Check with your personal health insurance provider first. Global Rescue is recommended as a service provider in terms of rescue and travel insurance:

Worldwide Headquarters, 85 Mechanic St, Suite A1-1, Lebanon N 03766 US
Toll-Free: (800) 381 9754
Local: (617) 459 4200 or (603) 443 5400
Fax: (617) 507 1050
www.globalrescue.com

South Africa is a disease-free area. An updated tetanus shot is however suggested. There are no shots or Malaria pills required for travel to South Africa. As far as medical insurance we would suggest you contact your insurance company to confirm you are covered when vacationing abroad.

Laundry service is provided every day, so there is no need to over pack.

RECOMMENDED CLOTHING:

• 3 pairs of long hunting pants
• 2 pairs of shorts
• 3 short sleeve cotton shirts
• 1 fall weight jacket
• 4 pairs of socks
• 1 jersey / windbreaker
• 1 pair comfortable hunting boots
• 1 pair of hiking boots / sneakers (high top)
• 1 bush hat or baseball cap
• 1 pair medium weight gloves
• 1 light weight rain coat or frog togs
• 1 set of lodge clothes, comfortable sweatpants, sweatshirt and T-shirt for relaxing around the camp fire at night.

If you do not have camouflage clothing, dark green, khaki, brown, tan or any dull color will be fine.

HUNTING EQUIPMENT:

• Binoculars 1 pair of Binoculars, 10×42 is recommended
• Cameras 1 Camera, extra battery and extra SD card
• Firearms for Plains Game 270, 338, 308, 30-06, 7 mag and a 300 mag are recommended
• Firearms for Dangerous Game 375 H&H would be the minimum calibre suggested for these trophies.
• Ammo 150GR. Minimum is preferred with a quantity of 40 to 60 rounds, depending on the quantity of trophies desired (you are allowed 11lbs of ammo). Ammo needs to be in original manufacturers box, in a lock box, with a TSA lock on it. Similar to this:
• Firearms Flight Case Protect your firearm during flight by having a hard pre-tested flight case which can be purchased at any sporting goods store such as Cabelas, Bass-Pro, Plano or Pelican…We would like to suggest that you put a copy of your 4457 or identification information in your gun / bow case. You never know when the airlines will lose or damage a baggage tag on the outside handle. Some airports will hassle you for only having 2 locks on his firearm case if there is 4 places to lock it. We suggest you have as many locks on the case as it was designed for. We would also suggest you carry extra locks with you just in case they cut them for any reason, better safe than sorry.
• TSA Locks This is a controversy, law states you have the right to secure your case as you see fit. However, when you are in question with Customs department, you will not win. You can use both heavy duty locks or TSA suggested on your firearms case, if a customs officer needs to open your case and it does not have TSA locks they have the authority to break your lock. We suggest you travel with your keys in your carry-on and have a spare set inside your luggage. You can purchase locks at the local hardware store, Macys, Target…
• Scopes Your choice, 3-9 or 4-10 is sufficient.
• Soft Gun Case We suggest you bring a soft gun case to protect your firearm while traveling in the vehicles.
• Shooting Sticks Feel free to bring shooting sticks if you desire, however your guide will provide them for you.
• Rifle Slings Recommended
• Flash Light 1 Flash light
• Knifes Standard hunting knife, packed in your luggage, gun case or ammo box is suggested.

BUG SPRAY:

If you chose to bring, we recommend Avon “Skin So Soft”, Unscented.

ADDITIONAL PERSONAL ITEMS:

• Spare prescription glasses and / or contacts and cleaners
• Medicine
• Sun block
• Insect repellent
• Hair care products
• Oral hygiene products, toothpaste, denture cream, toothbrush Feminine hygiene products
• Hair brush / comb
• Chapstick

ELECTRICAL:

Nearly all modern electronics are now dual-voltage, so there may be no need for a converter. You can verify this by finding the raised-letter specs on the charger (sometimes printed on a label); it’ll say something like: Input: 110v-240v. If you product has this marking all you will need is an adapter, which can be purchased at most electronic stores like Best Buy and Radio Shack. South Africa – Electrical Specifications: South Africa 220 / 230V 50 Hz M

MOBILE PHONE SERVICE / WIFI:

Service is available at most of the lodges. However, please keep in mind you are in the bush and service is limited. Verizon seems to be the best carrier in Africa and some clients have chosen to purchase disposable phones with plans at the airport or sim cards.

TOP SHELF ALCOHOL:

If you fancy specialty or top shelf liquor we would suggest that you purchase it at the “Duty Free” shop when departing for Africa. Specialty alcohol can be hard to find and if you do find it, it can be very costly.

Depending on the size of your group, we can accommodate you in one of our comfortable safari vehicles, or, in a rented luxury mini bus.

FOR SOUTH AFRICA:

• Passport

FOR SOUTH AFRICA WITH FIREARM:

• Passport
• 4457
• SAP520
• Flight Itinerary

FOR SOUTH AFRICA WITH ARCHERY:

• Passport

PAPERWORK:

Make copies of all paperwork and take with you in your carry on. We recommend you make copies of your passport and any credit cards that you are traveling with; if you lose one it will be easier for you to cancel / replace if you have all the information. Please do not hesitate to contact your Avula Safaris representative if you have any questions or concerns.