 | |
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to Mpika |
430 | |
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to Mufulira |
336 | |
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to Mumbwa |
152 | |
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to Mwinilunga |
872 | |
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to |
321 | |
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to Nyimba |
336 | |
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to Solwezi |
554 | |
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to Tunduma |
1015 | |
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to |
1021 | |
Remote and interesting tracks-- Ecotrails
Normally, I would advise most people to caravan with at least another vehicle for all the
following Zambian routes.
*LZNP Route Chirundu –thru to the middle of LZNP- up the escarpment to
*Petauke-SLNP Route Petauke North to SLNP-Mfuwe
*Mfuwe>Msoro>
*
*SLNP-NLNP Route Mfuwe –Nsefu- Luambe – NLNP-up the escarpment to the
Possible variations- reach opposite NLNP and continue North thru GMA to
to Isoka. Both not recorded on T4A
*Possible Ecotrail ---
Mkushi/Wonder Gorge/Kabwe in process of determining viability of this route
?? is there an extension to be found??
get Topo maps
Other routes
*
*Livingstone-Kafue-Chimfunshi(Chimp Orphanage)
Or Loop from North Gate Kafue return thru Mushingashi Game Conservancy And
Hippo Pools to
*Mana Pools(World Heritage site) in
or at Kariba Dam- One vehicle ok
www.zimparks.com/html/manapools
Check out this blog on Mana Pools and Chitake Spgs.
http://za2uk.wordpress.com/2007/09/18/unexpected-zim/#comment-9
Makuti lies some 296 kilometres north of
Six kilometres beyond that and at the foot of the
Visitors are advised to drive with caution, as the road is very rough.
The Nyamepi Camp camping area located along the Zambezi River is situated near the Mana Pools National Park reception office. There are ablution blocks nearby with hot and cold running water, flush toilets and laundry basins. Visitors can buy firewood at the reception office, and each campsite has a braai area. On the old river terraces, tourists can walk unaccompanied by guides in the open Albida woodland because visibility is good and there is little danger of unexpectantly coming across dangerous animals. This privilege of walking alone in an area with dangerous wildlife is unique in Zimbabwe. Elephant, eland, buffalo, impala, waterbuck, baboons, monkeys, zebra, warthog and hippo are some of the larger herbivores to be seen regularly. Lions, leopards, spotted hyaena and cheetah are present in the area, but their secretive nature makes them more difficult to see. Despite this, it is not often that the visitor leaves Mana Pools without seeing at least one of these large carnivores.
Fishing Visitors can fish in the Zambezi River.
Lion Tracking Lion r
esearch project at Mana Pools. Six prides of lions are collared with radio transmitters as part of a research project and visitors can join Parks staff as they track the radio collared lions on foot. Visitors are guaranteed a close view of the lions in most instances. This activity is unique and also assists in data collection for research projects. It cost a R 100 per person and the income goes towards the lion research fund.*Shiwa N’gandu/Kapishya Hot Springs-Mutinondo-Lavushi Mandu NP-Bangwuelu-
* I wish I could suggest some routes to include the far Northern section-rich in water falls, or a route from
For those will little confidence in their jalopy and from the benefit of my experiences
Most upmarket camps do their own work-go to only as last resort in remote areas/no traffic
You can find Mechanics- I have had the privilege of using
Local Mechanic-next to Zulu Kraal on the Lusaka-Chipata Hwy
Wildlife and Flatdogs will let their mecs do work as time allows from their own vehicles
Mfuwe- off the road to Wildlife and Kapani 270 metres down from the Mfuwe gate-airport rd.
turn North into the plot, local mechanic- Wenceslous Banda
www.claytor.com/archive/09net.html
Mfuwe- Mfuwe Hardy Engineering - specialising in vehicle maintenance and repair
Owner/Chief Mechanic- Raphael Bhanda http://tinyurl.com/4tgv3c
Mpika – there is a surprising well equipped company shop to be found here
Kasama- gov’t shop- need a map to place it
Livingstone- Foleys **** good mech, source of replacement landy parts- and 4x4 rentals
Bennett Engineering (
Toyotas for their safari vehicles.
