Zimbabwe's Parks and Wildlife fees 2010

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Zimbabwe's Parks and Wildlife fees 2010

Post by come-along.nl » Tue Mar 16, 2010 4:44 pm

Zimbabwe's Parks and Wildlife Authority has issued a new schedule of
fees for the period May to December 2010 which will affect wildlife-
based tourism operations in Kariba and the Zambezi valley this year.
Here is a summary of the new changes:

1. Camping: From May 2010, all National Parks campsites will be
charged per site and not per person.
2. Park Accommodation and Entry Rates: The three-tier system of
charging (whereby International visitors are charged more than
Regional visitors who are charged more than Zimbabwe Local Residents),
will be phased out this year so that by January 2011, there will be
only two rates: Non-resident and Resident. However, the three tier
system will continue to apply to Park entry fees.
3. Bookings: Reservations for Parks facilities will, from March
2010, be opened one year in advance to all clients, including Zimbabwe
residents (who were previously restricted to booking only 3 months in
advance). There will be no more "draw" system for Mana Pools and
bookings will be treated on a first come first serve basis, with
payment being demanded up front.

KARIBA/ZAMBEZI VALLEY PARK AREAS

PARK ENTRY FEES MAY-DEC 2010
(Fees in US$ quoted at 3 levels as follows: International; Regional
(SADC); Local Residents.

Mana Pools: US$20; US$15; US$5
Matusadona: US$15; US$12; US$4
Charara, Kariba: US$10; US$8; US$2
Chinhoyi Caves: US$10; US$8; US$2
Chewore: US$10; US$8; US$2
Chizarira: US$10; US$8; US$2
Doma: US$10; US$8; US$1
Sapi: US$10; US$8; US$1
Binga: US$10; US$8; US$1
Dande: US$10; US$8; US$1

NOTE:
All charges include 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) and 2% tourism levy
where applicable.
Operators' employees involved in illegal activities shall be liable to
an individual fine of 10% of any fine charged to the operator or owner
of equipment.
Clients who enter into Parks Estate without paying entry/river usage
fees shall be charged double the normal fees prescribed in this
gazette.

1. Day rates for non-tour operator clients cover single entry into a
Park. Visitors who exit before the day expires will be required to
pay for re-entry on the same day.
2. Tour operator clients will be allowed re-entry on production of
copies of pre-submitted lists and identification details relating to
entering clients
3. Two employees of a tour operator are entitled free access per
entry.
4. Tour Operators in Mana Pools will be allowed 5 staff free on
camping only.
5. Persons resident in Zimbabwe shall be charged the equivalent of
the fees charged for Non-residents unless they produce positive
identification of their Zimbabwean residence.
6. Visitors accommodated in Parks facilities and those entering and
continuously staying on a water body shall pay a single day entry/
River Usage fees to cover up to 7 days.
7. Children-
(a) ALL children who are between 6 and 12 years old, shall pay half
the adult fees
(b) ALL children under 6 years old, free.
(c) Children not resident in Zimbabwe and are between 6 and 12 years
old, shall pay half the appropriate adult fee
(d) Children not resident in Zimbabwe and are between 6 and 12 years
old and are clients of tour operators, shall pay half the appropriate
adult fee
(e) School children on school trips/ tours shall pay 50% of the
adult entry and river usage fees
8. Regional Fees are applicable to Residents from SADC countries i.e.
South Africa, Botswana, Seychelles, D.R.C, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique,
Swaziland, Lesotho, Angola, Namibia, Tanzania, Mauritius. Proof of
Residence from these countries in the form of a Passport or I.D should
be produced and clients from the SADC countries should pay 75% of what
is paid by other International clients only on entry fees.
9. Operators and licence holders who fail to renew their permits/
licenses annually will be charged double the renewal fees upon renewal
of their permits/ licenses, in addition to a penalty fine.


