General Information for your Bombazi Safari Hunt and/or Adventure:

1. If you are planning to bring your own guns on your safari, please contact Brian Greig so that he may walk you through the entire customs/Immigration process and help you obtain you’re rifle permits with minimal hassle.

2. Because the connections to East London from Johannesburg are generally so tight and it can take a while to accomplish the gun clearing process, you may want to overnight in Johannesburg before continuing to East London. Talk to Brian Greig about this When you book your flight – he’ll help you out and can advise on accommodations for an overnight stay in Johannesburg if preferred.

3. All hunters and guests must have a current passport with 6 months remaining before expiration. Additionally, your passport must have four blank pages available for visas (this does not include the last four pages that are reserved for amendments and endorsements). If your passport doesn’t meet these criteria, has expired or you have never owned a passport, you should start the process as early as possible as it can take a very long time.

4. East London is generally a malaria and disease-free part of South Africa, but please contact your local physician for specific immunization recommendations before departing on your trip. The immunization process can take up to 6 months, so start on this process well before your departure.

5. If you’re planning on bringing your own gun(s) and ammunition, we’ll need the information about your rifle and ammunition to fill out an invitation letter you’ll need to import your rifles and ammunition upon arrival in South Africa. Alternatively, you are welcome to use one of our rental guns on the ranch for $125 which includes the cost of ammunition. We have a variety of rifles in different calibers for different sized game and shooters, so we can find one of them that fits just about anyone. We also want to know your preferences for plains game so that we know where to scout for game before you arrive. This does not mean there are any guarantees for those animals; It simply helps us be better prepared for your arrival. It also does not mean that you cannot shoot other animals you haven't selected once you arrive. One of the great things about plains game hunting in Africa is that there is such a huge variety of animals to choose from- it is unusual for clients not to shoot a species they hadn't even considered once they arrive and see all the different animals.

6. Licenses are included as part of your daily hunting rate - there is no additional charge.

7.  The ranch has WIFI internet service, but it is not high speed so please plan on using it sparingly (i.e. it is fine to check e-mails but anything requiring fast-data speeds may be problematic). There is also a satellite-based phone in camp that you can use to call home or work. Just let the owner or PH know you want to use the phone and they will show you where it is and keep track of your charges. You will be expected to pay for your phone usage before leaving the ranch at the end of your safari.

8.  Your trophy fees will be calculated at the end of your hunt, and you will be expected to pay for all trophies killed or wounded immediately upon arrival back to the United States. Before you leave the ranch, you will sign off on a sheet for all trophies taken with your professional hunter. None of your trophies will leave South Africa before your entire trophy fees are paid in full.

9.  Your trophy(s) will be caped and salted in camp for a shoulder mount and delivered to either a taxidermist or "dip and pack" operation before coming back to the United Sates or Canada. If you desire a full body mount there will be an extra charge for caping which will be determined on a case-by-case basis. It is important to keep in mind that you need to budget a significant amount of money for shipping and customs importation fees on top of the actual taxidermy fees. This is true whether you have your taxidermy done In South Africa or simply have the capes and horns "dipped and packed' for return to your taxidermist in North America. Prices vary greatly depending on the number of trophies taken and the destination in North America, but it is wise to budget at least $1500-$2000 for this service plus the actual taxidermy costs. Also be aware that this process takes quite some time - normally 6 months for your trophies to arrive to your taxidermist if you just have them “dipped and packed" and roughly a year if you have the taxidermy done in South Africa. The companies that handle all these processes will have your contact information and will contact you directly for payment and keep you up to date on delivery times.