Allen(Fats)- for series landy repairs, uses local mechanics-a few yards down from UTC and share property with veggie and fruit wholesaler-get estimate 1st and Watch them.
Marula Puku- North Luangwa Conservation Project Hdqtrs- well equipped park mechanic shop- having your own spares is a necessity, although they did fabricate a part for me-access via track several kms to south of the East end of the Lubungo runway. They most likely will not be pleased to have you pitch up there. So, do this only if there is absolutely no other option available.
I am still not adjusted to this idea of a sat phone- mainly because my safaris are lengthy, operating on a budget, and the security issues of having too many visible gadgets. But if you need that peace of mind, rent or buy one. Recommended to rent for trips 1 month or less where your schedule and remoteness are issues. A few of the vehicle rental companies rent them. Some members of T4A and
For Americans, Australians and Canadians, get a personal locator beacon and register it when a sat phone seems over the top to you, too much equipment or that you will be on extended safari to deal with the costs. When your itinerary, contacts and any ‘save my ass in the bush’ plans are registered(in the
Along the lines of a plb, is a new item called SPOT. It appears to be a better solution then a plb. I make no recommendations with this until I have more information.
For additional and current information on how to kit out your vehicle, routes, recommendations on campsites, even parks, where to buy, radio communications, how to …, anything to do with overlanding in 4x4’s; visit www.overland.co.za . Search the archives there and join the overland email list and ask your questions(or just be a lurker).
For information on T4A maps -digital maps, mapping and gps units - T4A mailing list. www.Tracks4Africa.co.za , and ask your questions.
Bicycling
Suggested Guide Books
Bradt Travel Guide –
Lonely Planet
2007, an international travel magazine put out its inaugural edition dedicated entirely to
Zambia Park Fees
ZAWA has announced there will be a change in park fees for 2008:
|
Park |
Self drive (Residents/Non residents (US$) |
Residents/SADC Nationals (US$) |
Int'l (US$) |
Bed levy |
|
Mosi-O-Tunya |
15 |
5 |
10 |
|
|
|
30 |
20 |
25 |
|
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|
30 |
20 |
25 |
|
|
|
|
15 |
15 |
$5 |
|
Lochinvar |
|
7 |
10 |
|
I was able to find out that ZAWA had increased the operator's fixed monthly bed levy payment and the daily bed levy per guest per nite to $25 in NLNP. This doesn't apply to campers but will put an additional sting in the cost of accomodation to those staying in lodges and bush camps inside the parks. The Bed levy rate was increased at most of the parks. So inquire to any hidden fees like the bed levy if you are not sleeping in your own tent.
2006/2007
1. Park Entry Fees
|
National Park |
International (US$) |
Self Drives(Residents/Non-Residents) US$ |
Residents SADC Nationals (US$) |
Bed Levy |
|
Category A |
|
|
|
|
|
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South Luangwa |
25pppd |
30/person/day including passengers |
20/Person/day |
|
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Lower Zambezi |
25pppd |
30/person/day |
20/Person/day |
|
|
|
North Luangwa |
20pppd |
25/person/day |
15/person/day |
25pppd |
|
|
Mosi-oa-Tunya |
10pppd |
15/person/day |
10/person/day |
|
|
|
|
|
|
15/person/day |
|
|
Category B |
Citizens (K) |
Residents (K) |
Non- Residents (US$) |
|
|
|
Kafue |
20,160/Person/day |
25,200/Person/day |
15/person/day children 1/2 |
$5pppn |
|
|
Lochnivar |
15,120/person/day |
18,900/person/day |
10/person/day |
|
|
|
Sumbu |
15,120/Person/day |
18,900/Person/day |
10/Person/day |
|
|
|
Kasanka |
15,120/Person/day |
18,900/Person/day |
10/Person/day |
|
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|
Category C: |
|
|
|
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|
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Other Parks |
10,080/Person/day |
12,600/Person/day |
5/Person/day |
|
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Category D: |
|
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School Parties |
5,040/student/day |
6,300/student/day |
5/student/day |
|
|
Locally Registered (K) |
