At Twin Sables Safaris (Pty) Ltd, we always aim to provide you with the best possible service. We understand that planning and anticipating a hunting trip takes a lot of effort and excitement. To ensure that your trip is as enjoyable as possible, here are some important things to consider:
To make the hunting trip more personal you can put together your own hunting package from the “Price List.”
In order to ensure that you have enough time for hunting here are some guidelines when you put your hunting package together:
10 days – 7 species
9 days – 6 species
8 days – 5 species
7 days – 4 species
Kindly be aware that if you wish to hunt any dangerous game, you must add an extra five days to any package you put together.
Please note that certain animals may require a permit, which is at the discretion of the Department of Economic Development, Environment, and Tourism in Limpopo. If we are unable to obtain a necessary permit, we will notify you well in advance.
The prices that are quoted on the Price List include the following:
The prices exclude the following:
The cost of daily rates depends on the number of hunters and the number of people who accompany them during their stay. The term “Observer” refers to any person who accompanies the hunter for the entire duration of their stay.
$490 per Hunter per day
$950 per Hunter per day for dangerous game
$200 per Observer per day
It is important to make sure that each member of the party fills out the appropriate questionnaires.
The day tariffs include the following:
The day tariffs exclude the following:
If you plan on bringing your own firearm for your hunting trip, you can access our Booklet on obtaining a Temporary Import Permit. This informative guide contains all the necessary information to answer any questions you may have about bringing your own rifle on your journey.
If you find the paperwork overwhelming, don’t worry. We offer a selection of rifles available for hire. Here are the prices for rifle rental:
Ø Rifle Hire – per rifle per day: $40
Ø Cartridge – $5
You will receive an invoice from TS, and you are required to pay 50% of the deposit within 14 business days of receiving the invoice to secure your hunting trip. The invoice amount will cover the hunting package and daily rate. The balance of the invoice is payable upon completion of your hunting trip.
All payments must be made in US currency into an account that will be provided to you on the invoice.
No personal cheques will be accepted. As soon as a deposit is paid to secure your hunting trip, we will need te following documentation via e-mail:
ñ Copy of your passport and any person accompanying you.
ñ Completed Questionnaire for the Hunter and any Observer/s that may accompany you.
ñ Signed Indemnity and Undertaking
Once TS receives this information, we will send you a letter called an ‘Invitation to Hunt’. This letter is necessary for importing your rifle(s) when you arrive at the airport in South Africa.
Please note that if you cancel your safari (3) three months or less before the start date of your hunting trip, the deposit will not be refunded.
We partner with Trophy Solutions, situated in Polokwane, to cater to your trophy and hide preservation requirements. The package you select will grant you access to cooling facilities. Safari Taxidermy will invoice you directly for the necessary dipping, packing, and licenses.
Once the hides and trophies are ready, they will be packed and sent to a cargo business in Johannesburg. From there, arrangements will be made to ship them overseas, and you will receive another invoice from the cargo business handling your shipment.
A representative from your country will get in touch with you to help with the pickup, payment of customs and government/conservation charges, and delivery straight to your address. You will also receive a separate bill for the services rendered.
TS, along with its agents and employees, shall not be held responsible for any damages, losses, or expenses incurred by clients due to sickness, quarantine, weather conditions, war, strikes, riots, or any other uncontrollable circumstances.
Please note that TS, its agents, and employees shall not be held liable for any losses, damages, injuries, or deaths resulting from any acts of omission or negligence. By engaging our services, you agree to waive any rights or entitlements they may have under the laws of the Republic of South Africa for any loss or damage to a person or property.
TS is not responsible for any costs or damages resulting from the loss of personal belongings, cancellation, or shortening of hunting safaris, except in cases where the hunting outfitter was negligent.
When making a reservation with TS, hunters, and observers must fill out and sign a comprehensive Indemnity and Undertaking form.
It is important to follow the rules and regulations of the lodge where you will be staying and the hunting areas where the hunt will take place. In some instances, you will be required to sign “indemnity forms” and/or “Rules of the Hunting Area” pertaining to the Lodge / Hunting Grounds.
Whilst under the care of TS, the hunter, and observer agrees to follow South Africa’s laws and regulations.
Please note that clients are strictly prohibited from possessing or selling any illegal items or substances while in South Africa or during a hunting trip with TS.
In the event that a hunter or observer violates any laws or regulations or behaves in an illegal or offensive manner, the hunting outfitter has the right to exclude them from any further hunts and cancel any future hunting activities.
If an individual becomes an offender, they will be responsible for their own repatriation and any associated expenses. Please note that TS will not provide any assistance to offenders in any dealings or negotiations with authorities.
Once a 50% deposit has been paid by the client, there will be contractual obligations on both parties.
Cancellation of the hunting trip will be deemed fair in the following circumstances:
· Where the client cancels the hunting trip three months prior to the starting date of the hunt;
· Where TS cancels the hunting trip three months prior to the starting date of the hunt;
· In the event of Force Majeure – where there is an Act of God and the hunting trip becomes impossible due to unforeseen circumstances.
· In the event that Hunter or the Observer makes himself guilty of illegal conduct.
· In the event of serious injury, illness, or death of either party.·
In all matters where it is or may be necessary to have recourse to the
Court, the Courts of the Republic of South Africa shall have sole jurisdiction
to the exclusion of the Courts of any other country and the law of the Republic
of South Africa shall prevail.
