WHAT TO BRING !

THE FOLLOWING IS RECOMMENDED:

• A change of comfortable and durable bush clothes, preferably khaki or olive green colour.
• Good and comfortable footwear, ankle-high or canvas shoes.
• Many pairs of socks-not nylon type.
• One down-filled jacket and sweaters.
• Sunglasses, wide brimmed hat and sun lotion.
• Insect repellent.
• Binoculars, camera and accessories. 
• Toiletries, towel and washcloth.

CURRENCY:

Please order Traveler's Cheques or Bank guaranteed Cheques from your bank in currencies applicable to country of the Safari.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS:

Ensure that your Passport is valid for the country of the safari.  Visas are required for some foreign travelers.  check whether you will require transit or re-entry visas for South Africa.

FIREARMS & AMMUNITION:

Conditional to country of Safari.   Details available upon request.  This must be stressed!
Dangerous big game hunting should be done using a minimum .375 caliber.  Please bring your own ammunition!  You are permitted to bring a quantity of 100 cartridges in each caliber or gauge.

Temporary Importation of Firearms into South Africa.

Latest Information Received from the South African Police Service

With the implementation of the new Regulations to the Firearms Control Act of 2000 on 1 July 2004 by the South African Police Service (SAPS), there are changes to the process for clients involving the temporary import of firearms for hunting purposes into South Africa.

Visitors bringing firearms into South Africa for hunting purposes, will be asked to fill in a SAP 520 – Temporary Import Application which is available from your outfitter, can be downloaded off the SAPS Website at  www.saps.gov.za, or be filled out on arrival. We would suggest filling in the form beforehand to save the processing time at the Police Office for yourself and the Police.

Instructions for Filling in SAP 520 Form

1. Black ink must be used to fill in the form.

2. The form should be left unsigned until the document is finalized in front of the police official issuing the actual permit. This gives the police official the opportunity of making sure the signature is an original and is yours. Should you sign the form beforehand, please make sure the form with your original signature is handed in and not a copy.

3. Please note that not all sections of the form apply. Visitors bringing their own firearms in for hunting purposes should concentrate on filling in the following:

Section D – (temporary import or export permit)

Section E – 1 – 25.4

Section G

Section I – (Must fill in all details requested)

Section J - (remember do not sign until in front of police officer at firearm office)

MODE OF TRANSPORT:

Four-wheel drive vehicles are mainly used whilst hunting.  Most Hunting is done on foot.   Comfortable walking shoes and light khaki trousers or jeans variety to protect against thorns and long grass is therefore recommended.  (see "What to Bring").

FIRST AID & INSURANCE:

Basic first aid is available on the hunt.  Sufferers of specific allergies and ailments should provide for their own needs.  Insurance should be discussed with your broker and arranged before departure.

Liability

Any Safari activity is potentially hazardous and it is essential that all lawful directions and advice of the Safari Operators be followed.  Gotsoma Safaris and its personnel accept no responsibility for any accident or loss whatsoever during the Safari or any expenses arising from such illness, accident or loss.  We shall however do our utmost to assist you with anything should you have a problem.