When is the Hunting Season?
Our busy season is late February until mid-October. The Winter months, when it is most pleasant are from May until early September. We can hunt year-round, but be ready for the heat from late October until late February.
What is the Success Rate on getting all of the animals I'm after in the Package?
It has happened, though very rare, for a hunting client to not get an opportunity at all of the animals in their package. We scout the game year-round to give our clients a great opportunity to harvest the animals on their list and within their package.
Can I change my mind on animals to hunt?
You only pay for the animals you harvest (or wound) at the end of the day. We can change packages to fit your desires or needs, and can also build custom hunting packages for you.
How far are the shots?
The average shot with rifle would be under 200 yards. If you are comfortable taking longer shots, that is OK as well, but please practice shooting from sticks and standing up, as this is the scenario most of the time.
How do I get my trophies back home?
We will skin and salt your capes at the lodge free of charge, anyway you like, i.e. Life-size, Shoulder Mount, Rug, etc. A trusted dipping company will come to the lodge to pick up your trophies to dip, boil the skulls, clean horns, crate and process paperwork for export...they will send you an invoice for this 1-2 months later via email. Then the crate is picked up by an export agent, and they will send you a quote for shipping back to your country, typicall via Air Freight. It is recommend to have an import agent in your home country to receive this crate with your trophies, and then they can either forward on to your taxidermist, or send directly to your home via Ground freight. We recommend Well Worldwide Logistics in Houston, TX as an import agent, and we can get you a deal on taxidermy at Wildlife Market Taxidermy in Texas if convenient for you.
Will someone meet me at the Airport?
We will be waiting outside of Customs for you once you pick up your baggage...look for a person holding a sign with your name on it!
How many Hunters can you accommodate?
We prefer to book hunts with a group of 3 friends or family members. We do not mix groups on our hunts and you will be hunting with the folks you came with. If you have a party larger than three hunters contact us and we may be able to accommodate you.
Is Namibia safe and do we need shots?
Namibia is as safe as anywhere else in the World. We will pick you up at Hosea Kutako International Airport, and escort you to your lodging. To date, we have never had an issue with security for any of our guests. No shots are required if you travel from the U.S., but follow this link for CDC recommended vaccinations. http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/Namibia
What is the process to import a Firearm into Namibia?
http://www.napha-namibia.com/legal-information/hunting-laws-rifle-importation/
What Caliber and Firearm do you recommend?
We recommend a .300 win mag or similar. Ammunition we prefer would be Nosler Bonded or Barnes Triple X. Firearms 7mm Minimum energy (Eo-muzzle velocity): 1350 Joule(996 foot-pound force) for springbok,duiker ect. 2700 Joule(1992 foot-pound force) for hartebeest, wildebeest,kudu,gemsbuck,eland ect. 5400 Joule(3983 foot-pound force) for buffalo,elephant,rhino etc. No solid point cartridge is allowed to be used antelope or any other species. Handguns, Automatic and Semi-automatic weapons are Prohibited in Namibia.