Hunting in Namibia

The ranch is 24700 acres (10000 ha) in size and is one of the few properties that display three different types of sceneries as it is covered with a lot of dry river beds, granite kopjes and one part red savannah bush veldt.

At Otjandaue Hunting Safaris, you can hunt a variety of  plains game species and wild predators including:

Oryx

Kudu

Warthog

Zebra

Eland

Blue Wildebeest

Springbok

Leopard

Red Hartebeest

Best time to hunt in Namibia

Our hunting season starts from the 1st of February to the 30th of November. We recommend hunting from April to November, just after the rainy season. May to August is our winter months. 

You can expect temperatures of 2° C (35° F) early mornings to 25° C (77° F) mid-afternoon. September to November, you can expect temperatures of 25° C (77 °F) to 39° C (102° F). It can be very cold in the mornings on the way to the hunting terrain or on the way back in the evenings, so please bring cover-alls or appropriate warm clothing. It warms up very quickly in the mornings, so don’t over-dress. Gloves are also advised for winter mornings.

Rifle Hunting

Recommended Caliber

We recommend a .308 as minimum calibre for our area. The average shot is about 80 m (87 yards) to 150 m (163 yards) but, the occasional shot of 200 m (218 yards) may occur. We also offer a 30-06 or 8 x 57 Mauser for hire should you need to make use of that service.

 

Rifle Import Requirements

The smallest calibre allowed is 7 mm. No solid points are allowed. Handguns, automatic weapons and crossbows are prohibited. It is recommended that the maximum of two firearms be imported to Namibia per client and any unconventional firearms to be imported for trophy hunting must be applied for to the Inspector General and be granted permission before your departure to Namibia.

Download the Namibian Temporary Rifle Import Application here.

Download Rifle Import Application

Please take care of the following procedure to minimise problems when travelling with firearms to Namibia:

  • All bags need to be adequately marked with name tags 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.
  • Check you rifle directly through to Hosea Kutako International Airport in Namibia if you fly with Lufthansa from your country.( This is not recommended if you fly through Johannesburg)
  • Windhoek’s airport International baggage code is WDH.
  • Only ammunition for the specific calibre of firearms your importing may be imported.
  • A maximum of 100 rounds may be imported per rifle.
  • Take out full insurance for all firearms before travelling to Otjandaue.
  • Fill in the rifle import permit before your departure to Namibia to speed up your customs clearing.
  • If you fly via Johannesburg please check the South African Police regulations to minimise any problems on the Napha website: www.napha.com.na

Bow Hunting

Otjandaue started bow hunting in the 2007 hunting season and is a registered bow hunting ranch. We have 5 waterholes with well-equipped bow blinds where hunters can lie in ambush. We also offer walk and stalk bow hunting experiences for the more advanced bow hunter. We try to get within a range of 20 to 30 metres of the animals with a side-on shot if possible.

We have a shooting range at the guest house where hunters can practise and adjust their bows.

All the species on our price list are huntable with a bow except for leopards. In Namibia, none of the big 5 is allowed to be hunted with a bow.

Minimum Bow Energy Required

Small Game

25 ft/lb (350-grain arrow recommended)

Medium Game

40 ft/lb (400-grain arrow recommended)

Large Game

65 ft/lb (450-grain arrow recommended)

Permits and Licenses

Hunting permits for various game species must be organised by the outfitter before the hunt commences. For bow hunting, MET licences/hunt permits must clearly stipulate “Bow Hunting” at the top of the page. The onus lies with the trophy hunter to check and ensure that the correct permits are in possession of the outfitter before hunting commences. A hunter may take only two animals of each species per year on a regular trophy hunting permit, irrespective of if the trophies are exported or not.