2019 – Statutory Instrument 108 of 2019 – Tariff of Fees

December 30, 2024
Paddy Pacey
Law

Statutory Instrument 108 of 2019.

[CAP. 20:14
Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Tariff of Fees)

By-laws, 2019
ARRANGEMENTS OF SECTIONS

Section

Title.
Scope of tariff.
FIRST SCHEDULE: Conservation fees.
SECOND SCHEDULE: Accommodation fees.
THIRD SCHEDULE: Tour Operator fees.
FOURTH SCHEDULE: Fishing in Parks Estate.
Fifth Schedule: Sport competition fees in Parks Estate.
SIXTH SCHEDULE: Charges for use of Authority Services and
Facilities.
SEVENTH SCHEDULE: Licence and Permit Fees.
EIGHTH SCHEDULE: Permits Fees to Collect Samples/Specimens.
NINTH SCHEDULE: Permit Fees for Exploitation of Products in
Parks Estate.
TENTH SCHEDULE: Fees for Game and Game Products.
ELEVENTH SCHEDULE: Hunting Trophy Fees for Concession Areas.
TWELFTH SCHEDULE: Miscellaneous Fees.
THIRTEENTH SCHEDULE: Repeals.
IT is hereby notifi ed that the Authority, with the approval of the
Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry has, in
terms of section 129A of the Parks and Wildlife Act [Chapter 20:14],
as read with subsection (1) of section 97 of the Parks and Wildlife
(General) Regulations, 1990, published in Statutory Instrument 362
of 1990, made the following by-laws:—
Title
These by-laws may be cited as the Parks and Wildlife
Management Authority (Tariff of Fees) By-laws, 2019.

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Scope of tariff

(1) The fees in these by-laws are as specifi ed in the First to
the Twelfth Schedules.
(2) All fees are in United States dollars and can be paid in
the prevailing RTGS dollars equivalent.
FIRST SCHEDULE (Section 2)
CONSERVATION FEES
1.1 Notes on Conservation Fees—
(a) Conservation fees shall be published, from time to time,
by the Authority.
(b) All charges in these by-laws include 15% Value Added
Tax (VAT) and 2% tourism levy for both residents and
non-residents visitors and any other levies that may be
published, from time to time.
(c) 15% Value Added Tax shall be charged on all foreign
payments upon implementation by the Zimbabwe Revenue
Authority established in terms of section 3 of the Zimbabwe
Revenue Authority established in terms of section 3 of the
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Act [Chapter 23:11].
(d) The months of April, August, September, December and all
public holidays, shall constitute peak periods for residents.
(e) The months of June to September shall constitute peak
periods for foreign visitors.
(f) All non-residents shall pay all the requisite fees in this
Gazette in foreign currency either electronically or using
cash.
(g) Children aged between 0 – 5 years of age shall be exempted
from paying conservation fees.
(h) Children between the age of 6 – 12 years shall pay 50%
of adult conservation fees.
(i) War veterans shall be exempted from paying conservation
fees during Heroes day, Defence Forces day and
Independence Day upon production of proof of identifi cation
(This applies to the cardholder only).

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(4) Unclaimed impounded items shall be disposed of after 3
months.
12.5 Library Fees
(1) Day time use
US$5,00, per day with internet services.
(2) Membership fees—
(a) US$50,00, per quarter for individuals.
(b) US$150,00, per quarter for institutions.
(3) Other fees—
(a) Charges for damaged library materials shall be based

on an approved quotation.

(b) Charges for lost books shall be based on the current

value of the lost book.
12.6 Rental of facilities and services
Rentals for the facilities appearing below shall be determined
by the Authority from time to time—
(a) Offi ce space per unit.
(b) Staff accommodation.
(c) Conference Room, Lecture Theatre or other facilities of a
similar nature.
(d) Wedding facilities.
(e) Full board catering services.
12.7 Compensation for Game Illegally Killed and for Any Loss
or Damage to Property
(1) Compensation fees to the Authority be based—
(i) on the value of the trophy at current live animal auction

process for illegally killed game;

(ii) on the current replacement value for damaged property.
(2) The Authority may waive the charges, where in its opinion,
conservation interests are at stake or life is threatened.

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12.3 Firewood
Firewood prices shall be published by the station.
12.4 Release of Impounded Items
(1) Release of Impounded Vehicle or Motorized Equipment
Charges for the release of impounded vehicle or motorized
equipment shall be—
(i) US$1000 for residents.
(ii) US$2000 for non-residents.
(2) Release of Impounded Non-Motorised Vessels
(1) Charges for the release of non-impounded vehicle or

motorised equipment shall be—
(a) Dingies – US$50,00.
(b) Bicycles – US$30,00.
(c) Wheel Barrows – US$25,00.
(d) Push Cart – US$100,00.
(e) Scotch Cart – US$100,00.
(f) Fishing Rod – US$20,00.
(g) Banana boats or canoes – US$150,00.
(h) Crankers – US$200,00.
(i) Cameras – US$1000,00.

(2) Charges for the release of mineral detectors shall be based
on the existing market value.
(3) Storage fees shall be 20% of the value of the impounded
item per quarter.
(3) Other charges for the release of impounded items
(a) Kapenta Rig.

(i) US$2 000,00 for residents.
(ii) US$4 000,00 for non-residents.

(b) Beasts.
US$2,00 beasts per day.

