FAQ Accordion

Frequently Asked Questions.

We offer all the different species in South Africa, from the Big 5 to the Tiny 10.

We also have some wonderful concessions all over Southern Africa where we take our clients for species not found in our own areas.

You should inform us in advance of your food allergies and our kitchen staff will adjust the food and preparation of food accordingly.

We have different options for how the meat is used - no meat is wasted.

No, one of our staff members will pick you up at the airport and drop you off at the airport.

Please see US embassy website, but we would advise you not to take any shots, because it is not necessary.

The summers are long, hot, and partly cloudy, and the winters are short, cool, dry, and clear. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 45°F to 90°F and is rarely below 39°F or above 98°F.

The hot season lasts for 6,5 months, from September 13 to March 28, with an average daily high temperature above 87°F. The hottest day of the year is February 10, with an average high of 90°F and low of 70°F.

The cool season lasts for 2.1 months, from May 31 to August 1, with an average daily high temperature below 78°F. The coldest day of the year is July 5, with an average low of 45°F and high of 75°F.

Lions, leopard, antelopes, and medium game: calibers 7 mm, 300 or 30.06 will be sufficient.

You can hire a rifle at $60 per client per day – excluding ammo and cast.

See gun paperwork forms on our website.

We also do gun clearance for you at $250 per client. This can save you a lot of time and money at the airport because your guns are already cleared.

Hunting is excellent throughout the year and it depends on what kind of temperatures you enjoy. October through to March is our summer months and maximum temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius can be expected.

April to September is our cooler months and in the middle of Winter, minimum Temperatures of around freezing can be expected early morning and in the evening.

Hunting is mostly done by spot and stalk methods.

Hunting Vehicles is used to get to good areas to start walking or until game is spotted.
Methods can be adjusted according to the fitness of our clients.

  • Rifle
  • Bow
  • Air- rifle

.300 Win Mag is a very good all-around calibre for African Game.
For Dangerous Game, a minimum of .375 H&H needs to be used.

Hunting range is between 100 to 250 yards.

Limpopo Province is a malaria free area and no other specific vaccines are needed.
Malaria Tablets is required when visiting the Kruger National Park.

All Flights out of America, Europe and Australia will first arrive in Johannesburg, there we meet and greet most of our clients.

You are responsible for your own flight arrangements.

  • Trips to the crocodile farm
  • Game drives
  • Bush walks
  • Jewellery and curio shops
  • Fishing
  • Bird watching
  • Beauty spa
  • Golf
  • White lion project

We at Crocuta Hunt Safaris would gladly help with the import documents of your rifle. All you need to send us is a:

  • Copy of your CUSTOMS DECLARATION FORM 4457, 
  • Copy of PASSPORT
  • and your FLIGHT ITINERARY.

FAQ List

Frequently Asked Questions.

What species do you have available to hunt in your areas?

We offer all the different species in South Africa, from the Big 5 to the Tiny 10.

We also have some wonderful concessions all over Southern Africa where we take our clients for species not found in our own areas.

What if I have food allergies?

You should inform us in advance of your food allergies and our kitchen staff will adjust the food and preparation of food accordingly.

Is it safe to travel there?

Yes, it is.

What happens to the meat after we shoot the animals?

We have different options for how the meat is used - no meat is wasted.

What adapters will I need to charge my phone etc. or are they provided?

Adapters are provided at the lodge.

Can I get insect repellant there of should I bring it from home?

You can get it here.

Are there places nearby to purchase souvenirs?

Yes, we can arrange that.

Will we need to get our own transportation to and from the Airport?

No, one of our staff members will pick you up at the airport and drop you off at the airport.

What shots will I need before I come?

Please see US embassy website, but we would advise you not to take any shots, because it is not necessary.

Weather averages different times of the year?

The summers are long, hot, and partly cloudy, and the winters are short, cool, dry, and clear. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 45°F to 90°F and is rarely below 39°F or above 98°F.

The hot season lasts for 6,5 months, from September 13 to March 28, with an average daily high temperature above 87°F. The hottest day of the year is February 10, with an average high of 90°F and low of 70°F.

The cool season lasts for 2.1 months, from May 31 to August 1, with an average daily high temperature below 78°F. The coldest day of the year is July 5, with an average low of 45°F and high of 75°F.

What caliber is best for plains game?

Lions, leopard, antelopes, and medium game: calibers 7 mm, 300 or 30.06 will be sufficient.

If you want to rent our guns, what is the cost and what calibers are available?

You can hire a rifle at $60 per client per day – excluding ammo and cast.

What do I need to do to bring my own gun?

See gun paperwork forms on our website.

We also do gun clearance for you at $250 per client. This can save you a lot of time and money at the airport because your guns are already cleared.

What is the best time of year to come and hunt?

Hunting is excellent throughout the year and it depends on what kind of temperatures you enjoy. October through to March is our summer months and maximum temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius can be expected.

April to September is our cooler months and in the middle of Winter, minimum Temperatures of around freezing can be expected early morning and in the evening.

What hunting methods are used?

Hunting is mostly done by spot and stalk methods.

Hunting Vehicles is used to get to good areas to start walking or until game is spotted.
Methods can be adjusted according to the fitness of our clients.

  • Rifle
  • Bow
  • Air- rifle

.300 Win Mag is a very good all-around calibre for African Game.
For Dangerous Game, a minimum of .375 H&H needs to be used.

Hunting range is between 100 to 250 yards.

Any malaria in your hunting areas?

Limpopo Province is a malaria free area and no other specific vaccines are needed.
Malaria Tablets is required when visiting the Kruger National Park.

Booking your Flights

All Flights out of America, Europe and Australia will first arrive in Johannesburg, there we meet and greet most of our clients.

You are responsible for your own flight arrangements.

Activities

  • Trips to the crocodile farm
  • Game drives
  • Bush walks
  • Jewellery and curio shops
  • Fishing
  • Bird watching
  • Beauty spa
  • Golf
  • White lion project

Rifle and Ammunition Import

We at Crocuta Hunt Safaris would gladly help with the import documents of your rifle. All you need to send us is a:

  • Copy of your CUSTOMS DECLARATION FORM 4457, 
  • Copy of PASSPORT
  • and your FLIGHT ITINERARY.