Links, Maps and Organizations
Links, Maps and Organizations
Firearms Clearance - Johannesburg International Airport
As every traveling hunter knows, it is a very big challenge to bring your rifles into South Africa. Riflepermits.com is a small company who works hand-in-hand with the South African Police Services (SAPS) to provide "import/export" or "in-transit" permits for your rifle(s) before you arrive in South Africa.
In the past, hunters with pre-authorized permits had to queue in line with hunters who did not have the necessary permits and documents in place. This left the hunter with the pre-authorized permit, still in the same queue as the hunters without the pre-authorized permit. As from 2006, the South African Police Services have moved to a new, much bigger office in the General Meeting Area. This will assist in a much better and quicker operation. Riflepermits.com will hand deliver your pre-authorized permit to you on arrival and also guide you through the procedures at the SAPS Permit Office
Riflepermits.com procedure works as follows:
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You complete and gather the necessary documentation according to our checklist, |
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You mail all the relevant documentation to us, in order to reach us at least 21 days prior to your arrival in South Africa, |
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We will inform you upon receipt of your documentation, |
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We immediately submit your application, |
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We notify you as soon as your permit is issued, |
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You pay us a nominal fee of $90 by means of credit card authorization or cash at the airport, |
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We will hand deliver your pre-authorized permit to you on arrival in the General Meeting Area and take you through to the SAPS Permit Office |
Contact information is on website: www.riflepermits.com
(Note: Please mention the One Shot Hunt Club SA as a reference for this service)
The Zambezi Incident - An Adventure Novel
A novel written by Jack Hagen - a charter member of the OSHC SA. Great reading for your next trip to Africa.
The Zambezi Incident begins on a safari in the African bush that
ends in a deadly encounter with smugglers. A professional hunter is in the bush
with his client when their group is attacked by three men. The reason for the
assault becomes apparent when it is discovered that the attackers are al-Qaeda
operatives who are carrying diamonds that are worth millions. The hunter soon
realizes that he has become a target for deadly terrorists. His adventure takes
him from Africa to a rural retreat in America where he is joined by his
beautiful lover from Zimbabwe. Al-Qaeda terrorists murder innocents in their
pursuit of the hunter and themselves become targets of revenge.
Read the first chapter of this book which is on Jack Hagen's new website: www.jackghagen.com
Order online from the Publisher: www.publishamerica.com
or contact the author directly to order a signed copy: hagenjg@sbcglobal.net
Rapid River Knifeworks is the official supplier for the custom engraved knifes for the One Shot Hunt Club SA. Rapid River - previously known as Wolverine Knifeworks - manufacturers a wide variety of standard and custom knifes for the hunter, fisherman and collector. These knifes can be viewed and ordered on its website:
TSA Certified Locks
Magellans offers locks for traveller's luggage which are certified by the US Transportation Security Administration. Checked baggage with these locks can be opened by TSA personnel without either destroying the lock or harming the baggage. They allow travellers to safely lock their checked baggage. These locks can be purchased directly from Magellans at the following website.
Following are organizations that offer a 10% discount from their normal prices and rates to members of the One Shot Hunt Club SA.
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Afton Guest House (near Johannesburg airport) |
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Bob's Little Sport Shop (Glassboro, NJ USA) |
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Dumukwa Safaris (Limpopo Province near Alldays) |
E-Mail inquiries: dumukwasafari@icon.co.za
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Edeni Lodge and Game Reserve (First web site includes collection of videos, photographs and information on African wildlife) |
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Greater Kuduland Safaris (Limpopo Province near Alldays and Tshipise) |
E-Mail inquiries: margie@greaterkuduland.co.za
Website URL: www.greaterkudulandsafaris.co.za
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Moredou Taxidermy (near Sandveld preserve in RSA) E-mail address listed. |
E-Mail inquiries: mortax.@cybertrade.co.za
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Sandveld Safaris (hunting outfitter based near Kimberly) |
E-Mail inquiries: sandveld@mweb.co.za
Following are additional links to web sites that may be of interest to anyone who plans to visit South Africa.
| The Hunting Report. A monthly newsletter for hunters. Covers issues of concern to hunters who travel worldwide. |
| South African Tourism head office, Pretoria, South Africa |
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South African Tourism, European office, Frankfurt, Germany |
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South African Tourism, North American office, New York, NY |
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Talking Travel Africa: A project of Integrated Conservation Africa (Pty) Ltd. Provides information and publishes newsletters on tourism related issues in southern, east and central Africa. |
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South African parks |
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Railroad tours of South Africa |
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Capetown tourism |
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Visit and explore South Africa |
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West Cape of South Africa tourism |
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Kruger Park |
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Sources for Maps |
www.plasma.nationalgeographic.com
www.webcrawler-maps.excite.com
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Currency Converter |
www.international.netscape.com
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Travelers Health |
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U.S.A. State Department |
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Visas |
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Rovos Rail |
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Zohe' Art Studio |