Climate

Ellisras/Lephalale is situated about 2760 foot (841m) above sea level.

Winter starts in April with an average day temperature of about 70 deg. F (21 Deg. C) and night temperatures 60 deg. F (16 deg. C). We are in a summer rainfall area with normal rains from mid October to March the following year. Wintertime hunting is done in lovely days and chilly nights. SPF 30 sunscreen or higher can be used in daytime hunting.

Clothing

Our Suggestions to the client is to wear Khaki or green colored clothing during the hunt. Long sleeved trousers and shirts are recommended for daytime hunting although some hunters prefer to wear short sleeved clothing.

Sometime a hunt can turn out in a long walk and so we would suggest to use light weight clothing.

We suggest that you bring light weight hiking boots with soft soles.

You can pack light as a daily laundry service is provided.

Travelling

To travel places is a way to see a country and its people. On the way your guide will inform you about the history and the area, feel free to ask any questions and enjoy the ride.

We would advice clients not to take flights via Europe but rather to fly over DAKAR to South Africa. It happened too many times to clients where their rifles got lost or damaged in Europe.

Travelling to and from the airport is done in air conditioned vehicles with a responsible licensed driver. Most of the travelling is done on good surfaced tar roads with a speed limit of 75 miles an hour on main roads. Hunting areas are normally within 25 minutes driving from camp. Bulgeriver Safaris is about 3 hours driving from Johannesburg (OR Tambo) International airport.

Chartered flights are available on your request and account.

Health

Bulgeriver Safaris are situated in a malaria free area. Should you visit any other countries or the Kruger National Park precautions are recommended.

Let us know forehand of any medical conditions that we need to be aware of.

Good medical infrastructure are plus minus 30 minutes away from camp. Ellisras have a very good private hospital with very well trained staff and good doctors. In case of an emergency a helicopter is also available.

Insurance and Indemnity

Although we at Bulgeriver Safaris take every precaution to ensure your safety and health we do not except any liability against injuries, illness, accidents and acts of nature.

Please contact your care provider for the necessary coverage while you are on safari.

Taxidermy

We at Bulgeriver safari will provide you with an experienced and affordable taxidermy who can help you finish off a perfect safari with perfect trophies.