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Zimbabwe's Parks and Wildlife Authority has made some changes to its 2010 schedule of fees which will affect wildlife-based tourism operations in Kariba and the Zambezi valley this year.  The correct schedule* (as from May 2010) is summarised below

*(updated June 2010): 

1.  Camping:  From May 2010, all National Parks campsites will be charged per person except for some Exclusive and prime campsites in Mana Pools, which will be charged per site.  See details below.
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  

Nyamepi - Standard Campsite per person (Site nos: 1, 2, 4,7,8,10,12,13,14,&15 only):  US$20; US$20; US$10
Nyamepi - Standard Campsite per site (All other Nyamepi sites)  US$150; US$150; US$115

Exclusive campsites per person  (New Ndungu 1 & 2 only): US$30; US$30; US$15

Exclusive campsites per site (All other exclusive campsites): US$150; US$150; US$115

Chitake Springs: 
  Exclusive campsite per person (Chitake 2 site only): US$45; US$45; US$20
  Exclusive campsite per site:  US$200; US$200; US$150 

Matusadona:
  Exclusive Lodge 9 beds: US$150; US$115; US$75
  Exclusive Campsites/person:  US$25; US$20; US$15
  Standard Campsite /person: US$15; US$12; US$10

Charara, Kariba:
  Lodge 3 bedrooms 6 beds:  US$110; US$85; US$55
  Campsites /person:  US$10; US$8; US$5

Chinhoyi:
  Developed Campsites /person:  US$10; US$8; US$5
  Picnic (per person):  US$10; US$8; US$5

Chizarira:
  Bush Camp /person:  US$20; US$15; US$12
  Platform /person:  US$20; US$15; US$12

Chewore North:
  Camping/person:  US$20; US$15; US$12

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 person 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