Before you embark on your South African Hunting Safari, please take note of the following information. Please also note that all of our camps have WiFi, and that sunblock 50+ and hats are important to bring along.
Footwear and hats are most important, particularly a pair of lightweight ankle-high boots or shoes, well broken in before the hunt. We suggest you bring a soft, broad-brimmed hat and one pair of buckskin or similar gloves for cool mornings (May-August). Note that olive green and darker khaki coloured cotton clothing are the best for hunting. A jacket will be needed for the cool mornings and evenings. Camouflage clothing is permitted in South Africa but prohibited in most other African countries. Laundry is normally done on a daily basis, and therefore is not necessary to bring suitcases and suitcases full of clothing. We recommend you bring a good camera, binoculars, protective glasses, and a lightweight raincoat. In South Africa, our concessions are situated fairly close to shopping facilities where any toiletries you forget or require can be purchased.
All firearms imported into South Africa must be cleared at customs when entering the country. We highly recommend that you pay a clearing agent to sort out all the paperwork involved in importing your firearms to the country to prevent long delays on arrival. Please keep this form handy when travelling on all domestic flights within South Africa, each time you enter or exit an airport you will be required to display this form. Make sure that you have proof of ownership and declare that you are exporting the rifles from your country of origin. See PHASA firearm importation procedure on www.phasa.co.za.
We pick our clients up at Johannesburg (400 km) or Durban (300 km) international airports. If possible, we recommend that you do not make use of this service. At this stage, baggage trolleys are available free of charge and all terminals are situated very close to each other. There is no need to exit the main airport building when changing terminals.
Meal times will remain flexible and adapt to your hunting programme. Tea/coffee, toast and cereals are available before setting off for the days hunt. Normally, two cooked meals a day are prepared i.e. brunch and dinner. Refreshments, cool drinks, tea and coffee are available on request at no extra charge.
We are malaria-free. Very good doctors in the area. All payments for medical services will be for the client’s account. Each camp and vehicle is equipped with first aid kits. We recommend that all clients purchase travel insurance and subscribe to emergency medical evacuation.
A daily laundry service is available.
Wi-Fi, Telephone, and e-mail services are available at most camps.
All reasonable precautions are taken to ensure the safety of our clients and their property. No responsibility is accepted for any accidents, illness, loss, or expenses arising during or after a hunt. It is not necessary whilst hunting to carry money, documents, passports, and other valuables. We therefore recommend that these items be locked away in the safe provided at each camp.
Our tour operating company can plan and arrange both daily and longer tours to various destinations in South Africa.
A gratuity can be given if you are happy with the staff’s service. The recommended rate is $20-$30+ per day for the tracker, $20+ per day for the cook. Gifts such as knives, clothing, etc., may be given directly to certain staff members, but we request that the client discuss the matter with their Professional Hunter to make sure that your good intentions do not offend in a country with customs we do not always understand.
Professional Hunter: It is always difficult to answer clients’ questions about the recommended tipping rate for a Professional Hunter. We would like to suggest ±$100 per day is a good figure to work around.