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1.2 Conservation fees for adults—
(a) Tour operator shall be allowed re-entry in the park on
production of copies of pre-submitted lists and identifi cation
details of persons entering the park, except for Rainforest.
(b) Individual visitors who ext before the end of day booked
and wish to re-enter the Rainforest shall pay the day fees
for such re-entry.
(c) Three representatives of a tour operator shall have free
access and camping per entry.
(d) Two tour representatives of operators for every eight rafters
shall be allowed free entry.
(e) Persons resident in Zimbabwe, who do not produce positive
identifi cation for their residence in Zimbabwe shall pay
fees applicable to those charged for international visitors.
(f) Persons resident in Zimbabwe above 70 years of age shall
not pay Conservation Fees, subject to production of proof
of identity documentation.
(g) Persons entering the Parks for purposes on conducting
mining activities shall pay conservation fees on a daily
basis.
(h) Disabled persons as defi ned by the Disabled Persons
Act [Chapter 17:01] resident in Zimbabwe shall not pay
Conservation Fees.
1.3 Conservation fees for Educational Tours—
(a) Conservation fees for Primary School Educational Tours
shall be published, from time to time, by the Authority.
(b) 50% of the adult conservation fees rate for secondary
school children and the accompanying teachers, with the
full fee being payable for the bus.
(c) 50% of the adult conservation fees for universities and
other tertiary institution students on organised tours and
the full rate for accompanying lecturers and the bus.
Note: Where a client receives a discount of 50% on conservation
fees and the amount payable includes cents, the new rate shall
be rounded off to the nearest dollar, where the cents are not
immediately available.

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1.4 Conservation Fees by Park—
(a) Visitors who opt for accommodation facilities shall pay
daily conservation fees published by the station in addition
to accommodation fees.
(b) Day visitors shall pay conservation fees applicable to day
visitors as published by the Authority.
(c) Visitors to all privately run accommodation facilities within
Parks estates shall pay international daily conservation fees.
(d) Local communities are defi ned as those living in the specifi c
administrative district that shares a boundary with the park.
The station shall determine the system used to prove local
community residency in liaison with the relevant local
authority(ies).
(e) Voluntourists undertaking projects with private organisations
shall pay conservation fees equivalent to international daily
conservation fees.
1.5 Entry Fees for Private Vehicles—
Notes on entry fees for private vehicles
(a) With the exception of buses ferrying resident school
children, senior citizens and people living with disabilities,
no other bus shall enter Parks Estate without the Parks’
written approval.
(b) No overland truck, private vehicle or minibus with a
seating capacity of over 25 persons, including tour buses,
shall enter a Parks estate, with the exception of Matopo
and Hwange Main Camp:
Provided that those entering Matopo and Hwange
Main Camp shall not be used to conduct a tour in the Park.
(c) No motor cycle shall enter the Parks estates except in terms
of a permit issued under the Seventh Schedule.
(d) Vehicles entering Chinhoyi caves, Vumba, and Ewanrigg
are exempt from paying vehicle entry fees.
(e) Foreign owned tour operator vehicles shall enter the Parks
estate upon payment of entry fees, and shall not be used
to conduct any tours within the Park estate.

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Species Fees in US$
Baboon 50,00
Genet 75,00
Caracal 100,00
Steenbok 100,00
Honeybager 100,00
Dassie 50,00
Vervet Monkey 5,00
Springhare 30,00
Guinea Fowl 4,00
Francolin 4,00
Sangrouse 3,00
Pigeons/doves 4,00
Ducks/Geese 4,00
Wild Crocodile eggs $3,00 per egg
Wet Crocodile skin export permit 2% of value
exports
Mongoose 10,00
Antbear 50,00

TWELFTH SCHEDULE (Section 2)
MISCELLANOUS FEES
12.1 Rainforest Special Activities—
(a) Fees for the use of the statute site, in the Rain Forest in
the Victoria Falls National Park, for special activities by
groups limited to ten people, whose stay shall not exceed
two hours shall be published by the station.
(b) The fees prescribed under (a) shall apply for half a day
foe similar special activities in all other parks.
(c) Other special requests for Rainforest shall be charged fees
on quotation.
12.2 Bush Dinner Sites
Charges for bush dinner sites shall be published by the Authority.

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Species Fees in US$
Giraffe 850,00
Nyala (M) 700,00
Nyala (F) 300,00
Eland (M) 900,00
Eland (F) 500,00
Waterbuck (M) 850,00
Waterbuck (F) 300,00
Bushbuck (M) 400,00
Bushbuck (F) 150,00
Kudu (M) 600,00
Kudu (F) 300,00
Wildebeest 550,00
Reedbuck (M) 300,00
Reedbuck (F) 250,00
Tsessebe 500,00
Zebra 550,00
Ostrich 750,00
Impala (M) 80,00
Impala (F) 40,00
Warthog (M) 300,00
Warthog (F) 80,00
Klipspringer 250,00
Grysbok 75,00
Duiker 90,00
Bushing 150,00
Hyena 50,00
Suni 75,00
Oribi 75,00
Serval 150,00
Civet Cat 100,00
Jackal 75,00
Porcupine 20,00
Wildcat 75,00

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(f) Re-entry for continuous safaris shall be paid after—
(i) every 7 days from the date for tour operators’ vehicles;

and

(ii) every 5 days from the date of entry for individual

vehicles.
1.5.1 Entry fees by vehicle type
Vehicle Entry fees to be published by the Authority.
SECOND SCHEDULE (Section 2)
ACCOMMODATION AND CAMPING FEES
2.1 Notes on accommodation fees—
(a) Accommodation and camping fees shall be published,
from time to time, by the Authority.
(b) The fees apply to overnight stay in the lodges, chalets,
cottages, camping and picnic facilities;
(c) All fees are inclusive of 2% tourism levy and 15% VAT
for residents and foreigners.
(d) Every stay for seven consecutive nights attracts a reward
of one free night within the continuous period.
(e) Unless otherwise specifi ed, camping and picnic fees are
chargeable per site.
(f) Ordinary sites take a maximum of 6 people and 2 vehicles,
while exclusive and undeveloped sites take a maximum
of 12 people and 3 vehicles.
(g) Children between the ages of 6 and 12 years shall pay 50%
of the adult camping fee.
(h) Persons on educational tour groups shall pay 50% of the
adult camping fees.
(i) Accommodation shall be charged per lodge per night,
unless otherwise indicated.
(j) Firewood shall be provided upon payment of the requisite
fees where stoves are provided, however, where fi rewood is
the only source of energy a bundle shall be provided daily.

