Author Archives: Steffi Presske

delays at all ports of entry to Zimbabwe

Posted on 22nd May 2017

Due to an influx of cross-border travellers, we have been experiencing significant delays at all ports of entry to Zimbabwe and more particularly the Kazungula Border with Botswana.In order to ensure that guests are transferred to Victoria Falls Airport timeously, we herewith advises that with imme
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Flood up-date for Botswana …

Posted on 8th May 2017

Flood waters are passing Chiefs Island, Mombo and other camps in that area. The Thamalakane river is rising. Nata-Gweta road;  Friends of ours have just driven that road today in a Landcruiser with 750/16 tires. In places the water was over their tires and a sedan can definitely NOT attempt that
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Kenya Airways launches direct flights to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Posted on 19th February 2017

Kenya Airways will start a direct flight between Nairobi and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe on 18th May, 2017.The new route between Nairobi and Victoria Falls will operate three times a week on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The Victoria Falls operation will be linked to Cape Town, South Africa. This will
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Air Botswana suspends some regional flights

Posted on 18th November 2016

Air Botswana has indefinitely ceased operating flights between Gaborone and Lusaka on 13th November, as well as Harare on 12th November.The decision comes as part of a route rationalisation exercise to reduce operational costs on non-profitable routes.The airline will also reduce frequencies on the
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Ker & Downey Safaris in Botswana guarantee window seats!

Posted on 17th November 2016

Ker & Downey Safaris in Botswana have structured each of their camps (Kanana, Shinde and Okuti Camp) guide complement to enable them to guarantee on morning and afternoon game drives a maximum of four guests per vehicle only. The specially modified safari vehicles design and seat configuration
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KAZA univisa between Zim & Zam set to resume

Posted on 9th November 2016

The KAZA univisa between Zimbabwe & Zambia is expected to be implemented shortly and awaits only the signatures of the two countries’ Home Affairs departments.According to Zimbabwe’s immigration department, 50 000 visa stickers have been shared between Zimbabwe and Zambia are already at the
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resuming boat activity at Lagoon Camp on Linyanti Concession

Posted on 8th November 2016

We are very happy to announce that as from Nov 6th the suspended boat activity at Lagoon Camp, Linyanti Concession will be resumed. It will not depart from Lagoon Camp itself but from a location upstream. From there guests will be able to take a slow leisurely sundowner boat cruise, observing the wi
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 banned on Botswana flights

Posted on 27th October 2016

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is now banned on all flights originating or arriving in Botswana. Carriage is prohibited on board all light air aircraft as cargo, hold baggage, cabin baggage or any other means
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Botswana requires unabridged birth certificate for children as of 01st October 2016

Posted on 24th October 2016

In a move that has shocked the industry, Botswana has introduced similar requirements for children travelling into and out of the country as South Africa.Minors travelling through Botswana’s borders will be required to produce certified copies of unabridged birth certificates in addition to their
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Victoria Falls Airport and Kazangula Delays

Posted on 13th September 2016

We are experiencing long delays at both, Victoria Falls Airport on arrival, and at the Kazungula border post. The delays are brought about by the increase in the volume of traffic using these facilities in peak season. The new Victoria Falls Airport sky-bridge system does, however, ensure a comforta
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