Travel Guidance

All guests visiting  Time + Tide in both Zambia and Madagascar are required to carry a valid passport for six months beyond your intended length of stay.  Passports should at least have 3 blank pages for entry and departure stamps.

VISAS FOR ZAMBIA

Visas can be purchased prior to arrival for some nations, but we recommend obtaining your visa on arrival. No visas are currently required for travellers from the UK, US, Canada, Norway, Australia, China, South Korea, Gulf Estates and European Union, among other countries. Your passport must be valid for at least six months past your departure date from Zambia. Visa conditions change regularly, please check one of the following websites for the latest visa regulations for the country of your passport:

+ The Zambian Department of Immigration

+ The Zambian High Commission, London

+ The Malawian Foreign Affairs Department

CURRENT VISA FEES FOR ZAMBIA

Prior to travel, please check if you require a visa for Zambia and confirm the cost of your visa, as well as whether or not you are able to purchase your visa on arrival. Visa fees are subject to change. For more information, please click here.

The KAZA UNIVISA allows tourists to obtain one visa for both Zambia and Zimbabwe. This visa costs US $50.00, and is valid for multiple entries, up to 30 days, so long as the holder remains within Zambia and Zimbabwe. It also covers day trips to Botswana at the Kazungula Border. This visa is not available online and is subject to availability, but can be obtained at the following ports of entry:

+ Zambia: Lusaka Airport, Livingstone Airport, Victoria Falls Border, Kazungula Border

+ Zimbabwe: Harare Airport, Victoria Falls Airport, Victoria Falls Border, Kazungula Border

Travellers obtaining a visa on arrival are recommended to check their passports after it has been stamped by the immigration officer to ensure that the correct number of days stay have been authorised to cover your whole stay in Zambia. We cannot accept responsibility for any disruptions caused by visa issues.

We strongly advise that you take out comprehensive travel insurance before departing for Zambia and Madagascar. The policy should cover the full dates of travel, including international flights. We recommend obtaining a policy that covers emergency evacuation, medical emergencies, cancellation or interruption, repatriation expenses, and damage/theft/loss of personal luggage/money/goods, political unrest and force majeure. Depending on your personal circumstances, it may be advisable to obtain a policy that covers cancellation for any reason. Time + Tide is unable to accept liability for any issues that may arise of the aforementioned eventualities.

Time + Tide carries public and passenger liability insurance for all guests staying at our camps and travelling in our vehicles. However, we cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to any personal possessions whilst guests are in our care.

We do our utmost to ensure your experience is entirely safe and enjoyable, however we do operate in the bush, where sudden changes in weather and wild animals wandering freely through our unfenced camps are potentially daily occurrences. Guests are urged to take note of all safety advice and read the safety information in all camps.

If for any reason, you cancel a trip close to departure date, you could lose the entire cost of your trip. Should you have to leave before your holiday is finished, we cannot refund you the cost of the portion of the package you do not complete. In the eventuality of this happening, insurance may cover you, depending on the reason for cancellation and curtailment. As previously mentioned, depending on your personal circumstances, it may be advisable to obtain a travel insurance policy that covers cancellation for any reason.

Africa’s wild animals can be unpredictable and potentially dangerous if encountered in the wrong context. Your safety is very important to us, so while on safari with Time + Tide, you need to be aware of your surroundings and the associated risks. You will most likely undertake walking, driving, boating and canoeing safaris; please note that these activities are taken at your own risk. We conduct our safaris in unfenced national parks where wild animals roam freely.

Additionally, all of our camps are unfenced, so potentially dangerous animals are often found in and around camp. Attacks by wild animals are as a whole quite rare, however, there are no guarantees that such incidents will not occur. Please use common sense while on safari – be aware of your surroundings, listen for animals, and do not approach, touch or feed wild animals. While on walking safaris and game drives, keep noise to a minimum, especially at sightings.

We will do our utmost to ensure your safety, with numerous measures put in place to keep your experience enjoyable and safe. It is of the utmost importance that you listen to all instructions given by your guide and camp staff, especially at night. Do not wander around by yourself, and during night wait for a staff member to escort you to your room after dinner.

+ Animals are wild, and should not be approached, touched or fed

+ Listen to all instructions given by guides and camp staff

+ Adhere to all safety measures – they have been put in place for your security

+ Stay far away from the river’s edge unless accompanied by a guide

+ Never attempt to attract the attention of a wild animal by clapping, whistling, etc.

+ Do not litter, it can attract animals into camp or poison/choke them

+ Refrain from smoking on game drives – the dry bush ignites easily

At Time + Tide, whilst we are in no way qualified to give medical advice, what follows here are a few tips and guidelines for staying healthy on safari. Please note that a travel insurance policy covering medical emergencies and emergency evacuation is an essential prerequisite for your safari. Please consult a medical professional for advice.

All Time + Tide camps have basic first aid facilities and staff on hand who have first aid training, but it must be stressed that our camp staff are not trained or equipped to handle serious medical situations.

You are strongly advised to consult your doctor prior to travel and get accurate, up-to-date advice on inoculation and anti-malarial requirements. If you develop flu-like symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS

Prior to your arrival, please notify us of any medical conditions you have that may impact your safety or well-being. This includes any food, drug or environmental allergies, especially nuts, bees, or any other commonly encountered allergens.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

If you have specific dietary requirements, please let us know before you arrive. With prior warning, we can accommodate most reasonable requests for alternate dietary options.

INOCULATIONS

Inoculations generally advised for Zambia include diphtheria, tetanus, polio, hepatitis A and typhoid. Inoculations sometimes advised include tuberculosis, hepatitis B, rabies, meningococcal meningitis and cholera. It is advisable to begin any round of inoculations you may need several months prior to departure to ensure the inoculations have sufficient time to become effective before travelling. If you have travelled from a country where yellow fever occurs, then you may be asked to produce an International Certificate of Vaccination when entering Zambia. Please be prepared accordingly.

MALARIA

Malaria is caused by a mosquito borne parasite. It is endemic across Zambia and can be contracted at any time of year. We recommend a combination of physical, topical and medical preventative measures to maximise your protection. Wear clothing that covers your limbs and liberally apply insect repellent to reduce the occurrence of bites. Malarone and doxycycline are the most effective and widely used prophylactics. We very strongly urge you to consult with your doctor to determine which option is best for you. Tell your doctor that Zambia is chloroquin resistant. The incubation period for the malarial parasite is 12 – 14 days. If contracted, it is important to get treatment as soon as possible.

TSETSE FLIES

Tsetse flies occur in parts of Zambia. They are more of an irritant than a serious threat. They have a sharp bite, which can be quite itchy, hemorrhoid cream can reduce the effect. There have been a few cases of Sleeping Sicknesses in some areas. If contracted, it is important to get treatment as soon as possible.

YELLOW FEVER

As of 28 January 2015, South Africa (to align with the rest of the world) no longer requires travellers from Zambia to have proof of yellow fever vaccinations.

DEHYDRATION

It is advisable to drink at least two litres of fluids per day. In addition to water, it is important to have sufficient salt and sugar intake. All Time + Tide camps carry supplies of rehydration salts. If nausea or vomiting occurs, then seek medical attention.

DIARRHOEA

This is a common problem that can arise when travelling abroad. All of our camps have very high levels of hygiene, but sometimes travellers can react to a change in diet or water. We advise you bring suitable medication, just in case.

SUNBURN

The African sun can be very strong and sunburn can occur through clouds and even a light shirt. We advise you use high strength sun cream and wear a hat.