Travel
Most clients fly into Johannesburg International Airport and then on to Port Elizabeth airport, where they will be met by our Professional hunters, and escorted to our main lodge. Flights arrive daily from Atlanta,Washington and JFK using South African Airways and Delta to Johannesburg International as well as Cape Town International. Both destinations have daily connecting flights to Port Elizabeth. Clients can also use Lufthansa and fly into Germany with a 6-8 hour layover, and then continue to Johannesburg. A valid passport is needed to enter South Africa, but no visas are required.
This is what is needed for importing your rifle:
1. Fill out the gun application permit filled out complete.
The SAPS 520 form will be forwarded to you by us.
Details on how to fill out the form are as follows:
page 1 of 8 nothing
page 2 of 8 Client info; fill out E1-25
page 3 of 8 only F only clients (owner) details
page 4 of 8 G only (import info)
page 5 of 8 Clients Details of firearm and ammo
page 6 of 8 Client need to sign + details, do not fill out K
2. A Custom declaration form 4457
A custom declaration form 4457 can be obtained at any USA custom office, and major airports.
Your gun needs to be inspected and the serial number checked to get the Custom declaration form from your country..
3. Invitation letter
We will send you an invitation letter that you need to just fill in your details and hand this with the customs 4457 and your filled out rifle application to the Gun officer in South Africa. Remember no semi automatics, no full automatic firearms, no handguns, no 2 rifles of the same calibre. Applicants for importing must be 21 years, and only 80 rounds off ammo is permitted (Ammunition is readily available).
EQUIPMENT LIST
FIRE ARMS
Proof of gun ownership must be supplied entering South Africa.
Custom form 4457 must be obtained from your Customs as proof.
No semi-automatic or handguns are allowed
Bolt action my vary .270, 30/06, 7 mm Magnum, .300 Winchester, .300 Weatherby Magnum with variable power scope, 2x7 or 3x9. (Bring the rifle you shoot with everyday) no need to buy a new one.
NO 2 RIFLES OF THE SAME CALIBRE
Rifle sling
80 rounds soft point, Barnes X or Trophy bonded ammunition. Loads from 160 - 220 grains depending on the calibre
Hard gun case (Airline approved)
Soft gun case (for everyday traveling)
A firearm import custom paper (SAP 520 form) will be sent to you prior to the hunt.
BIG GAME
.375 H & H Magnum, .458 Winchester Magnum, .416 Remington, etc. With variable power scope, 1,5x4, 2x7, etc. are minimum rifle requirements for BIG 5 as well as Hippo.
Rifle sling
20 rounds soft point ammunition
20 rounds solid ammunition
Hard gun case (Airline approved)
Soft gun case
CLOTHING
- 4 pair pants, cotton safari type in dark khaki or green, or jeans if preferred.
- 4 hunting shirts in dark khaki or green or camo.
- 1 lightweight hunting jacket in dark khaki or green or camo.
- 1 heavy jacket during June, July and August
- 1 hunting hat (we can supply in cap and hat)
- 4 sets of underwear and socks
- 1 belt
- 1 pair light weight hunting boots (well broken in for you will do a lot of walking)
- 1 safari vest - this is very handy, but optional
- Camo may be worn in South Africa
- Washing is done daily
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
- 1 folding knife (in case of animal attack)
- 1 rifle shell holder (as worn on the belt by people that miss a lot)
- Sun glasses (for that Hollywood look)
- 2 Cameras (in case you break one on your mother in-law)
- Binoculars (to look at the game you missed)
- Medication (see your doctor) - this area is malaria and bilharzia free. (heart medication is needed , as your heart is really going to beat)
- Flashlight with extra batteries (so your wife doesn’t get lost)
- Extra prescription glasses (to find your wife)
PAPERWORK
- Travel documents
- Gun permits from Tygerkloof/Leopard’s Valley
- Proof of gun ownership (Custom form 4457)
- Invitation letter from Tygerkloof/Leopard’s Valley
- Passport
- Reading material like ( how to improve on my hunting stories )or ( how to make people believe in my hunting stories)
- Airline tickets
- Money: travellers checks (apply early to get $1 000 bills)
- Medical records to refill prescriptions
- Make sure you have filled out all the paperwork and faxed or e-mailed it back to us
- The signed agreement is important as well as the general info. (Make 2 copies of everything and keep in separate places)
- Travel Insurance, including medical
GENERAL
- You can contact us at any time if you have any questions. See contact page for details.
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