Hunting Information and Travel
VISA REQUIREMENTS
Citizens of the United States as well as E.U. member countries (except Greece) do not require visas to visit Namibia. Namibian law requires that your passport must be valid for at least 6 (six) months from your date of arrival. No inoculations are required. We advise clients to make sure that their tetanus shots are up to date. Although our hunting concessions are not in malaria prone areas, it is good to take precautions against malaria. We carry first aid equipment, so you do not need to bring any. It will be wise to bring some basic medicine for headaches, colds, flue and stomach ailments. Obviously, should you require special medicine, bring that with you. Please remember to bring your sun block lotion with a SPF factor of at least 40+.
HUNTING SEASON
The trophy hunting season starts on 1st February through to 30th November. The months of December and January are closed for trophy hunting. Cooler months, April through to October is recommended.
HUNTERS CLOTHING
Light cotton clothing in olive green or dark sand colours is recommended for hunting. A lightweight, low cut boot is recommended; preferably with a soft flat sole to reduce noise when stalking. Lug soles are okay but they can be noisy in the brush. If you are planning your hunt during the winter months of June – August, bring along thermal underwear for the early mornings plus a warm cap with ear flaps. Most of our bushes have thorns, so we suggest you wear long pants and a long sleeve shirt during the hunt. It is also important to use sun protection with a SPF factor of at least 40+. Although the winter mornings are cool, it normally warms up during the day and you will be exposed to the sun for most of the day.
Note: Camouflage patterned clothing is permitted only in the hunting field in Namibia.
HUNTING GUIDES
Hunting shall be done exclusively in the company of an experienced and registered Professional Hunter, Master Hunting Guide or Hunting Guide.
HUNTING PERMITS/ HUNTING PRACTISE
A hunt shall only commence if the PG/ MHG/ HG has obtained a valid hunting permit (Trophy Hunting Permit) from Nature Conservation prior to the start of the hunt.
The following is required regarding permits for trophy hunting:
All Trophy Hunting Operators must be registered with the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET).
- Hunting Professional must comply with all MET regulations regarding Trophy Hunting.
- Permits are issued by MET only, and a maximum of 2 (two) trophy per species may be harvested per Hunting Client per permit.
- All permits must be issued prior to commencing the hunt.
AN EXTRA SPECIAL PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR THE LARGE CATS (LEOPARD, CHEETAH AND LION) IT CONTAINS AN ADDITIONAL LIST OF
CONDITIONS.
- Dogs are not permitted for hunting Cheetah.
- A separate permit must be issued for each individual Hunting Client.
- Trophy Hunting may only take place on properties where the permission of the land owner has been granted.
- Trophy Hunting may only be practised from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset.
- Properties where Bow Hunting is practised must be registered additionally with MET for Bow Hunting.
A PERMIT MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BY THE HUNTING CLIENT AND THE HUNTING PROFESSIONAL (WOUNDED OR LOST ANIMALS MUST ALSO BE INDICATED ON THE PERMIT.
TROPHIES TAKEN AND EXPORT OF
A Hunting Guest may only take 2 (two) trophy animals of a kind each year, irrespective if the trophies are exported or not. All trophies must attain the minimum of the Namibia Quality Control.
EXCEPTIONS ARE ALLOWED ONLY WITH OLD, SETBACK OR VERY ABNORMAL TROPHIES.
COSTS
You can be assured that when you calculate your costs according to our price list, there will be no hidden costs. What you see is what you pay.
TROPHY PREPERATION AND TAXIDERMY
To hunt in Africa is expensive, and for many, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. After such a safari, the trophies taken are the proof of all the excitement and wonderful time. They can be showed to friends, and enjoyed for many years to come. We appreciate this. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that the greatest care is taken in preparation of your trophy.
Immediately after a trophy has been taken, we transport it to the slaughtering facility, where the field preparation is done. We take care to skin the trophy exactly the way you want it. The skinners are skilled and professionally-trained. The trophy (hide, skull, and horns) is labeled with you name, to prevent confusion.
There are very strict conditions that we have to adhere to in order to export trophies. They have to be completely dried, hygienic, bleached, and professionally-treated.
A taxidermist will do the final cleaning and dressing of the trophies and ship it out to you at your cost. He will certify that he received it in good condition and that the field preparation has been done correctly.
It is possible to have your trophies finished and mounted in Namibia, and then shipped to you. It is usually cheaper that way, even including shipping.
Nyati Wildlife Art provides such services and they will guide you step-by-step to your dream trophy.
Feel free to discuss with your taxidermist before you leave, and you are welcome to make arrangements for him to receive your skins and skulls and horns.
We want to stress that the utmost care is taken of your trophy: the skinning, the preparation, and the labeling of every part of it to insure that you receive the best possible article back home.
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FIREARMS
Minimum energy:
5400 Joules for Buffalo
2700 Joules for Eland, Kudu, Oryx, Wildebeest, Hartebeest etc.
1350 Joules for Springbuck, Duiker etc.
Handguns, automatic weapons and crossbows are prohibited
As far as your choice of weapons is concerned, please bear in mind that African
game is known to be somewhat bullet-resistant. A minimum calibre in the range of
300 Win Mag is required. As ideal calibres we recommend: 300 Win Mag, 338, 8X68,
9.3X62/64, and 375 H&H.
Calibres smaller than this minimum can be used on certain species, but will not
be allowed on larger species such as Eland, Kudu, Oryx etc.
The firing distance on average amount to 60-150 metres (65-164 yards), depending
on the condition of the terrain.
Technically - there is no limit on the number of firearms that may be imported
into Namibia for Trophy Hunting purposes.
However, it is recommended that a maximum of 2 (two) firearms be imported per
Hunting Client.
BAGGAGE – FIREARM CASES
- All bags need to be adequately marked with nametags for identification
- Firearms must be packed unloaded in a sturdy carry case
- Ammunition must be stored in a secure lockable container and transported
separately to your firearms for Airline check-in.
- At the Airline check-in at the point of departure, insist that the
attendant check your firearm directly through to Hosea Kutako International
Airport, Windhoek (this is sometimes not possible if the Airlines that you
are using do not have baggage agreements. Inquire about this before
purchasing your ticket)
- It is recommended that a soft bag, in addition to the rifle case, be
brought along for transport between hunting.
AMMUNITION AND ALLOWABLE QUANTITIES
- Only ammunition for the specific calibre of firearms you are importing may
be imported
- A maximum of 80 (eighty) rounds of ammunition may be imported per hunting
rifle
- Take out full insurance cover for all firearms, before travelling to and
in an African country
- If travelling through South Africa, keep in mind that the Immigration
Control there, clears a maximum of 2 (two) firearms for import.
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