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MAYOGI SAFARIS: Firearms and Documentation |
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Rifles
The different calibers, fabricates, ammunition and telescopes have always been a serious point of discussion amongst serious hunters.
We recommend the following calibers for plain game hunting in the Eastern Cape : 270 , 7mm Rem. Magnum , 30-06 and 300 Win Magnum. Any other calibers in this size range will also do .
It’s extremely important to bring the rifle that one is confident and comfortable with and also accomplishes good groupings with at the shooting range.
Watch out for rifles with heavy recoil, they tend to affect ones shooting ability negatively after a few days of hunting.
It is highly advisable to go to the shooting range to practice as often as possible before the hunt commences.
Long range shooting is sometimes required when hunting certain species.It is therefore recommended to shoot ones rifle from tripods ( sitting and standing position ) at 100 to 350 yards in order to get an idea of the rifle’s performance as well as the bullet drop on the different distances.
The use of a good quality variable telescope can prove to be equally important than the rifle.It is always advisable to bring an extra telescope with.
Good quality hard cored ammunition like Barnes X and Federal Premium would be adequate. Normally not more than sixty rounds would be needed.
Use the strongest possible shock resistant rifle case. Rather let ones rifle case take the beating at the airports.
Rifles can be rented from Mayogi Safaris for $ 100 per rifle for the duration of the safari and ammunition at cost price.
Documentation
Visitors are asked to fill in a Sap 520 document – Temporary Import Application when bringing their own firearms into South Africa. This would be done at the Airport of entry.
A copy can be downloaded from the SAPS website: www.saps.gov.za
Application can be filled in but not signed ahead of time, using black ink.
This document may only be signed in the presence of a SAPS Official at either the Johannesburg or Cape Town International Airports.
Only Sections : D ,E G,I AND J must be completed.
Additional Documentation needed when applying for Temporary Import Application:
- Return Airline Tickets
- Flight details and proof of identity
- Passport
- Proof of ownership of firearm
- Proof of export of firearm ( USA – customs 4457 )
- Motivation letter from client stating that he wants to apply for a Temporary Import Permit for his firearm for the exclusive purpose of hunting
- Letter of Invitation to hunt from the Outfitter
The following firearm / ammunition specifications and requirements are very important:
- Not more than one firearm per caliber per hunter is Allowed
- Not more than 200 rounds per caliber per hunter is Allowed
- Applicants are allowed two firearms maximum as long as the calibers differ.
- Firearms must bear the manufactured serial number and the identification number must be stamped on the barrel or the frame of the receiver.
- Handguns are allowed for hunting purposes.
- Applicants must be 21 years of age to apply for the SAP 520
- Hunters do not need to fill in the SAP 520 for a bow or crossbow.
- The Temporary Import Permit will only be legal for a period not exceeding six months
- Firearms prohibited and not allowed:
- Fully automatic firearms
- Semi automatic firearms (except shotguns for hunting purposes and only if the application is made directly to the Central Firearms Register at least 21 days prior to the arrival of the applicant)
- Handguns for self defense
- Firearms falling under military categories
Note:
Allow yourself at least three hours between the International flight and the Domestic flight to Port Elizabeth in order to fill in the SAP 520 and receive a Temporary Import Permit from the SAP . In the peak of the hunting season there could sometimes be up to sixty hunters standing in line to get helped at the SAP office at Johannesburg airport.
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