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  Cheryl

  Asked on December 4th, 2025

  Is there an option for helicopter flight over Victoria Falls?

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    Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2025

    On Day 8 you will have a full free day in Vic Falls until 6pm where there will be another Welcome meeting for some new group members who will be joining on for the second half of the tour. This would be the best day to arrange your helicopter flight over Vic Falls. If you are interested in the optional helicopter flight (12 minutes or 25 minutes), Intrepid only endorses Zambezi Helicopter co CAA Zimbabwe. This can be pre-booked by your prior to your trip or the leader can assist you with booking this once in destination but it is subject to availability.
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  Louis

  Asked on November 29th, 2025

  For this trip, do you provide sleeping bag/ bed sheet, towels and toiletries for camping? Do you supply daily distilled/bottled water?

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    Louis

    Traveler•Written November 2025

    Is there border check point in every country we enter to check visa and vaccinations?
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    Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2025

    This trip comes with a mix of camping and lodge stays. During the camping nights, our crew will set everything up for you — tents, sleeping mats, and sleeping bags. Towels and toiletries aren't included, so it's best to bring your own.
    
    We also recommend bringing a reusable water bottle (at least 1 litre). Our vehicles carry large tanks of treated water, so you can refill your bottle daily.
    
    Regarding borders - yes, there will be a visa checkpoint at each crossing.
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    Louis

    Traveler•Written December 2025

    Can you please describe me the accommodation be like. What sort of bed we're using? If you have photo that would be great. We are planning to travel in May or June 2026.
    - Camping (with facilities)
    - Permanent Tented Overland Camp
    - Tented Camp
    - Bush camp
    - Meru Tent
    
    About the meals included, will all these be served and cooked by the crew chef in the group?
    
    Vaccinations. What vaccine is required aside from Yellow fever? I've read that some are just recommendations. We are planning to travel on May/June.
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    Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2025

    Accommodation & Bed Types
    This trip includes a mix of camping, permanent tents, and lodge/hotel stays. Here's a quick breakdown:
    
    Hotel (2 nights) – Standard twin-share rooms, beds vary by property but are typical hotel-style beds.
    
    Lodge (1 night) – Comfortable lodge rooms with proper beds.
    
    Meru Tent (1 night) – Large walk-in canvas tents with camp beds.
    
    Permanent Tented Overland Camp (2 nights) – Pre-set tents with camp beds and shared facilities.
    
    Camping with facilities (5 nights) – Dome tents + sleeping mats and sleeping bags (all provided). Shared campground ablution blocks.
    
    Tented Camp (2 nights) – Safari-style tents with basic camp beds.
    
    Basic Camping with no facilities (2 nights) – Dome tents + mats + sleeping bags; very simple overnight stops.
    
    For all camping nights, tents, sleeping mats, and sleeping bags are provided, and the crew handle the setup for you.
    If a campsite has upgrade options, you may be able to purchase a room locally (usually USD 60–120 per twin room per night), but this cannot be pre-booked.
    
    Meals Included
    Yes — the included meals are prepared by your crew chef and camp team during camping sections. You'll eat a variety of fresh, hearty meals such as:
    
    Breakfast: toast, spreads, cereal, eggs or pancakes, tea/coffee
    
    Lunch: sandwiches with salad fillings, fruit
    
    Dinner: BBQs, rice dishes, pasta dishes, and sometimes local favourites like ugali & stew
    
    On non-camping nights, you're free to choose your own meals.
    If you have dietary requirements, let me know so I can add it to your booking — and please remind your crew at the welcome meeting.
    
    Vaccinations
    Here's a simple overview, but please make sure to check with your doctor for personalised medical advice:
    
    Required (depending on travel route):
    
    Yellow Fever – Mandatory if arriving from a Yellow Fever risk country (e.g., Kenya). You may be asked to show your vaccination certificate at borders and even when returning home.
    
    Recommended:
    
    Malaria prevention medication – May be advised depending on your itinerary. (Mosquito protection is essential.)
    
    Typhoid – Recommended for travel in Zimbabwe.
    
    Routine travel vaccines such as Tetanus, Hep A, Hep B — your doctor will advise.
    
    Dengue – No vaccine required; just mosquito protection.
    
    If you develop fever-like symptoms during or after the trip, it's important to seek medical attention immediately.
  
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  Robin

  Asked on August 12th, 2025

  Could you please confirm if the 21st December is still available?

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    Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2025

    We have 12 spots available on the 21 Dec 2025 departure. We are pleased to offer a complimentary hold on the trip for 48 hours, after which a deposit of 200 is required to confirm your space.
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  Ellen

  Asked on May 29th, 2025

  I am coeliac - gluten free. I always get classed with vegan/vegetarian. I am not either of these and more often than not they can eat gluten. I eat fish a little meat cheese eggs etc. How would you be able to cover me

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    Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2025

    We can absolutely inform our local team on the ground about your coeliac/gluten-free requirements. While you're not vegetarian or vegan, we'll make sure your needs are communicated clearly so that you're not mistakenly grouped with other dietary preferences that don't suit you. Your trip crew will plan meals with the whole group in mind, including any dietary restrictions, and will do their best to prepare options that are both safe and satisfying for you.
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  Richard

  Asked on February 6th, 2025

  what are the accomodations?

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    Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025

    This trip includes a mixture camping, hotels, lodges and permanent tents. While camping, tents, sleeping mats and sleeping bags will be provided and the crew & camp hands will set these up for you. Hotel (3 nights), Lodge (1 night), Meru Tent (1 night), Permanent Tented Overland Camp (2 night), Camping with facilities (5 nights), Basic Camping with no facilities (2 nights), Guesthouse (1 night). There may be the occasional night stop, when we stay in the grounds of a hotel or at a campsite which may also have rooms/cabins available. In this case there may be a choice of camping or upgrading to a room. Rooms cost between approximately USD60-120 per room per night for a twin room and cannot be pre-booked.