The following are only guidelines of how to prepare, what to expect and what to bring.

Clothing Health and Climate

• May to September is generally warm, sunny and crisp 80F to 90F) during the day and cool 40F to 50fT at night. From October to March is warmer and more humid.

• Rugged informal wear in neutral shades such as khaki or dark green that won’t hook onto thorns is recommended, and warmer clothing is necessarily for the evening and early mornings.

• Sophisticated medical facilities are available in the nearby town of Pongola in the unlikely event of an emergency. only 14 miles away or 20 minutes by car - a consideration!!

Flights, arrival itinerary and a few tips

• Flights from the USA depart from JFK, Atlanta or Washington DC.

• Get quotes from DELTA and SAA (South African Airways) for direct flights.

• Delta usually arrives at 17:30pm and after clearing customs it usually makes sense to sleep over. We will meet you and organize a nice reasonable place to stay.

• SAA usually lands at 08:40am. We then depart for Harloo after clearing customs.

• You will LOSE approx. 7 hours time zone from the USA (ET) to South Africa.

• You will personally be met at Johannesburg International on arrival at the customs gun clearing office or if you don't have a firearm, at the arrivals terminal.

• We will then drive to Harloo approx. 460 km (280mi.) in an eastern direction and it will take approx. 4 hours.

• Durban is also much closer with a nice 3 hour drive to Harloo.

• You can also consider a connecting flight to Richards Bay. The drive from there takes less than 2 hours.

• Arrive at camp in afternoon, unpack, and if we feel OK take a few shots to check rifles. If it’s early enough, we can start hunting!

What to remember for your Safari

1. Passport

2. Airline tickets (make sure of the different time zones departing times)

3. Documentation: my details, our contract and deals and promises I made regarding, Permits and licenses for your gun!!

4. Money, e.g. if $10 000 take 80% Travellers cheques (TT) in $100 and $50, and the rest in various denominations ($100, $50, $20) cash.

5. Pouch for your money, valuables, passports, cash and documents to carry on yourself.

6. Kit bag - is nice for taking back curios and souvenirs. Use it here to keep your camera, ammo, bino, jacket, gloves, and goodies together while hunting?

7. Binoculars a good pair of you can carry, 8x or stronger to spot game with. We do most of the spotting so if you don’t have the ideal one, don’t go buy one especially!

8. Camera, film or video to capture your hunt and trophies - batteries, chargers for 220v.

9. Knives although my skinners have theirs and it isn’t necessary.

10. Water bottle and sunglasses is always a good idea.

11. Torch or Flashlight e.g. Maglite for every person in the party at camp is essential.

12. Hat to give adequate protection from the sun, as well as sun block if skin is sensitive.

13. Boots - a pair of comfortable, ankle supporting hunting boots for protection over rough terrain. (for the hunter)

14. Slops or running shoes that is comfortable to fly with and relax with around camp. (ideal for non hunters not walking too much in bush)

15. Socks - at least 4 pairs of hiking socks to suit your boots

16. Undies of course.

17. Warm stuff - a long sleeve warm jacket, a pair of warm gloves as well as a sweater if it’s not very cold. (could get cold on back of hunting vehicle)

18. Shirts - three pairs of short or long sleeve hunting shirts made of strong non woolly cloth that won’t hook onto thorns. (khaki, cammo or dull colours will be fine)

19. Trousers - three pairs of short or long pants or a split for hunting made of strong non woolly cloth. (khaki, cammo or dull colours will be fine). Most people hunt with longs as protection from ticks, scratches, brush, if we crawl etc. but it is for you to decide.

20. Rain gear although it’s not rainy season but just in case.

21. Toiletries, personal medicines, tick repellant and an antihistamine for bites and itches.

22. Ammo - approx. 50 rounds should be enough. If you reload yourself, DO NOT bring ammo in green reloading plastic boxes. Put them in original store packing, even if worn or second-hand. Printed box must indicate calibre etc.

23. Guns - see section on Importation of Firearms into South Africa