A collaboration of countries in the SADC region has resulted in the launch of the Kaza Univisa.
THE MEANING:
Kavango - Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, also known as KAZA is situated in a region where the international borders of no fewer than five countries converge. It includes a major part of the Upper Zambezi basin and the Okavango basin and Delta. The zone includes the Caprivi Strip of Namibia, the South Eastern corner of Angola, South Western Zambia, the northern wildlands of Botswana and western Zimbabwe. The centre of this area is at the confluence of the Chobe River and Zambezi River where the borders of Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe meet. It will incorporate notable sites such as Chobe National Park, Hwange National Park, the Okavango Delta in Botswana and the Victoria Falls.
BENEFITS:
Aside from the obvious saving of money and time, there are additional benefits:
Coming from Zambia.
On purchasing Univisa at one of the four Zambian designated entry points being Harry Mwanga Nkumbula Int (Livingstone) Airport, Kenneth Kaunda Int (Lusaka) Airport, Victoria Falls border post and Kazangula Border Post, you can:
1. Tour both sides of The Victoria Falls with no additional visa costs.
2. Partake in the Chobe Day Trip in Botswana and re-enter Zambia with no additional or double entry visa costs.
3. Visit Victoria Falls Town or even Hwange for the Day with no additional visa costs.
4. Play golf at the Elephant Hills resort with no additional visa costs.
Coming from Zimbabwe.
On purchasing a Univisa at one of the four Zimbabwean entry points being Harare Airport, Victoria Falls Airport, Victoria Falls Border Post and Kazangula Border Post, you can:
1. Tour both sides of The Victoria Falls with no additional visa costs.
2. Visit the famous Devil's Pool on Livingstone Island
3. Have dinner aboard The Royal Livingstone Express train (please note that the train on the Zimbabwe side is no longer operational)
4. Partake in the Chobe Day Trip in Botswana and re-enter Zimbabwe with no additional or double entry visa costs.
5. Visit the historical town of Livingstone or the famous 600 year old Mukuni Village or both.
IMPORTANT POINTS:
The Univisa will only be issued at specified 8 entry points:
Zambia
KK - Lusaka International Airport
HMN - Livingstone International Airport
Victoria Falls Border into Zambia
Kazungula border into Zambia
Zimbabwe
Harare International Airport
Victoria Falls International Airport
Victoria Falls Border into Zimbabwe
Kazungula border into Zimbabwe
• It does not restrict tourists on the point of exit. For example, If clients arrived through Victoria falls Border and obtain a Kaza Univisa, they can still exit through another point.
• The Kaza Univisa will also allow clients staying in Zambia or Zimbabwe to go to Botswana and back within 24hrs. If they spend a night in Botswana then on return to either Zambia or Zimbabwe they will be required to purchase another visa.
• Immigration are not doing away with the current visas. This means that clients will have a choice on arrival to either buy a normal visa or a Kaza Univisa.
• There will be a dedicated desk and immigration officer at every issuing point to assist clients and ensure information is correctly given to clients.
• The cost of the visa is US$50.00
• The visa is valid for 30 days from date of issue
Eligible countries:
Argentina
Austria
Australia
Belgium
Brazil
Britain (UK)
Brunei
Burundi
Canada
Cook Islands
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Russia
Rwanda
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
UAE
Uruguay
USA
In the future, it is anticipated that the KAZA Visa will be extended to the other three KAZA Countries of Angola,Botswana, and Namibia.
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