Safari Tips
In the quest to provide our clients with the best trophies available we hunt numerous countries in which these endemic species thrive. Consideration should be made for connecting flights and charters. This could eliminate travel time and allow for more hunting days. The South African hunting concessions are situated in malaria free areas but should you choose to take medication please contact us for further information in this regard. If booked for a safari in Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe or Mozambique, please consult your local practitioner for suitable medication, as we require you to take precaution whilst hunting there.
Safari Equipment
Clothing - 3 trousers (khaki or green or olive), jeans if desired, shorts, 3 shirts (cotton, long and short sleeve depending on time of year), coat with hood or down jacket with hood, 1 hat (your choice), socks, belt, underwear, pair of leather boots (lightweight, similar to those used for bird hunting), sandals, sweater and gloves. Please make sure that your ‘khaki’ clothing is not too lightly coloured.
Miscellaneous - knives, chapstick, suntan lotion, sunglasses, range finder, GPS, Binoculars, camera and video equipment should not left behind as there will be numerous memories to capture and take home with you, medications, personal travel kit (razor, toothbrush, etc), canteen with belt, flashlight with extra batteries, plastic bags (Ziploc small and large), extra prescription glasses (if required), lotion (for dry skin), moist wipes, duct tape, 2 rifle shell holders and carrier (belt type), Kleenex.
Other - Travel documents, passport, Visa (when required), reading material, phone numbers (foreign, etc), confirmation of hotel reservations and/or car rentals, air tickets, money, medical records (as required). Normal voltage supply in Africa is 220 volts-50 cycles and the plugs are specific to the country you will be in.
One Light Rifle – African game, from the smallest to the largest are notorious for being tough. Considering the type of terrain you will be hunting in, experience has shown that a rifle in the 7mm .30 calibre range with an appropriate scope and zeroed at 100-150 yards is ideal for hunting non-dangerous game. Don’t forget a hard gun case, and a soft gun case (lightly padded zipper type).
One Heavy Rifle (when required) - 375 H&H Mag, 458 Lott, 416 Rigby, .470 N.E. etc. With low power variable power scope (1x- 6x), rifle sling, hard gun case (1 case for both rifles is sufficient for airline travel), soft gun case.
Please note: For travel it is best to keep all documents and valuables in your carry-on. Your gun case is one checked piece of luggage, your duffle bag or suit case is your second. You will pay extra for a third piece of checked luggage, you will pay extra if your bags are overweight.