HUNT
NAMIBIA
NAMIBIA HUNTING AREAS
Namibia is often referred to as “The Land of Wide Open Spaces” and is located in the western part of Southern Africa. Namibia is one of the most scenically beautiful countries on the planet.
From the towering sand dunes of Sossusvlei and the red sands of the Kalahari desert to verdant swamps and tropical palms trees on the Caprivi Strip, this is a land of striking contrasts.
The south of the country is home to the Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world, marine diamond fields, the ghosts town of Kolmanskop and herds of wild horses. Further north the red Kalahari desert gives way to the Namib desert with its towering dunes that plunge into the crashing waves of the Atlantic.
Further north still you will encounter the awe-inspiring beauty of Damaraland, rich with bushman rock art and geological wonders. The jewel in Namibia’s wildlife crown is the Etosha National Park, dominated by the massive central salt pans, the park is home to Africa’s big game, and at certain times of year, boasts unrivaled game viewing, as the game escapes the parched plains and congregates around waterholes.
Namibia is the first country in the world to include protection of the environment and sustainable utilization of wildlife in its constitution. Approximately 14 % of the country’s major habitat types are contained in formally proclaimed protected areas and nearly 80% are under conservancies.
Namibia is one of the leading conservation countries in Africa. The amount of animals as well as their diversity doubled since the 1960’s. Almost 80% of all wildlife in Namibia are now found on private land which is largely accredited to the trophy hunting industry.
Namibia, officially Republic of Namibia, also called (internationally until 1968) South West Africa, Afrikaans Namibië or Suidwesafrica, country located on the southwestern coast of Africa. It is bordered by Angola to the north, Zambia to the northeast, Botswana to the east, South Africa to the southeast and south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. It ranges from arid in the north to desert on the coast and in the east. The landscape is spectacular, but the desert, mountains, canyons, and savannas are perhaps better to see than to occupy.
Hunting begins in the early morning hours looking for tracks of the specific species you are hunting. Your professional hunter will accompany you with native “Pygmy” trackers and hunting dogs. All-wheel drive double cab vehicles, equipped with necessary tools for the terrain are used.
Morning hunts are normally the best time of day to track and go after Bongo, Sitatunga and Forrest Buffalo. The afternoon hunts are shorter and mainly for Duikers and Possible Red River Hogs. The Forest hunting is exciting with awesome nature scenes .
It is also incredible to see the Pygmy trackers and dogs working. Hunting is mainly on foot and out of blinds near the edge of large clearings.
HEALTH & VISAS
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LANGUAGE
English, German and Afrikaans
ELECTRICITY
220 volts and the frequency is 50 Hz.
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CURRENCY
Namibian dollar (NAD), equal to the South African Rand (ZAR)
- There is no limit on the number of firearms that can be imported into Namibia, although NAPHA recommends no more than four (4) firearms per hunter. Note that all must be of different calibers.
- A maximum of one hundred (100) rounds of ammunition may be imported per hunting rifle. (Remember that airlines will restrict you to no more than 11 pounds or 5 kilos of ammunition. Check additional restrictions for your airlines and any country you may transit)
- Only ammunition for the specific caliber(s) you are bringing may be imported. No solid point cartridges.
- Black powder rifles are permitted in Namibia; however, it is illegal to transport on commercial airlines black powder and percussion caps. These may be purchased in Namibia, but it is best to contact your hunting outfitter to organize for it well prior to your hunt as it may need to be special ordered.
- Handguns, semi-automatic and automatic firearms and crossbows are prohibited
- Namibia does not have a minimum caliber requirement for rifle hunting but relies on minimum energy measured in joules (Eo-muzzle velocity). The smallest caliber recommended by NAPHA is 7 mm (.284). Minimums allowed for various species are: 1350 joules for springbok, duiker, etc.; 2700 joules for hartebeest, wildebeest, kudu, gemsbok, eland, etc.; 5400 joules for buffalo, elephant, rhino, etc.
