PACKING LIST

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Documents

1. Airline Tickets.
2. Valid Passport (At least 3 empty pages) + 2 copies, keep copies separate from originals.
3. Customs registration of cameras, lenses, binoculars etc.
4. Taxidermist shipping address and information (tags) & Broker's info (port of entry).
5. Copy of CITIES permit if required for species hunted.
6. Travelers cheques or money for payments.

Firearms / Bows

1. Plains game hunting: Rifle caliber: 30-06, 7mm, .300, .338 - 100 Rounds (softs) - any good core bonded bullet.
2. Big 5 hunting: .375 caliber or bigger - 60 Rounds ammo, 20 Solid, 40 soft trophy bonded.
3. Shotgun (12-20 g) - 200 Rounds
4. Ammo carrying pouch.
5. Hard gun case for shipping.
6. Soft gun case for vehicle transportation in field.
7. Documentation regarding the importation of your fire-arm:
   1. Invitation letter from outfitter + 2 copies
   2. Customs Declaration Form 4457 (officially stamped) + 2 copies
   3. Temporary Import Application SAP520 form
   4. Supporting documentation, serial numbers etc.

Clothing

(In June and July early morning temperatures can go as low as 30 deg F.)

1. 3 Sets of Camo hunting clothing or military camo / any dark coloured hunting clothing (not heavy), for 7-10 day hunt.
2. 1 Pair of warm gloves.
3. 2 Jackets ( one warm and one light weight ).
4. 2 Sweaters.
5. Fleece vest or a down vest.
6. 1 pr. Sneakers or sandals for wearing in camp.
7. 2 prs. Light weight hunting boots, (Danner, Rocky Mountain, Hi Tec), comfortable and well worn.
8. Short pants,1 pair, for months other than May, June, July or August (day temperature in winter, 65 - 80 F)
9. Casual wear for evening or relaxation.
10. 1 Pair of long underwear- for June and July.
11. Hat or cap to wear against sun.
12. Rain gear.
13. Leather belt.
14. Swimsuit for months September to April.

Miscellaneous

1. Small flashlight with extra batteries and bulb.
2. Sun glasse and / or shooting glasses.
3. Range finder 400 plus, if you have one (Not a necessity).
4. Knife and sharpening kit.
5. Camera and spare film, lenses etc.
6. Binoculars 8 x 42 or 10 x 42.
7. Plastic Ziplock bags to dust proof / waterproof cameras etc.

Personal Toiletries & Medication

1. Personal toiletries.
2. Lip ice, antacid, moisturizer.
3. Medication if any needed (Enough for duration of stay).
4. No Malaria in Kalahari and Great Marico Region, for Malaria areas, bring & drink Malaria tablets
5. Suntan lotion and blockout.

Things To Do

1. Practice shooting from shooting sticks / shooting sticks will be provided.
2. Read Kevin Robertson's book on shot placement (THE PERFECT SHOT).