General Information

• The Eastern Cape is largely a very disease free area, so no vaccinations are required.
  
• It would be advisable though to make sure that your tetnus shots are up to date.
  
• The weather here is fairly unpredictable, so although daily laundry is done, one would be advised to bring both warm and cold weather clothing.
  
• Typically the temperatures will be under 50 F in the mornings and evenings with the days warming to 70’s or even 80 F.
  
• Being close to the coast we do get a fair amount of wind, but luckily the winter months are usually the calmer months.
  
• Southern Africa operates on 220 volt electricity supply so converters and adaptors may be required.
  
• Try Custom Travel for good airline prices. They often have some good deals. (414) 282 5321 or ctravel@execpc.com
  
• None of the firearm import permits have a fee attached, so if any official tries to get payment for these, please ask for a name and rank.
  
• Porters are available to help with luggage at the airports, they can be a little forward, so be firm and don’t tip more than $20. $10 is more in line though.
  
• When selecting your safari dates it is important to remember the moon phases. The best is on a dark moon. Please take a look at the link for the moon phases during the time you would like to come.
  
  

Firearms

• With our type of terrain and the animals that could be taken here, it is advisable to bring a caliber in the .270 to .300 range.
  
• Premium bullets such as, Barnes, swift, trophy bonded should be used.
  
• It is always difficult to give an average on the distance that shots may be taken, but it would be advised to be equipped to shoot anywhere from 100 to 300 yards.
  
• If you do not want to travel with a firearm or are doing a hunt/tour combination hunt it may be advisable to hire a rifle from us. These are available at $50 per day plus any ammunition used.
  
  

Prices Include

• All accommodation (including laundry service), meals, soft drinks, wine and beer during your safari. We do not supply hard liquor but you are welcome to bring your own or let us know before the time and we will buy it here on your behalf.
  
• The services of a licensed professional hunter and tracker/skinner,
  
• The use of a hunting vehicle.
  
• Field preparations of your trophies.
  
• Collection and return to the nearest airport. (Eastern Cape hunts only.)
  
• Delivery of your trophies to a local taxidermist or dip pack agent.
  
• Hunting licenses.
  
  

Prices Exclude

• Airfares and charter flights.
  
• Hotel accommodations before or after your safari.
  
• Taxidermy, dip and pack and shipping of trophies.
  
• Items of a personal nature.
  
• All insurance costs, travel and personal. It would be recommended to obtain the relevant insurance before your departure from home. For excellent travel insurance and peace of mind please follow the MedjetAssist website link www.medjet.com/safaritrails for further information regarding medical insurance whilst visiting us.
  
• Gratuities to professional hunters, trackers and camp staff. These tips are considered normal and are greatly appreciated by all concerned.
  
• 14% VAT (value added tax) on the daily rate portion of your safari.
  
  

Payments

• All prices are quoted in US Dollars ad payments should be made in this currency.
  
• A 50% deposit will secure your booking.
  
• Deposits are only refundable if a booking is cancelled 12 months in advance or if a replacement booking is found.
  
• Final payments are to be made before departure from the hunting camp. This will include the balance of the daily rates as well as any animals taken, lost or wounded.
  
• All payments are to be made in cash, travelers checks or direct bank deposits.
  
• We have a US based account that payments can be made to before your departure to avoid having to carry large sums of cash.
  
• Prices are subject to change without notice. Although this does not usually occur it depends largely on the current exchange rate.
  
• Deposits made do not fix the prices, they reserve only the date. Prices are for the year of the safari not the year the deposit was made.
  

There are no hidden costs!