General Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

Customs

Please pack your ammunition in a lockable case which can be checked in with your firearm to avoid possible delays during checked luggage screenings on your flight. Please do not pack your ammunition inside your gun case. Also make sure about the maximum permitted amount of ammunition your airline allows.

Importing Firearms Into South Africa

Temporary Import of Firearms into South Africa

Information received from South African Police Service.
Visitors bringing firearms into South Africa need to complete an SAP 520 form- which is available on saps.gov.za or from the PHASA website at: www.professionalhunters.co.za.

Rifle Information

Most popular rifle calibers for your hunt .270, .308, .7mm, .30.06, .300 win. Mags and on Big Game minimum .375 and bigger. If you will be hiring a rifle from us, make sure that you practice with a friend’s rifle so that you are comfortable with the trigger feel of different calibers. Our PH will gladly guide you through this process on our shooting range prior to your hunt.

Ammunition

Please pack your ammunition in a lockable case that can be checked in with your firearm to avoid possible delays during checked luggage screenings on your flight. Please do not pack your ammunition inside your gun case. Also, make sure about the maximum permitted amount of ammunition your airline allows.

Suggested ammunition:

Barnes TSX
Woodleigh
Swift A-Frame
Nosler Partitions and Hornady

Traveling With Minors

If you are travelling with minors under the age of 18, please be informed of the new laws travelling with children.

All minors under the age of 18 need an unabridged birth certificate (both parents’ names appear on the birth certificate) to enter South Africa.

If a child is travelling with 1 parent, the absent parent needs to send a signed affidavit giving permission for the child to travel with the other parent.

If both parents are absent, both must sign affidavits giving permission and ID Documents for the child to travel with the adult that has been given permission to.

Liability

While ensuring all reasonable care and maintaining precautions for the safety of clients, Battle Creek Safari accepts no responsibility for any illness, accident, or loss arising from any cause whatsoever.

We strongly recommend an all-over insurance policy prior to your arrival in South Africa.

Medical Insurance

Please make sure that you have full medical insurance that covers South Africa. Don’t forget your membership card.

What to Pack

Valid Passport (6 months from the day of entry) and at least 2 blank pages in the passport
Medical insurance
Rifle
Ammunition
Camera
Binoculars
Camo / Dark Khaki Hat with brim – African Sun can be harsh
Comfortable walking shoes
Camo / Dark Khaki trousers
Camo / Dark Khaki shorts
Camo / Dark Khaki short sleeve shirts
Camo / Dark Khaki long sleeve shirts
Gloves
Underwear / Thermal Underwear
Socks
Warm Jacket
Lightweight, waterproof windbreaker
Casual clothes for after a day of hunting
Toiletry Essentials
Sunblock
Tick repellent
If wearing glasses/contact lenses, it is recommended you bring an extra pair
Prescribed medication and a spare prescription if needed
Double adaptors (SA uses 220 volts)

OUR TEAM

Your hosts for your hunting experience will be Danie Els and Kimone Els

DANI ELS

KIM ELS

Host and PH

Danie Els has a B.Tech in Game Ranch Management and has served as an apprentice professional hunter in Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique. He has also been on multiple safaris all over Africa.

He has been actively guiding clients for 11 years and is also a fully qualified Dangerous Game Professional Hunter with 7 years of dangerous game experience from an elephant, buffalo, leopard, lion, black and white rhino, hippo, and crocodile.

Danie is also a Professional Safari Videographer with 11 years of filming experience all over Africa. He has documented multiple personal safari client videos as well as American Anti-poaching documentaries.

Hostess

Kim Els has an out-going personality. She loves the outdoors and is a hunter herself. She will make sure your hunt is planned and executed to the finest detail.

Our team has excellent people skills, and their passion is the great outdoors. At Battle Creek, our top priority is a client-centric safari and an unforgettable guest experience.