Hunt Preparation

We highly recommend that you use a travel agent who specializes in African travel, and also has the knowledge and experience to handle the special arrangements required for hunters.

You will be picked up from the Airport by your guide / professional hunter

The South African currency is the Rand. Cash and Traveler’s Cheques are widely accepted. Most major banks exchange traveler’s cheques or cash, ATM’s (Automatic Teller Machines) are virtually everywhere for credit card use, and there are Bureau de Change at all airports and major centers.

 It is important to note that the South African Rand is a fairly volatile currency and the exchange rate tends to change on a daily basis.

A valid passport is needed. South Africa requires no Visa.

Some hospitalization plans do not cover patients in a foreign country. Travellers Emergency Company Network, (800) 275-4836, will transport the injured by plane to a hospital for the necessary care. American Republic Insurance Company (AMERICARE) offers hospital and emergency coverage. Their number is 800-640-9016

Generally speaking, no special vaccinations or inoculations are required coming to South Africa.

Medical doctors are within reach in the towns near the camp.

Bring all your personal prescription medication with, along with your doctor’s contact details in case of an emergency. Tap water is safe to drink throughout most of the country, but if you prefer bottled water, this is readily available. The African sun can be dangerous, so wear a hat and bring good sun block.

All your trophies are field prepared (salted and dried) and are included in your trophy fee. The raw trophy skins and skulls will be delivered to your choice of taxidermist or shipping agent to be shipped to the address of your choice. Please note that after delivery to the taxidermist, dipping, shipping, packaging, export documentation, as well as any other charges are the client’s responsibility. The dipping and shipping agent or Taxidermist handles export documentation. Because of veterinary restrictions no raw trophy may be exported without being dried and treated. The client will obtain Cites permits, where required, before leaving his country of origin. Your trophies will be marked with your name, part of trophy and address of destination.

In South Africa, Trophy Solutions (dip to ship in 99 days) will take care of the shipping of trophies. You can contact them at:

 Trophy Solutions

 Johan & Estie van der Merwe

 Tel.:+27 828201234

 Fax.: +27 15 2976831

 e-mail: satrophy@mweb.co.za

www.dipandpack.com

When booking, specify the animals you wish to hunt. All hunters from countries which are signatory to CITES Convention must bring a photocopy or their original CITES permit for Leopard, Elephant, Crocodile, Lion and Hippopotamus. CITES permits can be obtained from the Federal Wildlife Permit Office. CITES Permits is valid for 12 months and could be extended by application.

Bow hunting is also welcome.

15% Value Added Tax (VAT) is charged on the daily rate of a hunting safari.  This is not refundable.  There is no VAT charged on the trophy fee if the trophies are to be exported under the specific regulations set out by the South African Receiver of Revenue. Animals sold as a package that is not hunted or animals that are wounded and lost are subject to VAT. Current Vat rate is 15%.

Please note that while the trophy fees are not subject to VAT, VAT is levied at 15% on the dipping and shipping services and/or for the tanning of skins done.  Should the trophies be processed in South Africa, VAT is levied at 15% on 30% of the taxidermy value as agreed between the taxidermy industry and the Receiver of Revenue.

When bringing a video camera or any other electrical appliance, please pack converters for the country you are visiting. You can also buy this adapters at the Airport on arrival. In South Africa we use 3 pronged round hole plugs and some 2 prong round hole plugs. Electric current is 220V and is available in most camps.

Lightweight camouflage or khaki clothing, hats or caps, and light comfortable rubber soled ankle high walking boots are essential. Bring a warm jacket as well as clothing that can be worn layered on our cold months. It can be very cold in the morning, warming up to 80F by midday and chilly again in the afternoon. When packing for your trip, please keep in mind that laundry is done on a daily basis.

For all safaris, we suggest you pack the following clothing and supplies:

 Clothing Supplies

 1 warm jacket

 1 sleeveless hunting jacket

 1 pair light leather or canvas shoes

 1 pair hiking boots

 1 pair gators

 1 sweater or sweatshirt

 2 long sleeve shirts

 2 hunting trousers and/or shorts

 3 pairs of wool socks

 3 pairs of thin cotton socks

 3 sets of cotton underwear

 1 pair of gloves

 1 cartridge belt

 1 wide belt

 1 cap or hat with wide brim

 1 pair sunglasses

 1 hunting knife

 1 pocketknife

 1 small rucksack

 1 personal medicine kit

 1 small pack of hand wipes

 1 razor with blades or batteries

 1 flashlight with spare batteries

 1 set binoculars

 1 water bottle

 1 mosquito repellent

 Camera with spare batteries

 Soft cases for rifles

Over many years of hunting we have found the following to be the general averages. It is how ever your own prerogative to decide if and what you want to give. The following could be used as guidelines on TIPPING of staff:

Professional Hunter – $ 50 to $ 100 per day   –     Tracker – $ 15 per day (One tracker per client)

Skinners – $ 15 per day (This take care of the complete skinning shed personal)

Camp Staff – $ 50 per day (Chef, waiters, cleaners and camp managers)

7 Day Safari – $ 910 to $ 1 260    –    10 Day Safari – $ 1 270 to $ 1 620    –     14 Day Safari – $ 1 750 to $ 2 100

• February to April – range between 50°F and 85°F
• May to August – range between 40°F to 65°F
• September to October – range between 50°F and 85°F

A $1000  deposit is payable upon confirmation of booking. Balance is payable on completion of safari.

Deposit will not be refunded if safari is cancelled. Booking may be switched to an alternative date within the booking year (depending upon availability) or transferred to another person. All payments to be made in US currency or wire transfer.

As an extra service we also accept credit cards (with a 5% surcharge). NO CHEQUES or PERSONAL checks are accepted for final payment.