Dereck Platt - Hunting Safaris - Hunting Info
Travel
Arrangements
Book your
flight via Johannesburg International Airport to
Port Elizabeth where a guide will meet you and transfer you
to the Lodge.
Firearms & Amunition
The choice
is largely up to the clients preferences, a strong gun case
and soft bag is essential. Hunting plains game in South
Africa, shooting distances vary from 80 to 300 yards, medium
calibre rifles, 30-06, 300”s etc with premium grade
ammunition is advised, a good quality scope and zeroed in at
200 yards.80 rounds should be enough for an average 10 day
safari.
Please arrange with the Customs Services (local and South
African) for the necessary transport permits. When selecting rifles for your Safari the
following are recommended:
Important Information: Firearm Permits
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You
need to declare your rifles and bring copies of “proof
of ownership”.
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All
firearms must be declared at the point of entry where a
temporary 6-week permit will be issued at no charge.
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You
will need a copy of the SAP520 Temporary Firearm Import
Application, before your departure to South Africa. This
form must be completed in black ink and left unsigned
until the document is finalized in front of the police
official issuing the actual permit at the airport. You
can download this form here. Right click on the link and
select "save target as".
Download SAPS520.
Required
along with the sap 520, will be the following:
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Passport
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Airline
Ticket
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Proof
of Ownership, i.e. firearm licenses, etc. Please make
sure you have proof of ownership by the way of a customs
declaration letter from the country of origin, etc.
Proof of ownership is obligatory.
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Letter
of Invitation from Dereck Platt Safaris. This will be
forwarded to you once a deposit for your safari has been
paid.
If you
require travel related assistance, Hunters Support provides
a range of services from meeting and helping you through
customs with your firearms, or even applying for permits on
your behalf etc., you can visit their website at
www.hunterssupport.com.
Climate
South
Africa has great temperature variations depending on
seasons. Hot in the summer - up to 40 degrees Celsius
(November to March) cold winter months as low as -4 degrees
Celsius (April to October).
Clothes & Equipment
Clothes
should be of a neutral color, khaki or green (hunting
clothing). A warm jacket is also recommended for cold
mornings, sweaters, gloves, a good pair of walking/hiking
boots, a cap or hat is essential and sunscreen. Clothing
that can be worn layered is ideal since it can be very cold
in the morning, warming up to 80“F by midday and cooler
again in the late afternoon.
Items such as a good pair of binoculars (6X or 10X), a
camera and a small torch is useful.
When bringing any electrical appliances, i.e. video camera,
please pack suitable converters. In South Africa we use 3
pronged round hole plugs and some 2 prong round hole plugs.
Electric current is 220V and is available in most camps.
Medical
If you have any allergies or medical conditions we recommend
you bring your own supply of medicines. We do carry a well
stocked First Aid Kit in each of the hunting vehicles. Trophies
All your
trophies are field prepared (salted and dried) and are
included in your trophy fee. The raw trophy skins and skulls
will be delivered to a taxidermist for taxidermy or to be
shipped to the address of your choice.
After
delivery to the taxidermist, dipping, shipping, packaging,
export documentation, as well as any other charges are the
client's responsibility.
The
Taxidermist handles export documentation. Because of
veterinary restrictions no raw trophy may be exported
without being dried and treated. The client will obtain
Cites permits, where required, before leaving his home
country for a safari.
Payments
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All prices are quoted in US Dollars and are valid as per
price list and subject to change.
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A 50% deposit based on total daily rate to confirm
hunting dates and safari.
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All payments to be made in cash, travellers cheques or
bank transfers.
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Balance of daily rates payable on arrival.
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All charges are applicable only to animals actually
bagged or wounded and lost.
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Trophy fees, additional fees and payment for wounded
animals in excess of the deposit, will be payable at the
end of the hunt before departure. This includes day trips
etc.
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Hunting commences on day of arrival and terminates on
day of departure unless otherwise specified.
Deep Sea
Fishing
Game
fishing and reef fishing can be arranged on fully equipped
sport fishing or ski boats.
Day Trips
Day Trips
to other places of interest in the area can be arranged on
request.
Insurance and Liability
You are
required to arrange your own personal travel and all - risk
hunting and medical insurance, as no liability can be
accepted by Umgamanzi, even though all reasonable
precautions are taken to ensure your safety during your
safari. It is necessary for all clients to sign a personal
indemnity before commencement of the safari.
Please
contact us with your enquiries.
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