Hunting Information

Weather & Climate

The best time to go on safari is from April to October. Our Province has a summer rainfall season, and the possibility of encountering rain during your hunt is remote.

Temperatures vary from an excellent 0°C (32°F) in the mornings to 25°C (77°F) at midday. Annual rainfall averages around 600 mm (24 inches).

Time Zone

Standard Time in South Africa is GMT+2 hours. South Africa is 6 hours ahead of standard Eastern Daylight Time in summer and one to two hours ahead of most European countries.

South Africa has no daylight saving time changes.

Currency

The currency unit in South Africa is the Rand (R), divided into 100 cents. Notes come in R200, R100, R50, R20, and R10. Coins in R5, R2, R1, 50c, 20c, 10c, and 5c.

Credit cards are accepted by most restaurants, hotels, and stores. Proof of identity may be requested — always carry your passport.

Electricity

Voltage in South Africa is 230–240 volts, 50Hz. Remember to bring a voltage converter for any electrical items. A multi-plug adapter will also prove very handy.

Customs & Immigration

• All visitors must carry a passport valid for 6 months beyond the intended length of stay.
• Sufficient blank pages required for entry stamps.
• Visas not required for US, UK, Canadian, French, German, and Spanish citizens.
• Visitors can stay for a maximum of 90 days.
• Firearms may be readily imported — up to 3 guns per hunter and 100 rounds per firearm.
• A temporary import permit will be issued at the airport upon arrival. Read our travel & airport guide for full arrival logistics.

Health & Insurance

• South Africa's medical facilities are world-class — all treatment must be paid for on site.
• Purchase Comprehensive Travel Insurance before departure.
• Tap water is safe to drink, but bottled water is advised.
• No immunisations required to enter South Africa.
• Tetanus Booster and Hepatitis A/B are recommended.
• Most of the Northern Province, including the Kuvhima area, is Malaria free — read our full health & malaria guide for details.

Taxidermy

You are welcome to advise your preference for a taxidermist. Should you not already have a preferred taxidermist in South Africa, we shall gladly recommend one. We regularly work with Trophex Taxidermy, and would be happy to assist you in making contact with them. More information can be found at trophex.co.za.

After your hunt, your field-prepared trophies will be collected and transferred to the taxidermist of your choice. See our complete taxidermy guide for details on the process, dip-and-pack, and shipping your trophies home. The taxidermist will then handle the next steps of the process, whether you decide to have your trophies mounted or prepared by means of dip and pack. Once the work has been completed, the trophies will be packed into a wooden export crate and transferred to a shipping agent, who will then manage the export and shipping process to your final destination.

Delivery of field-prepared trophies to the taxidermist of your choice is included in your daily rates. All other costs relating to taxidermy work, dipping and packing, crating, and shipping are to be negotiated directly between the hunter and the taxidermist or shipping agent concerned.

Payment

We offer several convenient payment options:

• US Dollars (USD) in cash — primary method
• International wire transfer — must be completed prior to arrival
• Visa & Mastercard — 3% surcharge applies; processed in ZAR at bank's rate

Reference exchange rate: approximately USD$1 = R18.00.