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Planning

Safari Planning

Hunting is done throughout the year, but due to our climate we recommend between March and October with April to August being the best months.  Temperatures range between 32F and 85F.  We find most clients plan for too many trophies in too short a time span.  Give yourself enough time to be selective and "bag that big one".

Travel

We highly recommend you make use of a "Safari" travel agent acquainted with African travel such as Gracy Travel International.
Tel: 1-800-299-8558 or 210-698 2611 or debbie@gracytravel.com.   They can advise you on up to date requirements for visa, inoculations, health precautions, etc.   There are direct flights from the USA and Europe to South Africa. These flight bookings should be done as soon as possible to secure best prices and the dates required.		 jameszebra.jpg (32373 bytes)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Firearms

Please check with your airline carrier for the requirements for transporting firearms and ammunition as they are becoming more stringent with their regulations.

All firearms imported into South Africa must be declared at the South African Police Desk on arrival before entering customs. You will be given a SAP 520 form by the police official to complete - to do so before hand saves time clearing customs. I strongly recommend that you click on the following link to download the SAP 520 form http://www.saps.gov.za/crime_prevention/firearms/forms/english/e520.pdf to enable you to complete the form before your arrival at the South African Customs.

No more than than one firearm per caliber and a maximum of 200 rounds per caliber. Make sure you have proof of ownership, customs declaration letter from country of origin and an invitation letter from your hunting outfitter - Chris Williams Safaris. This is obligatory. Hunting handguns follow the same rulings - NO self defense handguns allowed. Bows are allowed and do not need an import permit. No import permit will be issued for semi-automatic or automatic rifles, shotguns or handguns. No import permit will be issued to a person under the age of 21. All temporary import permits issued are non transferable and must be safeguarded at all times. The is NO CHARGE at this stage for the above services, however airlines and security companies may levy a handling fee.

For more detailed legislation and regulations please refer to http://www.sap.gov.za .

Medical & Insurance

Malaria is endemic to the KwaZulu area and we recommend malaria prophylactics be taken. It is recommended that you purchase travel insurance that covers you for loss, medical emergency and evacuation. Should anyone require medical attention, doctors are available in the nearest towns to the various hunting camps utilized by CWS. If the condition is serious then an air medical service will be called in. Each of our vehicles is equipped  with a medical first aid kit. If you take regular personal medication, please ensure that you have sufficient for your trip.

While all reasonable precautions are taken to ensure the safety of our clients and their property, Chris Williams Safaris would like to draw your attention to the fact that there can be fatal hazards and dangers involved in the pursuit of sport hunting. Chris Williams Safaris cc. therefore accepts no responsibility for any death, injury, illness, loss or expense claims arising from any incident  before, during or after a safari.