VENUE AND DATE

1. At the kind invitation of the Government of Zambia, the thirteenth session of the AFWC Working Party on Wildlife Management and National Parks will be held from 22 to 24 March 2000, at the Chisamba Safari Lodge Game Ranch Resort (approximately 30 minutes from Lusaka), followed by the twelfth session of the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission from 27 to 30 March 2000, at the International Conference Centre in Lusaka, Zambia. Their respective opening sessions will begin at 10.00 hours on Wednesday 22 March and Monday 27 March 2000.

ENROLMENT AND REGISTRATION

2. Participants are requested to complete the attached enrolment form and to send one copy to each of the addresses indicated as soon as possible. Registration for the sessions will take place at the respective meeting sites from 09.00 to 10.00 hours on 22 and 27 March, respectively.

DOCUMENTATION

3. Documents will be made available to participants in English and in French and will, as far as possible, be sent to delegates in advance of the sessions. Delegates are asked to bring with them the documentation received as only a limited number of copies will be available during the sessions.

CLIMATE/CLOTHING

4. Zambia is endowed with humid tropical climate tempered by altitude, and vegetation dominated by wooded savannah and open forest ecosystems. Another feature of Zambia's climate is a long rainy season from October to May (about 150 mm rainfall in March), followed by a short dry season from June to September. The capital, Lusaka, has annual temperatures around 20� C during March-April.

5. Light suits are recommended in March, with light raincoat/jacket for outdoors. Cotton clothes are recommended, as well as strong shoes for excursions.

FORMALITIES FOR ENTRY INTO ZAMBIA

VISA

6. Participants holding passports of most SADC and Commonwealth countries, as well as those travelling with United Nations Laissez-Passer may not need to apply for an entry visa.

7. Those who need a visa should apply at the Zambian Embassy in their country of residence, or at the nearest one.

8. The AFWC Liaison Officer may help obtain a visa upon arrival at Lusaka International Airport, on condition that passport details are sent at least 3 weeks before arrival .

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

9. A vaccination certificate may be requested at the entry point in Zambia, in particular for yellow fever and smallpox.

FLIGHT CONNECTIONS

10. Zambia is well connected with most Eastern and Southern African International Airports. Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, South African Airlines, Zimbabwe Airlines, have regular flights from/to Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Harare. All major European Airlines connect directly to Lusaka.

11. Members of the Organising Committee will meet delegates at Lusaka International Airport and take them to their hotels.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE

12. Most convertible currencies may be brought to Zambia, but big amounts must be declared on entry. The current (November 1999) exchange rate is Zambian Kwacha, ZMK 2,500 to US$1.

13. Most hotels accept major credit cards (American Express, Visa, Master Card).

COMMUNICATIONS/LIAISON OFFICER

14. Personal mail for participants may be addressed as follows:

Ms Anna M. Chileshe
Director of Forestry Department
P.O. Box 500042 Lusaka, Zambia
Tel: 260-1- 234375/704612 Fax: 260-1-226131
Email: <[email protected]>

STUDY TOURS AND EXCURSIONS

15. The following optional tours are envisaged between the two sessions, on 25-26 March 2000:

• Visit to Siavonga Dam (Lake Kariba), with stop at the fossile forest and at Kabbila village (1 night at Siavonga)
• Visit to Victoria Falls, Livingstone (1 night at Livingstone)
• Game Tour at Safari Lodge Game Ranching (30mn from Lusaka)

16. Transport will be granted by the Host Country; however, delegates may be requested to provide a contribution to accommodation and meal arrangements.

ACCOMMODATION

17. Accommodation has been arranged at Inter Continental, Pamodzi Hotel, Holiday Inn and different hotels at the Centre of Lusaka, at rates ranging from US$ 70.00 to US$ 95.00 per night, including breakfast. Some Guest Houses and smaller hotels offer accommodation, including breakfast, at US$ 27 to 35 per night.

TRANSPORT

18. Transportation will be provided daily at 08.00 hours from hotels to meetings, and at 17.00 hours from meetings to hotels.

19. Lunch is arranged at the International Conference Centre at US$ 12.00, but those who wish to have their meal elsewhere are free to do so. Please note however, that no transportation is provided at lunch time.

AFRICAN FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION

AFWC WORKING PARTY ON WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AND NATIONAL PARKS

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA, 22-30 MARCH 2000

ENROLMENT FORM

Please complete this form and urgently send a copy to each of the following addresses:

1. Ms Anna Chileshe
   Director, Forestry Department
   PO Box 500042 , Lusaka, Zambia
   Tel.: 260-1-234375/704612
   Fax: 260-1- 226131
   Email: [email protected]
   
   
2. Mr. Pape Djiby Kon�
   Senior Forestry Officer
   FAO Regional Office for Africa, PO Box 1628 Accra, Ghana
   Tel.: 233-21-244051 / 233-24-319548
   Fax: 233-21-668427/ 233-21-244076
   Email: <[email protected]>

Will participate in:

• the thirteenth session of the Working Party on Wildlife Management and National Parks only/and (circle your choice)
• the twelfth session of the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission