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South Africa

Travel Info

The spectacular Limpopo province in South Africa also known as “Gateway to the North”, has beautiful and contrasting landscapes, the great Limpopo river, giant Boabab trees, mist shrouded mountains, scenic valleys, grassy plains and bushveld, waterfalls and hot mineral springs, tropical forests, sparkling trout waters and roaming wildlife. Polokwane is the capital city in Limpopo and the province is known for it's cultural heritage with famous tourist attractions like the Kruger National Park, Makapansgat Valley, Modjadji Cycad Reserve, Mapungubwe World Heritage Site, Rhino Museum, Bakone Malapa Open-air Museum, Amarula Lapa and many more.

Our hunting concessions and Lodge are located in a Malaria free area, but if you are planning to visit the north-eastern part of South Africa, including the lowveld near the Kruger National Park, or to any destination in Botswana or Zimbabwe, it is sensible to discuss anti-malaria prophylactics with your doctor. Dust and pollen encountered in the various hunting areas may aggravate any allergies you might have. It is recommended that you consult your physician regarding precautions which can be taken in this regard. A good nasal spray can assist with the effects of dust, pollen and dry air. Remember to communicate any food allergies or medical conditions that you might have to Ariella Hunting Safaris. The standard South African time is GMT+2.

BANKING & CURRENCY

The currency used in South Africa is the Rand. Click on the link for the current rate check www.xe.com. VAT (Value Added Tax) is levied at 15% on most of the products in South Africa. Government tax is payable only on the daily rates and non-trophy animals, not on the total invoice. If any part of an animal is exported there will be no tax added to the fee of that animal.
Tax rate is calculated at 15% on your daily fees e.g: $400 + 15% ($60) = $460.00 

SOUTH AFRICAN CUISINE

South African cuisine is very diverse and is influenced by English, Dutch, Malay, German, Portuguese, Afrikaans, Indian and native African cultures resulting in delicious, quality food that’s loaded with meat. There are various soft drinks such as Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Fanta, Sprite and alcoholic beverages like wine, brandy, rum, whisky and local African and imported beers available in South Africa. Municipal tap water in South Africa is safe to drink but bottled water is advised.

WHAT RIFLE TO BRING

If you decide to bring your own rifle into South Africa, bring the rifle you are most comfortable with, keeping in mind the minimum requirements of South African Hunting Regulations. Hunting distances can be as close as 30 yards and up to 300 yards so no super-fast calibres are recommended. For South African plains game, the .30 calibre family is recommended.
Please note that no Semi-automatic rifles are allowed into South Africa and a maximum of 200 rounds are allowed.

HEALTH

South Africa has state-owned and private hospitals, practices and facilities available. CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of South Africa take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Some vaccines may also be required for your travel, for a full list of medical requirements, check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Use the Healthy Travel Packing List for South Africa for a list of health-related items to consider packing for your trip.

Electric Appliances

Electricity supply in South Africa is 230 volts running at 50Hz and the plug types used are South African Type – M plugs, Type – D plugs, Type – C plugs and Type – N plugs. Tourists can use their electric appliances in South Africa if the standard voltage in their country is in between 220 – 240V. It is advisable to bring a travel adapter/multi-outlet adapter and a power converter/inverter along when travelling to South Africa to cater for instances where your device is unable to use 230V and isn’t dual voltage either.

Infrastructure

The South African communication infrastructure caters for cell phones, landline/public telephones, fax, internet connections, international roaming, radio, television and postal services. The international dialing code for South Africa is +27. There are supermarkets, regional chain stores, shopping centres and various markets available in South Africa. When traveling on South African Roads, driving is on the left-hand lane of the road. Most of the traffic signs in South Africa are in English.

Weather

South Africa has many sunny days throughout the year with most of the rainfall during the summer months between October and April. Average summer temperatures range from 15°C/59°F to 33°C/90°F. Average winter temperatures range from 4°C/40°F to 24°C/75°F. Visitors are advised to pack gloves and extra layers of clothing for the winter evenings. For updated current weather reports, check the South African Weather Service on the following link http://www.weathersa.co.za/

Hunting

Generally during the dry winter months (May – September). Your hunt will take place on multiple concessions depending on the animals on your list.
The day will start early with a hearty breakfast and then off to the hunt, we will be back at the lodge for lunch, take a well-deserved break and then hunt until sundown. When we return to the lodge you will have time to take a shower before we sit down for a South African dinner. You are then free to enjoy a drink or two next to the fire, but be sure to rest enough because the hunt is on again early the next day. 

To Import A Rifle

To import a rifle can be very difficult, it is advised to apply for a pre-issued temporary import permit through the aid of the Professional hunters association of South Africa (PHASA). They offer a great service at a nominal fee. Included in this service is a representative that will meet and assist you with the clearance of your firearm.

Please visit this link for more information: https://phasa.co.za/pre-issued-permits/ Please note that Ariella Hunting Safaris has a variety of rifles that you can rent for the period of your hunt, this is by far the easiest way to go.

Weather Forecast

MOKOPANE WEATHER

What to Pack

We recommend you bring three sets of hunting clothing that consists of dark colours such as camouflage and olive greens. You might encounter thorn bushes while hunting so a strong tear resistant range of clothing is a must. Two pairs of well worn walking boots as new boots may cause problems by causing blisters etc. so make sure you are used to wearing these boots as stalking animals can take up a lot of time on a Safari. Two sets of comfortable clothing for relaxing next to the fire is also recommended with a warm jacket, gloves and a scarf for those cold winter nights. Other items to pack include:

  • Binoculars and Harness
  • Good Hat and Sunglasses
  • Chapstick / Lip balm
  • Mosquito & Insect Repellant
  • Prescription & Personal Medication
  • Good Camera with enough Memory Storage
  • Odorless Sunblock with a minimum SPF of 20
  • Thick Socks

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Mokopane, Limpopo,
South Africa

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