Botswana & Zambia. Pel s Fishing Owl is one of a host of special birds we shall be looking for on our superb tour to Botswana Callan Cohen

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1 Botswana & Zambia OKAVANGO DELTA & VICTORIA FALLS LIMOSA HOLIDAYS TOUR INFO PACK Pel s Fishing Owl is one of a host of special birds we shall be looking for on our superb tour to Botswana Callan Cohen 2018 Tuesday 13th - Saturday 24th March (12 days) Small group tour with Joe Grosel Travel with our southern Africa specialist Joe Grosel on this small group fly-in safari to one of the last great wilderness areas on the planet - the Okavango Delta. We ll take small charter planes and boats into the Delta, where we stay in small, exclusive camps surrounded by the African bush. We ll also visit Chobe National Park in Botswana, famous for its riverfront birding and excellent mammal watching - and see the spectacular Victoria Falls in neighbouring Zambia. Bird and mammal highlights from our previous tours here include Pel s Fishing Owl, Slaty Egret, African Wild Dog and Sable Antelope. Okavango: one of the last true wilderness areas in Africa Small, exclusive wilderness camps - accessible only by light plane and boat Special birds include the elusive Pel s Fishing Owl, Slaty Egret and Coppery-tailed Coucal Excellent for mammals - Lion, Leopard and one of the best places to see African Wild Dog Sightseeing visit to the spectacular Victoria Falls Zambezi boat trip and Chobe riverfront cruise Fantastic photo opportunities - birds, mammals and Victoria Falls Small group tour expertly led by Limosa s top-rated Africa specialist, Joe Grosel What's Included? Limosa Tour Leader Flights - London to Livingstone (Zambia), and returning Maun (Botswana)-London 9 nights (1 night Zambia, 8 nights Botswana) in comfortable, quality private lodgings All main meals included - with drinking water provided during the day Light aircraft flights into / out of our camps within the Okavango Delta Boat trips on the Zambezi and Chobe Rivers, and within the Okavango Delta itself All local travel, entry fees, tour based tips and taxes LIMOSA HOLIDAYS, West End Farmhouse, Chapelfield, Stalham, Norfolk NR12 9EJ (UK) TEL: +44 (0) info@limosaholidays.co.uk WEB: limosaholidays.co.uk

2 Outline Itinerary Day 1: Day 2: Fly London Heathrow to Johannesburg (South Africa) and onward to Livingstone (Zambia) Arrival in Livingstone. Night at guesthouse on the Zambezi River, Livingstone Days 3-5: See Victoria Falls then cross border into Botswana to Chobe National Park. Chobe NP (3 nts) Days 6-10: We fly by private charter light aircraft into the Okavango Delta for a 5-night stay (3 nights at Sango Camp in the wildlife-rich Khwai concession on the edge of Moremi National Park; 2 nights Delta Camp, on an island in the central Delta) Day 11: Day 12: Tour Overview We fly by private charter light aircraft to Maun (Botswana). Fly Maun-Johannesburg-London Arrival London Heathrow Talk to anyone who has visited Botswana and you will know that here is the ultimate African experience. Like Kenya used to be is the phrase often applied, for the as yet unspoilt wilderness of this landlocked southern African country is blessed with abundant birdlife and plentiful mammals. Tourists are relatively few, but the facilities are both exclusive and excellent. In March, the vegetation is lush and green, many of the resident birds are breeding, and migrants from both further north in Africa and the Palearctic abound - although chances to see key specialities such as Slaty Egret, African Skimmer, Greater Swamp Warbler, Brown Firefinch and the sought-after ginger giant, Pel s Fishing Owl will doubtless be the main draw! Our adventure begins with arrival in Livingstone, from where we pay a visit to one of the world s greatest natural wonders, the spectacular Victoria Falls - named in honour of Queen Victoria by the celebrated Scottish missionary and explorer Dr David Livingstone, who is believed to have been the first European to gaze upon this wondrous sight. More than a mile across, the waters of the smoke that thunders plummet vertically for over 350 feet - the largest single sheet of falling water in the world. The localised Schalow s Turaco and Tropical Boubou inhabit the fringing mist forests, shrouded in spray from the falls. Having been blown away by the falls, we drive west to the border and take the ferry from Zambia, across the broad waters of the Chobe River, into neighbouring Botswana. Our destination, world famous Chobe National Park, is renowned as amongst the finest in all Africa. Southern Carmine Bee-eater, Kori Bustard, Yellow-billed and Red-billed Oxpeckers, and the huge Southern Ground Hornbill are among a host of birds we could see. Mammals are plentiful too, with African Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Plains