Fees:
- No fees. Temporary importation of firearms and ammunition into Namibia is free of charge and the process is quick and easy.
- Should you be traveling with bows and arrows to and/or through Namibia, there is no required permit or charges either.
Time Frame:
- You must make the application for a Namibian Temporary Import firearm permit yourself. You can do so upon arrival in Namibia, or you can do it ahead of time by email. Download the Namibia Firearm Permit Application Form (LINK TO PDF) and submit it to the Namibian police at [email protected]. The email service is only for hunters entering Namibia at Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek. You will receive your permit upon arrival there.
Requirements:
- On the application you will need to provide your full name, passport number, personal address, the address where you will be in Namibia, where you are entering Namibia with your firearm, and the reason you are importing a firearm.
- You must also provide exact dates of your length of stay in Namibia and make sure the dates match those on your visa when issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- You must also provide details on your firearm(s) and ammunition: type, caliber and serial number of your firearm; and the type, caliber and quantity of the ammunition.
- When applying for your permit online, you will need to provide a “Letter of Invitation” on company letterhead from each hunting outfitter(s) you will be hunting with. It should simply state that you are visiting Namibia for the purpose of trophy hunting and provide the farm name and number where you will be hunting. Your operator should include his registered outfitter name and full contact details.
- Copy of your passport
- Proof of legal exportation of your firearm from your country of origin and proof that the firearm is licensed in the country of origin. For US hunters a Customs Form 4457 is acceptable.
- Ask your hunting operator to provide you with a copy of your hunting permit to have with you when you arrive in Namibia.
- Bows do not require an import permit.
Clearing your Firearms:
- Temporary import permits are issued upon your arrival and declaration of firearms and ammunition. After claiming your bags, proceed to the small police office in the baggage claim area. Tips on Flying to Namibia with Guns Flying Direct NAPHA recommends flying directly to Windhoek, Namibia, from Europe. Air Namibia offers direct service. However, hunters flying into Europe from North America or other destinations must be certain that their originating airline has an interline baggage agreement with Air Namibia and that their bags are checked all the way to Windhoek. Check before you book your travel. Warning About Transiting Other Countries If you fly through South Africa and your arrival airline does not have an interline baggage agreement with your connecting airline or you overnight there, you will need to claim your bags and go through the South African firearm import process. This means you will need to comply with South African restrictions on the number of guns (a maximum of four firearms) and amount of ammunition you may travel with. See our section on South Africa (LINK TO SOUTH AFRICA SECTION) for details on getting a transit permit. Also, some European destinations, such as The Netherlands, require in-transit permits and have stricter limitations than Namibia on the number of firearms you can transit through the country. Check on restrictions before you book your flights.
Pack dark green clothes, not light. Also shoes to protect ankle and strong soles 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
*Military type camouflage is not permitted in most African countries, but Real-tree types are normally accepted. Laundry is done each day except for the days when you change camp and the day of departure.
CLIMATE
Namibia is located on the southern margin of the tropics and has distinct seasons. The coast is cooled by the Benguela Current (which carries with it the country’s rich and recovering fish stocks) and averages less than 2 inches (50 millimetres) of rainfall annually. The Central Plateau and the Kalahari have wide diurnal temperature ranges, more than 50 °F (30 °C) on summer days and less than 20 °F (10 °C) in winter. In Windhoek, on the plateau, the average temperature for December is 75 °F (24 °C), and the average maximum 88 °F (31 °C). In July these averages are 55 °F (13 °C) and 68 °F (20 °C), respectively. Humidity is normally low, and rainfall increases from about 10 inches (250 millimetres) on the southern and western parts of the plateau to about 20 inches in the north-central part and more than 24 inches on the Caprivi Strip and Otavi Mountains. However, rainfall is highly variable, and multiyear droughts are common. In the north and adjacent to mountains, groundwater is as important as—but only slightly less variable than—rainfall. Kalahari rainfall—in its Namibian portion—is not radically different from that of the plateau, but, except in the northern Karstveld and isolated artesian areas, groundwater is less available.
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