JW African Outfitters

How much is airfare to South Africa?
During the busy season, May to early August, Airfare from the United States typically runs from $1400 to $2400 round trip economy, depending on whether you fly direct or through Europe. Outside of this time, you can find it as low as $1200. If traveling from the US, we recommend Delta Airlines direct from Atlanta to Johannesburg, 15 hour flight. If taking a rifle, do not go through London, and you might have to obtain additional rifle permits if you fly through Germany or Amsterdam. 

How do I get my trophies back home?
We will skin and salt your capes at the lodge free of charge, anyway you like, i.e. Life Size, Shoulder Mount, Rug, etc. A trusted dipping company will come to the lodge to pick up your trophies to dip, boil the skulls, clean horns, crate and process paperwork for export. They will send you an invoice for this 1-2 months later via email. Then the crate is picked up by an export agent, and they will send you a quote for shipping back to your country, typical via Air Freight. It is recommend to have an import agent in your home country to receive this crate with your trophies, and then they can either forward on to your taxidermist, or send directly to your home via Ground freight. We recommend Well Worldwide Energy Logistics in Houston, TX as an import agent, and we can get you a deal on taxidermy at Wildlife Market Taxidermy in Texas if convenient for you. 

What type of Food is served? 
We serve 3 meals per day including snacks throughout the day, all traditional South African food. You will not go hungry, we promise! For breakfast, we typically will have eggs, game breakfast sausage or links, bread, tomatoes, and cheese. For Lunch, we typically pack a few sandwiches, burgers, chips, fruit bars, etc and will stop and eat either by a water-hole or under a tree so you do not have to stop hunting. For dinner, you will have a large spread. We try to always prepare your game if requested, so you will probably have some sort of game steak which can be prepared 50 different ways, potatoes, vegetables, dessert, and more. We always have Red and White Wine in stock as well as Beer, Mixed Drinks, Sodas, Water, etc. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance and we will cater our meals to suit your needs. 

Will my phone work?
Mobile Phone (Call your service provider before you leave to make sure you have international service.  Your mobile phone will work in most areas, but we encourage you to turn-off your data, so you are not billed at data rates which can be excessive.Should we hunt in area with no cell phone network, we will advise you to bring a satellite phone or rent one for your trip 

How many Hunters can you accommodate?
We do host some large groups of 10-12 hunters, but try to keep the numbers around 6-8 people at once. We have multiple PH's working for us, so typically you will split up during the day to hunt at different concessions in the area, and then meet up that evening to all sit around the fire and share you stories about the day's hunt. We only accommodate one group at a time.

Is South Africa safe and do we need shots?
South Africa is as safe as anywhere else in the World. Our base camp is located in a malaria free area.  Should we plan your trip in a malaria risk area we will advisee.g. Mozambique and Zimbabwe.  General precaution against Malaria, Hepatitis A, Polio and Typhoid can be considered.  Please consult your GP.