Q: What is the process importing my firearms ?
A: South Africa is the easiest African nation to bring your guns into. They have some rules to follow of coarse. No semi autos are allowed. No more than 2 firearms each. No more than 200 rounds of ammo. There is a few more rules but those are the basics. You can arrange to have your firearms import permit (SAPS 520) approved ahead of your arrival and waiting on you there. The charge is $90 each. Click on this link (VIP Meet & Assist) to learn more. The Afton Guest House also has a wonderful web page for the hunters to explain the procedure at the airport. I suggest one to thumb through there web-page for the latest information. Knowing what to do at the airport is a very important part of your trip. This is also the most stressful part. Especially for the first time. Once you have been there and done that is not so bad. This is where Jerry Starkey comes into play. He will go over this with you on the phone before you leave and answer all your questions. We want our hunters to show up with everything in order and stress free experience.

 Q: Is South Africa a better value than hunting in the USA?
A: Yes! Please click on the thumbnail below to read an article from the October 2007 issue of Guns & Ammo Magazine. Richard Venola spell’s it out pretty good in this article.

Q: What is the Currency in South Africa.
A: It’s the Rand. It’s code is ZAR. Follow the link below to get the latest conversions. It usually runs between 6 or 7 to 1 USD. Currency Converter

Q: Is South Africa a Safe Place & Do I need Shots
A: South Africa is a stable country. Johannesburg is as safe as any other big city would be. Kimberly is a smaller city and Douglas, where we live is very small. Like a small town in the USA. We have a couple cafe’s and stores like in the USA. To date I have never had any problems with security. The only shot’s you might think about getting is your Tetanus. But I advise one to stay current on that anywhere.
Johannesburg, South Africa

Q: What is the cost of flying to South Africa?
A: The cost is very seasonal. Most airlines take a spike on May 1st. I think its because school is out in America. But for the most part. You can get a ticket anywhere from $1400 USD in the off season to $2500 USD during peak summer time travel. I suggest trying places like Expedia.com , Orbitz.com or Travelocity.com. You just need to look for deals and price sales. You can also go direct to South African Airlines or Delta.Thats the only two airlines with direct flights to JNB from the US. They leave from JFK , DCA , & Delta leaves from ATL. I only recommend flying DIRECT TO AFRICA! Most of Europe has firearms restrictions. Especially London! You will need tickets from the USA to KIM (Kimberly S.A). The Kimberly leg of your journey will run less than $200 round trip. You will buy these tickets with South African Express Airways. 

Q: How do I get my Trophys home?
A: We will cape , tag , salt your hides and horns for the taxidermist. Im very careful and methodical doing this. Then I call Gerrit Kruger at Nylstroom Taxidermyto receive your capes and horns. You pay nothing at this time. In six to eight months you will receive a notice from Gerrit for payment. When you leave your hides with Garret you can just have the minimum done to get your trophies to you ( dip, salt , paperwork & boil the sculls) or he can tan your hides and of coarse he can mount them for you as well. This is your choice. Some of our hunters choose to take photographs and not get anything mounted. Not everyone has a house that can accept such a large mount. It’s not that uncommon to do this. Nothing goes to waste in Africa and your capes are no exception. Gerrit is always in need of capes and horns. After Garrit has them crated they will be shipped by Safari Cargo Systems to a international customs broker firm named Coppersmith to the city closest to you. They will ask you if you want to pick up your trophy’s or have them shipped to your front door. The cost depends on how many animals you have shipped to you but the five package animals usually runs around $1500.

Q: Do you recommend a place to overnight in Johannesburg?
A: Yes. Most of our hunters stay at the Afton House in Johannesburg. They know how to deal with hunters needs and everyone has a very pleasurable experience with them. There rates are reasonable ($55 each for a 2 bed room)  and the facilities are nice. Craig Boddington even stays with them when he’s in town

Q: Will you meet me at the airport?
A: If you book your rooms with the Afton Guest House in Johannesburg, they will be there to meet and greet you. They will be waiting on you to get your firearms permit and then drive you back to the guest house. They will also bring you back to the airport for your departing flight to Kimberly the next day. This is all included in there rates.  I will meet you at the Kimberly airport. It’s about a one hour drive to the ranch. It’s a great chance to talk and get to know each other along the way. You will see springbucks and other animals by the roadside. I will take you back to the Kimberly airport when it’s time for you to leave. I try to leave extra early so you have a chance to shop for souvenirs for your loved ones. I will not leave you until I see your plane take off. Neither of these days count as hunting days.

Q: Whats my chances of getting all the trophys in the package?
A: It has happened before but it is extremely rare and its been a few years since someone didn’t get all the animals in the package. I work very hard and have a system to make sure we get every trophy your after. I take great pride in my success rate of 99%+ and work extra hard to keep it that way. One might think there’s a catch or the package type hunting is to good to be true. It’s true and there’s no catch. I own most of the land and guide myself. That way I can keep my prices in reach of the working man’s budget. Im a working man myself. Just go on safari with me and you will find that out.

Q: What are your firearm terms?
A: You are allowed a maximum of two firearms. Handguns and automatic weapons are not allowed. If you plan to hunt dangerous game, the caliber limitation is not less than a .375 H&H Magnum, and for plains game the limitation is the .240. We also recommend that you bring 50 rounds per rifle. A 270 win up to a 300 mag is a fine caliber choice. I prefer a strong bullet, like the Barnes XXX or NoslerBonded. I have some very nice scoped rifles to rent if you want to leave your at home. The rate is $100 a trip. The first 20 rounds of ammo is included in that price. I also have shotguns for the wingshooting. I do not charge for the use of these. Just the ammo. $9 a box.

Q:How far are the shots?
A: The ranges can vary from 30 yards up to 400 yards if you feel confidant shooting at that distance. One needs to practice shooting from sticks and standing up as well as the bench.

Q: How many hunters at one time?
A: I never overlap hunting parties!  You and your hunting companions will have access to my ranches and concessions exclusively. I can handle up to six people at a time. The only exception to this is when I have a one on one hunter for the week.  I might from time to time allow two separate one on one hunts during the same week. This has never caused any problems in the past as the hunters only see each other around the fire at night.

Q: This price seems to good to be true. Whats Gives? References?
A: I get this question all the time. “What’s the catch? Where’s the hidden charges? I will only get some of the animals in the package! ON and ON and ON and ON!!” I know it’s hard to trust the guy who is dealing on the money ends of thing’s. Thats cool and it’s not a bad idea be cautious. But with the internet now days you can do some research. Bad outfitters get a bad name quick! We strive very hard to keep our name clean. In fact we work our ass off to make sure you have the finest safari possible!!  Ingwe Safaris knows how hard money is to come by and how long the average Joe saves for a trip like this.

With all that being said its still a good idea to talk to our references. You might get some pointers from our past friends. We have lots of references upon request. We just dont think we should brodcast everyones phone numbers worldwide.  Belive it or not the Anti Hunters hate us badly!

Q: What should I pack?
A: Here is suggested packing list guidelines:

Q: What are your terms of business?
A: The Following are our Terms of Business:

1. All prices are quoted in U.S. Dollars.
2. A deposit of $500 each is required to confirm your booking.
3. Deposits are not refundable. In the event of a cancellation, the client will forfeit the deposit to cover the loss of a safari booking. However, the safari can be rescheduled.
4. The balance of the daily rate is payable on arrival.
5. Animals shot, wounded and lost, are paid for at the end of the hunt.
6. All payments are payable in cash, Te’s or certified bank drafts.
7. The company reserves the right to change prices if such changes are necessitated by cause beyond its control.