Helpful Tips and Laws

Currency

Currency is the Rand, but exchange services are supplied should it be required. It is advised that all transactions are done in U.S. $.

Value Added Tax

V.A.T of 14% is levied on most goods and services. Prices displayed on all goods are inclusive of V.A.T. Keep receipts for goods purchased for more than R250.00, as V.A.T payments will be refunded for these items at any of the international airports before your departure. VAT is not charged on your hunting packages. Gratuities are a personal consideration. 10-15% are considered as the norm in most establishments

Drivers License

Any valid driver's license is accepted in South Africa provided it bears the photograph and signature of the holder and is printed in English. If your license does not comply, you should obtain an International Driving Permit before departure from your country.

Liability Cover

We do have emergency medical service that will collect clients by helicopter / ambulance after an incident and take them to the nearest and most appropriate medical facility for treatment.

Cell phone Reception

Cell phone reception is available on most of Didimala. These include MTN, Vodacom & Cell C providers. Packages are available for use with existing phones.

Firearms

  • Calibers from .270 and upwards are recommended.
  • .300 and 7mm Rem. Mag. are regarded as optimum for your general plains game safari.
  • Good quality bullets such as Trophy Bonded Bear Claw, Swift A Frame, Barnes X and Nosler partition are advisable.
  • Rifles are sighted in when aiming at camp. Ensure you have enough ammunition for practice.
  • Shots in the field are taken at various distances usually with a rest or using shooting sticks

Value Added Tax Act, 1991 ('VAT Act')

LEGISLATION

Section 11(2)(l)(ii)(aa) determines that where, a supply of services would be charged with tax at the rate referred to in section 7(1), such supply of services shall, be charged with tax at the rate of zero per cent where the services are supplied to a person who is not a resident of the Republic, not being services which are supplied directly in connection with movable property (excluding debt securities, equity securities or participatory securities) situated inside the Republic at the time the services are rendered, except movable property which is exported to the said person subsequent to the supply of such services;