Packing List For South Africa

Clothing

  • 1 Pair of good walking boots (Always worn-in)
  • 1 Pair of comfortable camp shoes
  • 4 Pairs of good socks
  • 4 Sets of underwear
  • 3 Pairs of long hunting pants (Dark Khaki/Olive Green/Cammo)
  • 2 Pairs of short hunting pants (Early hunts –Mar – Apr, Sept – Oct)
  • 4 Hunting shirts (Dark Khaki/Olive Green/Cammo)
  • 1 Hunting Jacket (Dark Khaki/Olive Green/Cammo)
  • 1 Warm sweater or jumper
  • Casual wear for the evenings
  • 1 Pair of gloves
  • 1 Raincoat/Waterproof jacket
  • Cap or Hat

Extra Gear / NOT All Mandatory

  • Binoculars
  • Shooting sticks if you prefer your own. Your PH will have a set available too.
  • Camera/s
  • USB flash drive or SD card for copying your PH’s pictures.
  • Camera/Binocular lens cleaning cloth
  • Flashlight/Head Lamp
  • Pocket/Hunting Knife
  • Sunglasses & Sun Block SPF 50 & Chapstick/Lip Balm
  • Small Backpack for daily equipment while hunting (e.g. cameras, extra ammo)
  • Rifle with Sufficient Ammunition UNLESS Renting
  • International plug set – Conversion to South Africa 220 V
  • Insect Repellant – Tick repellent preferably containing DEET.
  • Extra prescription glasses/contact lenses if required
  • First aid is on hand in camp and in all hunting vehicles, but it would be wise to bring your own requirements along
  • Spare batteries/charger if required
  • Rifle cleaning kit/Pull Trough set UNLESS Hiring.
  • Prescription drugs if required.
  • Toiletries
  • Baby/Wet wipes for the ladies on safari
  • Rifle soft case
  • Taxidermy tags if you have your own Taxidermist/Shipping Instructions
  • Any CITES permits you may require

Final Check List before leaving home

  • Passport (With valid pages and at least 6 months validity prior to expiration)
  • Air Tickets
  • Rifle Import Permit Application and relevant documentation if required UNLESS Hiring.