Hunting Season

The trophy hunting season stretches from 1st February to 30th November. During December and January the hunting season is closed.
 
Firearms

Smallest caliber 7mm
Minimum energy (muzzle velocity):
1350 Joule for springbok, duiker etc.
2700 Joule for hartebeest, wildebeest, kudu, gemsbok, eland etc.
5400 Joule for buffalo, elephant, rhino etc.

We would recommend 30-06, 300Win Mag, 338 and 375 calibers for hunting plains game

No solid point cartridges are allowed to be used on antelope or any other species.
All fully automatic weapons, (e.g. AK 47 and other military hardware), all handguns and all crossbows are PROHIBITED.
Other self-loading, considering semi-automatic weapons are NOT PROHIBITED, but you can expect questions at the Airport of importation.
 
Traveling with firearms to Namibia

Take out full insurance for all firearms before travelling in Africa.
NAPHA recommends flying directly to Namibia from Europe in Hosea Kutako International Airport near Windhoek. This will minimize delays associated with firearm transport. Air Namibia offers a direct service.
Recent regulations have made travelling with firearms a time-consuming process when entering South-Africa. Make sure that you stay in transit with your luggage. If sleeping over in Johanesburg contact www.vipmeetandassist.com to help you with your fire arms.That is just the easiest way of doing it.
It is suggested that you adhere to the following procedure to minimize problems when traveling with firearms:
• All bags need to be adequately marked with nametags for identification;
• Pack an unloaded rifle in a sturdy carry case;
• Have separate lockable container in which to store your ammunition separate from your rifle in your checked luggage;
• At the check-in counter at the point of departure, insist that the agent check your firearm through to Hosea Kutako International Airport, Windhoek. Your bag tag should read, for example: New York – Frankfurt – Windhoek OR Atlanta – Johannesburg – 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.)
• Windhoek Airport’s International baggage code is WDH; and
• Physically check baggage tag to ensure that it has been correctly printed and attached.
Inquire if a colorful ‘in transit tag’ is necessary when traveling through another country.

Requirements for importing of firearms

• A maximum of one-hundred (100) rounds of ammunition may be imported per hunting rifle. Only ammunition for the specific calibre may be imported.
• It is legal to hunt with black powder rifles in Namibia.
• It is illegal to transport black powder and percussion caps. These can be purchased in Namibia. Inquire with your trophy-hunting operator.
• It is legal to import bows for bow-hunting purposes. No import permit is required.

Prohibited Practices

It is illegal to hunt for trophies:
• That does not qualify in terms of the minimum measurement requirements as specified by the MET, Namibian Quality Control. If trophies do not meet this required, they do not have to be paid for. Exceptions are trophies with abnormalities and age deformities, which are taken home by the client, (Refer to the NAPHA Medical Brochure for minimum measurements.); and
• In contravention of the Fair Chase principals as stated in the NAPHA Code of Conduct.

Bow hunting

Bow energy is specified as follows:

Small Game – 25ft/lb
Medium Game – 40ft/lb
Large Game – 65ft/lb

About Namibia

General

Surface area: 824 268km2
Capital: Windhoek

Climate

The best time to visit is during the cool, dry winter months of April to September. In summer, November to March, the landscapes are verdant green, but expect high temperatures and heavy downpours.
Summers are hot with daily highs of over 28ºC (82ºF) between October and February, evenings are cooler. Winter days are milder, with maximum and minimum means of 20ºC (69ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) in July, but early mornings and evenings are crisp with frost.

Time Zone

• Summer: GMT + 2 hours from the 1st Sunday in April.
• Winter: GMT +1 hour from the 1st Sunday in April to the 1st Sunday in September.
 
Electrical Appliances

• All run on 220/240 volts. Outlets are of the round 3-pin, 15-amps type, the same as in South Africa.
 
Drinking Water

• Most tap water is purified and safe to drink. Visitors should exercise caution in rural areas.

What will you need

Entry requirements

Passport must be valid for a minimum of six months after date of departure from Namibia.
Visas are required for certain nationalities and are valid for three months from the date of issue for stays up to three months from date of entry. Citizens from the following countries are exempted from visa requirements if entering Namibia as bona fide tourists:
Angola. Australia, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Cuba, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Lesotho, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malaysia, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, Scandinavian countries, Singapore, south Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Switzerland, Tanzania, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

There are three types of Visas: Tourist, Business and Transit +-US$50
For further information: Ministry of Home Affairs, Tel (+264 61) 292 2102

Hunters clothing

Light, cotton clothing in olive green or sand colours is recommended for hunting.
Well-fitting boots!!!
Remember to bring warm pyjamas and sweater/parkas for cool nights and mornings.

Note!! – Camouflaged clothing is permitted only in the hunting field in Namibia.

Tips on what to bring along on your hunting trip

o Flash light
o Sun protection lotion (We suggest an SPF of 30 to 50)
o Lip Balm
o Sun-Glasses
o Hat
o Camera
o Film
o Batteries for camera
o Binoculars (min8*30)
o Bow or rifle accessories
o Clothes (2 pants, 2 shirts), warm clothes especially from June to August
o Diary

AIR TRAVEL

NAPHA recommends flying directly to Namibia from Europe in Hosea Kutako International Airport near Windhoek. This will minimize delays associated with firearm transport. Air Namibia offers a direct service.
The Chief Hosea Kutako Airport (Windhoek International Airport), 45km (28 miles) east of the capital, is the major point of entry into Namibia. There are landing strips throughout the country and air-charter services are available in Windhoek and Swakopmund (coastal town).

Flight from USA

Flights depart on a daily basis from Atlanta, Chicago and New York to Johannesburg. There is also a daily connecting flight between Johannesburg and Windhoek International Airport (Chief Hosea Kutako Airport).
We recommend flying via Europe directly to Windhoek. Please contact your travel agent for further details.

Flights from Europe

Direct flights are available from Frankfurt (Germany) or London (England) to Windhoek, Namibia. Other destinations in Europe can be routed through Johannesburg where daily connecting flights are available to Windhoek, Namibia. Please contact your travel agent for further details.

ENSURE!!
 
o Ensure that you have comprehensive travel insurance
o That you take out traveller’s medical insurance

REMEMBER TO PRACTICE SHOOTING OFF YOUR SHOOTING STICKS ON THE SHOOTING RANGE!!!
 

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