Namibia is a perfect destination for both the first-timers and experienced hunters, as well as their families. It has a great variety of game species including several rare ones; nice climate, easy gun import procedure, stable economics and politics, and a well-developed sustainable hunting industry and infrastructure.
The hunting season in Namibia runs from March through November.
There are two options:
1. Arrival in Johannesburg (South Africa) – flight to Kasane (Botswana) – ground transfer to the hunting area.
2. Arrival to Windhoek (the capital of Namibia) – ground transfer to the hunting area.
The 4x4 vehicle is used for transportation within the hunting area. Once the trophy animal is spotted, the stalk is completed on foot. A hunting team consists of the hunter, PH, trekkers and a skinner.
Comfortable lodges are used for accommodation of the hunters in Namibia. Nicely decorated en-suite rooms, a large living room, bar and open deck with a beautiful view are at your disposal. There is a fireplace and a pool outside. Mobile service, internet and cable TV are available.
The hunt in Namibia is mainly organized at the private hunting grounds/ hunting farms. They slightly vary in their size, location and game species. Each farm has main plains species and cats available. Some of them organize rhino hunting.
Namibia is one of the safest African countries for the tourists and has probably the best roads that serve for quick transportation across the country. It is a realm of lush wild nature, endless sand dunes and eye-catching geologic phenomena. Etosha National park, Namib Desert and Skeleton Coast, Stone Forest and Damarland are just a few sites to mention. It also has a lot to offer for anglers searching for the big one.
“A Hunter’s Prayer: We pray our sight be straight and our aim be true. We pray for no pain to the game we pursue. We thank thee Lord for this land. We thank thee for the sights in our stands. We pray for safety one and all. We pray we may return next fall.”
S. Elliot
The recommended length of the hunt is 10-14 days (minimum 10.)
Namibia has the easiest gun importation procedure in the whole of Africa. There is no need to apply in advance for a permit. There are no limitations on the number of guns and cartridges.
Namibia is a safe country, there is no malaria, yellow fever or other dangerous diseases. There is no tse-tse fly. There are a lot of ticks and mosquitos in some regions during the humid season from March through June. It is recommended to take repellents with you if you travel within those months.
Most of Namibian hunting grounds organize hunting for the four species of the Big Five. The buffalo can be found only in the Caprivi Strip at the border of Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana.
Citizens of many countries can visit Namibia without a visa. Please check if your country is on the list.
