Credit Cards

[JimP]

I may rethink on the amount of cash we take in August if this turns out to be a hassle.
What will be the options other than pre-wiring money if you’re going to a remote camp say in Mozambique or Zambia? The camps I’ve been to didn’t have internet at the time and could not process a CC even if they wanted to.

Just arrange with you outfitter to wire the balance once you return home.

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

I may rethink on the amount of cash we take in August if this turns out to be a hassle.
What will be the options other than pre-wiring money if you’re going to a remote camp say in Mozambique or Zambia? The camps I’ve been to didn’t have internet at the time and could not process a CC even if they wanted to.

Talk to your outfitter and see what they prefer. Some will want the cash, some might want the credit card, and others might prefer being wired cash.

Bigger Outfitters generally like #2 or #3, whereas the smaller owner/PH type outfitters typically like #1.

 

[coreydb]

I pay by bank transfer and take cash strictly for tips.

 

[thi9elsp]

@coreydb me too. And tips only for staff. I confirmed I can wire the outfitter the tip for the PH afterwards when I get home for my hunt this coming July.

 

[375Fox]

@coreydb me too. And tips only for staff. I confirmed I can wire the outfitter the tip for the PH afterwards when I get home for my hunt this coming July.

Unless he asks me or it’s to a US account, I don’t want my PH having to pay taxes on tip money and will give cash. I already paid tax on that money once.

 

[Sabre]

@coreydb me too. And tips only for staff. I confirmed I can wire the outfitter the tip for the PH afterwards when I get home for my hunt this coming July.

Unless he asks me or it’s to a US account, I don’t want my PH having to pay taxes on tip money and will give cash. I already paid tax on that money once.

Also, I would just feel bad walking away from the end of the hunt with the PH not having the tip in his pocket, and me not having handed it to him.

 

[CoElkHunter]

Different outfitters like being paid different ways. Generally, I wire a significant amount of the funds in advance, then I take cash and credit card for the balance. For my upcoming hunt in Zimbabwe the outfitter has asked me to bring 9900.00 cash, and a personal check for the balance. I've been to Africa a lot of times and I've never had an outfitter ask for a check to cover over runs. This is my 2nd hunt with this outfitter, maybe he trusts a check, I can't say I would!

I wouldn't have $9900 in cash on my PERSON here while ARMED (as usual), let alone travelling to Africa with it. I could write the outfitter a check, use a credit card or wire him the balance when I returned. I guess it's worked out for you, but my bank account and I aren't that adventurous.