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Common Questions
Do I Need A Passport and Visa?
US citizens do not require a visa to visit South Africa. You However need a Passport with 3 Blank Pages and an Expiration date of not less than 90 Days from your Return Date.
Do I Need Emergency Evacuation and Health Care Insurance ?
We Recommend to get insurance :
You are A far way from Home. The Extra Health coverage care From GeoBlue is not that Expensive for a 10 day Stay in South Africa. They are affiliate of Blue cross and Blue shield worldwide care.
Medjet or Global Rescue is a emergency worldwide rescue service that also can be Helpful if you are In need of evaluation from the field.
Travel insurance from Travel guard is recommended for protecting your booking and flight expenses in the case of emergency cancellations of your trip due to Health or Family Emergencies
Moneys Tips and Payments while on Safari
Tipping is always appreciated for our PHs. skinners and staff. If you feel They did a great job Please take care of them in cash if possible. U.S Dollar or South African Rand.
Do I Need Vaccinations ?
The Eastern Cape is Malaria and Bilharzia free
You might want to ask your Doctor for a tetanus booster if you have not had one.
The filter water is safe
Bottled water, pop, juice etc. is provided
We suggest you have up to date Hepatitis A & B & Covid
Rifles, Scopes and Ammo
Firearms Into South Africa
1. You must declare all firearms to the airline during the ticket counter check in process.
2. The firearm must be unloaded.
3. The firearm and ammo must be in hard sided containers.
4. The containers must be locked. A locked container is defined as one that completely secures the firearm from access from any other person than the owner of firearm.
The rifle calibers that are most popular for hunting plains game is .270 7mm .30 caliber 30/06 300 Mags.
.375 Or Larger For Dangerous Game
No Full Metal Jacket Ammo is allowed. Ammo that will expand.
Small Game .22 caliber
NO semi autos
Ensure the stamp on the back of your ammo matches your caliber
If you are renting guns DO NOT bring in ammo it is illegal to bring in ammo without a matching caliber gun.
Whenever your Guns are unattended by you they must be locked in a Proper safe.
SCOPES:
We suggest optics of the 4 X 14 or greater for Plains Game.
Dangerous Game close shots 1x 5 or 2x7 Best