Travel Information

The following is a list of items you should pack with you and notes on important topics including health information, firearms import and taxidermy services.

Clothing & Personal Items

Four sets of khaki or olive-coloured clothing plus socks and underwear. Bring short and/or long-sleeves – shirts whatever you desire. Laundry is done by hand on a daily basis but cloudy days can result in a slower delivery.
Two pairs of comfortable hunting boots, in the event one pair gets wet.
One warm jacket for evenings and early mornings – (must be silent if you are hunting cats) camouflage clothing is acceptable but not entirely legal although our PH’s wear it constantly.
Perhaps a tracksuit for sitting around the fire in the evenings, especially if you are hunting during our winter months – June through August. Something along these lines is especially important if you are hunting cats and might be spending long hours in a very cold blind. (The temperature could get as low as 32°F / 0°C).
A wool cap or ski-hat (beanie) could come in handy for cat blinds.
Camouflage clothing is not strictly legal but we have never encountered a problem – as you are hunting on private land you may definitely wear camouflage.
Hard candies are essential for leopard hunters – constant swallowing will help you not to cough in the blind.
A hat or cap for protection against the sun.
Sun-block lotion, especially if you are sensitive to sun. Even our winter sun will burn sensitive skins.
Small Flashlight
We strongly suggest a light rain-suit or waterproof top – weather all over the world is unpredictable these days.
Malaria prophylactics. MALARONE is the best – do not buy generic! To be taken both before and after your safari.
Insect repellent. Wal-Mart and Target stock REPEL – get the one with LEMON EUCALYPTUS – this works well on Tsetse Flies as well. We would also recommend some antihistamine or cortisone cream for treatment of these bites as they do itch. From the USA we have found ‘Cortizone 10’ by Pfizer to be the best.
Lip balm if required.
Africa runs on 220v power – in most cases from a generator. If you have any 110v appliances you might be wise to bring a 220v to 110v converter.
Sunglasses.
A good book. Early hours in a blind can be boring if you are not mentally psyched into what you are trying to accomplish.
Most camps have imported South African wines and genuine Scotch Whiskey when available, but special brand names of your favourite liquor can seldom be procured. Local Vodka, Gin and Brandy are quite acceptable to the average palate but we suggest that you collect from a Duty Free any Single Malt or other specialized liquor that you may require: e.g. Bombay Sapphire; Crown Royal; Canadian Club; Polish or Russian Vodka; Genuine Mexican Tequilla etc.
If you are a smoker please ensure you bring enough cigarettes for your trip as very few brands are available in Zimbabwe.
A good camera – we recommend a fixed lens zoom with flash capabilities, with plenty of batteries and memory cards.

Baits

Lion Baits – Giraffe & Zebra
Leopard baits – Impala & Zebra
Hyena baits – Zebra forequarters or Giraffe necks

Health, Safety & Communications Devices

Breathing machines (CPAP) – please advise us if you require a car battery to run your machine.
There are no vaccinations required for entry into Zimbabwe.
Mobile Phones – most camps have local cell signal either at the camp or in the vicinity so roving accounts should work.
Satellite Phones – Bring your own if you want to
There is contact between myself and Justine daily while on safari so if you would like to have an email sent home on your behalf she will gladly get it done for you.

Firearms

Clients who would like to temporarily import rifles for use during their hunts will upon application be issued a temporary import/export permit for the firearm(s) at their port of entry to Zimbabwe.

You will require an ‘invitation letter’ for a permit to transport weapons when travelling via South Africa and this will be provided once all personal, flight and weapons details have been received.

For Buffalo, Elephant Hippo and Giraffe the minimum calibre required by law is a .375 H&H or 9.3mm with 20 rounds of ammunition. You may use soft nose bullets as long as they are of a superior quality such as Trophy Bonded Bear Claw, Swift A-Frame and Barnes-X. If you are uncertain please include at least ten solids. For cats and small plains game a 7mm, .300 Winchester magnum, or similar caliber will be adequate with about forty rounds of soft nose ammunition; (a few solids would be preferable for very small animals).

Optics Rifle Scopes of high quality for low light shooting on cats it is essential that your scope has a thick reticle that is easy for you to see in low light, this is very important when hunting cats and a sling for your rifle to be used for safety reasons when walking behind your PH and his trackers.

Passports & Visas

PDF download here: Important Details Travels – Passport / Visa – Zimbabwe Visitors Certificate

You must hold a valid passport to enter Zimbabwe. Your passport must be valid for a minimum period of six months and have at least three blank pages left it in.

Visas are required by nationals of all countries which require visas from Zimbabweans. If these are not obtainable in your country of residence they can be purchased upon arrival in Zimbabwe for USD 60.00 (updated info from internet).

For information on any road transfers or air charters for your safari please check on “Terms” page.

Gratuities

Tips are totally up to the client and depend on what he can afford along with how good the performance from the camp staff / PH was.

Suggest for camps $70 PER DAY, Vehicle Trackers $80 PER DAY total $150 PER DAY

The PH- $150 to $200 per day.

Trophy Exports

It is suggested that clients prepare a number of laminated trophy tags to bring with them:

INFORMATION REQUIRED ON LAMINATED TROPHY TAGS

On one side:

Complete Taxidermist Contact Information

Company Name
Contact Person
Shipping Address
Telephone Numbers
Email Address

On the other side:

Your Contact Information

Your Full Name (as it appears on passport)

There are local Taxidermists available if you wish to have your trophies mounted in Zimbabwe.