A laundry service is provided every day – no need to overpack.
RECOMMENDED CLOTHING:
Long hunting pants – 3 pairs
shorts – 2 pairs
short sleeve cotton shirts – 3
fall weight jacket
socks – 4 pairs
jersey/windbreaker – 1
comfortable hunting boots – 1 pair
hiking boots/sneakers (high top) – 1 pair
bush hat or baseball cap – 1
medium weight gloves – 1 pair
lightweight raincoat or frog togs – 1
lodge clothes (1 pair), comfortable sweatpants, sweatshirt and T-shirt for relaxing around the campfire at night.
If you do not have camouflage clothing, dark green, khaki, brown, tan or dull colour will be fine.
HUNTING EQUIPMENT:
Binoculars (1 pair 10Ã-42 recommended)
Camera (with extra battery and extra SD card)
Firearms for Plains Game (270, 338, 308, 30-06, 7 mag and a 300 mag recommended)
Firearms for Dangerous Game (375 H&H minimum calibre suggested)
Ammunition (150GR. minimum preferred with a quantity of 40 to 60 rounds, depending on the quantity of trophies desired. 11lbs of ammo permitted. Ammo needs to be in original manufacturer’s box, in a lock box, with a TSA lock on it similar to this (pic)
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 two locks on a firearm case if there are four places to lock it. We suggest you have as many locks on the case as it was designed for. We 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; the law states you can secure your case as you see fit. However, when you are in question with the 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 stores, Macy’s, or Target.
Scopes
(3-9 or 4-10 is sufficient)
Soft gun case (to protect your firearm while travelling in the vehicles)
Shooting sticks (you may wish to bring your own, but your guide will provide them)
Rifle slings
Flashlight (1)
Standard hunting knife (packed in your luggage, gun case or ammo box)
BUG SPRAY:
If you choose to bring this along, we recommend Avon Skin So Soft – unscented.
ADDITIONAL PERSONAL ITEMS:
Spare prescription glasses and/or contact lenses and cleaners
Medicine
Sunblock
Insect repellent
Hair care products
Oral hygiene products (toothpaste, denture cream, toothbrush)
Feminine hygiene products
Hairbrush/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 your 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 speciality or top-shelf liquor, we suggest you purchase it at the Duty-Free shop when departing for Africa. Speciality alcohol can be hard to find, and if you do find it, it can be very costly.
