Patrick DAHLAN is a professional hunter with more than 30 years experience of Central Africa. He was also the President of the French Professional Hunters Association ACP.
The Faro area is known for abundance of LORD DERBY ELAND. FARO EAST
has an outstanding density of what is called group A species, Western
Roan and Western Buffalo. Lions and Elephants quota are available. The
remaining game (hartebeest, bushbuck, reedbuck, duikers...) is called
group B. The hunting permit in Cameroon allows up to 2A and 4B.
The hunting period is from January to April.
The FARO EAST camp is located on the north-east of the Faro river, near the village of Koti Manga less than three hours from Garoua mainly on asphalte road, no charter required, the area is about 200,000 acres. The camp has a splendid view dominating the savannah, and is made of solid Boukarous, around a big Bungalow used as a dining room. Each lodging Boukarou is fully equipped with toilet, wash-basin, hot and cold water shower, 220VAC electricity. Air Condition in rooms, Cuisine is first class, permanent air breath in the dining room uphill.
contact : Patrick Dahlan
BP 540 GAROUA - CAMEROUN
Phone: +2379985184
FRANCE
Fax: +33 9 62 63 31 35
Email: pdahlan@hotmail.com / pdahlan1@yahoo.fr
Patrick Dahlan
Paper work
The hunter can bring up to 2 Guns in Cameroon. The Gun permit and visa are applied in the country of origin at the local Cameroon Embassy or through
the booking agent.
It is highly recommended to check enough time in advance that the number in the gun permit is the same as the one of the gun.
Also, when the gun permit allows you to bring 50 ammo per gun, bring the exact number that is written on the gun permit not more and not less.
Also make sure the rifle is set with the same ammo that will be used during hunting.
Our agent in Paris: Iles et Voyages, Mathias: iles.voyages@wanadoo.fr
Mathias can help you with: the domestic flight from Yaounde/Doula to Garoua, hotel if needed in Yaounde/Douala,
meet and greet, transfer to hotel, custom assistance in Yaounde/Douala if overnight is necessary,
(do not save on this assistance).
Mathias can also make the visa and gun permit
Meet and greet in Garoua is included in Faro East price and done by us
The hunting permit is obtained by the outfitter.
The hunter must send:
- Copy of passport
- 4 identity photos
- copy of the visa
- copy of the gun permit (6 copies on landing)
- medical prescription saying : the hunter is able to hunt in Cameroon.
Yellow Fever vaccine is mandatory to present on arrival to Cameroon
Malarone treatment or equivalent is higly recommended
Make sure to have liability insurance and repatriation with you. You may be asked to show it
Let the outfitter know in advance if you have medical restriction or food or beverages preferences
Make sure to have enough EURO cash on you and not US dollar for gratuities and trophy fees unpaid upfront.
Our local staff and people from villages are happy to receive old clothes from hunters, so think about bringing some if possible.
Use Dark green clothes, not light. Also shoes to protect ankle and strong saul are recommended. Your feet are the key to your safari
There is laundry in camp. Your clothes are returned clean in 24 hours, you do not need many sets
The generator 220 volts works from 6pm to 10pm , sometimes at nap time for air condition. You need all your personal medication, pharmacy, sun creams, eye glasses binoculars, small torch, and any personal belongings you may use.
Climate in the Cameroon Savannah
The climate in the Cameroon savannah is generally warm. Average temperatures range from 90f to 110f. Mornings in the early season can be fairly cool often dropping into the 50f. By mid morning the temperature has warmed up considerably.
Example of pack list
- 2 pairs of good walking boots or running shoes (run in). Ground can be uneven so cushioning and ankle support is recommended.
- 1 pair of sandals or lighweight shoes for the evening around the camp.
- 4 pairs of good socks
- 3 pairs of long hunting pants (Dark Khaki or Olive Green)
- 3 pairs of short hunting pants (if you are accustomed to shorts)
- 3 hunting shirts (Dark Khaki or Olive Green)
- 1 hunting Jacket - Realtree type cammo, Dark Khaki or Olive Green
- 1 warm sweater or jumper
- 1 light weight waterproof rain jacket
- Sun Screen, Cap or Hat
- Casual wear for evenings
- Personal Camera Equipment, Binoculars, Insect repellent
- Malaria prophylaxis - as per your Doctors advice
- Skin so soft by Avon ( for Tetse fly's )
Note
Military type cammo is not permitted in most African countries, but Realtree types are normally accepted. Laundry is done each day except for the days when you change camp and the day of departure.