Travel Arrangements:
Do I need a visa to visit South Africa?
Is it safe to travel to South Africa?
Should I change foreign currency on entering the country?
What electric current does South Africa have?
How do I bring my rifles into South Africa?
Do I need a permit for guns and ammo?
How do I get my trophies home?
Do I need any special license to hire a motor vehicle?
Do I need to take any special medical precautions?
How do I get to you?
Is there a charge for transportation to and from the airport?
What do the guides normally get tipped?
Hunting:
When is the hunting season?
Where will I be hunting?
What time will I go hunting?
How do we travel while on the hunt?
What weapon should I bring?
What ammo and bullets are suitable?
How much ammo do I need?
What scope do I need?
Do I need Bipods?
May I use camouflage clothing to hunt?
How far are the average shots?
Do we eat the game we shoot?
Is a 10 day hunt 10 full days of hunting, or does that include the day of arrival and departure?
What if I finish my package in 7 days?
Other:
What can my wife do if she comes along?
Is the water safe for drinking?
What about poisonous snakes?
Travel Arrangements:
Do I need a visa to visit South Africa?
Only a passport is required.
Is it safe to travel to South Africa?
Yes! We have just been voted one of the safest destinations in the world. There is absolutely no terrorism and the wonderful climate, friendly people and favourable exchange rate make this country a favoured travel destination.
Should I change foreign currency on entering the country?
Yes, you will need some money for porters and personal purchases. Otherwise credit cards are widely accepted.
What electric current does South Africa have?
SA uses 220 VOLTS, if you want to make use of personal electronic equipment, please bring your own adaptors. These can be purchased at all major international airports.
How do I bring my rifles into South Africa?
You will be required to fill out a SAP 520 – Temporary Import Application form on arrival at Customs. We suggest however that you fill this form out before your arrival - we can email it to you on request with the instructions. In addition to the above you will need your passport, return airline ticket and proof of ownership of the firearm/s. For USA Citizens, an officially stamped Customs Declaration Form 4457 will be acceptable. You will also need documentation from an official government institution giving you permission to temporarily export your firearm/s. You will need a letter of invitation from ourselves which we will provide and a motivation letter from yourself.
Do I need a permit for guns and ammo?
We will supply you with a temporary import permit for your weapons, valid for the duration of your stay. This document needs to be presented to the security services at customs. We will also supply you with a copy of our professional hunters license, as well as a copy of our Outfitters license, and a letter of invitation to hunt with us. These documents must be produced at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport or Cape Town International Airport, customs. Please bring a proof of purchase or ownership document with your firearm.
How do I get my trophies home?
We will provide you with reliable references to look after and ship your trophies home.
Do I need any special license to hire a motor vehicle?
A passport and current drivers license is all that is required. A guide will collect you at the airport and tours can be arranged prior to or after your hunt.
Do I need to take any special medical precautions?
No. We are a malaria and bilharzia free area. Mosquito and tick repelant is recommended as well as a personal first aid kit.
How do I get to you?
We have two international airports in South Africa - Johannesburg and Cape Town. At Johannesburg and Cape Town you will clear customs and then fly domestically by Boeing to Port Elizabeth where you will be met.
Is there a charge for transportation to and from the airport?
Free pick up and drop off at the Port Elizabeth airport, or unless otherwise arranged.
What do the guides normally get tipped?
This is always a tricky question. A tip is payment for personal service and revolves around how hard your guide worked for you to make your hunt successful. Normally work on 10% of the total hunt cost or $50 to $60 per day for your guide, $10 per day for your trackers and skinners and a $100 for the other kitchen and camp staff to share per hunter.
Hunting:
When is the hunting season?
Our best months are from April through to the end of September; these are our cooler winter months. Not much rain is experienced during this time. Although the best time is when you're free!
Where will I be hunting?
You will be hunting on a number of ranches. We have over a million (1,000,000) acres of privately owned hunting land with the best quality animals in the country.
What time will I go hunting?
During the winter months which are from the end of May through to August you will be woken up at 6am, eat at 6:30am and then leave at 7am. During the months of March, April, September, October and November one can expect to be woken up at 5:30am, eat at 6am and then leave for your hunt at 6:30am.
How do we travel while on the hunt?
A 4 x 4 vehicle is used to get us around and to spot game, thereafter we walk and stalk.
What weapon should I bring?
(a) For plains game the 300 win or Weatherby Mag, 30-06, or 7mm Magnum is ideal for all plains game.
(b) 243 and 25-06 are fine for Springbuck and other small game, but too small for Kudu or Gemsbuck.
(c) The 375 H+H or the 340 WBY are way over gunned for plains game and fit in with Buffalo.
What ammo and bullets are suitable?
Hornady, Speer, Sierra, Core Lochs and Power Point soft points are fine. Trophy Bonded, Barnes X, or Nosler Partitions are preferred. Please no Military Solids!
How much ammo do I need?
40 to 60 rounds is more than adequate. Ammo can also be purchased locally if necessary.
What scope do I need?
4x on up to 3-9 or 4-10 is plenty.
Do I need Bipods?
If you have one, by all means bring it along.
May I use camouflage clothing to hunt?
Camouflage clothing is legal and accepted in South Africa. By all means use it.
How far are the average shots?
Between 100 and 300 yards, the average being just over a 150 yards.
Do we eat the game we shoot?
Yes! Much of the game is prepared in different outstanding ways. Adding to the experience of the hunt. But lamb and beef can never be ignored.
Is a 10 day hunt 10 full days of hunting, or does that include the day of arrival and departure?
A 10 day hunt means 10 hunting days excludes arrival and departure. Therefore a 10 day hunt is 12 days in Africa!
What if I finish my package in 7 days?
We will keep you entertained for the remainder of your stay with a trip to the Park and other sight seeing.
Other:
What can my wife do if she comes along?
Your wife can join us in the field or be taken on a personal tour of historic sights and other places of interest in adjacent towns . There is always much to see and do and game parks to visit. See Other Activities for more details.
Is the water safe for drinking?
Yes the water is safe and qualifies for mineral standards. We also supply water bottling on all occasions.
What about poisonous snakes?
Yes we do have some poisonous snakes. Fortunately however, they are hibernating during the time of the year that hunting takes place and it is extremely rare to even see one. Your guide will normally be up front to ward off all creepy crawlies.
