EXCLUSIVE HUNTING SAFARIS
FOR THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME
Travel Checklist:
Travel documentation:
- Passport valid for at least 30 days after date of return on air ticket and with a minimum of 2 blank pages. It is advisable to keep a photocopy of your passport separately. Certain citizens i.e. UK, German, Swiss do not require travel visas when entering South Africa.
- It is advisable to verify travel and passport regulations with your travel agent when making your travel arrangements. It is essential that the names on the passport correspond exactly with the names on the air ticket.
- It is advisable to take out Travel Insurance to cover trip cancellation, delays, hunting rifles and other valuables.
Medical:
- It is advisable that travellers purchase additional travel Medical Insurance for the duration of their stay. Travelers should also consult their local medical insurance plans / companies to acquaint themselves with any international medical insurance cover that they might be covered for under their local medical insurance.
- Please ensure that you have sufficient personal and chronic medication for the duration of the visit if required.
- It is advisable, when travelling with chronic medication, to travel with a Doctor's prescription relating to the medication.
- During months of September to April is advisable to use insect repellants, especially in the evenings.
- In certain regions it is necessary to consider taking anti-
malaria medication especially in the north eastern regions of South Africa. - We suggest that travellers also ensure that they have Tetanus and Hepatitis vaccinations.
- It is important that all travellers, through either their medical insurance companies or medical travel agencies, acquaint them selves with their recommendations and follows these.
- Odorless sun cream when out in the bush.
General:
Electricity:
- South Africa runs on a 220/230V AC Electricity grid. SA electricity sockets are different when compared to many other parts of the world (3-
round pin) and therefor socket adapters (travel adapters) are required by the majority of visitors to South Africa these adapters can be purchased at most airports, travel shops and may also be purchased on arrival in South Africa. Most appliance chargers are equipped to handle voltages ranging from 100V to 230V however if not, a step- down travel adapter would be required (i.e. for USA appliances)
Banking:
- Travellers are advised to travel with currency in the form of travellers cheque, Euros, US $, GBP Pound. Major credit cards are also accepted at the majority of hotels and businesses. It is advisable however to have local currency available for purchases at smaller business outlets. Tipping (gratuity) is an accepted practice and in general, a tip is calculated at 10% of the billed amount. Please note that should you be using credit cards that your bank is notified of your travel plans and the duration of your stay to avoid any unnecessary complications.
Climate, Time and Language
- The seasons in South Africa are the direct opposite to those in Europe. i.e. Winter from May to September. During winter, the temperatures drop in the evenings and in some cases below 0 degrees Centigrade. During the day temperatures can reach 22 degrees Centigrade on the Highveld.
- In the European summer months there is no time difference between Central Europe and South Africa however during the Central European Winter months, South Africa runs one hour ahead. South Africa does not support daylight saving.
- South Africa has 11 official languages however English is understood and used throughout. The road network signage is in English.
Hunting Trophies
- Hunt Africa Connect does not involve itself in Taxidermy and therefore the hunter has the choice of Taxidermist and can decide on having capes and mounts finished in South Africa or prepared "raw" and shipped to the Hunter with the necessary documentation.
Other Items to consider are:
- Cameras, chargers, memory cards and adaptors
- Raincoat / Rain jacket
- Warm hunting jacket and warm clothing as evenings can get cold
- Well "worn-
in" comfortable hunting boots - Binoculars
- A good flashlight with extra batteries
- Hunting Clothes -
3 sets - we suggest that travellers do not wear CAMO clothing when travel - Casual clothing for around the camp
- Include shorts and swimming trunks
- Gloves, Beanie
- Pen, Diary etc.
- Hunting knife/pocket knife
- Ammunition and magazines (clips)
- Shooting sticks
Rifles and ammunition:
- For the Big Five, the legally permitted minimum calibre is .375 H + H however larger caliber's are advisable.
- 60 rounds of ammunition per calibre should be adequate for both hunting and the sighting in of your firearm.
- It is critical that you familiarize yourself with all aspects of your rifle, safety's, bolts etc
- Hunters need to be comfortable to shoot in the standing, kneeling and sitting positions or from sturdy shooting sticks.
- For Plains game it is suggested that caliber's i.e. 30.06, 300 Win Mag etc. are acceptable however the most important aspect being that you are confident and comfortable with the caliber that you shoot with.
