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GENERAL INFORMATION

Flight Arrangements

We recommend that you use a travel agent who specializes in Africa travel, as well as in arrangements required for hunters. Rhuma Ranch meets and collects all clients from OR Tambo International Airport.

Passports / Visas

South Africa requires no visa, but does require a passport.

Insurance

  • Travelers Emergency Company Network: (800) 275 - 4836, transports patients by plane to a hospital.​

  • American Republic Insurance Company (AMERICARE) offers hospital/emergency coverage: (800) 640 - 9016.

  • Hollis E. Boss of Sportsman's Insurance Agency, Inc. (SIAI) handles gun insurance: (800) 925 - 7767.

Firearms & Ammunition

Bring a bolt action or a double rifle. For Buffalo, we recommend a caliber 375 or higher. For Antelopes and medium game, we recommend a caliber of 300 or 30-06. For dangerous game, we recommend 40 full metal-jacket cartridges and 40 soft-point cartridges. Bring a soft case for your firearm for use in transportation between hunting destinations.

Bow Hunting

Bow hunting is welcomed by Rhuma Ranch. Please let us know prior to arrival if you intend on using a bow. No permit is required.

Clothing

  • 1 x Warm jacket

  • 1 x Sleeveless hunting jacket

  • 2 x Pairs light leather or canvas shoes

  • 1 x Pair hiking boots

  • 1 x Pair gators

  • 1 x Sweater or sweatshirt

  • 2 x Long sleeve shirts

  • 2 x Hunting trousers and/or shorts

  • 3 x Pairs of wool socks

  • 3 x Pairs of thin cotton socks

  • 3 x Sets of cotton underwear

  • 1 x Pair of gloves

  • 1 x Cartridge belt

  • 1 x Wide belt

  • 1 x Cap or hat with wide brim

  • 1 x Pair sunglasses

Supplies

  • 1 x Hunting knife

  • 1 x Pocket knife

  • 1 x Small rucksack

  • 1 x Personal medical kit

  • 1 x Small pack of hand wipes

  • 1 x Razor with blades or batteries

  • 1 x Flashlight with spare batteries

  • 1 x Set of binoculars

  • Camera with spare batteries

  • Soft cases for rifles

Average Temperature

  • February to April - 50°F to 85°F

  • May to August - 40°F to 65°F

  • September to October - 50°F to 85°F

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