LOCAL PAYMENTS
Local Payments are quoted in USD and are payable in USD. The reason for this is that in most cases the expenses that the Local Payments cover have been negotiated in USD or are payable in USD. In East Africa all National Park fees are payable in USD and these form a large part of the Local Payment. In Southern Africa the rates that we have negotiated with the Botswana Operators of the Okavango Delta and Chobe NP are negotiated in USD Amounts and are payable in USD. Unless you have paid an all inclusive amount to your Travel Agent the Local Payment must be paid in Cash to your tour leader on morning of departure. Please be aware that this amount can change and we will advise you or your agent prior to departure in the unlikely
event that this happens. Pease note Local Payments are subject to change without prior notice.

SOUTHERN AFRICA
The South African Rand is usable throughout Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe. Traveler’s cheque's can be used to pay for activities in Namibia. Credit cards can be used in South Africa and Namibia. Credit cards should not be used in Zimbabwe. Botswana only accepts Visa Card cards and not Master/Maestro cards, but it can be difficult to get money at cash machines there. American Express, Diner’s Club and some debit cards are not
widely accepted. Get ALL your US Dollars before you depart on tour. In Southern Africa the South African Rand is also widely accepted, although you will get change in local currency.

CENTRAL & EAST AFRICA
Credit cards should be avoided in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya. US Dollars are the most widely accepted currency in Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. It is essential that your US Dollar notes are from the year 2000 (or younger) as notes from the year 1999 and older are not accepted and many places will not accept USD 100 notes so make sure you bring lots of USD 1, USD 5, USD 10 for tips and
craft markets. USD 20 and USD 50 notes are good to change into local currency. It is generally cheaper and easier to arrange your foreign exchange in your home country. Foreign Currency can be purchased in South Africa – but you will require proof that you are traveling out of South Africa – i.e.: your tour voucher or onward air ticket.

FX AFRICA - FOREIGN EXCHANGE
Protea Assurance Building, Green Market Square, Cape Town Telephone +27 21 426 5310
Email: fx-africa@mweb.co.za