Planning your Safari

​CHECK LIST:

​Decide on a date for your safari and contact Carel for availability. Please inform us as to whether you will be using a rifle or bow. This will allow us to help you make a more informed decision regarding the dates of your adventure.

• Ensure your passport is valid at least 6 months after your expected return date.

• Book your flights. You can make use of Steve Turner from Travel with Guns, if you don’t have your own Travel agent. He can be reached by phone at (210) 858-9833, or by email at [email protected]

• We also recommend Danielle Diesel from Cruise About to make travel arrangements. She can be reached on +27 11 675 7049 or +27 71 547 9194

• Submit your online forms and all required documentation

• View our Packing List

• If you will not be renting rifles from us, contact Henry of Rifle Permits to help with your temporary importation paperwork and rifle permit application.

• Review the list of Precautions below

• Please view our Terms and Conditions

• ​Complete the indemnity form and safari questionnaire or submit these to Carel along with a copy of your valid passport.

1. Confirm your hunting dates with (minimum US/ $1000 deposit required)
2. Book your flights, we suggest, Steve Turner of Travel with Guns, if you don’t have your own Travel agent
3. Share your entire flight itinerary, including connecting flights, with Carel
4. Contact Henry of  Rifle Permits (if you intend to bring your own rifle)
5. Fill out SAPS form 520 and the motivation letter, and download the invitation letter (if you intend to bring your own rifle)
6. Acquire CBP form 4457 from your nearest US Customs and Border Protection office (if you intend to bring your own rifle)
7. View our Packing List and  Precautions page
8. Be sure you agree to our Terms and Conditions
9. Prepare for the trip of a lifetime!

​If you need help arranging your safari, or would like additional information, feel free to contact Carel at any time.

We’ll help you take care of everything you need before you depart so that you’re fully prepared for your African Safari!!!

​CHECK LIST:

​Decide on a date for your safari and contact Carel for availability. Please inform us as to whether you will be using a rifle or bow. This will allow us to help you make a more informed decision regarding the dates of your adventure.

• Ensure your passport is valid at least 6 months after your expected return date.

• Book your flights. You can make use of Steve Turner from Travel with Guns, if you don’t have your own Travel agent. He can be reached by phone at (210) 858-9833, or by email at [email protected].

• Submit your online forms and all required documentation

• View our Packing List

• If you will not be renting rifles from us, contact Henry of Rifle Permits to help with your temporary importation paperwork and rifle permit application.

• Review the list of Precautions below

• Please view our Terms and Conditions

• ​Complete the indemnity form and safari questionnaire or submit these to Isabelle along with a copy of your valid passport.

1. Confirm your hunting dates with (minimum US/ $1000 deposit required)
2. Book your flights, we suggest, Steve Turner of Travel with Guns, if you don’t have your own Travel agent
3. Share your entire flight itinerary, including connecting flights, with Carel
4. Contact Henry of  Rifle Permits (if you intend to bring your own rifle)
5. Fill out SAPS form 520 and the motivation letter, and download the invitation letter (if you intend to bring your own rifle)
6. Acquire CBP form 4457 from your nearest US Customs and Border Protection office (if you intend to bring your own rifle)
7. View our Packing List and  Precautions page
8. Be sure you agree to our Terms and Conditions
9. Prepare for the trip of a lifetime!

​If you need help arranging your safari, or would like additional information, feel free to contact Carel at any time.

Packing List

EQUIPMENT:

• Light weight binoculars – preferably 7×35 or 8×32
• Camera – don’t forget plenty of spare batteries and memory
• Day Bag – small to medium, soft bag for carrying personal items
• Good Flashlight – pack extra batteries
• Soft Gun Case – ONLY WHEN BRINGING YOUR OWN RIFLE
• Rugged Pair of Sunglasses
• Miscellaneous – personal toiletries, extra eyeglasses, insect repellent, good quality sunscreen (at least SPF 30), lip balm, reading material, personal tobacco products, and any personal medication.

 CLOTHING

It is unnecessary to pack excessive clothing because laundry services are provided every second day. Four changes of clothes are perfectly adequate for any length of stay.

Our suggested list of clothing: 

• Four lightweight shirts—two long-sleeved and two short-sleeved (olive green or dark khaki)
• Two long trousers
• Two walking shorts
• Light-weight hunting jacket
• Light to medium jacket
• Light raincoat
• Four sets of underwear
• Sweater or Sweatshirt
• “Boonie” hat or other such wide-brimmed hat
• Six pairs medium socks
• Two pairs walking shoes
• One pair of lodge slippers
• One pair of lightweight gloves

Note: If you are prone to sore feet, heavier socks and a pair of sturdier hunting boots are advisable. Whatever your choice, shoe or boot, the soles should be made of rubber without lugs or cleats so that you can move quietly while stalking and tracking game.  Dark-coloured boots/shoes and clothes are recommended, NOT WHITE!

Precautions

• For your peace of mind, we recommend that you take out travel and medical insurance prior to your departure. If you are using medication, you must remember to bring enough for your entire stay, and that all medications are contained in the prescribed packaging.
• Please inform the Diepkuil Safaris office of any medical conditions, such as allergies, disabilities, and/or physical limitations.
• South Africa is mostly malaria-free with the only reported cases being in certain isolated areas in the northernmost reaches of the country. Malaria occurs mostly in Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Botswana, and Mozambique. Malarial prophylactic is recommended if you are traveling to these areas. For more information regarding malaria, visit the CDC’s malaria page.
• We recommend that you get vaccinated for Hepatitis A & B, as well as Tetanus, before departing for your safari. Visit the CDC’s travel page for more health-related travel information.

Required Documents

 Please review and submit the following forms before embarking on your safari:

 – Complete the Safari Questionnaire
 – Upload a copy of your passport
 – Download the Indemnity form and sign it

NB: FIREARM IMPORT PERMITS – These documents are in aid of your temporary firearm import application.​
– IMPORT APPLICATION FORM
– INVITATION LETTER
– MOTIVATION LETTER

Upload all your completed documents >> HERE <<

For more information or help with your flights from the United States to South Africa, as well as help with your rifle permits, Diepkuil Safaris highly recommends the following people:

TRAVEL WITH GUNS:

Steve Turner
Website: www.travelwithguns.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 858-9833
6222 De Zavala Rd Suite 103
San Antonio, Texas 782459

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RIFLE PERMITS:

Henry Durrheim
Website: www.riflepermits.com
Email: [email protected]