We recommend that you bring your own rifles. You may import three firearms consisting of shotguns and/or rifles of different caliber into Tanzania on a temporary basis. We offer shotgun rental and the purchase of ammunition for your safari. They are available upon pre-safari request. Tanzanian customs and the police department charge temporary import fees for any import of firearms.

Please note that automatic weapons and all types of handguns are strictly PROHIBITED. Tanzanian law stipulates the minimum caliber for lion and buffalo is .375; the minimum caliber on all other game is .240.

The maximum amount of ammunition allowed is 200 rounds per firearm. Recommended amount is 40 rounds for a heavy rifle and 60 rounds for a medium rifle. Some medium caliber solid ammunition is useful for hunting small game such as suni, duiker, dik-dik and klipspringer.

Most of your shooting will be done with a medium caliber rifle from .240 to .300 magnum. We encourage hunters to avoid using extremely high velocity rifles and in most cases, heavier bullets perform better on tough skinned animals. African game is large and tough, and good penetration is essential for clean kills. If you are a hand loader, consider such bullets as the Swift A-Frame, Barnes X, Fail Safe and the great Trophy Bonded bullets.

Be certain your medium rifle is sighted in at 200 yards and the heavy rifles at 100 yards. Game licenses can only be issued if you are in possession of the minimum caliber required (.375 for dangerous game, .240 all other game). TGTS and WWS maintain a limited stock of sporting rifles and shotguns, which may be rented. We arrange import/export permits as required in Tanzania for firearms and ammunition.

Airlines require that firearms and ammunition be checked. Firearms should be securely cased and unloaded. You must advise the commercial airlines that you are traveling with firearms and ammunition. Each airline has strict restrictions as to weight and packing. Please check with the appropriate airline as to their particular regulations at least six weeks before your departure.