Can I bring my own Firearm?

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Yes, you can. The following documents will be needed:

  • travel itinerary and return airline ticket
  • valid passport
  • letter of invitation from Altona African Safaris
  • proof of ownership 
  • completion of SAP 520 form (unsigned – to be signed at the SAPS firearm office in the airport)


The following aren’t allowed:

  • any automatic or semi-automatic firearm
  • more than one firearm of the same caliber per hunter
  • more than 200 rounds of ammunition per person per firearm


Firearms must be transported in a hard, lockable case. Ammunition must be transported in a separate, lockable case. Please pack a rifle sling. Please also make sure that they are labeled properly.

For more information on the matter please check out this website: 

South Africa Consulate General

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