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Note: 15% Value Added Tax shall be charged on all foreign
payments upon implementation by ZIMRA.
2.2 Booking cancellation policy—
Cancellation rates shall be calculated at a percentage of the fees
and shall be as follows—
(a) 50% of the accommodation/camping fee for cancellation
during a period of more than 14 days prior to the date of
arrival of client.
(b) There shall be no refund for any cancellation of bookings
within 14 days prior to the date of arrival of client.
(c) Any alteration of a booking within a period of 30 days prior
to the date of arrival of client shall attract an administration
fee of 15% of total fee paid by client.
THIRD SCHEDULE (Section 2)
TOUR OPERATOR FEES

Notes:
Tour Operators and licence holders who fail to review their
permits/licenses annually shall be charged renewal fee for the number
of years they have not been operating in addition to penalty fees. The
penalties shall be $20,00 per month.
3.1 TOUR OPERATORS ANNUAL GAME DRIVE PERMIT
FEES
Tour operator’s Game Drive permit

Local Operators
Charge/Annum
Mana Pools & Hwange 1 000,00
Matopos 800,00
Gonarezhou, Zambezi and Matusadona 600,00
Zambezi Night Drives 1 000,00
Chivero, Kariba, Nyanga, Kyle, Chizarira,
Chimanimani and others

200,00
Vehicle with seating capacity up to 9 50,00
Vehicle with seating capacity of between 10 to 19 100,00
Vehicle with seating capacity of between 20 to 25 500,00

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Game Product

Porcupine skin
Ostrich feathers
Others product determined from time to

time
10.4 Live Animals Sales
The Authority shall, with the approval of the Minister, determine
prices for live animal sales, upon application to the Director
General, in writing, by prospective buyers.
ELEVENTH SCHEDULE (Section 2)
MINIMUM HUNTING TROPHY FEES FOR PER

CONCESSION AREA
Notes on Hunting Trophy Fees—
These fees are a general guideline on minimum prices applicable.
The Authority shall publish trophy fees annually with the approval
of the Board.
Species Fees in US$
Elephant (M)
50lbs and below
51 -55 lbs
56 – 60 lbs
Above 60lbs

9 200,00
9 600,00
10 000,00
11 000,00
Elephant (T,L) 2 000,00
Buffalo (M) 3 500,00
Buffalo (F) 800,00
Lion (M) 5 000,00
Lion (F) 1 500,00
Leopard (M) 2 500,00
Cheetah 2 500,00
Sable (M) 1 500,00
Sable (F) 400,00
Hippo 1 000,00
Crocodile 1 000,00

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Game Product

Hedgehog skin
Monkey vervet skin
Monkey simango skin
Wild dog skull
Wild dog skin
Wild dog cape
Clawless otter skin
Striped polecat skin
Large spotted genet skin
Yellow mongoose skin
Water mongoose skin
Banded mongoose skin
Dwarf mongoose skin
Caracal skin
African wild cat skin
Rock dassie skin
Antbear cape
Antbear skin
Klipspringer cape
Klipspringer skin
Oribi skin
Steenbok skin
Steenbok skull
Suni skin
Scrub hare skin
Tree squirrel skin
Tortoise shells
Ostrich skin
Ostrich egg shell
Processed ostrich skin
Spring hare skin
Bones, others

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3.2 TOUR OPERATOR ANNUAL WALKING PERMIT FEES
Park Category

Resident Tour
Operator Fees
Rainforest & Mana Pools 1 000,00
Hwange & Zambezi 800,00
Gonarezhou, Matopo, and Matusadona 600,00
Chivero, Kariba, Nyanga, Kyle, Chizarira, Chimanimani
and others

500,00

3.3 BOAT CRUISE ANNUAL PERMIT FEES
3.3.1 Upper Zambezi
Tour operator’s boat cruise permit fees 2 000,00
Single decker: 0-20 seats 240,00
21-30 seats 320,00
31-40 seats 400,00
41 seats and above 480,00
Double Decker 560,00
Extra Boat Fees 1 500,00
Dinner Cruise Permit 1 000,00
3.3.2 Other Cruise Permits
Kariba tour operator’s cruise permit fees 1,000,00
Kyle & Other Areas 500,00
Single decker: 0-20 80,00
21-30 seats 120,00
31-40 seats 160,00
41 seats and above 200,00
Double decker: 300,00
3.3.3 Permit fees for sailing boats and yachts per annum, inclusive
of launching fees
Yachts and sailing boats Charge per annum
1-4 Licensed berths ……………………………………….. 405,00
5-8 Licensed berths ……………………………………….. 406,00
9-16 Licensed berths ……………………………………… 407,00
17-32 Licensed berths……………………………………… 408,00

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3.3.4 Permit Fees for Houseboats per annum inclusive of launching
fees

