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  • What are the booking conditions and acceptance on this safari?
  • What are the luggage requirements?
  • What are the malaria requirements?
  • Is there safe drinking water?
  • Any other health issues I should be aware of?
  • What are the insurance requirements?

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    What are the booking conditions and acceptance on this safari?
    Please ensure that you are aware of our booking conditions that are included on the booking form at the back of our brochure. If you do not have a copy of our brochure, please request one from your agent. Your travelling on the safari implies acceptance of these conditions.

    What are the luggage requirements?
    As no formal clothes are needed, we recommend that you keep your luggage to the basics. Bright colours and white are NOT advised and ARMY CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORMS OR ARMY HATS ARE FORBIDDEN (Khaki is fine to wear). For safety and space reasons on light aircraft transfers within Zimbabwe, we have a 12kg (26 lb) limit on luggage. This is due to a weight problem when travelling in charter aircraft. This 12kg (26 lbs) includes camera bag and equipment. We insist on a soft carry-all (instead of a suitcase) with the following maximum dimensions: 80cm long by 30cm wide (32" long by 14" wide). If you do not have a soft bag we can supply you one at a cost of US$30 a bag. A clothing list is attached for your information. Please keep in mind that the light aircraft have no baggage compartments, so all bags must be carried inside the aircraft, and space is very limited. If you have to bring more baggage with you, we can "sell" you and your party an extra seat on most of the safaris. That will allow you to bring an additional 70kg (154lbs). The cost of this extra seat varies depending on your safari - but should cost you in the region of US$100 per flight you are on.

    NB: Passengers who bring more than 12kg may necessitate the use of an extra charter aircraft, in which case they will be charged for the considerable extra charter costs (up to US$600) if they want the baggage to travel with them.

    Additionally, one guest travelling alone who weighs 100kg (200 lbs) or more, or two guests travelling together whose combined weight is 180kg (390 lbs) or more, must advise us. All weight limits are due to safety factors involved in the light aircraft transfers. Kindly note that should these limitations be exceeded, it may be necessary to charge for an additional aircraft. When travelling on normal scheduled airline flights, this luggage limit is increased to 20kg (44lbs) per person.


    What are the malaria requirements?
    Please consult your doctor for the recommended medication prior to leaving your country of origin.. Please also check with your health department prior to departure for any changes in health regulations. The following are guidelines only:
    MALARIA
    As our camps are generally in remote locations, the chances of contracting malaria are very slim. However, it is worth taking preventative steps. Both chloroquine resistant and normal strains of malaria are prevalent in Africa. Malaria is transmitted by a very small percentage of female Anopheles mosquitoes. They are only active in the early evening and throughout the night, usually when one is sleeping or sitting around campfires. MALARIA prophylactic recommendations for southern African travellers: It is important to bear in mind that malaria may be contracted despite taking tablets, especially in areas where chloroquine resistance has been reported. Please remember that the best insurance against contracting malaria is to try to prevent oneself from being bitten, so use mosquito repellents liberally. Wear long-sleeved shirts and trousers/slacks in the evenings. You should spray your room prior going to dinner with an insecticide like "Doom" which will kill any mosquitoes that may have flown into your room. Mosquito coils are also effective. If you become ill on your return, while still on prophylactics or even once you have stopped, make sure that your doctor does everything necessary to establish that your illness is not malaria. Malaria is not a serious problem if people are sensible and take basic precautions. We have had very few cases of guests contracting malaria during the 15 years we have been operating.


    Is there safe drinking water?
    It is very important that you drink plenty of water especially during the warmer months. It is generally recommended that one drink at least 2 to 3 litres of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration. This excludes tea, coffee and alcoholic beverages, which act as diuretics and can actually contribute to dehydration. The water in Victoria Falls is generally safe too, but it may be safer to drink bottled water there

    Any other health issues I should be aware of?
    There are no other health issues, which one needs to be concerned about besides wild animals. The camps are unfenced - so listen to your camp staff and guides. Read up on the safety sections in the booklets within the camps. Don't push any safety issues - you will not be in any theme parks where the animals are tame. Don't ever go strolling away from the camp or from your guide.

    What are the insurance requirements?

    Wilderness Safaris, Wilderness Safaris Zimbabwe and its agents and associates cannot be held responsible or liable for loss, damage, or theft of personal luggage and belongings, nor can they be held liable for personal injury, accident or illness. Please ensure that you have yourself and your belongings adequately insured before your departure. Insurance is compulsory for all our trips. If you do not possess a policy, we can issue insurance at competitive rates. It is however better to purchase your policy locally as this will cover you for repatriation back to your home country. Please contact Wilderness Safaris, your broker or your travel agent for details. We cannot be held liable for any losses or damages incurred.

    a) Health Insurance It is compulsory to have full medical, emergency evacuation and repatriation cover for the period of time you are away.
    b) Cancellation and Curtailment You might have to cancel or curtail your safari due to unforeseen circumstances. If you cancel a trip close to departure date for any reason you could lose all that the safari was going to cost you. Should you have to leave the safari early, we cannot refund you the portion of the safari you do not complete. Dependant on the reason for cancellation and curtailment, insurance may cover you for this eventuality.
    c) Baggage & Money Insurance It is advisable to take out baggage and money insurance, especially if you are carrying large amounts of cash or expensive and valuable camera equipment. You should always carry such equipment as "carry-on" luggage. Do not put anything of value in your checked baggage! Claims If you anticipate an insurance claim upon your return, be sure to document as accurately as possible any accident, injury or loss. Doctor's notes and police reports will aid any claim.



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