Zebra, Impala and Giraffe - along with their attendant predators. Lion, Leopard and Spotted Hyena are possible, but Chobe s extensive woodlands are perhaps best known for the rare African Wild Dog. We will hope to be lucky to see this endangered mammal during our three-night stay at the park. From Chobe, we travel on to our ultimate destination, the Okavango Delta. Remote and inaccessible even today, the Okavango wilderness is a wildlife paradise second to none. Just getting there is an adventure in itself, for we must fly in by private light aircraft. We spend five nights within this immense inland swamp, split between two comfortable camps in the northeast sector of the delta. Following the summer rains, in March the Okavango s waters will be rising, spreading out over sq kms - an area the size of Yorkshire! With five full days at our disposal here, we will have plenty of time to look for all the delta s specialities and much more besides, as we explore the vast seasonal wetlands by safari vehicle and by mekoro, the traditional dugout canoe, propelled serenely through the swamps in time-honoured fashion... by a man with a pole! The delta's birdlife is prolific, with Goliath Herons, Saddle-billed and Marabou Storks, Spur-winged and African Pygmy Geese, and info@limosaholidays.co.uk

3 African Fish Eagle amongst a plethora of wetland species. All in all, our stay in the Okavango should make for a fabulous finale to this most exciting African tour! African Wild Dog and Pel s Fishing Owl are notoriously unpredictable in their movements and favour certain areas more in certain years. For this reason, we plan to keep our exact itinerary flexible to book the best combination of fly-in camps to suit these and our other main target species. We will always be visiting Victoria Falls and Chobe as described, and in 2013 we also visited Xaxanaka and Shinde Camps in the delta. In 2015 and again in 2017 we visited Sango Safari Camp in the famous Khwai concession, and Delta Camp on a remote island only reachable by plane and boat. Each trip will visit a combination of two of these wonderful lodges or ones of a similar standard and experience. Guide Joe Grosel was born and raised in South Africa and is widely acknowledged as one of Africa's foremost birdwatching and wildlife tour guides, with over 20 years specialising in trips across the Afro-tropics - including Limosa s trips to South Africa and Namibia, as well as making a dozen or more visits to Botswana and leading our March 2017 tour there. Joe s experiences range from field research in Kruger National Park to field guide training. Daily Itinerary Please keep in mind that this is Africa and the itinerary below outlines our planned programme of excursions and accommodations for the tour. However, it may occasionally be necessary to re-order the programme or change to nearby lodges of an equivalent standard to those indicated depending on availability and local conditions at the time. Days 1-2 FLY TO LIVINGSTONE (ZAMBIA), TRANSFER TO ZAMBEZI RIVER Our birdwatching and wildlife tour to Botswana and Zambia begins with an overnight flight from London Heathrow to Johannesburg, and onward connection to Livingstone (Zambia). We may well see the mist clouds rising from Victoria Falls, from the air as our 'plane approaches! Joe will be waiting to welcome us on arrival at Livingstone airport, from where we transfer directly to our riverfront guesthouse on the beautiful Zambezi River. The property has many large riverine trees, alive with birds - and boasts a garden list of more than 180 species! Pel s Fishing Owl is regularly heard, and sometimes seen, in the garden. Striking White-browed Robin-chats hop around the edges of the lawn and Grey-headed Bush-shrike can be seen in the trees, while Brown Firefinch and Hartlaub s Babbler frequent the denser tangles. The secretive African Finfoot also quietly patrols the water's edge beneath the trees. There are large mammals here, too! Bushbuck, Hippo and African Elephant move through the property regularly as it lies close to the border of Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Mosi-oa-Tunya means the smoke that thunders and refers to the nearby Victoria Falls, which we ll either visit this afternoon or tomorrow morning. Time allowing, we ll also take a small boat trip on the river. Night Livingstone Days 3-5 VICTORIA FALLS & CHOBE NATIONAL PARK This morning we ll spend in the Victoria Falls area - and as this time of year has one of the peak water flows, the largest body of falling water in the world is likely to impress! We ll need to take our raincoats along to protect us from the spray from the falls. With luck, we might even see Schalow s Turaco in the misty forests that are kept permanently moist by the water. As a spectacle, the smoke that thunders is every bit as awe-inspiring as one is led to believe, with the mighty Zambezi River, here more than a mile wide, plunging into sheer chasms that are more than 100m deep. Don t forget your camera - and lens cloth! Veiled in dense clouds of spray, the mist forest is home to such treats as Collared Palm Thrush, Tropical Boubou, Orange-breasted Bushshrike and Collared Sunbird info@limosaholidays.co.uk