Category

1-4
Berths
5-8
Berths
9-16
Berths
17-32
Berths
33-64
Berths
65
Berths
and over
KA-Company Boats 420,00 440,00 460,00 480,00 500,00 520,00
KA-Individual Boats 410,00 415,00 420,00 425,00 430,00 435,00
KF-Commercial Boats 450,00 500,00 550,00 600,00 650,00 700,00
3.3.5 Permit Fees – Transporters and houseboats
US$2500/annum inclusive of launching fees for houseboats.
US$/annum inclusive of launching fees for ferries and cargo
transporters.
3.3.6 Permit Fees-Commercial motorised boats
US$1000,00/annum inclusive of launching fee.
3.3.7 Permit Fees- Dingies
US$300,00/annum inclusive of Aquatic Conservation Fee and
launching fees – excluding fi shing fees
3.4 AQUATIC CONSERVATION AND BOAT LAUCH FEES
(a) Aquatic Conservation fees shall be payable by visitors for access
to rivers and water bodies located within the Parks estate.
(b) Boat launching fees shall be charged for all launching
facilities.
(c) Aquatic conservation fees shall be published by the
Authority including—

Private canoeing in the Zambezi River.
Private canoeing in other Parks.
Aquatic conservation fees exclude conservation fees.
3.5 ANNUAL CANOEING TOUR OPERATOR PERMIT FEES
PER SECTOR
SECTOR PERMIT FEE US$
MANA SHORELINE 1 000,00
KARIBA-CHIRUNDU 600,00

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Game Product

Reedbuck skull
Reedbuck cape
Giraffe skin
Giraffe cape
Giraffe skull
Hippo skin
Hippo skull
Hippo foot
Hippo tail
Hyena skin
Hyena skull
Honey badger skin
Hartbeest skin
Hartbeest skull
Grybok skin
Genet skin
Nyala skin
Nyala skull
Nyala cape
Duiker skin
Black-backed jackal
Waterbuck skin
Waterbuck skull
Waterbuck cape
Wildebeest skin and tail
Wildebeest skull
Wildebeest cape
Wildebeest tail
Wildebeest skin
Warthog skin
Warthog skull
Zebra skin

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Game Product

Bushbuck skin
Bushbuck cape
Baboon skin
Baboon skull
Wild pig skin
Impala skin
Impala cape
Impala skull
Kudu skin
Kudu cape
Kudu skull
Civet cat skin
Small Crocodile Skin
Crocodile feet
Medium Crocodile Skin
Large Crocodile Skin
Crocodile Skull
Processed Crocodile Skin
Crocodile egg
Tsessebe cape
Tsessebe skin
Tsessebe skull
Leopard skin
Leopard skull
Male Lion skin
Female Lion skin
Lion skull
Processed lion skin
Sable skin
Sable skull
Sable cape
Serval skin
Reedbuck skin

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SECTOR PERMIT FEE US$
CHIRUNDU-MANA POOLS 1 000,00
MANA POOLS-KANYEMBA 600,00
UPPER ZAMBEZI 1 000,00
KARIBA SHORELINE 6 000,00
Note: camping fees for designated sites shall be charged as per
station publication
3.6 TOUR OPERATOR FEES FOR AQUATIC ACTIVITIES
Client Aquatic Conservation Fees shall be published by the
Authority
ACTIVITY ANNUAL PERMIT FEES US$
Whitewater Rafting 3 000,00
Kayaking 1 000,00
Parasailing 750,00
Motorised Raft 1 800,00
Float Plane 3 000,00
Sport Fishing:—
Upper Zambezi 500,00
Sapi 600,00
Mana Pools 600,00
Mana – Storage Fees 1 000,00
3.7 AERIAL GAME/SCENIC VIEWING PERMITS
Park Aerial Viewing Fees payable by each client shall be published
by the Authority
ACTIVITY ANNUAL PERMIT FEE
US$
Ultra-light Planes 3 000,00
Fixed Wing planes 24 00,00
Helicopters 22 500,00
3.8 Annual Tour Operator Permit to Keep and Utilise
Domesticated Wildlife for Commercial/Tourism Activities
The annual permit fee shall be US$3 200,00.

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FOURTH SCHEDULE (Section 2)
FISHING WITHIN PARKS ESTATE

Notes for fi shing—
(a) Fishing Fees shall be published by the Authority.
(b) Leisure fi shermen shall be allowed to take away 5 fi sh per
day.
(c) Fishing is charged per person and excludes Aquatic
Conservation Fee fees unless where specifi ed.
(d) A maximum of 2 fi shing rods with a maximum of 3 hooks
shall be allowed per person.
(e) No Cray fi shing net shall be used without the approval of
the Authority.
(f) Commercial fi shing permits may be paid once off at the
beginning of the year or through two instalments, with
the second instalment payable before the 1st of July of the
same year.
4.2. Cray Fishing—
(a) $5 per day for 3 nets for the ordinary permit; and
(b) $100.00 for 50 cages per month for the commercial permit.
4.3 Subsistence Fishing by Resident Communities—
(a) US$1.00 for a maximum volume of fi sh to be determined
by the station responsible for the water body for rod and
line fi shing;
(b) This fee shall not apply to Lake Chivero and Darwendale
Dam.
4.4 Commercial/Gillnet Fishing—
(1) Commercial fi shing operators shall submit returns to Area
Managers responsible for the relevant fi shing area.
(2) The Authority shall have unlimited access to fi shing records.
(3) The authority shall publish any changes to annual permit
fees.
(a) The minimum annual permit fees shall be—

