If at any stage you are not sure of any aspect of the safari with Leopard’s Valley Safaris, please feel free to contact us directly or speak to one of our representatives.
Frequently asked questions
Only a passport is required.
See TRAVEL INFO – Rifle imports. We will supply you with the necessary documents to apply for a temporary import permit for your weapons, valid for the duration of your stay. This document needs to be presented to the security services at customs. We will also supply you with a copy of our professional hunters license, as well as a copy of our Outfitters license, and a letter of invitation to hunt with us. These documents must be produced at Johannesburg International Airport or Cape Town Airport, customs. Please bring a proof of purchase or ownership document with your firearm.
No we are a malaria and bilharzia free area and have access to professional medical facilities within half an hour. You need only bring your personal medical needs.
A passport and current drivers license is all that is required. A Guide will collect you at the airport and tours can be arranged prior or after your hunt.
Yes, you will need some money for porters and personal purchases. For the best rates, draw money from a local ATM using your debit/credit card. Make sure that your bank knows that you will be in South Africa and have them issue you a PIN so that you are able to use your card at an ATM. Otherwise credit cards are widely accepted. We however, do not have credit card facilities.
We have two international airports - Johannesburg and Cape Town. At Johannesburg or Cape Town you will clear customs (see TRAVEL INFO page) and then fly domestically to Port Elizabeth. This is an hour and 40 minute flight. Your professional hunter will meet and greet you at the Port Elizabeth airport and drive you to the lodge, which is a 2 and a half hour drive.
There is no charge for pick up and drop off at the Port Elizabeth airport, or unless otherwise arranged.
This is always a tricky question. Our company has a policy that tips are definitely not mandatory and have to be earned by the staff. As a rough guideline, for PH: $80 - $300 per day, depending on the hunt. | Trackers/ skinners: $200—$450 USD Per 7/10 day Safari | Kitchen/Camp staff: $50 - $75 USD Per Person/per night.
The preferred method of tipping for trackers, camp staff, safari crews and PH's should be done in USD$ cash. Alternatively, feel free to add tips to the final bill of the safari. Our office will then ensure the various team members are paid out in accordance with your personal wishes. Check with your Professional Hunter what the norm is on tipping and at all times keep in mind a tip is a bonus greatly appreciated, but not expected.
We hunt all year round. Our best months are from April through to the end of September; these are our cooler winter months. Not much rain is experienced during this time. Although the best time is when you're free!
(a) For plains game the 300 winmag or Weatherby Mag, 30-06, or 7mm Magnum is ideal for all plains game.
(b) 243 and 25-06 are fine for Springbuck and other small game, but too small for Kudu or Gemsbuck.
(c) The 375 H+H or the 340 WBY are way over gunned for plains game and fit in with Buffalo.
Hornady, Speer, Sierra, Core Lochs and Power Point soft points are fine. Trophy Bonded, Barnes X, or Nosler Partitions are preferred. Please no Military Solids!
40 to 60 rounds is more than adequate. You are allowed to bring 200 rounds per rifle. Ammo can also be purchased locally if necessary.
4x on up to 3-9 or 4-10 is plenty.
If you have one, by all means bring it along.
Camouflage clothing is legal and accepted in South Africa. By all means use it.
Between 100 and 300 yards, the average being just over a 150 yards.
At Leopard’s Valley Safaris, our weather offers comfortable hunting conditions throughout the season:
• Early Season (Mar–Apr): 65°F–90°F
• Mid-Season (May–Aug): 40°F–85°F (mornings can drop below freezing in the north)
• Late Season (Sept–Oct): 65°F–100°F
Mild days, crisp mornings, and incredible Karoo landscapes year-round.
A fully equipped 4 x 4 vehicle is used to get us around and to spot game, thereafter we walk and stalk.
Yes! Much of the game is prepared in different outstanding ways. Adding to the experience of the hunt. But lamb and beef can never be ignored.
A 10 day hunt means 10 hunting days excludes arrival and departure. Therefore a 10 day hunt is 11 nights at Leopard’s Valley Safaris and 12 days in our care!
You may continue hunting from our list price and shoot 90% of our animals without pre approved permits. We can also keep you entertained for the remainder of your stay with a trip to the Park and other sight seeing. Tours can also be arranged.
Your wife can join us in the field, which is really a personally guided photographic safari in itself. She can also choose to be taken on a personal tour of nearby Nature Parks, National Parks, Historic sights and other places of interest in adjacent town. There is always much to see and do and game Parks to visit. We have a touring pricelist available.
Yes! We have just been voted one of the safest destinations in the world. There is absolutely no terrorism and the wonderful climate, friendly people and favourable exchange rate make this country a favoured travel destination.
No, we are a malaria and bilharzia free area and have access to professional medical facilities within a short period of time. You need only bring your personal medical needs. South Africa did do the first heart transplant.
Yes the water is safe. We have a water well that we use to supply the lodge, we have had this tested and it qualifies for mineral water standards. We also supply bottled water on all occasions.
Yes we do have some poisonous snakes. Fortunately however, they are hibernating during the time of the year that hunting takes place and it is extremely rare to even see one. Your Guide will normally be up front to ward off all creepy crawlies.
Yes, it is very important for us to know how to hunt with you. A blister on your foot could ruin 2 days of hunting. If you experience any aches or pains, so that we can fix them before they become serious. All vehicles have First Aid Kits.
No we are a malaria and bilharzia free area and have access to professional medical facilities within half an hour. You need only bring your personal medical needs.
Normally a deposit is paid before arrival, with the package balance or day fee due a few weeks before arrival, or before hunting commences. Your hunt is all inclusive, from airport pick up to drop off, and there are no extra costs unless otherwise stated on the pricelist. Any extra animals shot will be as per our current pricelist, and payment will be due before you leave. Any extra day trips/tours are also not included, and are extra costs. Gratuities to PH’s and staff, dipping packing, crating, taxidermy are also not included.
Please feel free to ask any of our staff, and we will try our best to help you as much as we can.
