What you will need:

• Contact Johan Pretorius by e-mailing him at   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone him on+27-832-261-690 to schedule your African experience.
• Email your reservation forms to   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or fax Johan at 011-27-169-761-574. Give as much information as possible. 
• Wire your deposit to Ibamba Safaris. Make sure your passport is in order, if you don’t have one now is the time to get one!!!

Flight:

• Book your flight through a travel agent as the internet sometimes leave space for error.
• Tell your travel agent that you will be travelling with weapons and ammo. Each airline has specific requirements in dealing with weapons and ammo for example weight and quantity. We suggest using Delta Airlines through Atlanta as it has been more successful than other flights.
• Travel insurance is always a good thing to have for your trip to South Africa as well as Medical insurance in case of an unexpected emergency.
• Fax or e-mail a copy of your flight itinerary to Ibamba Safaris.  Colored copy of your passport.
• A metal or solid gun case which is airline requirements.
• Two weapons if possible, one for hunting and one for backup. Two different calibers per hunter.
• Declare weapons at US customs at the airport on the required US4457 customs form, prior to check in.
• A US customs form must be completed for any expensive equipment for example cameras, binoculars etc and the form must be stamped by an official to prove that you didn’t purchase these items on your trip to Africa.
• Prior to landing in South Africa a US customs form will be giving to you. This form asks for your destination and the info that can be used is SWARTWATER  LIMPOPO  PROVINCE

Electrical requirements:

• Electricity will be provided to recharge cameras, batteries or for the use of hair dryers etc. An adapter or voltage converter will be needed as we use 220volts. Radio shack will be a good place to ask for these electrical appliances.

Upon arrival in South Africa:

• On arrival in South Africa there is an option of a meet and assist company. This company assists you through customs and helps you with your rifle registration at the police station as well as on departure. We suggest using this company as it makes things a lot easier and faster. An additional cost will be added in using this service $100 per hunter and $80 per non-hunter (This price includes arrival and departure.)

To clear customs there is certain items that you will need:

• Passport
• South African Police form (SAPS520), with the required sections completed:
  • Section E  2.1-25.4
  • Section G 1-9.2
  • Section I 11.1-1.7 and 22.1 and 44.1-4.4
  • Section J 1-4
  • Copy of return ticket
  • Invitation letter from outfitter which will be in your package.
  • US4457 Customs form
  • If using the meet and assist company all of the above items can be given to the representative of the company upon arrival and he will take care of the rest. If you want to use this service contact Johan at Ibamba Safaris so that he can make the proper arrangements.
  • It is very important that you make notes of your personal medical information so that you have it with you in case of emergencies.
  • Attached in the package will be an example of US4457 customs form and the SAPS520 form

To confirm your trip you will need to do the following:

• Pay deposit
• Send completed reservation form
• Send color copies of your passports three months before arrival
• Send a copy of your flight itinerary