4 Later in the morning, we ll travel first by road and then by ferry, crossing the wide Chobe River from Zambia to the frontier town of Kasane, in neighbouring Botswana. The crossborder journey will take about two hours, before arriving at our lodge close to the edge of Chobe National Park, where we stay three nights. Chobe National Park is covered by extensive mixed woodlands that are most famous for the chances of encountering African Wild Dogs, also known as Painted Hunting Dogs. It's by no means guaranteed that we will see a pack of these beautifully marked and declining hunters, as they have the largest home ranges of any predators - but this is a good place to start! We might also see the regal Sable Antelope in the woodlands, with its elegant swept back horns and black body. The Chobe River forms the heart of the reserve and the herds of African Elephant and Cape Buffalo that frequent it are the largest in Botswana (although the herds will likely be more dispersed across the park at this time of year as the pans should still have rainwater in them from the summer). Around 400 species of bird have been recorded in the vicinity of Chobe and March is the perfect time to see a mix of European and Afrotropical migrants, as well as its many spectacular resident species. Both African and European Hobbies should be about, and Woodland, Greyhooded and African Pygmy Kingfishers feed on insects in the woodland. The bush can also be alive with cuckoos at this time of year, with Klaas s, Diederik, Red-chested, Black, African, Levaillant s, Striped and European all possible! Warblers too are passing through and can include Marsh, Great Reed, African Marsh, River, Garden and Common Whitethroat. Being close to the river, the surrounds of our lodge are excellent for birding and we have the freedom to bird on foot here. A boat trip on the Chobe River will surely be another highlight of our visit, with a multitude of birds and mammals to be seen. Slaty Egret, Squacco and Rufous-bellied Herons, African Fish Eagle, White-crowned and Long-toed Lapwings, Little and Blue-cheeked Bee-eaters, and Pied and Giant Kingfishers are just some of the enticing bird species, while mammals including Elephants, Hippos and two swamp specialist antelopes - Red Lechwe and Puku - abound. Three nights near Chobe National Park Days 6-10 OKAVANGO DELTA Much of wilderness Botswana is inaccessible by road (in fact, there pretty much aren t any!), so this morning we ll travel by private light aircraft southwards from Kasane. We'll fly for about an hour before landing at a small airstrip near our small camp in the famous Khwai concession, on the edge of Moremi National Park, in the Okavango Delta. Sango Safari Camp will be our home for the next three nights as we enjoy excursions by both land and water in search of the area s abundant birds and mammals. We ll use game-viewing vehicles that are ideal for watching from and for photography, and we ll also go out in the small dugout canoes known as mekoros, with a traditional poler to push us quietly through the maze of watery channels through the swamps. We ll glide quietly past Malachite Kingfishers and Whitefronted Bee-eaters, which barely seem to notice our presence, while Chirping Cisticolas, an Okavango speciality, scold from the reeds. The area not far from the lodge is regularly frequented by African Wild Dogs and we ll make full use of local knowledge and any recent sightings to try and catch up with a pack. Other predators to watch for here include Lion, and the elusive Leopard, which always requires a bit of luck to see. The enormous Wattled Crane is the rarest of its tribe in Africa, but the swamps around here are a reliable spot for this elegant species. Raptors can be excellent, too! Besides the abundant African Fish Eagles, signature bird of Africa s wetlands, we shall be looking out for the powerful Martial Eagle, Bateleur, Dickinson s Kestrel, and Blackbreasted and Brown Snake Eagles. We might well hear Lion roaring in the evening from our lodge, and Elephants, Giraffe and Plain s Zebra are common. Black-and-white Swamp Boubous call from around the camp, and Red-billed Spurfowls are plentiful. Mixed bird parties in the woodlands are likely to reveal the presence of info@limosaholidays.co.uk

