Country of choice

[Duckhunter3000]

Before I joined this website, I’ve learned some things about Africa. One country that caught my eye was Namibia, is this a good country to hunt in? It looks like an area with lots of wide open land and I’ve seen some outfitters offer up hunts for good prices. My big game hunting experience isn’t the best, but it looks nice.

 

[Mekaniks]

Before I joined this website, I’ve learned some things about Africa. One country that caught my eye was Namibia, is this a good country to hunt in? It looks like an area with lots of wide open land and I’ve seen some outfitters offer up hunts for good prices. My big game hunting experience isn’t the best, but it looks nice.

Yes sir, Namibia has lots to offer. There are some great sponsor outfitters in Namibia.

 

[Duckhunter3000]

Yes sir, Namibia has lots to offer. There are some great sponsor outfitters in Namibia.

Is it possible to combine a plains game hunt with some bird hunting in between? Is plains game what they call there animals that aren’t dangerous? Kind of like how we have deer in the US.

 

[375Fox]

I don’t think there is a better choice for a first safari. I’ve hunted 6 African countries, I think Namibia is my favorite for a lot of reasons.

 

[Mekaniks]

Is it possible to combine a plains game hunt with some bird hunting in between? Is plains game what they call there animals that aren’t dangerous? Kind of like how we have deer in the US.

Yes, there is definitely some bird hunting as well. Francolin, Guinea Fowl, Egyptian Geese, Sand Grouse.....Bird hunting as a side to a PG hunt is a blast

 

[375Fox]

Is it possible to combine a plains game hunt with some bird hunting in between? Is plains game what they call there animals that aren’t dangerous? Kind of like how we have deer in the US.

Plains game is non-dangerous game. Antelopes from steenbok to eland and warthogs. Animals like hippo, buffalo, elephant are dangerous game. There is opportunity for bird hunting in Namibia. There are a lot of Guinea fowl and Francolins. South Africa would likely offer better bird hunting though, but I think Namibia is a better choice for a first plains game hunt.

 

[Throwback]

Before I joined this website, I’ve learned some things about Africa. One country that caught my eye was Namibia, is this a good country to hunt in? It looks like an area with lots of wide open land and I’ve seen some outfitters offer up hunts for good prices. My big game hunting experience isn’t the best, but it looks nice.

Ive hunted Namibia twice in the last year. I think you will find the feedback from most folks on AH is that yes, it is a great country to start the African experience. It is relatively affordable for most kind of hunts, plenty of great outfitters, safe, weather is pretty stable, infrastructure functions well, multiple ways to fly there, not overcrowded at all, varied terrain so you can explore different parts, etc... You can bird hunt and hunt PG on the same trip.

Do some research and find an outfitter, then just go. You can rent rifles from the outfitter if you dont want to fool with bringing them, but its really not hard to do if you want to. Use PWP Travel, or Gracys or someone like that if you do bring rifles. Cheers

 

[Doug3006]

I just wrapped up my 3rd safari in Namibia, so obviously I love it there. I think Namibia is the best country for your 1st safari.

 

[mark-hunter]

Before I joined this website, I’ve learned some things about Africa. One country that caught my eye was Namibia, is this a good country to hunt in? It looks like an area with lots of wide open land and I’ve seen some outfitters offer up hunts for good prices. My big game hunting experience isn’t the best, but it looks nice.

Namibia is the best. I was there 4 times to hunt.
Now what does the best mean, it depends on your or mine definition. Feel free to ask.

Main question is what do you expect a good African country to offer to hunter?

 

[Mark A Ouellette]

Before I joined this website, I’ve learned some things about Africa. One country that caught my eye was Namibia, is this a good country to hunt in? It looks like an area with lots of wide open land and I’ve seen some outfitters offer up hunts for good prices. My big game hunting experience isn’t the best, but it looks nice.

You've received several replies from AH members who have recently hunted Namibia. I suggest you ask them via a post or Direct Message(s) who they hunted with and their experiances. Ask to follow up with a phone conversation. You'll learn much in a verbal conversation.

There are Namibian outfitters who are AH sponsors. Check them out via their sponsor adds at the top and right sides of this page.

