SUGGESTED RIFLES & CALIBERS

This topic will ensure a long discussion around the fire after dinner as so much controversy exists around the correct caliber, the best caliber, and your preferred caliber. We will always advise that you bring the rifle(s) you are most comfortable with and spend enough time on the shooting range before your African hunt commences. You will sight-in your rifles prior to commencing the hunt. However, you must be familiar with your rifle.

Apart from the suggested calibers, it is our recommendation that a .308 and a .375 would cover all your needs sufficiently. This is not a requirement - merely a suggestion. If you intend to hunt any one of the Big Five, it is required by law that a .375 is the minimum caliber with which you will be permitted to hunt with. Do not forget to pack your cleaning equipment!

 USING YOUR OWN 

(Temporarily importing a rifle into South Africa for hunting purposes)

We will provide you with all the relevant documentation and guide you through the complete process to import your preferred rifles.

YOU WILL NEED

ü  A valid passport

ü  Return airline ticket

ü  We will provide you with a Letter of invitation.

ü  Completed SAP 520 Form (Not signed - must be signed in front of the official!)

ü  Your firearm license and proof of ownership (CBP Form 4457- Certificate of Registration for personal effects taken abroad)

ü  Proof of export from country of origin (CBP Form 4457- Certificate of Registration for personal effects take abroad)

ü  A motivational letter (A letter was written by yourself to motivate why you wish to import rifles)

IMPORTANT notice!

The following firearms and ammunition will NOT be allowed to enter South Africa:

ü  Any automatic or semi-automatic firearm

ü  More than one firearm per caliber per person

ü  More than 200 rounds of ammunition per person per firearm

ü  Any pistol or revolver (unless specified for hunting)

 RENTAL

If you do not wish to travel with your own firearms, you are Welcome to make use of one of the rifles of the professional hunter accompanying you. They have a selection of appropriate calibers available as a rental option.