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HEALTH
No vaccination is required, but anti-malaria
prophylaxis is recommended.
TRAVELING
Flying with South
African Airways from Atlanta, New York or Dulles will get you to
Johannesburg Inter-national Airport in approximately 16 hours. An
additional flight of one hour must be taken to Pieters-burg/Polokwane
Airport where you will be met by Dumukwa Safari's staff.
CLOTHING AND
EQUIPMENT
1 Warm Jacket
1 Warm sweater
2 Hunting trousers (zip-off)
2 Long sleeve shirts
2 Short sleeve shirts
1 Pair of comfortable hunting boots
1 Pair of comfortable shoes/sneakers
4 Pairs of socks
Gloves
Sunglasses
Belt
Binoculars
Sunscreen
Flashlight
Backpack
Pocket/Hunting knife
Personal medicine kit
Converters
Remember that a daily laundry service is
provided.
Please make sure that you bring the
necessary converters and adapters as South Africa uses 220V
HUNTING SEASON
The
prime hunting period, which is our winter starts in April until the end
of October. In Autumn and Spring (April, May, September, October) the
temperatures range from 60F to 90F, but cools down to between 40F and
60F during our winter (June, July, August). Remember that our animals
are in rut from May to July.
RIFLES AND
AMMUNITION
Before departure, all weapons must be
declared at US customs. The document issued will be needed to bring your
weapons into South Africa along with an invitation letter from Dumukwa
Safaris.
On arrival at the Johannesburg
International Airport your rifles will be inspected and you will be
issued with an import permit for the duration of your stay. The laws
governing international flight demands that rifles must be transported
in lockable cases. Ammunition must be in the original container, also in
a lockable case.
Required caliber for Plainsgame hunts is
among the 30-caliber class (338, 300, 30.06, 375 or 7mm)
Required caliber for Dangerous Game is a
minimum of 375 with 40 rounds soft nose and 40 rounds of solids.
Recommended bullets are Swift A-Frame,
Trophy bonded Bear Claw or Barnes X.
Shots range from 70 to 200 yards.
BOW HUNTING
The best time to book your safari will be
from the end of July until the end of October. It is important to
look at the moon phases to ensure better opportunities.
Recommended Broadheads are Muzzies,
Thunderheads and Rocky Mountain Titanium with a weight of approximately
100 to 125 grain. Shafts should be carbon, aluminum or carbon aluminum
composite.
For Dangerous Game two blade Broadheads
are recommended with a minimum of 80-pound bow.
Average shots are from 15 to 40 yards from
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