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Safari Preparation

To help make your trip more successful, please read carefully through the information below.

Passport / Visas

You will need a passport that is valid for more than three months to visit South Africa or Zimbabwe. 
South Africa requires no Visa and Zimbabwe a Visa can be obtained on arrival.

Road Transfer

Transfer to and from the Airport is done directly by Mattanja Hunting Safaris.
The following Airports apply when hunting with us:
South Africa - OR Tambo International Airport
South Africa - Polokwane Airport (Limpopo Valley)
South Africa - Eastgate Airport (South African Lowveld)
Zimbabwe - Vic Falls International Airport (Matetsi)
Zimbabwe - Bulawayo International Airport (Zimbabwe Lowveld / Gona Re Zhou)

Flight Arrangements

We highly recommend you use a travel agent that specialize in African travel.
We recommend Jennifer Ginn at Travel Express for your flight bookings

Travel Express
+1 406 381 6582
team@travelexpressagency.com
www.travelexpressagency.com

Meet & Greet

Every client will be personally welcomed by myself or one of my Professional Hunters at the destined Airport.

Firearms & Ammunition

You can either bring a bolt action rifle or double rifle on your Safari. Please note no automatic or semi-auto rifles are allowed into South Africa/Zimbabwe and no 2 rifles of the same caliber!
Any of the .30 calibers or higher will be sufficient for Plains Game and .375 H&H Mag or bigger for Dangerous Game.
Select a good quality multi purpose expanding bullet, Swift A-Frame & Barnes TSX have all proved well in the past. We recommend a good quality expanding bullet for Plains Game, a Solid for Tiny 1o species and a 50/50 split in expanding bullets & solids for Dangerous Game. Fit your rifle with a good quality variable scope. 

Gun Fees & Bow Hunting

The import of firearms into South Africa & Zimbabwe is free.
If you plan on hunting with a bow, let us know in advance. For hunting with a bow in Zimbabwe a special Permits is required.

Trophies

Your trophies will be field prepared, salted and marked before being sent to the taxidermy.
All taxidermy documentation and arrangements will be prepared by Mattanja Hunting Safaris

In South Africa, Field & Stream Taxidermy will handle your trophies and shipping.

Field & Stream Taxidermy
Tel: +27 15 516 1081
info@fieldandstream.co.za
www.fieldandstream.co.za

Overnight in Johannesburg and Rifle Permits

​​When you need to overnight in Johannesburg, we make use of, and highly recommend, Africa Sky Guesthouse! Africa Sky assist with Airport Pickup & Drop-off as well as applying & assisting with Rifle Import/Export Permits. In the case where you do not need to overnight in Johannesburg, we make use of RiflePermits.com to apply and assist with Temporary Rifle Import/Export Permits. We HIGHLY recommend that you make use of Africa Sky or RiflePermits for assisting with your Rifle Import at OR Tambo International Airport.

www.africasky.co.za

info@africasky.co.za 

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www.riflepermits.com

henry@riflepermits.com

Clothing & Personal Requirements

  • Hunting or hiking boots - already broken in, NOT NEW!

  • Backpack to carry cameras, daily items you will use out in the field.

  • Comfortable camp shoes.

  • 2 pairs khaki cotton pants (jeans are rather hot).

  • 2 pairs sturdy shorts.

  • 2 long sleeved shirts (for sun protection as well as warmth).

  • 1 light sweater or sweatshirt.

  • 1 lightweight, waterproof windbreaker.

  • 1 or 2 pair sturdy walking or hiking boots or running shoes.

  • 3-5 short-sleeved shirts or T-shirts.

  • 5 changes underwear and socks.

  • 1 hat with a brim (baseball caps might cover your nose but not your ears and neck).

  • Sunglasses.

  • Ammo belt / ammo pouch.

  • Binoculars (8x42 or 10x42)

  • Personal toiletries / shaving kit.

  • Insect repellent – bugs are not a problem but, a small can is good insurance.

  • Lip balm - very important!

  • Sun block.

  • Small flashlight.

  • Malaria medication - Please visit your local Doctor for the best advice.

  • Hunting or hiking boots - already broken in, NOT NEW!

  • Backpack to carry cameras, daily items you will use out in the field.

  • Comfortable camp shoes.

  • 2 pairs khaki cotton pants (jeans are rather hot).

  • 2 pairs sturdy shorts.

  • 2 long sleeved shirts (for sun protection as well as warmth).

  • 1 light sweater or sweatshirt.

  • 1 lightweight, waterproof windbreaker.

  • 1 or 2 pair sturdy walking or hiking boots or running shoes.

  • 3-5 short-sleeved shirts or T-shirts.

  • 5 changes underwear and socks.

  • 1 hat with a brim (baseball caps might cover your nose but not your ears and neck).

  • Sunglasses.

  • Ammo belt / ammo pouch.

  • Binoculars (8x42 or 10x42)

  • Personal toiletries / shaving kit.

  • Insect repellent – bugs are not a problem but, a small can is good insurance.

  • Lip balm - very important!

  • Sun block.

  • Small flashlight.

  • Malaria medication - Please visit your local Doctor for the best advice.

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