HOW TO DRESS IN THE BUSH.

During the day time light clothes such as T-shirts and shorts are the right choice. For the evenings a light jacket is sufficient( excluding the months of September and October). We advise to take a warm jumper or jacket for the cold morning drives particularly during the months of June, July. During the evenings at the bar and dining room guest should dress casually smart.

The Lodge Laundry service, also available at the bush camps will return within 24 hours your items, allowing you to take less clothes on your safari. During walking safaris it is advisable to were dark or neutral colours, since they are less visible to the wild animals. Make sure you take a pair of comfortable shoes such as safari boots or trainers.

OTHER ITEMS FOR YOUR SAFARI

It is important not to forget items like your hat, sun glasses, sunscreen, insect repellent to be able to have a comfortable and relaxing safari. A swimming costume will allow you to cool down in the pool at the Mfuwe Lodge during the hottest hours of the day. Make sure you are well stocked up on film for your cameras, and that you take the correct battery charger for your camcorder. A good binocular is essential.

ELECTRICITY

At Mfuwe Lodge electricity at 240 volts is available from the national grid through 3 square pin standard British plugs.

VISA REQUIREMENTS

At this moment in time British citizens require a visa to enter Zambia. However tourist are exempted as long as they can prove that they are bona fide tourist visiting the country on a prepaid holiday. On confirmation of booking Mfuwe Lodge will provide the necessary documentation for such purposes.

MONEY AND CREDIT CARDS

Local currency is not necessary either at Mfuwe Lodge nor at any of the bush camps, since all bills can be settled in US $ or GP £. However, if required money can be exchanged at the Lodge or at the bank at the Mfuwe airport. We accept both Visa and Master Card at Mfuwe Lodge. However an additional 5% is charged to all bills settled through credit cards to cover bank commissions.

AIRPORT TAX

We wish to remind that all clients are requested to pay a 20 US $ airport departure tax for all international flights, and a 5000 Zambia Kwacha airport departure tax for all domestic flights.

DIETARY PREFERENCES

All clients that require special dietary arrangements should kindly notify the Lodge of there requirements at the time of making the booking.

INSURANCE

We recommend that all clients take up a travel and medical insurance.

MEDICAL

Anti-malaria tablets as prescribed by the guest's GP must be taken when traveling to the Valley. Guest should also make sure that they take sufficient stock of any prescription or counter drug they may require as they will not be  readily available in our part of the world.

A doctor is available in the Valley and Medical evacuation is offered.