11 -12 November 2022 , Kingdom Hotel, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

WELCOME TO VICTORIA FALLS

Below is general information on administrative measures and other information to enable you to participate in the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI) Africa Conference

Hotel Accommodation

All speakers and participants from outside Zimbabwe will be accommodated at the Kingdom Hotel. Airport transfers will be organized for all speakers and participants.

Venue: Kingdom Hotel – Victoria Falls

Address: 1 Mallett Drive, Victoria Falls

Tel: +263 83 44275

Email: hotels@legacyhotels.com

Wild Animals

Victoria Falls town lies within a national park and wildlife may be encountered. (Warthogs, baboon – even elephant roam freely in town!) Please DO NOT EVER touch, feed or get “up close and personal” for a photo opportunity.

Language

The meeting will be conducted in English with Portuguese and French interpretation both online and offline.

Climate

It is currently summer season in Zimbabwe and therefore there is regular rainfall. The weather can be very cold in the mornings and hot during the day and very cold in the evenings. Day temperatures may range from 13–28 degrees Celsius. Please bring appropriate clothing to suit the temperatures and wet weather.

Passport and Visas:

All participants should travel with their national passports as they may be requested to show it. It is mandatory that all nationalities that require entry visas to Zimbabwe, they should either obtain it on arrival or before and are still required to apply online for the entry visa. It is advisable that you do not travel until you have proof of visa approval by the issuing authorities. If you are of the nationality that will not require visas prior to departure from your home country you can arrive and obtain a visa at the port of entry. However, ensure that you enquire first that you can receive the visa on arrival before embarking on the journey. No exemption will be given to any participant without a valid visa. Business visas range between $30-$100.

Visa applications are done online using the following link https://www.evisa.gov.zw/. We recommend applying for conference visa. When you apply you need to have your invitation letter, passport valid for 6 months, passport photos and previous Zimbabwean visa issued, if you have one. The visa process takes 5-7 working days. Please check table below to know which category your country is under for your visa requirements. A more comprehensive list of countries not listed below is available from https://www.evisa.gov.zw/regime

Category B: Visa On Entry

Algeria
Burundi
Chile
Equatorial Guinea
Rwanda
Senegal

COVID-19 Regulations and other vaccines

It is no longer mandatory for a negative PCR certificate on arrival at ports of entry for both returning residents and visitors. A certificate that shows that the traveller is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with any of the vaccines approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO) is required. For more details on Zimbabwe COVID-19 situation visit: http://www.mohcc.gov.zw/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=428:negative-pcr-certificate-no-longer-required-at-ports-of-entry&catid=84&Itemid=435

Yellow fever vaccination is compulsory for travellers coming from known risk areas. Malaria is predominant in tourist attraction areas but not in main towns. Please check the status of your country of origin before travelling. Victoria Falls is in a malaria area. Please speak to your doctor about a malaria prophylactic (preventative medication). The best preventative is to cover up at night by wearing long pants/ shirts, sleeping under a mosquito net and applying a mosquito spray like Peaceful Sleep, Tabard or the like. Be careful but not overly paranoid.

Transportation Airport

Airport transfers will be arranged with the hotel and will therefore be provided by the hotel at a cost that will be covered by organisations sponsoring participants.

Hotel airport transfers to be booked on: https://www.thekingdomhotel.co.za/BookTransfers.php (add conference details with booking).

Other in country transport requirements will be at one’s own expense.

Flight Changes:

Any change of flights for personal reasons is at the cost of the traveller.

Travel allowance

You will be paid travel allowance to cater for dinner meals. You will be paid your travel allowance in Victoria Falls..

Financial Transactions:

Zimbabwe is a multi-currency country in which you can use the USD or the local currency ZWL$ to settle your hotel bills and taxi fares. The hotel accepts visa/mastercard and cash as forms of payment. Please note that travelers’ cheques are not accepted. Cash can be withdrawn at USD ATMs using VISA cards.

Security:

Zimbabwe security situation is stable despite increases in road banditry, house break-ins, robberies, and theft from/of motor vehicles. Participants are requested to be cautious when going out of the hotel, especially at night. While the hotel is fairly safe, it is not advisable to leave valuables in the rooms or conference room i.e. laptops, cash, jewelry, etc. The hotel reception has security boxes on request.

Electricity:

The voltage is between 220v and 240v, 50Hz. Zimbabwe uses 3 square pin plugs. It is advisable to bring adaptors in case you need them.

Telephone code:

Country Code: +263, City Code for Victoria Falls: 083

Medical Assistance & Emergency Contact Details

We encourage participants to have appropriate health insurance cover before travelling. For any Health emergencies while in Victoria Falls kindly consider using The Health Bridge Private Hospital.

Address: 95 West Drive

Numbers: +263 83 284 6634

+263 83 284 6635

Tourism information:

Outside of the conference schedule, please note the following regarding tourism:

The Victoria Falls Rainforest

The Kingdom Hotel is in walking distance of the entrance to the Victoria Falls rainforest. If you come from colder climes and are not used to hot weather then the getting there on foot may be more than you are used to. In this case pre-arrange a Victoria Falls tour or catch a cab to the rainforest entrance.

Entrance fees (Zimbabwe)*

International visitors: US30 (Adult) US$10 (child)

Regional ( SADC countries ) visitors: US$ 20 (Adult) US$8 (child)

Please note these costs are for a single entry only but you can stay within the rainforest for as long as you like within a single day.

You can use cash (USD is best, but ZAR and other major currencies are accepted) or credit card to enter the Falls from the Zimbabwe side. Please take your passport with you if you are a local or regional visitor otherwise you will be charged the international rate.

*Entrance fees are subject to change.

When the Falls are high you will get VERY WET! Take measures to protect your camera and other valuable items and dress accordingly. If you are on a guided tour a poncho will be provided, but if there is lots of water going over the Falls, you can expect to get wet right through this. Ponchos and umbrellas can be hired if you are a walk-in visitor.

For more information visit: https://www.thekingdomhotel.co.za/VictoriaFallsAttractionsThingstodo.php

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