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Hunting
Season: The hunting season runs from July 1st to December
31st.
Language:
The official language of Tanzania
is Swahili, some officials and natives speak English.
Weapons / Equipment
Suggestions: You may import three rifles and one shotgun into
Tanzania. Recommended cal. for dangerous game are 375 H&H and 416
Rigby. Please contact me if you need any help with regards to which guns
and ammunition you should bring.
| 2 x Comfortable
hunting slacks |
1 x Warm jacket
& Sweater |
1 x Sunglasses |
| 2 x Hunting
shoes |
1 x Light
rainproof jacket |
Sun screen
lotion |
| 3 x long
–sleeved hunting shirts |
1 x A wide-brim
bush hat |
Personal
toiletries |
| 3 x socks in
cotton or wool |
1 x torch with
extra batteries |
Malaria pills,
insect repellent & other medical |
Two duffel bags
are suggested, one for clothing / equipment and another for during the day
(sun screen, cameras, jacket, ammo etc.). A limit of 20 kilograms is
permitted on charter flights.
Bring a warm
jacket for the early mornings and evenings. It can get cold!
Foot comfort
can make or break your safari. Bring suitable footwear.
Bring some
other cloths that are comfortable to wear in camp. You do not need much
clothing as the camp staff will have your cloths washed / ironed by the
time you get back to camp each day.
Getting to Arusha,
Tanzania: KLM is the only reliable carrier servicing
Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA). KLM fly every day of the
week into KIA from Amsterdam, arriving late in the evening. Make
sure you have a reasonable connection time in Amsterdam to allow baggage
and guns to make their connection. Once you get to Arusha you will be met
and taken care of.
Medical:
Tanzania is a malarial area, and precautions must be taken throughout the
year. It is recommend that you check with your doctor or local health
authority before departure. Yellow Fever vaccinations are required for
entry into Tanzania. Valid health insurance is advised while on safari.
Flying Doctor Coverage is advised for emergency evacuations.
Visas, Travel
Documents: Citizens of most countries are required to
obtain visas for entry into Tanzania. These countries include the USA,
Canada and the European Union countries. Visas can be obtained ($50 fee)
on the day of your arrival. It is recommend that you obtain your visa in
advance to avoid unnecessary problems and delay.
Tanzania
Visa Application form from the USA
This is all basic information.
If you have any
questions or queries please contact me!
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Tanzania: Formerly
known as Tanganyika until the political and economic union of mainland Tanganyika
joined with the Islands Zanzibar and Pemba.