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Hunting Season

March thru November. Climate: The months of March to May are our Autumn months with an average daytime temperature of 80°F with cooler evenings. Although June and July are our Winter months (with daytime temperatures of 65°F) very mild winter conditions are experienced during the day with cooler temperatures (32°F) at night. August to November are the Spring months with climatic conditions very similar to Autumn.
 

Getting There

You arrive in Johannesburg or Cape Town (where you have to collect your luggage and rifles and go through customs and immigration) and then you go to domestic departures for your flight to Port Elizabeth where you will be met by Tollie and or Karen Jordaan or one of the PH's and then you have a two and a half hour drive to Somerset East.

 

Travel Documents

The Republic of South Africa requires a valid passport from USA citizens. 

 

European citizens need a passport and entry visa.

 

Shot Requirements

  • Tetanus (not compulsory).

  • No malaria pills is needed.

What to bring:

  • Hunting boots - good ankle support lace-up boots - A MUST.

  • Camp shoes.

  • 3 Pair of hunting socks.

  • 3 Pair of camp socks.

  • 3 Pair of hunting pants (kaki, green, brown or camo).

  • 3 Pair of underwear.

  • 3 Hunting shirts (kaki, green, brown or camo).

  • 3 T-shirts (if you wear them).

  • 1 Light weight coat.

  • 1 Heavy coat.

  • 1 Hunting cap (baseball, safari).

  • 1 Stocking cap.

  • 1 Pair of leather gloves.

  • 1 Pair of medium duty gloves.

  • Rain gear.

Top quality Tollie's Safari hunting shirts will be available for purchase in camp if you desire.  Sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm.  Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, etc).  There is a hairdryer in each room. Laundry will be done daily.

 

Firearms & Ammunition

  • Any rifle from a 270 and upwards will do, but we recommend a 300 Winchester Magnum or similar if you have one.

  • Semi automatic and automatic are not allowed and will be confiscated by Customs.

  • When you land in RSA (Johannesburg or Cape Town) you will acquire a permit for your guns (click here for more information) at customs. This form must be with you at all times and must be turned in at the airport when you leave South Africa.

Ammunition - 100 rounds of your main calibre rifle. There is a .22-250 and a .22 in camp for use on monkeys, rock-rabbits, springhare. It is recommended that you sight in your rifle to zero at 200 yards.
 

PRACTISE, PRACTISE, PRACTISE! - not just off a bench rest but from improvised rests and shooting sticks. Some practise sessions should also be done after a strenuous exercise.

Remember: 

  • We have a variety of game and habitat. 

  • A minimum wasted time on driving. 

  • Not any hunting days lost due to weather. 


Firearm Importation Procedures and Suggestions

The links below will help you if you want to bring your own rifles along. 

When you land in RSA (Johannesburg or Cape Town) you will acquire a permit for your guns (Form SAP 520) at customs. This form must be with you at all times and must be turned in at the airport when you leave South Africa.

(Right-Click the above link and select "Save Target As..." to download file for later viewing and printing)

 

 

Importation & Shipping of Trophies

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Air 2000 Hunter's Support

Air 2000 is a company offering a service to obtain your rifle permit in advance.  Most of our clients makes use of this service and do not have any hold ups on the airport at all.

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Safari Charges Include

  • The services of an experienced professional hunter and his staff, including trackers and skinners.

  • All concession fees in South Africa.

  • All hunting licenses in South Africa.

  • A fully equipped hunting vehicle per professional hunter.

  • Export permits and field preparation of trophies.

  • Spirits, wines, beers and soft drinks.

  • Full accommodation and meals.

  • Excellent cuisine including ample fresh produce and fruit.

  • Laundry.

  • Scheduled airport pick up and return.

Not Included

  • Trophy fees of animals killed, wounded and lost, except for the package.

  • Airfares: international, national or charter.

  • Any costs arising before or after scheduled pick up or departure.

  • Freight charges for shipment to USA or any other country, customhouse broker fees, insurance, inland freight from airport to taxidermy studio or tannery or to your home.

  • Staff gratuities. Normally in the region of $20 per day for staff (this includes trackers, skinners, cook, cleaning ladies, laundry ladies.) Minimum tip for PH is normally $50 per day.

  • For those who do not have a suitable rifle, one is available @ US$30 per day, per firearm

  • Dip and pack - see Tollie’s Taxidermy & Tannery.

  • DVD of your hunt @ USD 500, if you would be interested in one.

 

Travel agent

Contact Elaine Porteous for your flight bookings:

 

African Odyssey - The specialist in adventure travel to Africa & beyond
8306 Mills Drive # 624
Miami FL

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TEL: (1) 305 271 1878
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