before the hunt

Planning your Safari

We’ll help you take care of everything you need before you depart so that you’re fully prepared for your African Safari!!!

Safari Checklist

  • Decide on a date for your safari and contact the office for availability. Please inform us as to whether you will be using a rifle or bow. This will allow us to help you make a more informed decision regarding the dates of your adventure.
  • Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months after your expected return dat
  • Submit your forms and all required documentation.
  • Pre-order your Safari style bush shirt. Your shirt will be embroidered with the Hercules Safaris logo as well as your name.
  • View our Packing List
  • Please view our Terms and Conditions
  • Confirm your hunting dates with the office via Email (minimum US/$1000 deposit required)
  • Download the Terms and Conditions booking form, complete and submit via email to the office.
  • Prepare for the trip of a lifetime!

Rifle Imports

If you will not be renting rifles from us, contact Adel at 00 61 862 3933 or 00 76 611 9991 of Hunters Permits Africa to help with your temporary importation paperwork and rifle permit application.

Download and fill out SAPS form 520 and the motivation letter, and download the invitation letter Emailed to you.

Acquire CBP form 4457 from our downloads page or your nearest US Customs and Border Protection office

Keep all documentation in your carry on luggage while traveling
to be presented at the airport. 

Branded Hercules Safaris Clothing

Pre-order your safari attire before your hunt commences from moc.sirafasselucrehobfsctd-634199@sgnikoob

Order Now!

Packing List

Clothing

It is unnecessary to pack excessive clothing because laundry services are provided daily. Three changes of clothes are perfectly adequate for any length of stay.
Our suggested list of clothing:

  • Four shirts—two long-sleeved and two short-sleeved (olive green or dark khaki)
  • Two long trousers
  • Two walking shorts
  • Light-weight hunting jacket
  • Light to medium jacket
  • Light raincoat
  • Four sets of underwear
  • Sweater or Sweatshirt
  • “Boonie” hat or other such wide-brimmed hat
  • Six pairs medium socks
  • Two pairs walking shoes
  • One pair of lodge slippers
  • One pair of gloves

NOTE:

If you are prone to sore feet, heavier socks and a pair of sturdier hunting boots are advisable. Whatever your choice, shoe or boot, the soles should be made of rubber without lugs or cleats so that you can move quietly while stalking and tracking game. Dark-colored boots/shoes are recommended, NOT WHITE!

Equipment

  • Light weight binoculars – preferably 7×35 or 8×32
  • Camera – don’t forget plenty of spare batteries and memory
  • Day Bag – small to medium, soft bag for carrying personal items
  • Good Flashlight – pack extra batteries
  • Soft Gun Case – ONLY WHEN BRINGING YOUR OWN RIFLE
  • Rugged Pair of Sunglasses

Miscellaneous – personal toiletries, extra eyeglasses, insect repellent, good quality sunscreen (at least SPF 30), lip balm, reading material, personal tobacco products, and any personal medication.

Precautions

For your peace of mind, we recommend that you take out travel and medical insurance prior to your departure. If you are using medication, you must remember to bring enough for your entire stay, and that all medications are contained in the prescribed packaging. Please inform the Hercules Safaris office of any medical conditions, such as allergies, disabilities, and/or physical limitations. South Africa is mostly malaria-free with the only reported cases being in certain isolated areas in the northernmost reaches of the country.Malaria occurs mostly in Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Botswana, and Mozambique. Malarial prophylactic is recommended if you are traveling to these areas. For more information regarding malaria, visit the CDC’s malaria page. We recommend that you get vaccinated for Hepatitis A & B, as well as Tetanus, before departing for your safari. Visit the CDC’s travel page for more health-related travel information.

AFTER the hunt

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Trophy Handling

All Field preparations are handled by our experienced and well-trained staff. Hides are meticulously skinned, tagged, and chemically preserved before they are transported to our Local Taxidermy or Dip & Pack agent. Hercules Safaris will do all necessary documentation and arrangements to have your trophies safely and legally exported.

Request Pricelist

NOTE:

Payments on taxidermy work can be arranged after your hunting safari within 12 months after completing your hunt.

Important notice regarding importing trophies to the USA:

  • All Hunters must be identified by their full given name as it appears on their Passports.
  • A copy of the Hunt Registration and/or Hunting Permits are required to be submitted with every entry.
  • Only one Hunter’s trophies per crate allowed.

“Clients often request their Hunting Outfitters to combine two, or more, clients’ trophies onto one PH Register. Not only is this illegal to do, but it can land you in serious trouble. Should you as PH/Outfitter allow such practice, you can be held responsible for submitting false/fraudulent information, as you have signed the PH Register. According to the Lacey Act in America, it is violation of law to complete/submit such false documentation.”