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National Park Fees

Fees per night per person to leisure on the lake

National park fees by visitor category
Visitor Category Entrance Fee (per night) Fishing Permit (per rod/day)
Zimbabwean Resident $5 $5
Regional Tourist $6 $6
International Tourist $8 $8

Additional fees are payable on entry to Ume River and Sanyati Gorge as follows:

Ume River and Sanyati Gorge access fees by visitor category
Visitor Category Ume River / Sanyati Gorge (per person)
Zimbabwean Resident $5
Regional Tourist $6
International Tourist $8

Charters & Estimated Fuel Consumption

Before you leave for your charter, discuss with the Captain your requirements, ie if you would like to do fishing, or game viewing or a bit of both. He will recommend the best places to moor within manageable sailing distances. Suggested charters and fuel consumption estimates are as follows:

2 Night Charter

Up to Palm Bay

Estimated fuel: 250 litres

3 Night Charter

Up to Sanyati West

Estimated fuel: 300 litres

4 Night Charter

Up to Elephant Point

Estimated fuel: 450 litres

5 Nights and More Charters

Up to Ume-Tiger Bay

Estimated fuel: 650 litres