5 such species as African Black-headed Oriole, Black-backed Puffback, Brubru, Chinspot Batis, Sulphur-breasted Bush-shrike, Red-headed Weaver and White-browed Scrub Robin. One of the advantages of visiting this area is that it is a community game reserve, where we are permitted to take night drives (which are not allowed in Botswana s national parks). On these, we might well encounter a variety of nightjars, including Square-tailed and Rufous-cheeked, and owls such as the giant Verreaux s Eagle Owl, flashing its fashionable pink eyelids. After our final morning s activities at Sango, we transfer by small plane and then by boat to Delta Camp, which lies deep within the Okavango. Few places can match the tranquil remoteness and wilderness here, where the principle form of transport is by local canoe and there are no roads or vehicles! Our exclusive camp is sited on the edge of a river where Hippos cavort, so we ll need to be escorted to the luxury permanent tents by a security guard after dinner - just in case they are grazing in the camp! The dense riparian trees in the area are home to a few pairs of one of the most sought-after birds in all Africa: the elusive Pel s Fishing Owl. Many birders have stories of failing to see this ginger giant and although success can never be guaranteed, we will make a special attempt to find one at its day roost near the camp. We ll also hope to get good views of one of the Okavango s special birds - the striking Slaty Egret, with its characteristic yellow legs and vinous-brown throat. Many other species of waterbird should also be present, including African Spoonbill; Coppery-tailed Coucals sun themselves on the reeds as we drift by, dwarfing the tiny Black Crakes that scuttle along the edges as chestnut and green African Pygmy Geese fly up from among the waterlilies. Predatory Nile Monitor Lizards can be seen along the edges of the channels. As with the other camps, there is often some 'downtime' after lunch to relax at the camp during the heat of the day - perhaps photographing some of the colourful birds and butterflies, or simply chilling out beside the pool. In the evenings, there is time to enjoy a drink around the campfire before dinner. Three nights at Sango Camp, followed by two nights at Delta Camp, Okavango Days FLY MAUN & LONDON After a farewell breakfast at our camp this morning we take the 45-minute private flight to Maun (or sometimes Livingstone, according to international airline schedules). Bidding farewell to Joe, we board our flight back to Johannesburg with onward overnight connection from there to London. We arrive back at London Heathrow on the morning of Day 12, where our birdwatching and wildlife safari to Botswana and Zambia concludes. Trip Information Group Size Max of 10 participants & 1 guide Birds: species Mammals: species Accommodation 9 nights accommodation (one night Zambia, 8 nights Botswana) at a hand-picked selection of excellent guesthouses, safari lodges and permanent tented camps. All rooms have private facilities. [Please note: we plan to use the accommodations mentioned in the detailed itinerary, but sometimes for logistical, operational and/or wildlife reasons they may need to be substituted with alternate camps of a similar standard in a similar area. Should a change be necessary, please be assured that it will not affect your enjoyment of the tour - or the range of species to be expected.] Meals All main meals are included in the tour price, commencing with lunch on arrival in Zambia on Day 2 and concluding with breakfast on departure from the Okavango on Day 11. Food is good, with most main meals taken at our lodgings, and lunches either as picnics or at the lodges info@limosaholidays.co.uk

6 Walking Easy. Short walks. Near Chobe and Moremi National Parks, we travel by safari vehicles specially adapted for wildlife viewing. At Delta Camp, we take short walks on foot in the vicinity of the camp with local safari guides. Comfortable walking shoes are suitable. Weather Tropical climate. Late February - March marks the end of summer in Botswana and Zambia, with temperatures in the range of 15-35C (59-95F), typically averaging 25-35C (77-95F). Cooler if there are late afternoon thundershowers (which are still possible at this time of year and can bring lower temperatures). Flights Scheduled flights outbound from London Heathrow-Johannesburg and onward to Livingstone (Zambia), with British Airways or South African Airways. Please note there are no direct flights from the UK to Victoria Falls, so all routes involve a change of planes (usually in Johannesburg). Our return routing will depend on airline schedules at the time (these can vary year on year), but will usually be from Maun (Botswana) to Johannesburg and onward to London Heathrow (but possibly routing from Livingstone-Johannesburg-London Heathrow, as airline schedules and contracts dictate). Our tour price also includes the three domestic flights by private charter light aircraft into / out of the Okavango Delta. IMPORTANT NOTE! All travellers to Botswana must please take note that the small planes used when transferring between lodges have a strict total maximum luggage limit of 20 kg per person including hand luggage, optics and cameras. Moreover it is absolutely essential to travel with a soft bag that can be 'stuffed' into the narrow fuselage - hard, rigid suitcases simply will NOT fit and therefore get left behind! But it is not necessary to being much heavy clothing, and it is easy to get one's washing done at the lodges most nights (which dries quickly). Ground Transport By boat, mekoro canoe, minibus and/or four-wheel drive safari vehicles. Boat Trips Our tour price includes the cost of boat trips on the Zambezi River at Livingstone, and along the Chobe River in Chobe National Park. There are no roads in the heart of the delta, where we must explore the Okavango's vast seasonal wetlands by mekoro, the traditional dugout canoe, propelled serenely through the swamps in time-honoured fashion... by a man with a pole! Insects Mosquitoes are present throughout the tropics. Bring repellent and dress accordingly, covering up with long sleeves and long trousers in the evenings. All accommodations are equipped with mosquito nets. Photos Excellent photographic opportunities for birds and large mammals on this tour. Tour Cost 2018 (12 days): 6595* (inc flights from London) Land only cost: 5595* Deposit: 700 Single Supp: 795* * Please note: 2018 prices are not yet available to us so costs shown here are provisional, to be confirmed summer 2017 Cost includes Services of our expert guide, flights London- Livingstone/Maun-London (see above), transfers by private charter light aircraft between the lodges in Botswana (as outlined in the detailed itinerary), 9 nights accommodation in Zambia and Botswana, all main meals with drinking water provided, all local travel including boat trips as described, entry fees to the parks, tour based tips and airport taxes, map and Limosa checklist of bird & mammals for the tour. Cost excludes Insurance, Zambian visa (ca. 35 in 2016, see Visa section p8-9, below), drinks, airport meals/snacks & other items of a personal nature info@limosaholidays.co.uk

7 About Your Guide Joe Grosel Joe grew up in northern South Africa and since a very young age showed a great passion for the natural environment around him. He has been leading bird and wildlife tours in Africa for over 20 years now. Joe first guided for Limosa together with Callan Cohen in 2007, when he introduced us to owls and rhinos around his hometown in Limpopo Province, in northern South Africa. He is an exceptional birder and a highly accomplished wildlife photographer - as you can see from Limosa's 2017 brochure! Joe has been involved in a vast array of wildlife related activities ranging from field research in the Kruger National Park, through game capture and translocation to field guide training. In 2017, you can travel with Joe on Limosa's tours to South Africa (Kruger & Drakensberg) and Namibia - as well as Botswana & Zambia of course, where he is a veteran of more than a dozen previous birding and wildlife tours. What You Say I have been on birding tours for over 50 years and have yet to find a leader as good as Joe in all aspects of the role. It is no surprise he is training other guides in South African parks... This was a wonderful tour in a beautiful country with very friendly people. CH, Botswana & Zambia tour Absolutely wonderful tour. Our leader Joe is so knowledgeable, not only about birds, but the whole life system of the African bush, and of history, people and every living thing. It was a privilege to travel with him. CRH, Botswana & Zambia tour Absolutely the best birding trip I have taken (out of 45). Amazing close wildlife experiences every day, great birding and accommodation / meals etc. - close to perfection. Callan was a walking encyclopaedia and taught us so much. And a lovely group of participants. JP, Botswana & Zambia tour Financial Security Limosa Holidays is a fully bonded Tour Operator and a member of the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO). We hold an ATOL (Air Tour Operators Licence) granted by the CAA, providing for your protection in the event of Limosa Holidays' insolvency. Our licence number is ATOL For tours not including the cost of a flight from the UK or for holidays booked by you as Land Only, all payments made to us are fully bonded through the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT). Our ABTOT membership number is For details please see our brochure or website: Limosa Loyalty Discount We are proud of the number of loyal customers who travel regularly with us. As our way of saying thank you, we offer