VEHICLE ENTRY FEES MAY-DEC 2010
Cars/Pick-ups/4x4s: Non-Resident US$5; Resident US$2
Trailers: Non-Resident US$5; Resident US$1
Caravans: Non-Resident US$5; Resident US$2
NOTE: Motor cycles are not allowed in the Parks Estate


ACCOMMODATION FEES MAY-DEC 2010
(Fees in US$ quoted at 3 levels as follows: International; Regional
(SADC); Local Residents)

Mana Pools:
Special Lodge 2 bedrooms 8 beds: US$250; US$ 250; US$ 190
Standard Lodge 2 bedrooms 4 beds: US$125; US$125; US$95
Standard Lodge-4 Beds(Nyati): US$190; US$190; US$145
Standard Campsite per site: US$100; US$100; US$75
Exclusive Campsites/site: US$150; US$150; US$115
Chitake Exclusive Camps/site: US$200; US$200; US$150

Matusadona:
Exclusive Lodge 9 beds: US$150; US$115; US$75
Exclusive Campsites/site: US$150; US$115; US$75
Standard Campsite /site: US$100; US$75; US$50

Charara, Kariba:
Lodge 3 bedrooms 6 beds: US$110; US$85; US$55
Campsites /site: US$50; US$40; US$25

Chinhoyi:
Developed Campsites /site: US$50; US$40; US$25
Picnic (per site max 6 pp): US$50; US$40; US$25

Chizarira:
Bush Camp /site: US$100; US$75; US$50
Platform /site: US$100; US$75; US$50

Chewore North:
Camping/site: US$100; US$75; US$50

All Park Stations:
Hiring Extra Bed per night: US$25; US$20; US$15

NOTES:
1. These fees are for overnight stay in the facilities, all other
activities and services are to be paid for as in the gazette.
Provided that where firewood is the only means of cooking there shall
not be further charges for firewood used.
2. Guests who make bookings and occupy Parks accommodation for seven
consecutive nights are entitled to one free night within the
continuous period.
3. Accommodation fees are inclusive of 2% tourism levy and VAT where
applicable.
4. Tour Operators will be given a discount between 10-25 % if they
channel business to Parks accommodation.
5. Camping and picnic fees are charged per site unless otherwise
specified. All ordinary sites take a maximum of 6 people and one
vehicle, Exclusive and undeveloped sites maximum of 12 people and 2
vehicles.
6. School children to pay special rates for camping 50% of the adult
fee.
7. Cancellation Policy
a. Cancellation prior to 30 days 90% refund
b. Cancellation between 15-30 days 75% refund
c. Cancellation between 7-14 days 50% refund
d. Cancellation in less than 7 days No refund


FIREWOOD per wheelbarrow US$2


CANOE HIRING (max.4 hours) US$5 per hr


SERVICE AND USER FEES
Hire of services of Authority employees for guided tours, walking and
wilderness trails. (Maximum 6 people and a minimum of 3 people is
required for this to take place)
Per hour or part thereof-

Guided tours
Non-residents: US$10 per person per hour or part thereof
Residents: U$5 per person per hour or part thereof

Specialised walks
Non-residents: US$12 per person per hour or part thereof
Residents: US$ 6 per person per hour or part thereof

Wilderness Trails (For more than one day, maximum of 6 people)
Non-residents: US$100 for the first three days and US$40 per day
thereafter.
Residents: US$10 per day for the first 3 days and US$8 per person
thereafter.


FISHING: Ordinary Fishing permit Per Park
Mana Pools
per person, per day (maximum two rods)
Non-residents: US$5
Residents: US$3 excluding river usage & entry fees

Other Areas Including Kariba
Per Park per person, per day (maximum two rods)
Non-residents: US$5
Residents: US$2 excluding river usage & entry fees

Lake Kariba: Angling in prime fishing areas
(1) Tiger Bay Fishing Area: Non-residents: US$5; Residents: US$2
angler /day excluding river usage
(2) Antelope Area: Non-residents: US$5; Residents: US$2 angler /day
excluding river usage
(3) Crocodile Park Point: Non-residents: US$5; Residents: US$2
angler /day excluding river usage
(4) All Other Areas: Non-residents: US$5; Residents: US$2 angler /day
excluding river usage

Bag limit of 10 fish.


RIVER/LAKE USAGE FEES
(Fees in US$ quoted at 3 levels as follows: International; Regional
(SADC); Local Residents)

River Usage Rafting/Canoeing: US$10; US$10; US$4
River usage Houseboat/Sailing Boats/Speed Boats 1-7 days( excluding
fishing): US$10; US$10; US$5
River Usage Other Areas/Speed Boats Kariba per day: US$5; US$5; US$2
River Usage Binga: US$10; US$6; US$2

CANOEING ON LOWER ZAMBEZI
Private canoeing: (per person per sector):
Non-residents: US$10 plus entry fees
Residents: US$5 plus entry fees
Canoeing (other areas) (per day per person)
Non-residents: US$ 10 plus entry fees
Residents: US$4 plus entry fees
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