Entry & VISA Requirements

Travelers into Africa must have a passport that is: valid until six months after the departure date of travel, has at least one blank page for endorsements, a valid visa if required, a return or onward ticket, and a yellow fever certificate if your journey starts or passes through yellow fever regions. Requirements for visitors’ visas differ from country to country and are subject to change. Visas are not issued at all counties’ ports of entry, and all visitors must check with their nearest consulate about entry regulations and obtaining a visa.

Firearms & Ammunition

A temporary import/export permit is required to bring any firearms into any African country. Although permits can be issued on arrival in some countries, it is advisable to apply before travelling to avoid delays and complications. Each hunter is permitted to enter with a maximum number of firearms and a ammunition per firearm. Be advised that dangerous game species adhere to minimum caliber requirements. It is advisable to take out full insurance for all firearms before travelling anywhere in Africa. Ensure that your ammunition is in a separate lockable container from your firearm. Should a client not wish to bring their own firearm, camp rifles and ammunition are available at additional costs indicated in the price lists. Bow hunting is legal in most countries, while pachyderms and certain dangerous game species are prohibited to hunt with a bow. Be advised that we adhere to the following minimum requirements for bow hunts.

Permits & Licensing

Each hunter requires a hunting license or permit issued in their name by the respective country or province’s legal authority. CITES and TOPS permits are required for certain species. We will obtain these on the hunter’s behalf and should be applied for no later than 30 working days before the hunt begins. Clients must apply for their own CITES or relevant animal import permits into their home country.

Indemnity

All safari activities are potentially dangerous, and all lawful directions of the company’s directors, associates, and/or staff must be followed. The company, its directors, staff, and associates will not be held responsible for any individual’s negligence, loss, illness, damage, delays, or accident before, during or after the safari, or for any costs incurred as a result thereof. All clients will be required to complete and sign the visitors contract including an information form, indemnity form and pre-amble form, before the safari begins.

Health & Travel Insurance

It is the clients’ own responsibility to take out their own travel, evacuation, medical, personal, and related insurances. “Ripcord Comprehensive Travel Protection” and “Global Rescue” are commonly used by the hunting fraternity. Each client is advised to seek advice from their doctor regarding a personal first aid kit and necessary prescriptions and preferred medications.

Trophy Preparation

Skinning of trophies is included in our daily rates. Field preparations, documentation and transport of trophies to the local export agent and taxidermy will be indicated in the quotation and contract. Trophy dipping, taxidermy work, packing and shipping will be charged directly by the local export agent and taxidermy.