Planning your trip
We suggest that your travel agent book you to the international
airport of either Johannesburg or Cape Town, with transfer to Port
Elizabeth. Here you will be met by Bluecliff Safaris and transported to
our base camp.
We also offer a full service agency that gladly handles your flight
reservations and any other travel arrangements that you may require.
You and your family
Today South Africa is both a politically safe and stable country.
Bring your family along and enjoy the beauty of our local game reserves.
Visit Port Elizabeth with its splendid beaches, oceanarium and curio
shopping. The famous Garden Route tour from Port Elizabeth to Cape
Town can also be arranged. Or spend a couple of days in Cape Town and
experience the majestic splendour of the famous Table Mountain, the
history of Robben Island as well as numerous other attractions of interest
to the tourist.
Medical care
A first aid kit is carried by the professional hunter that will
accompany you. More sophisticated medical facilities are available within
a radius of 80 kms (50 miles) of the various hunting areas.
What to take?
This is a suggested list and provides guidelines to essential items. Each individual must determine his/her needs.
Guns & gear
All arms should be transported in shock-proof rifle cases. We recommended that you bring your own rifles with which you are familiar.
All plains game, including the larger Eland and Kudu, can be taken with
30-06, 7mm, 300 is ideal. Lower calibers may be used depending on the size of game; even .22 Magnums for animals like the Duiker and Steenbuck. We use a 12 ga for the blue duiker and lynx.
Ammunition:
South African Airways allows 11 lbs of ammunition per person. It must be packed in a hard container. (You will get more info. on this from your travel agent). 60 rounds of ammunition should be enough for an ordinary safari.
Also bring:
Binoculars
Flashlight (with extra batteries)
Knife
Gun cleaning kit
Gun case
Gun serial numbers (important)
Ammo belt & pouch ear plugs (personal choice)
Clothing
South Africa is an area of vast weather variants according to the seasons.
Summer: October - March (60oF - 110oF)
Winter: May - August (32oF - 80oF)
Click here to view the average climate statistics of the
Eastern Cape Coastal Region (1961 - 1990)
Clothing in neutral colours is recommended for hunting, also well-fitting boots and sweaters
/ warm jackets for cool nights and mornings. Remember not to bring too many clothing as we have a daily laundry service.
We recommend you bring:
1 smart/casual outfit
1 warm jacket
1 warm sweater
2 long hunt pants
2 short hunt pants
3 short sleeve shirts / polo / t- shirts
4-5 pairs socks
4 sets underwear
Comfortable camp shoes
Gloves
Belt (hunt and everyday travel)
Cap (hunting and warm)
Rain gear (optional - we seldom use it)
Light wind jacket (optional)
Personal check list
Airline tickets
Passport (Keep a photocopy of your passport in a separate place.)
Immunisation shots: remember the Eastern Cape is a malaria free area, but do consult a doctor before coming. Do it several weeks before your trip.
Don't forget to pack:
Camera (plenty of film)
Video camera, extra battery/charger
Wallet, credit cards
Small back pack
Travel alarm
Any prescriptions for medications you may require
Personal toiletries
Insect repellant
Personal first aid kit (optional - every professional hunter has one)
Other optional extras:
Tissue packs
Travel journal
Map
Candies and gum
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Port Elizabeth beachfront
Addo Elephant National Park
Sailing in Table Bay - Cape Town and
Table Mountain in the background
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