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(c) The charges for warthog teeth shall be calculated on market
value based on regional prices per kilogram.
(3) Administrative fees shall be—
(a) US$20,00, for registration of raw ivory or tusk.
(b) 20% of sales of the prevailing auction rates for
Administrative fee/handling fee (Campfi re/Customs).
(4) Ivory and other elephant products shall be sold at the
Authority’s Head Offi ce, through the offi ce of the Director General.
10.2 Miscellaneous
Skins of specially protected animals shall be State property.
10.3 Sale of Animal Products by Auction—
(a) Animal products shall be sold at the Authority’s Head
Offi ce, through the offi ce of the Director General.
(b) With the exception of products sold for non-commercial
and traditional medicinal purposes, the animal products
appearing in the schedule shall be sold by auction—

Game Product

Elephant panel
Small elephant feet
Medium elephant feet
Large elephant feet
Elephant tail with hairs
Elephant tail without hairs
Elephant thigh bone
Elephant skull
Eland skin
Eland skull
Eland cape
Buffalo skin
Buffalo skull
Buffalo foot
Buffalo cape
Buffalo scrotum

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Section 9.3 Ecosystems preservation and rehabilitation fees
(1) The fees for the reservation and rehabilitation of the
Unfurudzi Park ecosystem services shall be—
(a) $1,00, per person, per day, for any extraction of resources

from Unfurudzi Park.

(b) $50,00, per load for lorries ferrying ore to a maximum

of seven tons.

ferrying ore to a maximum of fi ve tons.

(d) $10,00, per hour, or $100,00, per day for the hire of a

ranger.

(e) $3 000,00, per claim, per annum, for the maintenance

of ecological integrity.

(f) $625,00, per claim, per annum, non active claims.
9.3.1. Mining Conservation Fees
Mining conservation fees shall be determined according to the
scale of operations and the type of mineral being extracted and
the impact of the operations to the environment.
9.3.2 Sites within the Parks estates shall only be leased upon
agreement and determination of level of environmental
degradation resulting from any extraction of resources.

TENTH SCHEDULE (Section 2)
FEES FOR GAME AND GAME PRODUCTS
10.1 Hunting
(a) Live animals for sport hunting shall be sold by auction.
(b) Hunting camps shall be sold by auction.
(c) Live animals for restocking purposes shall be sold by
auction.
(d) Mounted trophies shall be sold by auction or tender.
(2) The following charges shall apply—
(a) US$170,00, per kilogram for raw ivory.
(b) US$5,00, per kilogram of hippo teeth.

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(i) Chievero …………………….. $3 500,00, per annum.
(ii) Darwendale ………………… $3 500,00, per annum.
(iii) Kariba ………………………… $1 600,00, per annum.
(iv) Mazvikadei, Cunningham, Osborne,
Umzingwane, Manjirenji, Bangala, Sebakwe,
Ngezi …………………………..$1000,00, per annum.
(v) Kyle …………………………….$1000,00, per annum.

(b) Kapenta fi shing permit fee for
Kariba per Unit ………………………$1 200,00 per annum.
(c) Gill bet fi shing block permit fee for Binga Rural
Council and Nyaminyami…….$3 200,00, per annum.
(d) Permit fee for Kanyemba on the Zambezi River ……..
…………………………………………….$800,00, per annum.
(e) Permits on private dams ……………$50,00, per annum.
(f) Non concession rates shall be based on the turnover.

FIFTH SCHEDULE (Section 2)

SPORT AND COMPETITION FEES IN PARKS ESTATE
5.1 Angling Competition Fees—
(a) $20,00, per person, per day, excluding Aquatic Conservation
Fee, entry fee and fi shing fees, whichever is applicable.
(b) These fees shall apply to residents and non-residents.
(c) $15,00, per person, per day, for Kyle, excluding Aquatic
Conservation Fee and entry fees, whichever is applicable.
5.2 Rafting Tournament Fees—
(a) $25,00, per person, per day, or a maximum of 50 competitors
and shall exclude Aquatic Conservation Fee and entry fees.
(b) These fees shall apply to residents and non-residents.
5.3 Regatta Tournament Fees—
(a) $20,00, per person, per day, for a maximum of 50
competitors and shall exclude Aquatic Conservation Fee
and entry fees.
(b) These fee shall apply to residents and on-resident.

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5.4 Sailing and Yachting Competition Fees—
(a) $15,00, per person, per day, for a maximum of 50
competitors and shall exclude Aquatic Conservation Fee
and entry fees.
(b) These fee shall apply to residents and on-resident.
5.5 Marathon and Cycling Competition Fees—
(a) $500,00, for Matobo in addition to individual conservation
fees.
(b) $500,00, for Victoria Falls cycling in addition to individual
conservation fees.
(c) $400,00, per day for the Victoria Falls Marathon in addition
to individual conservation fees.
5.6 Diving Fees
(a) Diving fee shall be payable per person, per day.
(b) $20,00, for residents and $30,00, non-residents in addition
to aquatic conservation fees.
5.7 After Tournament Functions—
(a) $3000,00 for the Kariba Tiger Tournament.
(b) $500,00 for other areas.
5.8 Matopos Sporting Tennis Court
The fees shall be published by the station.
SIXTH SCHEDULE (Section 2)

CHARGES FOR USE OF AUTHORITY SERVICES AND

FACILITIES

6.1 Rental of equipment
The cost of rental of equipment shall be published at the station
providing such equipment.

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Residents Non-Residents

Bats
1 A bag limit of 5 specimens shall apply
2 Excludes endangered species or
animals with a trophy value

Quotation
on request 500,00

Eggs

Quotation
on request

Quotation on
request

Fish/KG

Quotation
on request

Quotation on
request

NINTH SCHEDULE (Section 2)

PERMIT FEES FOR EXPLOITATION OF PRODUCTS IN

PARKS ESTATE
9.1 Notes on Exploitation of Park Products
(i) The fee fi xed for each permit is chargeable regardless
of whether any products to which the permit relates is
collected.
(ii) Unless indicated no permit shall be issued for collection
of products for commercial purposes.
(iii) Excluding specially protected species.