a Frequent Travel Discount. Under the scheme, everyone who takes four trips with us is entitled to claim a 5% discount on their 5th trip *1. Remember to request your discount at time of booking! *1 Please note: This offer applies to the basic tour cost only and excludes certain commissionbased trips, extras such as additional flights, private extensions and cancellations. Discounts cannot be given in lieu of tour deposits or off the cost of single room supplements. How To Book Check availability on our website or with our office. We are happy to hold Provisional Reservations for up to 7 days. After this, we do require a Booking Form and deposit to confirm your place on tour. Any unconfirmed space will be released. Book Online, by Phone or by Post You can book and pay the deposit simply and securely Online via our website, using the Book This Tour button on the relevant tour page or the Booking tab at the top of the page info@limosaholidays.co.uk

8 Telephone bookings must be confirmed in writing by completion of a Booking Form (there's one tucked inside every brochure or as a PDF download from our website), which can be mailed to us in the time honoured way. Be sure to read our Booking Conditions and General Information (found at the back of our brochure, on our website or available from our office on request) prior to booking. When to Book Early booking is advised since flights and accommodation are much more easily secured well in advance. To encourage early booking, we are pleased to offer an Early Bird Discount - see our current brochure or website for details. Our tours are limited to small group sizes. So they can fill up quickly - sometimes even before our new brochure comes out! Single rooms in particular can often be in short supply and among the first to go, so do try to plan well ahead if you definitely require one of these. Last-minute Bookings: We inevitably receive a few unexpected cancellations over the course of a season so it is always worth enquiring about vacancies on any tour - even for those departing in just a few weeks! Payments The amount of booking deposit per person is shown alongside every tour. We accept deposit payments by debit card, cheque (payable to Limosa Holidays and drawn on a UK bank in GB Pounds Sterling) and BACS (please ask for our bank details). We also accept Visa and MasterCard credit cards, with no transaction charge on payment of tour deposits. Full payment of the balance is due not later than 12 weeks prior to departure (20 weeks in the case of certain tours such as cruises or those involving rail travel). We will send you an invoice before the balance is due. We accept payment for balances (and interim payments) by cheque, BACS or UK debit card. We also accept balances (and interim payments) by credit card or overseas debit card but with a charge of 2.5% of the transaction amount to help offset card company charges. [Note we do not retain your card details, which are destroyed once used. This means we may need to phone you again for details for subsequent payments.] Payment by overseas customers must be in GB Pounds Sterling and may be made by transfer to our bank (please ask for our bank details), or by overseas debit or credit card with a 2.5% transaction charge. Please note we do not accept cheques on US Banks in US Dollars, or cheques in Euros or Eurocheques. Late Booking Payments: In order for us to guarantee your airline seats, hotels etc., full payment is required at time of booking for all late bookings (i.e. bookings made within 12 weeks of departure). Other Things You Need To Know IMPORTANT! this tour involves arrival and/or departure from three African countries: South Africa, Zambia and Botswana. Please review the following important requirements carefully: Passports & Visas All participants must be in possession of a valid passport. Passports MUST have validity of not less than 6 months from the date of departure from ALL countries visited. Passports MUST also contain the requisite number of blank pages, allowing for a minimum of six blank pages in total - two for each of the countries we shall be entering. You should carry identification (e.g. your passport or a copy of the same) with you at all times on this tour. (1) SOUTH AFRICA: Flights for this tour route via Johannesburg, South Africa. The Foreign & Commonwealth info@limosaholidays.co.uk

9 Office (FCO) advise that you should have at least two blank pages in your passport on arrival (note: South African Immigration officials will not allow the passport s Child/Infant page to be used for this purpose). If you do not have at least two blank pages then you may be refused entry and sent back to the UK on the next flight. A VISA IS NOT REQUIRED by UK passport holders to enter South Africa. Holders of non-uk passports should contact the nearest South African embassy or consulate to check whether or not they require a visa/s. If a visa/s is required, you will need to apply locally. If the embassy or consulate requires you to provide a letter confirming that you are booked on an all-inclusive tour, please contact our office and we will be happy to provide one. (2) ZAMBIA: From Johannesburg, we take a connecting flight to Livingstone, Zambia. As with South Africa, the FCO advises that you should have at least two blank pages in your passport on arrival (note: Immigration officials will not allow the passport s Child/Infant page to be used for this purpose). If you do not have at least two blank pages then you may be refused entry and sent back to the UK on the next flight. Dual nationality: Zambia does not recognise dual nationality and it is important to be able to produce a passport bearing the exit stamp from the country from which you have travelled. A VISA IS REQUIRED by UK passport holders to enter Zambia. For the purposes of our tour, you will require a single entry visa. This is most easily obtained on arrival in Zambia. You will be asked to complete a standard form for which NO photographs are required. A single entry visa costs US$50. It is important to carry the exact amount of dollars with you, as change may not be available. *1 Holders of non-uk passports should contact the nearest Zambian embassy or consulate to check whether or not they require a visa/s. If a visa is required, you will need to apply locally. If the embassy or consulate requires you to provide a letter confirming that you are booked on an allinclusive tour, please contact our office and we will be happy to provide one. *1 Note: for travellers who may be planning to re-enter Zambia after our tour, a double-entry visa will be required. This can usually be obtained at ports of entry - cost ca. US$80 per person. In the event a double entry visa is not available at time of entry, however, then you can get another single entry visa on return. Once again, it is important to carry the exact amount of money with you, as change may not be available. For further information on visa requirements, contact the Zambian High Commission in London - (3) BOTSWANA: After our visit to Victoria Falls, we take a ferry across the border from Zambia into Botswana, the third country on our tour. A VISA IS NOT REQUIRED by UK passport holders to enter Botswana. British nationals can stay a maximum of 90 days. Holders of non-uk passports should contact the nearest Botswanan embassy or consulate to check whether or not they require a visa/s. If a visa/s is required, you will need to apply locally. If the embassy or consulate requires you to provide a letter confirming that you are booked on an all-inclusive tour, please contact our office and we will be happy to provide one. *** Please be sure to check that your passport and visas will meet the above requirements in good time prior to travel *** Health & Vaccinations Compulsory vaccinations: Yellow Fever. You must have a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate with you, issued at least 10 days before your arrival in Zambia. You might not be allowed to enter the country without one. Recommended immunisations: hepatitis A, tetanus, and typhoid. Consult your doctor for up info@limosaholidays.co.uk

10 to-date advice including diptheria, cholera, hepatitis B, meningitis and TB, which may also be recommended in some circumstances. For Zambia health advice, see: bia.aspx or for Botswana see: wana.aspx Malaria exists throughout the year in the Afrotropics - including Botswana and Zambia - so prophylactic treatment is essential - you must consult your doctor for the latest advice. A sun hat is essential on many days, and use of an effective barrier cream and sunglasses are advised. The above information, together with that contained within our Travel Information sheets (sent to everyone who books), outlines health requirements for this tour. Please note that these details are given for guidance only - and are only for certain diseases - and you must consult your doctor in good time prior to travel as to what immunisations (if any) are needed for your chosen holiday. For full and up-to-date health information we urge everyone to consult The National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) website prior to booking any overseas holiday. NaTHNaC is funded by the UK Government s Health Protection Agency and provides health information for both health professionals and travellers, with information compiled by its own clinical and scientific team. You can search for individual country requirements, which are updated regularly. Your Safety & Travel Advice An unavoidable aspect of travelling abroad nowadays is the risk it may pose to your safety and security. The