CLIMATE:

Our hunting season is February - November, with the best hunting period being in the winter months (April - September). In these months it is dry season in South Africa, the trees have lost their leaves and the grass planes have been grazed, making the spotting of animals easier.
The day temperatures vary between 15°C - 23°C, but can sink to 0°C at night.

In the summer time (October - March) temperatures vary between 23°C - 35°C.
In November the rainy season starts and the bush is turned into a thick green blanket. This is also the time when the most game species have their young.
May, April and September are the months with the most pleasant weather.

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RIFLES AND AMMUNITION:

For African game it would be wise to use a rifle with a minimum caliber of 7mm. Although the species, terrain and habitat vary, we would recommend the 300 Win Mag or 375 H&H.
We suggest a soft nose bullet.
Please feel free to discuss your choice of rifle and ammunition before your departure.

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IMPORT OF RIFLES

Deliver the completed import permit to the customs at Johannesburg International Airport and they will issue you a temporary import permit.

Please note, that you will be required to return this temporary Import permit at the Airport when you check in your rifle on departure.

Down load: Rifle Import Permit
Print, complete all necessary information required and deliver to Customs at the Johannesburg International Airport.

Sandrine, please find attached the Rifle Import Permit. If possible you can work this page in so if the Client clicks on the above heading “Down load: Rifle Import Permit” he can download the permit and he will be able to print the page.

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LANGUAGES:

We have 11 official Languages in South Africa, of which English is commonly spoken throughout the country.

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TELEPHONE:

Cellular phone networks and coverage is of a good standard. We also have our local Telephone service “Telcom”.

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CLOTHES AND WHAT TO BRING?

We would recommend light cotton clothing, but for the chilly early mornings, late afternoons and evenings in the winter months, we advise warm clothing.
·    Long- and short sleeved shirts
·    Long- and short trousers
·    Ankle high hunting shoes
·    Casual shoes for the evenings at the camp
·    Warm jacket and a sweater
·    A day back-pack
·    Binoculars, sunglasses, hat and torch
·    Personal medication and Sun lotion (recommended factor +30)
·    Camera, extra films and batteries
·    Laundering is done on a daily basis (except Sundays), so it is not necessary to bring a too large quantity of hunting clothes.

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VACCINATION:

In South Africa we have excellent Doctors and Hospitals. Please contact your Doctor or Medical advisor for information on vaccinations that would be required for your visit.
    CURRENCY:
The currency in South Africa is the South African Rand (R). Credit cards can be used all over South Africa. For payment of Safari, only Travelers cheques and Cash are accepted.

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INSURANCE:

We take every precaution to guarantee the guest’s safety and well-being but hunting is a potentially dangerous sport. Carlo Engelbrecht Hunting Safaris cannot be held responsible or liable for any casualties, injuries or theft and thus adequate insurance for yourself and your goods is very much recommended.

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TIME:

South Africa has a time difference of 1 hour with European countries in the European winter season.
We are 7 hours ahead of Washington.

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