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leaving the U.S. to prove you bought them in the U.S. It is wise to take 2 guns
overseas. I do not want to shoot an unfamiliar rifle.
 USFWS ‘Declaration for Importation Permit’ (3-177) for overseas trophies.
 CITITES permit if required. Some animals require only export permit from country
of origin.
 Veterinarian certificate from country of origin (where required).
 Official ‘Invitation Letter’ to hunt in the destination country (where required).
 Passport and visa.
 Canadian Non-Resident Firearms Declaration.
 Some countries require a “Firearms Permit Application” completed in advance.
 International Certificate of Vaccination (Public Health Service). Take with you.
 Verify the following suggestions with the CDC and your personal physician. Also
http://www.MDtravelhealth.com/destinations/Africa.com
 Tetanus & Diphtheria (booster every 10 years)
 Typhoid
 Yellow Fever (where required).
 Cholera (where required).
 Hepatitis A

 Gamma Globulin (where required).
 Meningealcoccal (where required).
 Malaria – Malarone or Larium Tablets – check with your physician.

Travel Insurance - Domestic or International. Do not go overseas or into the mountains
without this necessary insurance. Your life could depend upon it. I suggest:
 Global Rescue - Air Medical Evacuation – www.globalrescue.com
 Hunter’s Support Air 2000 – www.hunter’ssupport.com

African Safari / Asian Shikar - Hot Weather Essentials
( 2 1 - 2 8 days)
o 2 pair light weight pants.
o 3 light weight shirts.
o 1 pair light weight hunting shoes or boots appropriate for terrain.
o 4 pair socks (wool combination).
o 1 pair camp shoes.
o 3 under wear, t-shirts.
o Brimmed hat.
o Light weight jacket or vest plus a windbreaker.
o Personal toiletry – toothbrush, chapstick, hand lotion, razor, etc.
o First aid kit – personal medications, antibiotic, malaria pills (consult your doctor),
lomotil or Imodium A-D.
o Mosquito repellent – 100% deet.

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