Packing For A Hunt In Zimbabwe

Making sure you have all the requirements when packing for a hunt and staying in remote areas is essential. To make your visit comfortable and worry free, it is important to ensure all your personal and official documents and other travelneeds are more than covered.

Packing For A Hunt List

Putting your personal items together to come on the hunt is made easy with our list below:

  • Military camouflage clothing is illegal in Zimbabwe
  • Khaki and olive green clothing is advisable. Choose cotton-type fabrics which are not noisy in the bush and do not easily collect grass seeds (pack about 3 sets of clothing)
  • Light clothing for summer
  • Rainproof jacket for summer
  • Wide-brimmed hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun block
  • Tracksuit or similar for winter sleep-wear
  • Jacket for winter
  • Gloves for winter
  • Comfortable, worn in walking shoes
  • Gaiters are recommended
  • Binoculars
  • Adaptors / Inverters
  • Personal toiletries & medications
  • Anti-allergy ointments are recommended
  • Weapons & ammunition
  • Temporary weapons import permit
  • Weapons license from your home country
  • Passport
  • Health and Travel Insurance
  • Battery pack
  • Enough cash for entry visa, gratuities and souvenirs
  • Flashlight & batteries

Health Information

Malaria

Prophylactics are recommended (please DO NOT use Larium). Alternatively, treatments commonly used by locals can be purchased if symptoms develop. Mosquito repellants and nets are provided in the camp.

Tick Bite Fever

Treated with the common anti-biotic Doxycycline. Check thoroughly after being out in the bush.

Medical Conditions

Please bring your own treatment for any conditions you have, as we cannot guarantee that treatments will be available.

Snakes And Snake Bites

After over 40 years of hunting, we’ve never had a client bitten by a snake. However, snakes are present and may be seen especially in summer, exercise caution.

Allergies

Please note any food or medical allergies on your booking form. If you are prone to allergies, bring your own antihistamines, and if your allergies are life-threatening, please bring your own epinephrine injections etc.