GENERAL INFORMATION
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A custom declaration form 4457 can be obtained at any USA custom office, and major airports.
EQUIPMENT LIST
FIRE ARMS
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Proof of gun ownership must be supplied entering South Africa.
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Custom form 4457 must be obtained from your Customs as proof.
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No semi-automatic or handguns are allowed
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Bolt action my vary .270, 30/06, 7 mm Magnum, .300 Winchestr, .300
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Weatherby Magnum with variable power scope, 2×7 or 3×9. (Use the gun you shoot with everyday) no need to buy a new one.
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NO 2 OFF THE SAME CALIBRE:
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Rifle sling
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80 rounds soft point ammunition. Loads from 160 – 220 grains depending on calibre
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Hard gun case (Airline approved)
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Soft gun case
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A firearm import custom paper will be sent to you prior to the hunt (make sure you receive it!)
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One heavy rifle (when required for big game like buffalo)
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.375 H & H Magnum, .458 Winchester Magnum, .416 Remington, etc.
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With variable power scope, 1,5×4, 2×7, etc.
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Rifle sling
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20 rounds soft point ammunition
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20 rounds solid ammunition
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Hard gun case (Airline approved)
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Soft gun case
CLOTHING
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3 pair pants, cotton safari type in khaki or green, or jeans if preferred.
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3 hunting shirts in khaki or green or camo.
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1 lightweight hunting jacket in khaki or green or camo.
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1 heavy jacket during June, July and August
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1 hunting hat (we supply also)
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3 sets of underwear and socks ( your own )
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1 belt
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1 pair light weight hunting boots (well broken in for you will do a lot of walking)
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1 safari vest (as from Cabela’s) – this is very handy, but optional
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Camo may be worn in South Africa
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Washing is done daily
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
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1 folding knife (in case of animal attack)
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1 rifle shell holder (as worn on the belt by people that miss a lot)
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Sun glasses (for that Hollywood look)
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2 Cameras (in case you break one on your mother inlaw)
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Binoculars (to look at the game you missed)
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Medication (see your doctor) – this area is malaria free. (heart medication is needed , as your heart is really going to beat)
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Flashlight with extra batteries (so your wife don’t get lost)
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Extra prescription glasses (to find your wife)
PAPERWORK
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Travel documents
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Gun permits from Shingani
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Proof of gun ownership (Custom form 4457)
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Invitation letter from Shingani
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Passport
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Reading material like ( how to improve on my hunting stories )or ( how to make people believe in my hunting lies)
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Airline tickets
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Money: travellers checks (apply early to get $1 000 bills)
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Medical records (as required)
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Make sure you filled out all the paperwork and faxed or e-mailed it back
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The signed agreement is important as well as the general info. (Make 2 copies of everything and keep in seperate places)