best advice on current risks is provided by the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO). In order to assess and protect against any risks in your chosen destination we strongly recommended that you refer to the relevant FCO Travel Advice - both prior to booking and regularly before you travel. See It is standard Limosa policy for our office to send a copy of the relevant FCO Travel Advice about the tour to all participants along with their Final Letter (ca. 2-3 weeks prior to the trip). Travel Aware - staying safe and healthy abroad - is a travel safety campaign run by the FCO, and another useful resource. Go to: Travel Insurance Good travel insurance is essential before setting off on any overseas trip. In common with all responsible tour operators, it is a condition of booking that all clients are fully and adequately insured before travelling overseas with us. Your travel insurance should cover against cancellation, curtailment, missed departure, delay, personal accident, death, loss of baggage and valuables (see note below), personal liability and legal expenses. Most importantly, your insurance must cover you fully in respect of medical care and repatriation should you become too ill to continue with the tour, including the cost of emergency evacuation by helicopter or air ambulance should this be necessary. Note that passenger liability insurance covering the transportation that we hire, particularly in Third World countries, may be inadequate; it is therefore important that your insurance cover includes sufficient provision for your dependents in the event of an accident. We recommend that you obtain travel insurance as soon as possible after booking your holiday to ensure you are protected right from the word go in the event of unexpected cancellation prior to departure due to accident or illness. You must inform your insurers of any pre-existing medical conditions (including those of persons not necessarily travelling but upon whom your holiday may depend) that may require treatment during a period of overseas travel or might cause you to cancel the trip. Once you have arranged your insurance, please be sure to send us the following info@limosaholidays.co.uk

11 essential details: name and contact details of your insurance provider, your policy number, expiry date and your insurers 24hr Emergency Assistance number. Important Things to Note about Insurance Travel Insurance does not normally provide sufficient cover for valuable optical equipment, which is often best protected under your own household insurance policy. If in doubt ask your insurers for advice prior to travel. Most travel insurance policies limit the amount of cover, typically up to a maximum tour cost of 5000 per person. If the tour you are booking exceeds this amount (as in this case), additional cover can usually be provided upon payment of additional premium. We recommend all travellers check their individual policy limit to ensure the full cost of their holiday is covered. Arranging Your Insurance: due to UK Government legislation, under Financial Services Authority (FSA) regulations, we are not allowed to offer or recommend travel related insurance to customers. Premiums can vary widely according to your age, needs, health, choice of destination and other factors, while many people nowadays have Annual Travel Insurance cover. For these reasons, we leave you free to shop around and pick your own policy, one best suited to your own individual needs. Smoking Almost all of our clients prefer a smoke-free environment. For the enjoyment and comfort of all, we ask that smokers refrain from smoking in proximity to the group and respect our NO SMOKING policy in the vehicle, at meal times and when watching wildlife. Any Questions? If you have any questions at any time, you ll find our office staff friendly, efficient, approachable - and just a phone call away, eager to assist you in every way. Our office is open hrs Mon-Fri, and can also be reached by fax and . In the event we are unable to take your call, please leave a message on our answerphone (24 hrs) and our office will contact you as soon as we can. Thank you for your interest in our tours. We do hope that you will be able to join us - and we look forward to hearing from you again! revck General Information Our website gives easy access to detailed tour itineraries (Tour Info Packs), trip reports, trip photos and the latest Limosa News. Special Diets & Other Requests We pass on all such requests to the airlines, hotels and other suppliers, and do our best to ensure (but of course cannot guarantee) that your needs will be met. Please be sure to tell us about these (in as much detail as possible) at the time of booking, to allow good time to make the necessary arrangements info@limosaholidays.co.uk