FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If it is your first time 4×4 driving in Africa you may have many questions about the vehicles and what to expect. We have tried to cover some of the most frequently asked questions here. Please feel free to contact us with any other questions you may have. Over the years we have also listened to the needs and experience of our clients to help us arrive at an enviable equipment list.
DO I NEED AN INTERNATIONAL DRIVING LICENSE TO DRIVE IN ZAMBIA?
No, you can drive on your own countries license for up to 3 months.
IS THERE CELL PHONE COVERAGE ACROSS ZAMBIA?
The majority of areas in Zambia do now have cell phone coverage, some remote areas of national parks, for example, may not though. A pay as you go sim card can be purchased on arrival in Zambia for approximately $1.
DO YOUR VEHICLES COME WITH ROADSIDE RECOVERY?
There are no roadside recovery companies that operate in Zambia. However, given our experience, we have numerous contacts across the Southern African region and we aim to get help to you as quickly as possible if you encounter any problems.
CAN YOU ‘WILD CAMP’ ANYWHERE IN ZAMBIA?
No, it is illegal to wild camp in Zambia. You have to stay in official camp sites, although some of these can be very wild!
IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL IN ZAMBIA?
Like anywhere in the world if you use common sense then you should not have any issues whilst traveling in Zambia. Please ask for advice about places to stay and areas to visit and you shouldn’t encounter any problems during your visit.
CAN YOU VIEW VICTORIA FALLS FROM THE ZAMBIAN SIDE?
Yes, you can see Victoria Falls from both the Zambian and Zimbabwe side. Livingstone is the town located on the Zambian side and Victoria Falls is the town based on the Zimbabwe side.
CAN YOU PROVIDE A DRIVER WITH THE VEHICLE?
We can, at certain times of the year, provide a driver if required. Please contact us for further information.
CAN YOU BOOK ACCOMMODATION AND FLIGHTS FOR OUR TRIP?
WHO WE ARE
Hemingways was founded in 2003 by Pete Hemingway and his wife Annabel Faulks. Pete and Annabel, originally from the UK, decided after many years of travel in Africa they wanted to start a company to offer other people the chance to experience what they have been lucky enough to over the years.
WHY ZAMBIA?
With 19 national parks, Zambia is still one of Africa’s least explored countries; with loads of unspoilt wilderness that delivers unique and personal experiences. Zambia is in a geographically unique position with borders to 8 countries including Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Tanzania and Mozambique so hiring a vehicle gives you access to so much more.
OUR VEHICLES
Hemingways only purchase brand new Toyota Hiluxes and then have them adapted and converted into fully equipped 4×4 vehicles, therefore we know the full history of all our vehicles.