Terms Of Business For Non-Republic of SOuth-African residents
● Booking is confirmed by a 50% deposit of the daily rate● Balance of the daily rate for the duration of your safari is payable prior to the commencement of your safari● Receipt of payment, indicating booking dates, will be immediately confirmed by e-mail● All deposits are non-refundable in the event of cancellation 365 days or less, prior to the commencement of a safari. A 20% handling fee (on deposit) will be charged on cancellation● The deposit for dangerous game is 50% of the total safari (including trophy fee) to confirm the hunt● Any damages to hired equipment will be payable by the client● Payments may be made in cash, wire transfers (preferable) or credit card, an additional 4.5% bank fee is charged for credit cards. We accept VISA OR MASTERCARD ONLY● All clients and observers are required to sign a Tholo Matimba Safaris indemnity agreement before the commencement of the safari● Trophy Fees are payable on all animals killed or wounded and must be paid prior to departure from hunting camp● Day of arrival and departure is counted as 1 hunting day● Non-hunting observers may be permitted to hunt one animal with prior arrangements with Tholo Matimba Safaris● Prices are subject to change without prior notice due to possible currency fluctuations. Prices on confirmed booking are not subject to change
Hunting SeasonHunting Season in South Africa runs from January to December. Temperatures in winter (May to August) vary between freezing and 74 degrees Fahrenheit midday. Spring and Autumn (September to November and February to April) varies between 70 degrees and 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
All rifles must be tested and sighted on the shooting range before the hunt. It will give you confidence and a feeling of readiness. From here it is what you have come for, so relax and enjoy the hunt. Your hosts and PH will be available for your assistance at any time.
Terms Of Business For Republic of SOuth-African residents
● Booking is confirmed by a 50% deposit of the daily rate● Balance of the daily rate for the duration of your safari is payable prior to the commencement of your safari● Receipt of payment, indicating booking dates, will be immediately confirmed by e-mail and WhatsApp● All deposits are non-refundable in the event of cancellation 90 days or less, prior to the commencement of a safari.● The deposit for dangerous game is 50% of the total safari (including trophy fee) to confirm the hunt● Any damages to hired equipment will be payable by the client● Payments may be made in cash, wire transfers (preferable) or credit card, an additional 4.5% is added to credit cards. We accept only VISA OR MASTERCARD ● All clients and observers are required to sign a Tholo Matimba Safaris indemnity agreement before the commencement of the safari● No pets allowed● No quad bikes or motorcycles allowed● Fees are payable on all animals killed or wounded and must be paid prior to departure from hunting camp● Day of arrival and departure is counted as 1 hunting day● Daily rates are applicable per hunting day, or nights spent depending, whichever is greater● Minimum of three people and three days (The total camp is closed to ensure that your bush breakaway is exclusive and private)● Time of Arrival: 14:00● Time of Departure: 10:00● Prices are confirmed upon booking
All rifles must be tested and sighted on the shooting range before the hunt. It will give you confidence and a feeling of readiness. From here it is what you have come for, so relax and enjoy the hunt. Your hosts and PH will be available for your assistance at any time.
Payments for Non-SA Residents: Wire Transfer, Cash - only notes later than 2011 will be accepted, Credit Card Only Visa and Mastercard are accepted and 4.5% Bank Charge will be added to your account
Safari Rules● Your Professional Hunter (PH) is the authority in charge of the complete safari and in control of the camp and staff. If there is any disagreement or complaints, please discuss it in private with the PH during the hunt● Local game and firearm laws must be strictly adhered to. No aiming or shooting may be done without prior permission from the PH● Wounded animals will be pursued and dispatched by the PH. Any wounded animal will be charged as a kill. It is at the PH's discretion if you may join the dispatch chase.● If any dangerous game (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and hippo) is not killed outright by you, it will immediately be dispatched by the PH● The PH looks after your safety and his trackers and if he therefore deems it unsafe, you may not take part in the chase. Firearms will be kept unloaded, at all times, till the hunt commences, and must remain on safety for the duration of the hunt.● No alcoholic beverages will be served or consumed during the hunt. Respectful behavior is expected at all times. No refund shall be made if the safari is terminated for any reason.
Precautions & Safety● Travel and medical insurance is recommended. Tholo Matimba is located in a Malaria Free Zone; however, as part of your preparation to visit South Africa it is recommended that you visit a travel doctor in the US to discuss any medication you may need for your visit. A new private hospital will be opening in 2027, and it is situated within a 15-minute drive from Tholo Matimba. ● While at our off-grid camp in the evening, you must stay within the fenced area as predators such as leopards and hyenas may come down from the mountains.