Booking My Hunting Safari
Booking My Hunting Safari in Africa
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs: Planning to Book Your Hunting Safari
Yes, we would recommend booking your game hunting safari through a trustworthy and dependable hunting broker, like Game Hunting Safaris.
A reputable hunting broker will easily be able to match your game hunting requirements with an expert African outfitter best suited to allow you the hunting safari experience you want. Whether you want to hunt lions in South Africa or do some plains game hunting in Namibia, your hunting broker will be able to search and find the perfect hunting safari for you.
Yes, unless they are vehemently against hunting, take them along on your game hunting safari! Visiting Africa is an experience second to none…the people, the culture, and the cuisine are so different that it is well worth visiting, even if they don’t plan on participating in the hunting activities.
They are welcome to join you and go tag along on the game hunting safari for an observer’s fee, or they can simply lounge the day away, relaxing at the camp and enjoying the beautiful surroundings.
Many African outfitters do arrange excursions or activities for non-hunting members of a hunting safari, allowing them to experience and enjoy Africa at its best while their partners are busy in the African bush.
Hunting clothes for a game hunting safari, for both men and women should above all be comfortable and preferably khaki, tan and/or brown. Hunting safari clothing should be quick-drying, lightweight, and easy to pack while absorbing moisture. A suggestion would be to include both long and short-sleeved shirt options as the long-sleeved option protects you from the sun, thorns, rough vegetation and helps avoid ticks.
Shorts can be worn but bear in mind the terrain which includes short shrubs, thorn trees and grasses (where the ticks like to hang out) so are not generally recommended while out on the hunt itself, simply to protect your legs as you walk through the African bush. But it ultimately is your preference.
A hat is crucial, a cap type hat will do the trick but will not protect your neck or ears, so consider a wide brimmed hat. Depending on the rainfall season you may consider a light weight rain jacket which could also double as a windbreaker without making it unbearably hot when wearing it. It is also important to remember if you are also including other tourist type destinations in your visit you will need normal civilian type clothes as well.
Sunblock is a must, although remember to avoid the forehead and eyes as when you start to sweat, sunblock will invariably end up in your eyes. Sunblock in your eyes will negatively affect your vision, something which you will want to avoid.
You may wear some camo clothing while on a game hunting safari in countries such as Namibia and South Africa but it would be smart to limit it to a pair of pants or a T-shirt and not full camo gear. Rather stick with the neutral solid color clothing. Camouflage is sometimes associated with military in some African countries, so the wearing of camo gear is illegal.
At most of the safari rest camps during your hunting safari, the client’s laundry is done daily to ensure a steady supply of clean clothing. However this is not always a given. Worst case scenario you may need to hand wash some items. We, therefore, suggest that you bring at least three sets of hunting clothes with you to use during the game hunting safari. It will then give enough time for the items that were hand washed to dry before using again.
Early mornings in the bush can be quite crisp and very cool, but temperatures start warming up once the sun rises and days can be quite warm. It is therefore recommended that you take the layered approach when dressing, which allows layers to be discarded once it starts warming up and added again in the late afternoon when the temperature cools considerably.
African hunting clothes should be neutral colored, sand, tan, khaki or brown. Bright colors should be avoided, they make you stand out like a sore thumb and black or dark clothing attracts the heat, which will make you sweaty and uncomfortable.
Yes, and it would be your preference, however if you choose contact lenses you would need to pack extra contact lens solution as trying so source this in the bush may prove problematic. Sunglasses are a good idea and if you have prescription sunglasses this might be your best option. Sunglasses are a good idea regardless.
Game Hunting Safaris would recommend the use of a customs broker.
In a nutshell, a customs broker ensures that the prized trophies from your game hunting safari arrive home safely in one piece!
Customs brokers are responsible for liaising with the relevant government agencies on your behalf and ensuring that the required documents, duties, and taxes relating to the import of your items are submitted and paid. They also ensure that you comply with all the necessary regulations.
Yes, we recommend staying over in Johannesburg, especially pre-hunt when you have traveled far and a lovely meal and good night’s rest will see you rested and ready for the upcoming game hunting expedition with your African outfitter.
A post-hunt night in Johannesburg provides the perfect opportunity to book an excursion or do some shopping for some breathtakingly beautiful curios.
During the peak hunting months of June, July, and August, the southern hemisphere experiences winter. Mornings and nights can be quite cold, especially during the early mornings when you are out on game hunting drives, and before the sun makes its appearance.
To give you an idea, the average winter temperatures in the evenings or early mornings can drop as low as 30°F to around 50°F. Daytime temperatures range between 60°F and 75°F, with the days being characterized by sunny and mild conditions.
The summer months of December –February usually experience mild weather during the nights and early mornings, with temperatures around 60-70°F. Daytime temperatures during the summer months can get quite warm and go up to around 95°F or more, depending on where you are for your game hunting trip in Africa.
Temperatures do vary greatly from region to region, with coastal areas being more consistent and the inland, mountainous areas showing the greatest changeability.
When packing for hunting trips in Africa it is best to pack for all seasons, as even places that you may not think will get cold can experience great fluctuations in temperature. For example, in a desert region like the famous Kalahari Desert (falling within Namibia, South Africa, and Botswana), the temperature can drop below 30°F at night during the winter and reach up to a warm 89°F during the day.
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