GENERAL INFORMATION:

DATES:

Safari Hunts are usually take place between May and August, but can be requested at other dates.  Hurry to make your 2012 booking!

Booking and Payment Terms:

• A deposit of 50% of a selected package is required to make a booking.
• The balance is payable 3 months before the commencement of the safari hunt/tour.
• Any animal wounded and lost will be charged at full trophy fee.
• All fees and rates are quoted in United States Dollars.

Gun Rental:

For those who wish not to bring a rifle or shotgun. $25 per gun per day. Hunters can buy ammunition once they arrive on the game reserve.

 Liability:

As Sofala Safaris is concerned with your safety and pleasure, we recommend that clients insure at least the following: luggage, travel, trip cancellation, and medical issues.

Sofala Safaris takes no liability for any loss, illness, injury, disability, or death or any other accident or misadventure.

(These lists are not all inclusive.  Some items may not be included where we, Sofala Safaris, take no responsibility or liability.)

Importation of Firearms:

YES, you can bring your own rifle or shotgun for the hunt. We highly recommend that you use the service of PHASA (Professional Hunters Association of South Africa) to issue a permit for you. (Cost is about $115.)

The link to the PHASA website: http://www.phasa.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=136&Itemid=34

Please note: no semi-automatic rifles allowed in South Africa.

The following documents are needed for the importation of a rifle and/or shotgun:

a. A SAP520 form – completed in black ink
b. Notarized copy of passport

c. Copy of airline tickets or itinerary

d. Notarized copy of proof of export
This is proof that your firearms have been legally exported from your country of residence. If your country does not have an official export permit the SAPS require a letter from a government agency of your country of residence stating this.  For USA citizens the 4457 form is acceptable.

e. Notarized copy of firearm licences.
The SAPS realizes that some countries, eg. the US do not issue gun licenses.  In this event the USA form 4457 is acceptable for USA citizens.

f. Original Invitation letter of Hunting Outfitter

Weather

One of South Africa’s main attractions has always been the pleasant weather conditions, year round. The climate during the hunting season with Sofala Safaris adds to the wonderful experience of hunting in South Africa’s Limpopo Province.

The Sofala Nature Reserve and our surrounding hunting areas in the Limpopo Province have dry winters (May to August) with very little to mostly no rain and low humidity. Hunters wear a warm jacket or sweater in the morning (mid 40’s) that can be taken off as the temperature will rise around 9am to 65-70 degrees Fahrenheit and then drop down again (to mid 50's) around 5pm. In the winter sunrise is usually around 6:30am and sunset is usually around 6pm.

Kruger National Park, located in the Mpumalanga Province and has very similar weather conditions except that the daily high temperatures in the summer months are a little lower than in the Limpopo Province.

In Cape Town tourists can expect sunny and pleasant weather with some rain and windy conditions during the winter months (May- August).

Average temperatures for the region of the Limpopo Province where the Sofala hunting areas are located as well as Kruger National Park.

    Average temperatures for the Johannesburg area.

    Average temperatures for the Cape Town area.

Customs and Immigration:

All visitors to South Africa are required to carry a passport that is valid for six months beyond the intended length of stay.  There should be sufficient blank pages for entry stamps upon arrival.  Visas are not required for citizens from USA, UK, Canada, France, Germany and Spain.  Visitors can stay for a maximum of 90 days.  You may be requested to show a return ticket.

Preference List:

Traditional South African food and beverages will be served, but a preference list will be handed to each client so that you may indicate your preferences regarding food and drink.

Shoes and Clothing:

During the safari hunt medium to dark khaki color shirts and pants are recommended but camouflage can also be worn. Among other normal clothing, be sure to bring a warm jacket, gloves, a hat and good walking shoes; ankle boots work best for walking in long grass. (Look up www.TAGsafari.com and www.sierratradingpost.com )

CONTACT INFORMATION:

In South Africa and the USA:

Louis Steenkamp (Licensed Professional Hunter)

                         (Owner, Sofala Safaris)                   Phone: 601 914 0330

                                                                            Email: louis@sofalasafaris.com

Richard Wiman (USA Agent)                                          Phone: 662 836 4493