Residents Non Residents

Barks, leaves and roots (A bag
limit of 1 kg per bag shall apply)

US$100,00 200,00

Seeds (A bag limit of 1 kg per
day shall apply)

Quotation on request 200,00
Seedlings Quotation on request Quotation on
request

Timber per cubic meter (Pine,
Eucalyptus, Cypress, and Wattle
Blackwood)

Quotation on request Quotation on
request
9.2 Gravel, Quarry, River Sand and Pit-Sand
Fees for gravel, quarry, and river and pit sand shall be published
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(n) US$1500,00, per pack of 12 dogs, or special hunting

permit, using dogs.

(o) US$200,00, per pack for dog registration.
(p) US$300,00, for backpacker hunting.
(q) US$3,00, for the CITES security seal, where the 2% of

value of trophy has not been paid.

(r) US$10,00, for application for fi rearms certifi cation.
(s) US$500,00, for the replacement of any lost permit.

EIGHTH SCHEDULE (Section 2)

FEES FOR PERMITS TO COLLECT SAMPLES/

SPECIMENS
8.1 Notes on Collection of Specimens—
(a) The fi xed fee for each permit is chargeable regardless
of whether any sample or specimen to which the permit
relates is collected.
(b) Unless indicated, no permit shall be issued for the collection
of samples or specimens for commercial purposes.
(c) Excludes endangered species or animals with a trophy
value.
Fee charged per day

Residents Non-Residents

Insects (A bag limit of 5 insects per day
shall apply) US$8,00 150,00
Reptiles (excluding crocodiles) and a bag
limit of 5 reptiles per bag shall apply US$100,00 500,00
Ornamental fi sh (A bag limit of 5 fi sh per
day shall apply) US$100,00 500,00
Birds (A bag limit of 5 birds per day
shall apply) US$100,00 500,00
Small mammals
1 A bag limit of 5 mammals per day
shall apply
2 Excluding endangered species or
animals with a trophy fee

Quotation
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6.2 Landing Fees In Parks Estate
The landing fees applicable to the following categories shall be
published by the Authority—
(a) Non-Commercial Flights per landing.
(b) Commercial Flights per annum/park maximum of 4
aircrafts.
(c) Commercial Flights per landing.
(d) Use of Hanger per day.
6.3 Guided Tours by the Authority
6.3.1 Fees shall be published by each station where service is available.
6.3.2 Chimanimani Guided Tours—
(a) Guiding fees shall be published by station.
(b) A refundable compulsory deposit fee of US$100,00, per
person.
(c) a search and rescue fee of US$ 100,00, per person, per
day.
6.3.3 Unguided Walking Manapools
Fees shall be published by the station.
Note: Walking in Parks estate without a permit shall attract a
fi ne of US$100,00.
6.4 Overninght Trails
6.4.1 Wilderness Trails
The cost of hiring a guide for wilderness trails from the Authority
shall be published by the station offering the product.
6.4.2 Rhino Walking Trails
The price for Rhino walking trails shall be published by the
station offering the product.
6.4.3 Guided Educational Tours
Fees shall be published by the Authority.

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6.5 Miscellaneous Labour Charges
6.5.1 Service Charges for Problem Animal Control (PAC) Duties
(a) Individuals and Public Organisations—
(i) US$10,00, per employee, per hour or part thereof,

excluding transport cost.

(ii) US$20,00, per employee, per day, or part thereof,
excluding transport and Travel and Subsistence
allowances.
(b) Private Institutions—
(i) US$20,00, per employee, per hour or part thereof,

excluding transport.

(ii) US$50,00, per employee, per day or part thereof,

excluding transport.

(iii) In the event that clients do not have own transport
Automobile Association of Zimbabwe rates shall
apply.

6.5.2 Hire of Services for Anti-poaching
US$15,00 per employee per day or part thereof, excluding
transport, meals, accommodation and ammunition.
6.5.3 Hire of Service for Specialised Hunts
(i) US$10,00, per employee, per hour or part thereof.
(ii) US$50,00, per employee, per day or part thereof.
6.5.4 Hire of Other Services
(i) US$20,00, per employee, per hour, or part thereof.
(ii) US$50,00, per employee, per day, or part thereof, excluding
transport and Travel and Subsistence.
6.5.5 Hire of Service for Environmental Impact Assessment by
the Authority
US$300,00, per person, per day, excluding transport,
accommodation and Travel and subsistence allowances.
6.5.6 Assessment of Suitability of Facilities Located Outside
Zimbabwe for Introduction of Live Wildlife Specimens
Properties Outside Zimbabwe

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(2)—

(i) All crews shall submit a copy of the research
document, fi lm, or documentary to the Authority
within 30 days of fi lming.

(ii) The Authority shall reserve the right to take
appropriate action against crews which fails to
comply with paragraph 2(i) above.

(3) Fees for entry into Parks estates for fi lming crews, up to
6 members, shall be 50% of the normal rate and the normal rate for
additional members of the crew.
7.6 Convention for International Trade of Endangered Species
Documentation
In these By-laws “CITES” shall mean the Convention on
International Trade in Endangered Species.
(1) The applicable CITES Documentation fees shall be—
(a) 2% of the value of trophy fee for import, export and
transit permit or the general permit fee, where 2% of
the trophy fee is less than US$50,00.
(b) US$50,00, for processing general permits.
(c) US$200,00, for the renewal of each import, export and

transit permit.

