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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For Travelers To or In Transit Through South Africa!

Please note that anyone traveling to South Africa must have at least two consecutive blank pages in their passport, which lie side by side when passport is open. (i.e. a left and right hand page).

Passports must also be valid for at least 6 months. Passengers traveling to South Africa with passports that do not comply with these requirements will either be stopped from boarding the aircraft or risk deportation on arrival in South Africa.

In addition, a parent traveling with children, WITHOUT the other parent, will need a letter of consent from the absent parent. The letter of consent must be certified by the police.

SOUTH AFRICA
Your adventure begins as you board your overnight transatlantic flight, bound for Johannesburg or Cape Town. On arrival in Johannesburg or Cape Town you have several options to get to the Kalahari: taking a charter plane or getting a connecting flight to Kimberley where you will be met by De Klerk Safaris. A very popular option is to spend a few days sightseeing in Cape Town before continuing on to Kimberley for your safari.

BOTSWANA
The airline company of your choice will fly you from your hometown to Johannesburg International Airport in South Africa. From Johannesburg there is daily flights to Maun International Airport in Botswana on Air Botswana. On your arrival in Maun you will be met by De Klerk Safaris and assisted through customs and immigration. Your temporary firearm permits will be handed to you and your firearms will be cleared into Botswana. Thereafter you will board your charter flight into the camp of your destination.

Accommodations
De Klerk Safaris has a brand new lodge with swimming pool, 4 chalets (each with its own private en-suite bathroom), “Lapa” with a fully stocked bar, barbecue area and separate fire pit, all under thatched roofs. A maximum of  8 guests can be accommodated on a fully inclusive basis. De Klerk Safaris offers a very unique and personal experience, assuring clients total exclusivity and flexibility in their safaris.

De Klerk Safaris proudly announced the acquisition, in 2004, of a new game ranch, totaling 11,000 acres, which previously belonged to another safari company. This new game ranch is a fantastic addition to the existing properties. It has improved the diversity and quality of our safaris tremendously. De Klerk Safaris can now offer you 86,000 acres of unspoiled African wilderness.

The camps in Botswana consist of luxurious, spacious tents each with its own en-suite bathroom, with hot showers and flush toilets.  The camps are built in traditional Hemingway style, completely serviced by friendly, well trained staff, to provide excellent personal attention and superb cuisine.  Laundry is done on a daily basis to allow clients to pack lightly.  The camps are safe and located in scenic areas within the hunting concessions to allow non-hunting companions to enjoy Africa to the full.

Medical
Each hunting vehicle, as well as the lodge, is equipped with a well-stocked first aid kit, however if you have personal allergies or afflictions we recommend that you bring along a sufficient supply of your own medicine. The Kalahari Desert is totally free of malaria and no vaccinations are required for entry into South Africa.

Botswana is a malaria area and precautions must be taken throughout the year. No vaccinations are required for entry into Botswana. As in South Africa, you should bring any personal medications with you. All vehicles and the each camp has a well-stocked first aid kit.

Hunting Seasons
Hunting is available throughout the year, however, the best period in South Africa is from March to October, when the climate is nice and mild. Daytime temperatures can be expected to reach 80 degrees, while at night temperatures can drop to 40 degrees.

The hunting season in Botswana commences in April and continues through to September.  Daytime temperatures can be expected to reach 80 degrees, while at night temperatures can drop to 40 degrees.

Hunting Areas
De Klerk Safaris owns and operates several different areas in South Africa and Botswana. In South Africa De Klerk Safaris owns 6 different ranches totaling 86,000 acres. In addition they have hunting rights on several other ranches in excess of 600 000 acres. Excellent quality trophies are being shot with 75 % of the animals qualifying for the Safari Club International record book

The De Klerk family started ranching in the Kalahari in 1930 when Hans' grandfather opened up the Kalahari. He was one of the first ranchers in the area and what he found was a Kalahari teeming with wildlife.

In Botswana De Klerk Safaris operates in several different areas ranging from the Chobe region to the breathtaking Okavango Delta. Each area is more than 500 000 acres in size and covers some of the most remote and unspoiled areas in Africa.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For Travelers To or In Transit Through South Africa!

Firearms and Ammunition
On your arrival in Johannesburg you will be issued with a temporary Import/Export permit by the police for your firearms and ammunition.


PLEASE NOTE THIS VERY MPORTANT INFORMATION: To get your firearms into the country you will need 3 documents:

A. United States Customs Form 4457 with your rifle's details on it. That is your proof of ownership.

B. Letter of invitation from your safari outfitter. De Klerk Safaris will e-mail it to you before your safari. Print it out and bring with you.

C. South African Police form SAP 520 (Application for temporary importation of firearms) T his form can be downloaded from the SAP website www.saps.gov.za  The form must be filled in with black ink, but do not sign it yet. You will sign it in front of a police officer in Johannesburg. Only certain sections of the form need to be filled in.

Have all 3 these documents together in one file when you arrive in Johannesburg.

No semi-automatic rifles or shotguns are allowed in South Africa. When hunting plains game in the Kalahari shooting distances vary between 100 to 250 yards. Medium caliber rifles such as 30-06,300’s, 338, etc. with premium grade bullets are advised. Ensure you have a good quality scope fitted sighted in at 200 yards. 60-80 rounds of ammunition should see you through on an average 10 day safari. For bird hunting a 12-guage shotgun is recommended, as it is easier to supply you with more ammo should you run out. Firearms can also be hired by prior arrangement at a rate of $25 per day excluding ammunition

Two rifles and one shotgun may be imported into Botswana on a temporary basis. You are allowed up to 100 cartridges per caliber or gauge. Handguns, .22 caliber and automatic firearms are strictly forbidden. By law, dangerous game hunting must be undertaken, using a minimum 375 caliber. For bird hunting a 12-guage shotgun is recommended, as it is easier to supply you with more ammo should you run out. In order for De Klerk Safaris to apply on your behalf for the firearm import permits, they must be furnished, with all the necessary information, at least 2 months prior to your arrival. Firearms can also be hired by prior arrangement at a rate of $25 per day, excluding ammunition.

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For The Non-Hunting Observers:

Only a few outfitters cater to the needs of the non-hunters on a Hunting Safari. We are proud of our ability to please all of our clients. During hunting hours, our non- hunters will be guided on excursions to many local places of interest, returning to camp by dark.

De Klerk Safaris will ensure that everyone on safari has a really good time!

Guided daily excursions include:
. Game viewing during the day
. Bird watching
. Horse riding
. Swimming
. Tennis
. Clay pigeon shooting
. Donkey cart rides
. 4 x 4 Adventure Trails
. Day trips to Kuruman which includes
. Visit the eye of Kuruman (a spring in the desert)
. Tour the Moffat museum ( the first Christian mission in the Kalahari)
. Visit a beauty salon to be pampered with facials, massages, etc.
. Lunch at a gourmet restaurant, where you will taste our excellent game.
. Shop for curios, gifts and gems.


ALSO: 2 - 3 Day trips to the nearby Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and Augrabies waterfalls