TRAVEL TO AFRICA

Documents needed:

Passport

A valid passport is needed.

Export Rifles Form International

A notarised copy of proof of ownership of the firearms, from an official government institution from the country of origin, written in English.

This can be in the form of:

For US citizens only, US Customs form 4457 is ESSENTIAL (one copy is sufficient)
For GERMAN citizens only, an original notarised copy of the documentary proof of export of the firearms in the form of INF3 customs certificate. To obtain this certificate please go to your nearest Customs office (Zoll Amt) with your firearms and any other documentation the customs house might request. A firearms pass (Waffenbesitzkarte) or European Firearms Pass (Eoropaeischer Feuerwaffenpass)
For UK citizens only, an original notarised copy of the Proof of Ownership and passport must be signed and stamped as true copies of the original document by a Public Notary. Copy of your firearm license or certificate.
Other – A letter from your local sheriff in the form of an avadavat confirming ownership or Invoice from gun shop where you purchased the firearm(s).
Download the US Customs Form 4457 here

Export Rifles Form South Africa

SAPS 520 Gun Import / Export Permit Application Form

Filling in the import form SAP520 before hand will save a lot of time (black ink only)

Download the SAPS520 import permit here.

Instructions for filling in SAPS 520
Complete page 2 – E 2.1 to E 25.4 – Natural person’s details
Complete page 4 – G 1 to G 5 & G 8 to G 9.2 – Import/Export details
Complete page 5 – I 1.1 to I 5 – Details of firearms & ammo
Complete page 6 – J – Signature of applicant
Please note: The date format is: year/month/day
Page 6: Date – when signing the form. Place – where signing

Notarised copy of passport

An original notarised copy of your passport, which must have a minimum of four months validity after the termination of the hunt as well as a minimum of two free pages.

Copy of itinerary of airline ticket

Letter of invitation from Bushmoon Safaris

It must include:

The Professional Hunter and Outfitters full names
License numbers
Province they are registered in
The type of hunt
The dates of your safari
Where you are hunting
What species you are hunting
What firearms are you bringing that is applicable to your hunt
This letter must be signed and dated.

Arriving at OR Tambo (Johannesburg) Airport:

Go through passport control
Go to the Import/Export Office. Next to it is an area marked: “Firearms and Security Items”
Go there to identify your rifle case and sign for it, if required
Collect your normal luggage at the appropriate conveyer belt
Proceed on the GREEN line through customs
For passengers arriving in Terminal a1 or A2, please exit the arrivals hall and turn right. Look out for the SAP office. You will be met inside this office.
Your firearm(s) and ammo will be checked against your pre-issued temporary import permit after which you will be free to leave

Please note that the procedure regarding your firearm at customs depends on the airline used. The speed in which your permit will be handled, depends upon the speed in which the rifle case is handled before arriving at the SA Police Office. Please be patient when waiting for your rifle case

Important Points to Remember:

Ensure that your firearms arrive on the same flight as you do. This must be done with the airline company on departure.
Contact your airline company for their regulations on the number of firearms allowed and packing of ammunition. Certain airlines require the ammo to be packed in a separate locked container.
Your firearm/s may only be signed for by you and will not be released to your outfitter or professional hunter should it arrive on a separate flight. In this case, the firearm/s will be held by the SAPS until such time as you claim ownership in person.
The temporary import permit serves as your firearm license in South Africa and enables you to buy ammunition in South Africa for the calibres noted on the permit.
At all times while you are in possession of your firearms, you must have the temporary import permit on your person.
When you are not using your firearm, it must be locked in a safe.
In-Transit Permits are required for any person spending the night in South Africa while in-transit to a third country. The same pre-requisites apply as to obtain the normal Temporary Import permit.
Check with your airline company on departure that your luggage and firearm(s) will be checked through to your final destination, when you are connecting to a third country on the same day.
Should a firearm not be declared on arrival and a temporary import permit not issued, you will face severe penalties and possible arrest if detected.

Packing list

Below is just a guide that can be used to make sure you come prepared for your exclusive South African experience.

Grooming Kit

Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Shampoo
Shaving Kit
Deodorant & Cologne
Tweezers & Scissors
Hairbrush
Moisturizer

Medical Kit

All Medical Prescriptions
Aspirin
Insect Repellent
Antiseptic Cream
Chapstick
Band Aid
Sunblock & Aftersun
Eye Drops
Neosporin
Anti-inflammatory

Items

Airline TicketsPassports / Visas
Taxidermist’s Shipping Address & Info
Laminated Business Card for Shipping (optional)
CITES Permits (if necessary)
Customs Form from SAP
Rifle & Ammunition
Scope & Scope Cap
Gun Case (hard & soft)
Gun Strap & Cartridge
Holder
Bipod for Rifle
Ear Plugs
Range Finder
Camera, Camera Equipment & Film
Batteries (AA)
Adapters (converting from
110 to 220 volt)
Video Recorder, Tapes & Batteries
Binoculars
Sunglasses
Eye Glasses & an Extra Pair
Pen & Paper
Flashlight (optional)
Pocket Knife
Duct tape

Clothing

Travel Clothes
Hat or Cap
Leather Gloves
Hunting Shoes (ankle boots)
Camp Shoes (running shoes)
Socks (6 pairs)
Underwear (6 pairs)
Hunting Shirts & Pants (3 pairs)
Camp Clothes (sweats)
Heavy Warm Jacket
Windbreaker Bush Jacket
Down Vest
Sweater
Thermal Underwear
Belt
Slippers
Pyjamas