(d) US$50,00, for hunting permits.
(e) US$15,00, for each CITES plastic tag.
(f) US$15,00, for each CITES metal tag.
(g) US$5,00, for each elephant hide tag.
(h) US$20,00, for each CITES NP 11 book.
(i) US$30,00, for each CITES NP 1 book.
(j) US$5,00, per form, for the processing of TR2 Form.
(k) US$2,00, for the purchase of each TR2 Form.
(l) US$1500,00, for special hunting permits for dangerous
game, including the use of bows, arrows and handguns.
(m) US$100,00, for special hunting permits for plain game,
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(o) Permit to keep trophies for traditional purposes – US$50,00
per annum;
(p) In transit permit – 2% o value, subject to minimum permit
fees of $50,00;
(q) Translocation permit – 2% of total value based on Gazette
trophy fees of value, subject to minimum permit fees of
$50,00;
(r) Capture and Translocation Operator’s Licence/—US$1
000,00 (this is an annual permit to register and be licenced
to do the business of capturing and translocating wildlife
within the Parks Estate. Note that a translocation permit for
the animals shall still be required);
(s) Permit to move live animals for educational purposes
(within Zimbabwe) per animal – US$100,00;
(t) Permit Replacement Fee – US$200,00;
(u) Permit to poison baboons – US$300,00/property;
(v) Levy on Exportation/Importation of lice animals – 10%
of market value as determined by Parks;
(w) Permit to use motorcycle for research and management in
the Parks Estate fee – US$300,00 per park (Maximum of
3 motorcycles per permit);
(x) Late Registration of ivory—US$500,00;
(y) Change of shareholding/Director in a company fee – 10%
of the annual lease fee.
7.5 Fishing/Photography Fees and Permits
(1) The commercial, documentary and educational fi lming
and photography fees shall be published in a fi lming policy—
(a) The Authority shall use its discretion to determine
whether or not a fi lming/photography permit is required
by a tourist.

(b) Any un-declared equipment deemed to be for commercial
fi lming and without the necessary permits shall be
impounded by the Authority. The cameras or fi lming
equipment shall only be released after payment of penalty
and impounding fees.

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US$1000,00, per person, per day, excluding Airfares,
Accommodation and Travel and Subsistence allowances.
6.5.7 Other Assessment Fees
US$100,00, per person, per days, excluding transport,
accommodation and Travel and Subsistence allowances.
6.5.8 Hire of Service for Monitoring Translocation
US$200,00, per day, per employee.
6.5.9 Hire of Service to Capture Animals
(i) $1000,00, per day, for the capture of plain game, excluding
transport and Travel and Subsistence allowances.
(ii) US$1500,00, per day, for the capture of dangerous animals.
6.5.10 Hire of Catering Services
Prices shall be published by the station providing the service.
6.6 Hire of Authority’s Motor vehicles
(a) Distances shall be calculated on the basis of the distances
prevailing in the current distance chart as prepared and
provided by the Automobile Association of Zimbabwe or
by the Central Mechanical and Equipment Department
(Private) Limited.
(b) Charges for the hire and use of a vehicle shall be calculated
on the basis of hire charges as set out by the Central
Mechanical and Equipment Department (Private) Limited
or Automobile Association of Zimbabwe.
(c) Charges for the hire and use of Parks and Wildlife
Authority’s vessels shall be on cost recovery basis and
excludes costs of fuel and lubricants or shall be calculated
on the basis of the hire charges as set out by the Central
Mechanical and Equipment Department (Private) Limited.
(d) The Authority may waive any of the above charges or
provide free services, where i its opinion, conservation
interests are at stake or human life is threatened.

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(e) A 20% administrative charge shall be payable in addition
to any other charge for sundry expenses.
SEVENTH SCHEDULE (Section 2)
LICENCE AND PERMIT FEES

7.1 Trophy and Ivory Dealers
Permit/License Charges
US$
Dealers application fee (non-refundable) ……………… 10,00
Breeders application fee (non-refundable) ……………. 10,00
Trophy Dealer’s Initial Inspection Fee 100,00
Ivory Manufacturer’s Initial Inspection Fee 200,00
Fishing Net Dealer’s Licence Initial Inspection Fee 100,00
Fishing Net Dealer’s Licence per annum 500,00
Trophy Dealer’s Licence per annum 800,00
Trophy Retailer’s Licence per annum 800,00
Return book, per book ………………………………………. 20,00
Ivory Manufacturers Licence per annum ……………… 1 200,00
Ivory carver’s Licence per annum per person ……….. 800,00
Fee for approved quotas 200,00
Fish dealer’s permit 250,00/annum/
20,00/month
Games meat dealer’s permit per annum 500,00
Game meat retailer’s licence per annum 300,00
7.2 Research Permits—
(i) US$50,00, per park, per researcher, for local students.
(ii) US$1000,00, per park, per researcher, for non-resident students.
(iii) US$500,00, per park, per researcher, for local research
NGOs and universities.
(iv) US$1000,00, per park, per researcher, for non-resident
research NGOs and universities.
(v) Any research organisation that has entered into a
memorandum of agreement, or otherwise, with the
Authority shall be guided by such agreement.

