Just booked 1st African hunt. Any pointers?

[Beeker]

May is winter in South Africa, it could be in the 30's in the morning. I was in Namibia in July and needed a light jacket first thing in the morning.

Be very specific with you doctor about where in South Africa you are going. This will help in determining what vacanations you will need.

Take a good lip balm with you. The climate over there tends to be a little dry. Chaped lips get alittle anoying.

Also take more rounds than you think you will need. I took 80 rounds with me. Your gun case will get bumped around quite a bit on the way there and it can take a little to sight the rifle back in. Better safe than sorry.

A lot of people I have talked to took hiking boots with them to Africa. These have too heavy of soles. In other words they are hard to walk quietly in. I got a pair of boots there made from Kudu leather with a thin sole and it made a big difference. Wear tennis shoes it you can't find shoes with light enough soles.

Green seems to be a better color than sand or kaki over there for cloths as these two colors can be too bright in the sun. It makes them look too white.

Above all have fun, and when you get back all you will be able to think about is when are you going back.