Travel
Information
Visa Information
The rules are changing frequently but presently (July
2007) the rule is as follows:
Nationals from the following countries do not
require a visa:
Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize,
Botswana, Cayman,
Congo (DRC), Cyprus, Fiji, Ghana, Granada , Hong Kong,
Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Leeward Islands, Lesotho,
Malaysia, Malawi, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Montserrat,
Namibia, Nauru, Samoa Western, Singapore, Solomon Island,
St Kitts, St Lucia, St Vincent & The Grenadines,
Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turk
& Caucus Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda
The following nationals may be granted a visa
at the port of entry on payment of the requisite visa
fees. Visa fees range between $30 - $55 for a single
entry and $45 - $70 for a double entry visa. Exeptions
are:
Britain/UK - $55 single entry, $70 double. $90 multiple
Canada - $65 single entry, 130 multiple
Angola - $100 single entry, $150 double
Mozambique - $20 single entry, $35 double, $45 multiple
Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil,
Britain/UK, Brunei, Canada, Cook Islands, Denmark, Dominican
Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia,
Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (South),
Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Mozambique,
Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palau Islands, Palestine
(State of), Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, Puerto
Rico, Seychelles, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vatican, Virgin Islands.
All other nationals are required to apply for and obtain
visas before traveling at the nearest Zimbabwe High
Commission.
Passport/Visa Note: All visitors require
tickets and documents for return or onward journeys,
as well as sufficient funds for their duration of stay.
It is illegal to hold a Zimbabwean passport as well
as a foreign one, and those found in possession will
be prosecuted.
Passport and visa requirements are liable to change
at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their
entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.
Customs
Goods: The duty free limit for good intended for personal
use is ZW$300 per person.
Currency: There is no limit on the importation of foreign
currency but the full amount needs to be declared when
entering the country to ensure that there will be no
problem when leaving the country with foreign currency.
The limit for Zimbabwe dollars is ZW$100 000 per person.
Medical
All guests should be medically insured. Please make
sure you policy includes evacuation as well as medical
services
No inoculations are required however vaccinations for
Tetanus and Hepatitis are recommended.
Malaria
Malaria is present in most low altitude areas in Zimbabwe.
It is therefore recommended to take Malaria Prophylaxis
during your stay in Zimbabwe. The Hide has so far not
had a case of malaria in any guests or staff, however
we can not guarantee that our area is Malaria free.
Our tents are all treated with insect repellent and
we have mosquito gauze on all windows. We recommend
that guest where long sleeved shirts, trousers and socks
in the evening as well as mosquito repellent.
Money
US Dollars cash are accepted in most places. Please
bring enough small notes as change is often not available.
Please also note to bring notes with “large heads”
– “small heads” are not accepted anywhere.
Tipping
Tipping is common in Zimbabwe, especially if you are
happy with the service received. At restaurants 10%
of the total bill is the norm.
In camp all tips are distributed equally among guides
and staff by the management. Please place your tips
into the envelopes provided and hand them over to the
management before departure.
Voltage
220 -240 A C. Hairdryers can be used (are not provided)
and video/camera batteries can be recharged. Please
ask management for assistance.
Insurance
We advise you to insure yourself fully. We highly recommend
a full Trip Cancellation insurance – we do need
to charge cancellation fees as stipulated.
Photography
Please be sensitive when photographing local people
and their villages. Ask the guide or the people first.
Be careful when photographing building (especially army
property) and people in uniforms. Please ask first or
refrain from taking photos if in doubt.
Climate
Summer (September to May) Wet (November to April)
Temperatures: min +/- 16°C max +/- 45°C
Winter (mid May to mid August)
Temperatures: min +/- 6°C max +/-25°C
What to bring on safari
You should always travel with a soft bag as hard suitcases
are impractical especially on charter flights and transfers
in vehicles. If you are using a small plane at any time
during your travels please limit your luggage to a maximum
of 12kgs.
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• High factor sunscreen
• Moisturizer
• Lip balm (with sun protection)
• Insect repellent
• Anti-histamine cream/tablets
• Other personal toiletries and personal medication
• Clothes – we have a daily laundry service
so there is no need to bring too much clothing. We recommend
the following:
- 3 sets bush coloured safari outfits (longs/shorts/shirts)
i.e. green, brown, dark khaki not pale fashion khaki/cream/white).
- 2 sets casual evening clothes (long trousers to
reduce insect bites)
- A jersey for the cooler evenings. In our winter
months (mid May to mid August) please bring a warm
jacket and other warm clothing.
- During the rainy season (mid November to April)
a rain jacket is recommended
- A good pair of walking shoes is essential to enjoy
game walks. A pair of thick soled trainers are adequate
for game walks, however walking shoes/boots are essential
for Walking Safaris.
- Swimming costume – for a refreshing dip in
our plunge pool overlooking our waterhole.
- Please avoid camouflage clothing (even fashion items)
as it is illegal to wear in Zimbabwe and some arrests
of person wearing camouflage has been reported.
• Binoculars – One pair per person is essential
– sharing does not work!
• Torch – One per person (please bring spare
batteries)
• Glasses – sunglasses are essential to
protect you eyes against the sun and insects when game
watching on the back of an open vehicle.
- If you wear prescription glasses please bring a
spare pair.
- If you wear contact please bring a pair of glasses
too as dust can be a problem
Camera/Video equipment
- Please bring enough film/batteries etc to last you for the trip. Spare batteries and film can be hard to
find and is often very expensive.
- Cleaning equipments and a dust proof bag is recommended
- Voltage 220-240
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