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7.3 Hunters’/Guides’ Licenses and Examinations
Professional Hunters/Guides (practical exam) US$400,00
Professional Canoeing (practical exam) US$200,00
Learner Professional Hunter Exam US$50,00 per subject
Professional Guide’s Licence US$100,00 per annum
Professional Hunter’s Licence US$200,00 per annum
Learner’s Hunter Licence US$50,00 per annum
Canoe special paper theory US$60,00
River guide authority licence US$100,00 per annum
Learners Guides oral examination US$50,00
7.4 Miscellaneous Permits/Licences—
(a) Live Wildlife Seller’s Licence – US$500,00;
(b) Wildlife Ranching Inspection Fee – US$200,00;
(c) Wildlife Ranching Licence – US$200,00;
(d) Wildlife Captive Breeding Licence, Crocodiles –
US$5000,00;
(e) Wildlife Captive Breeding Licence, other Animals –
US$500,00;
(f) Wildlife Captive Breeding Licence, (Birds and fi sh) –
US$500,00;
(g) Ranching/Captive/Breeding return Book – US$100,00;
(h) Levy on exportation of fertile eggs – 20% of the value;
(i) Permit to keep specially protected plants – US$50,00;
(j) Permit to propagate and sell specially protected plants –
US$1000,00;
(k) Permit to keep specially protected animal species falcons
and parrots – US$1000,00;
(l) Permit to keep specially protected animal species including
falcons and parrots on a small scale – US$400,00;
(m) Permit to keep specially protected animal species including
falcons and parrots (Not More that 2 Birds) –US$100,00/
specie;
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(e) A 20% administrative charge shall be payable in addition
to any other charge for sundry expenses.
SEVENTH SCHEDULE (Section 2)
LICENCE AND PERMIT FEES

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excluding transport cost.

(ii) US$20,00, per employee, per day, or part thereof,
excluding transport and Travel and Subsistence
allowances.
(b) Private Institutions—
(i) US$20,00, per employee, per hour or part thereof,

excluding transport.

(ii) US$50,00, per employee, per day or part thereof,

excluding transport.

(iii) In the event that clients do not have own transport
Automobile Association of Zimbabwe rates shall
apply.

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(2)—

(i) All crews shall submit a copy of the research
document, fi lm, or documentary to the Authority
within 30 days of fi lming.

(ii) The Authority shall reserve the right to take
appropriate action against crews which fails to
comply with paragraph 2(i) above.

transit permit.

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(n) US$1500,00, per pack of 12 dogs, or special hunting

permit, using dogs.

(o) US$200,00, per pack for dog registration.
(p) US$300,00, for backpacker hunting.
(q) US$3,00, for the CITES security seal, where the 2% of

value of trophy has not been paid.

(r) US$10,00, for application for fi rearms certifi cation.
(s) US$500,00, for the replacement of any lost permit.

EIGHTH SCHEDULE (Section 2)

FEES FOR PERMITS TO COLLECT SAMPLES/

Residents Non-Residents

Quotation
on request 500,00

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CHARGES FOR USE OF AUTHORITY SERVICES AND

FACILITIES

6.1 Rental of equipment
The cost of rental of equipment shall be published at the station
providing such equipment.

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Residents Non-Residents

Bats
1 A bag limit of 5 specimens shall apply
2 Excludes endangered species or
animals with a trophy value

Quotation
on request 500,00

Eggs

Quotation
on request

Quotation on
request

Fish/KG

Quotation
on request

Quotation on
request

NINTH SCHEDULE (Section 2)

PERMIT FEES FOR EXPLOITATION OF PRODUCTS IN

Residents Non Residents

Barks, leaves and roots (A bag
limit of 1 kg per bag shall apply)

US$100,00 200,00

Seeds (A bag limit of 1 kg per
day shall apply)

Quotation on request 200,00
Seedlings Quotation on request Quotation on
request

Timber per cubic meter (Pine,
Eucalyptus, Cypress, and Wattle
Blackwood)

Quotation on request Quotation on
request
9.2 Gravel, Quarry, River Sand and Pit-Sand
Fees for gravel, quarry, and river and pit sand shall be published
by the respective stat ion.

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from Unfurudzi Park.

(b) $50,00, per load for lorries ferrying ore to a maximum

of seven tons.

ferrying ore to a maximum of fi ve tons.

(d) $10,00, per hour, or $100,00, per day for the hire of a

ranger.

(e) $3 000,00, per claim, per annum, for the maintenance

of ecological integrity.

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FIFTH SCHEDULE (Section 2)

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FOURTH SCHEDULE (Section 2)
FISHING WITHIN PARKS ESTATE

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Game Product

Elephant panel
Small elephant feet
Medium elephant feet
Large elephant feet
Elephant tail with hairs
Elephant tail without hairs
Elephant thigh bone
Elephant skull
Eland skin
Eland skull
Eland cape
Buffalo skin
Buffalo skull
Buffalo foot
Buffalo cape
Buffalo scrotum

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Game Product

Bushbuck skin
Bushbuck cape
Baboon skin
Baboon skull
Wild pig skin
Impala skin
Impala cape
Impala skull
Kudu skin
Kudu cape
Kudu skull
Civet cat skin
Small Crocodile Skin
Crocodile feet
Medium Crocodile Skin
Large Crocodile Skin
Crocodile Skull
Processed Crocodile Skin
Crocodile egg
Tsessebe cape
Tsessebe skin
Tsessebe skull
Leopard skin
Leopard skull
Male Lion skin
Female Lion skin
Lion skull
Processed lion skin
Sable skin
Sable skull
Sable cape
Serval skin
Reedbuck skin

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3.3.4 Permit Fees for Houseboats per annum inclusive of launching
fees

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