GENERAL INFO
SOUTH AFRICA
No vaccinations needed when travelling to the Eastern Cape.
South African Airways have issued a directive on the transportation of sporting weapons and ammunition .
All sporting weapons must be packed and transported in an IATA approved lockable hard firearm case.
All firearms must be declared at the time of check in and must be handled via the designated firearm handling process, It is advisable to place in the remarks section of the booking that the passenger is carrying sporting weapons and ammunition. No more than two rifles per case per passenger keeping in mind the firearms must be of a different caliber. Ammunition must be packed in a lockable box with a key or box with TSA approved combination lock and placed in the checked luggage. A maximum of 5kgs (11lbs) is allowed per firearm carrying passenger. Your adherence to these regulations is requested to avoid any misunderstanding and subsequent non compliance.
Delta has not passed comment but it is advisable to keep these regulations in mind if travelling on SAA or its code share partners within the SADAC states (Southern Africa).
All visitors to South Africa are required to carry a passport that is valid for six months beyond the intended length of stay. There should be sufficient blank pages for entry stamps upon arrival. Visas are not required for citizens from USA, UK, Canada, France, Germany and Spain. Visitors can stay for a maximum of 90 days. You may be requested to show a return ticket.
Weather:
We hunt all year round, as we have a very moderate climate.
Coastal camp Bushveld camp Bowers Hope
May, June July and Aug 50 - 75° F 40 - 70° F 30 - 50° F
Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan 50 - 90° F 50 - 100° F 50 - 80° F
What to pack:
Medication: Travelers carrying prescription medicine must carry a copy of their prescription at all times.
What to bring: Remember that the African sun is harsh at most times of the year. Comfortable cotton clothing is recommended for the hot summer months, and it’s advisable to dress in layers to allow for cooler night temperatures. Pack durable clothing, preferably in dull or neutral colours, or even camo. Sun lotion and a hat are crucialPassports/visas.
- Airline tickets
- Money
- Taxidermist’s shipping address and information
- Laminated business card for shipping-optional
- CITIES permits, if necessary
- Customs form from SAP
- Rifle
- Ammunition
- Scope and scope cap
- Gun case (hard and soft)
- Gun strap and cartridge holder
- Bipod for rifle
- Ear plugs
- Range finder
- Camera, camera equipment and film
- Batteries (AA)
- Adapters converting from 110 to 220 volt (input 220, output 110)
- Video Recorder, tapes and batteries
- Binoculars
- Sunglasses
- Eye glasses and a extra pair
- Pen and paper
- Flashlight - optional
- Pocket knife
- Duck tape
Clothing
- Travel clothes
- Hat or cap
- Leather gloves
- Hunting shoes – comfortable, worn in ankle boots
- Camp shoes - running shoes
- Socks - 6 pairs
- Underwear - 6 pairs
- Hunting shirts and hunting pants - 3 pairs
- Camp clothes - sweats
- Heavy warm jacket
- Windbreaker bush jacket
- Down vest
- Sweater
- Thermal underwear
- Belt
- Slippers
- Pyjamas
- Grooming Kit
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Shampoo
- Shaving Kit
- Deodorant and cologne
- Tweezers and scissors
- Hairbrush
- Moisturizer
- Medical Kit
- All medical prescriptions
- Aspirin
- Insect repellent
- Antiseptic cream
- Chapstick or similar
- Band aid
- Sunblock and Aftersun
- Eye drops
- Neosporin
- Anti-inflammatory
No vaccinations needed when travelling to the Eastern Cape.
South African Airways have issued a directive on the transportation of sporting weapons and ammunition .
All sporting weapons must be packed and transported in an IATA approved lockable hard firearm case.
All firearms must be declared at the time of check in and must be handled via the designated firearm handling process, It is advisable to place in the remarks section of the booking that the passenger is carrying sporting weapons and ammunition. No more than two rifles per case per passenger keeping in mind the firearms must be of a different caliber. Ammunition must be packed in a lockable box with a key or box with TSA approved combination lock and placed in the checked luggage. A maximum of 5kgs (11lbs) is allowed per firearm carrying passenger. Your adherence to these regulations is requested to avoid any misunderstanding and subsequent non compliance.
Delta has not passed comment but it is advisable to keep these regulations in mind if travelling on SAA or its code share partners within the SADAC states (Southern Africa).
All visitors to South Africa are required to carry a passport that is valid for six months beyond the intended length of stay. There should be sufficient blank pages for entry stamps upon arrival. Visas are not required for citizens from USA, UK, Canada, France, Germany and Spain. Visitors can stay for a maximum of 90 days. You may be requested to show a return ticket.
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