Finally, the Africa Hunting owner Jerome Philippe is a member of the family that owns and operates this: https://www.namibiahuntingsafaris.com/
They offer plains, bird, and even leopard hunting.
I've never hunted in Namibia but if I wanted to, I'd definately converse with Jerome.

 

[Duckhunter3000]

Namibia is the best. I was there 4 times to hunt.
Now what does the best mean, it depends on your or mine definition. Feel free to ask.

Main question is what do you expect a good African country to offer to hunter?

Just for starting out on the continent. I’ve seen people hunt there on YouTube and it looked cool, you never know what you could run into and you don’t just have to hunt one animal. Also this is just an idea for a future hunt so I’m trying to learn all that I can.

 

[Fatback]

I have hunted in Namibia 4 times and will be back for my 5th hunt in August. I have enjoyed my hunts in RSA and Zimbabwe as well and I am sure will hunt those and other countries in the future but I have made some great friends in Namibia and the hunting is fantastic so it is a country that is always on my short list when planning a safari.

 

[mark-hunter]

Just for starting out on the continent. I’ve seen people hunt there on YouTube and it looked cool, you never know what you could run into and you don’t just have to hunt one animal. Also this is just an idea for a future hunt so I’m trying to learn all that I can.

That is good starting point, which will not leave you disappointed.

 

[Kevin375]

I have hunted 20 times in Namibia and I really like this country.
It is very easy to bring a rifle over there, and since the Covid, your PH can also assist you to pick it up at the airport.
The country remains safe, one of the safest of Africa from what I was told.
There is a wide varieties of game to hunt, from the little Damara dik-dik up to elephant and including many emblematic species like oryx, kudu, warthog, springbok, hartman zebras...etc. Excepts for dangerous games where prices are very high, there are some exceptions of course, for plains game, it is pretty affordable to hunt in Namibia.
For small games, it depends the species, but the hunting season for birds is shorter than the one for big game that starts from the february 1st till the november 30th.
At the end of the year, I'm going to South Africa to see new territories and new species of game. But no doubt, I will return to Namibia in the future.

 

[Duckhunter3000]

I have hunted 20 times in Namibia and I really like this country.
It is very easy to bring a rifle over there, and since the Covid, your PH can also assist you to pick it up at the airport.
The country remains safe, one of the safest of Africa from what I was told.
There is a wide varieties of game to hunt, from the little Damara dik-dik up to elephant and including many emblematic species like oryx, kudu, warthog, springbok, hartman zebras...etc. Excepts for dangerous games where prices are very high, there are some exceptions of course, for plains game, it is pretty affordable to hunt in Namibia.
For small games, it depends the species, but the hunting season for birds is shorter than the one for big game that starts from the february 1st till the november 30th.
At the end of the year, I'm going to South Africa to see new territories and new species of game. But no doubt, I will return to Namibia in the future.

Speaking of rifles, what are the laws over there for firearms?

 

[mark-hunter]

Speaking of rifles, what are the laws over there for firearms?

Minimum energy (Eo - muzzle velocity)

• 1350 Joule for springbuck, duiker etc.
• 2700 Joule for Hartebeest, Wildebeest, Kudu, Gemsbuck, Eland etc.
• 5400 Joule for Buffalo, Elephant, Rhino etc.

No solid point cartridge is allowed to be used on antelope or any other species. Fully automatic weapons (e.g. AK 47 and other military hardware) are PROHIBITED. Other self-loading, considered semi-automatic weapons are not prohibited, but you can expect questions at the Airport of importation.

 

[Duckhunter3000]

So no semi auto shotgun? What about old military surplus rifles. Like the old bolt actions, will they be under the military hardware?

 

[Kevin375]

https://www.embassyofnamibia.fr/perch/resources/pdf/clarification-on-bringing-firearms-into-namibia.pdf

I regret handgun hunting is still prohibited in Namibia

 

[Duckhunter3000]

https://www.embassyofnamibia.fr/perch/resources/pdf/clarification-on-bringing-firearms-into-namibia.pdf

I regret handgun hunting is still prohibited in Namibia

So what I’m getting from this is that semi auto shotguns and pumps are ok. Bolt actions of all kinds are fine, including old ones, like a Mosin Nagant for example. Correct me if I’m wrong, I’m not sure if I read that correctly.

 

[FlyGuy]

Great country for the first time African hunter.
Semi auto shotguns and bolt action rifles are fine.