Foreign Registered (US$) |
|
Boating |
31,320/vessel/day |
20/vessel/day |
|
Canoeing/Rafting |
25,200/trip/day |
20/trip/day |
|
|
Citizens/Residents (K) |
Non-Residents (US$) |
|
Camping |
18,900/person/day |
5/person/day |
|
Angling |
18,900/person/day |
5/person/day |
|
Vehicle < 3 tones net wt |
12,600/vehicle/day |
15/vehicle/day |
|
Vehicle > tones net wet |
25,200/vehicle/day |
30/vehicle/day |
|
|
Citizens (K) |
Non-Resident US $ |
Established Residents (K) |
|
Commercial Filming & sound recording |
50,040/person/day |
60/person/day |
|
|
Professional Tour Guides License |
200,160 |
10,000 |
1,494,000 |
|
Apprentice Professional Tour Guides License |
200,160 |
2,000 |
1,494,000 |
Notes:
A day means the period from 06:00 hours to 18:00 hours (6:00AM to 6:00 PM);
A child under the age of five years shall not pay for entry into any National Park. Children aged five years and above, but under thirteen years, shall pay 50% of the above rates;
A Canoe trip shall consist of a maximum of 3 canoes (i.e. 2 clients’ canoe and 1 guide’s canoe);
NATIONAL PARKS REGULATIONS
Entry into a national park is at your own risk. However, here are the safety tips and regulations to follow in order to enjoy your visit to any national park in Zambia:
v Any person entering a national park shall have a valid entry permit issued at the point of entry or at the ZAWA Head Office or Park Headquarters;
v Entry and Exit from the national park is only permitted at designated entry/exit points;
v When passing through a national park on a public road, declare at the point of entry and point of exit any firearm, ammunition or explosive in your possession;
v Entry into or exit from a National Park or leaving a defined area around a lodge or camp within a national park during dark hours is prohibited;
v Do not alight from a motor vehicle or boat except at a lodge or designated picnic site or bird hide, or except on walking safari;
v Travelling on a bicycle or motor cycle in a National park is prohibited;
v Ensure that your vehicle has a very good silencing system or exhaust so as to minimize noise inside the park;
v Unnecessary sounding of the car horn is prohibited;
v Off road driving is an offence;
v Observe the speed limit of 50km/h or any other speed limit;
v Caravans ad trailers are not allowed inside a national park except with written permission from the Director General;
v Use of a boat is prohibited, except with written permission from the Director General or by way of a permit;
v Flying an aircraft over a national park is limited to a height of 300m above the ground unless when lawfully landing or taking off from a licensed aerodrome or airfield within a national park;
v Aircraft landing inside a national park is by written permission from the Director General and upon payment of prescribed landing fees;
v Except with written permission from the Director General, no person shall erect any building or structure, construct any roads or tracks or carryout any land alteration or improvements inside a national park;
v Cutting or destroying vegetation inside a national park is an offence;
v Picnic fires are only allowed at designated picnic or camping sites;
v Removal of wild animals whether dead or alive, any trophy, vegetation or any object of prehistoric, archaeological, historical or scientific interest from a national park, or from one part of the national park to another, is prohibited;
v Do not drive away a predator from a kill;
v Do not feed wild animals;
v Fishing in a national park without an angling permit is an offence;
v Commercial photographing and sound recording is permitted with a valid photographing and sound recording license;
v Playing laud music inside a national park is an offence;
v Do not chase away or provoke wild animals or cause alarm or annoyance to any wild animals;
v Avoid littering;
v Any trading or business inside a national park is with written permission from the Director General;
v The Wildlife Police Officer within a national park is acting on behalf of the Director General and the state, please obey his lawful instructions;
v Wildlife Police Officers may mount a road block on any road, please oblige;
v Any violation of these regulations is tantamount to conviction.
Zambia allows completely open vehicles in the Nat'l Parks
