SAFARI PREPARATION

CLOTHING & PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
Hunting or hiking boots – already broken in!
Fanny pack or backpack to carry cameras, daily items you will use out in the field.
Comfortable camp or tennis shoes
Socks – 3 pair
Underwear – 3 pair
Hunting shorts – 2 pair – we have daily laundry service – camo is okay, as are dull colors such as khaki or olive.  No bright colors or white for hunting!
Long trouser – 2 pair – we have daily laundry service – camo is okay, as are dull colors such as khaki or olive.  No bright colors or white for hunting!
Medium weight hunting jacket
Long sleeve hunting shirts – 2 each
Short sleeve hunting shirts – 2 each
Rain jacket
Warm sweater
Hunting hat – I prefer baseball style but, whatever is comfortable (same rule applies regarding light colors or white).
Pajamas
Traveling clothes – 1 pair
Leather gloves – 1 pair – Take at least 1 pair of working gloves
Sunglasses
Personal toiletries / shaving kit
Tweezers – lots of thorns in Africa!
Insect repellent – bugs are not a problem but, a small can is good insurance.
Lip balm – very important!
Visine eye drops
Sun block
Sinus medication
Tylenol
Dramamine – This is suggested if you are prone to car or air sickness.
Lotion
Small flashlight
Small talcum powder

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS & FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Current Passport
Tickets & reservations – Read reservation instructions such as early confirmation times, check-in and departure times CAREFULLY!
Cash
Travelers checks if you are nervous about cash.
Personal checks for trophy fees/safari cost.

SHOOTING EQUIPMENT
Rifle:  SUGGEST 270 CALIBER OR HIGHER.*NOTE:  Please check with airlines on requirements for traveling with firearms!
Ammunition
Binoculars – 1 pair for each person.  Not just shooters.  Buy or borrow a good pair of at least 8X or 10X – not the tiny compact models.
Ear plugs – For the airplane ride when you are trying to rest and for sighting in your gun.
Gun cleaner – 1 can
Hard gun case that will lock, with your name and address on it.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS I RECOMMEND
Good 35 mm camera and lots of film or high quality digital camera.  Bring more film than you think you will use – you can always use it at a later date.
Extra battery for camera/flash
Video camera with charger and plenty of tape.
Good supply of reading material in your carry-on baggage for the long flight over or for use in camp.  The flight is very lengthy – books, cards, magazines, etc…

PERMITS & GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS
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Invitation Letter
South Africa Firearms Import Application
South Africa Firearms Import Application Instructions
US Customs Form 4457
CITES Application