Please travel with your valid passport, return or onward airline ticket, booking confirmation and any visa or Electronic Travel Authorisation required for your nationality. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure from South Africa and have at least two unused pages.

Travellers entering South Africa are also required to complete the SARS online Traveller Declaration. If you are travelling with firearms, additional documentation is required, including the relevant SAPS temporary import documentation, proof of lawful ownership and any export documentation required by your country of origin. Doornrand will provide the necessary hunting invitation/confirmation documentation. U.S. hunters should also ensure they meet current U.S. firearm export and re-entry requirements, including CBP Form 4457 where applicable.

Visiting hunters may temporarily import suitable hunting firearms and ammunition into South Africa, provided the required SAPS temporary import permit and supporting documentation are in place. For permits issued at a port of entry, SAPS generally limits visitors to one firearm per calibre and no more than two standard boxes of ammunition per calibre firearm. SAPS Info

Airline rules may be more restrictive, so guests travelling with firearms must also confirm the requirements of every airline and transit country before departure.

A Doornrand representative will meet you at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, or at another collection point arranged with you before arrival. Final meeting and transfer details will be confirmed before your safari.

Absolutely. Family members and non-hunting companions are welcome at Doornrand Hunting Safaris. Please include all accompanying guests when making your booking so that we can arrange the appropriate accommodation and plan your stay accordingly.

We recommend comfortable, neutral-coloured hunting clothing, sturdy walking boots, a warm layer for cool mornings and evenings, a light rain jacket, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars, sunglasses and any personal medication you require.

South Africa uses approximately 230V / 50Hz electricity. Type M and Type N plugs are commonly used, so international guests should bring a suitable travel adapter.

Keep important travel documents, medication and valuables in your hand luggage.

After landing, proceed through Immigration and collect your baggage. Travellers carrying firearms must declare them and follow the airport, Customs and SAPS procedures for firearm clearance. Proceed to the designated SAPS Firearms Office as directed and ensure that your temporary import permit and firearm documentation have been completed and approved before leaving the airport. saps.gov.za

Do not rely on old terminal or office-location instructions, as airport procedures may change. A Doornrand representative will meet you at the agreed collection point once your arrival formalities have been completed.

Your quotation and booking confirmation will clearly set out the deposit, payment schedule and balance due for your safari. Any additional charges incurred during your stay will be discussed with you before final settlement.

Taxidermy, dipping, packing and shipping costs vary according to the species, services required and chosen service provider. Current pricing and available options can be discussed on request. We recommend confirming your preferred trophy-handling arrangements during your safari.

Gratuities are entirely at the guest’s discretion and are not compulsory. If you would like guidance, we will gladly provide information on customary gratuities for professional hunters, trackers, skinners and camp staff.

Bring a reasonable quantity of ammunition suitable for your planned hunt. Under current SAPS temporary-import rules, a visitor may not possess more than 200 cartridges for each firearm listed on the import permit unless additional approval has been obtained from the Central Firearms Register. Airline weight and packaging limits may be lower, so always check with your airline before travelling. saps.gov.za

For example, South African Airways currently applies a maximum ammunition allowance of 5 kg per traveller and requires ammunition to be securely packed and declared.

Mobile coverage is available in South Africa, but signal strength can vary in rural bushveld areas. International roaming can be expensive, so guests may wish to arrange an international eSIM, roaming package or local SIM before or during their trip.

The use of our Wifi is included in your daily fee, you will be able to send and receive emails and access the World Wide Web. We encourage you to bring your Wifi enabled devices to share photos and notes with friends and family back home. Please note that the internet speed here is possibly a bit slower than what you are used to, so we advise against the sending or downloading of large files.

The official currency of South Africa is the South African Rand (ZAR). Major credit and debit cards are widely accepted in South Africa, although it is useful to carry a small amount of Rand for incidental expenses.

Guests should confirm payment arrangements for their safari with Doornrand before travelling rather than carrying large amounts of cash.

We recommend consulting your doctor or a travel clinic at least one month before travelling to South Africa. Vaccination recommendations depend on your medical history, itinerary and activities. CDC

South Africa itself is not a yellow-fever-risk country. However, travellers aged one year and older arriving from a yellow-fever-risk country — including certain airport transits or layovers longer than 12 hours — may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. CDC

Bring sufficient quantities of any prescription medication you require and keep medication in its original packaging together with supporting documentation where appropriate.

Water quality can vary by location, particularly in rural areas. Guests should follow the lodge team’s guidance regarding drinking water and use bottled or appropriately treated water whenever there is any uncertainty. Do not drink untreated water from rivers, dams or streams.

South Africa operates on South African Standard Time (SAST), UTC+2, throughout the year and does not observe daylight saving time. Time and Date

Depending on daylight saving time in the United States, South Africa is generally around 6–7 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Time, 7–8 hours ahead of Central Time, 8–9 hours ahead of Mountain Time and 9–10 hours ahead of Pacific Time.

Doornrand is situated in the Limpopo bushveld. Malaria risk in this part of South Africa is generally low, but it should not be described as completely malaria-free. Current guidance recognises malaria transmission in parts of Limpopo, including sporadic cases in the Waterberg area. CDC

Guests should take precautions against mosquito bites, including using insect repellent and wearing long sleeves and trousers during the evening. We recommend discussing your itinerary with a doctor or travel clinic before travelling to determine whether malaria medication is appropriate for you. South Africa’s higher malaria-transmission season generally runs from September to May.