Bird Hunting In Namibia VS South Africa

[Frank Ragle]

I am curious as to the differences between the RSA and Namibia with regards to wing shooting opportunities. I am planning to go on safari in '23 but would like to tack on some wingshooting as well. I know that the RSA has good wingshooting (with varied species) but am less familiar with the species and types of wingshooting available in Namibia. Any information would be appreciated!

 

[Adrian]

I've taken my shotgun with me a couple of times and shot Guinea fowl, Egyptian geese and Sand Grouse.
Made a nice change to do something different. If you speak to your outfitter I'm sure they can help you out.
Some charge but most don't.

 

[CJW]

I believe I've seen wingshooting hunts listed on book your hunt. Maybe search Namibia hunts and speak to an outfitter directly.

 

[Philip Glass]

To each his own. I’ve taken some guinea fowl and that is ok but I go to Africa to pursue big game. It’s kinda like those who relish the chance to fish while on safari. I mean if your done hunting sure but dedicating much time to it is just not for me.
That said I love Namibia and don’t discount the experience there, it’s great. RSA is bigger and more cultivation therefore more birds.
Happy Safari planning!
Philip

 

[BRICKBURN]

RSA has a well developed bird hunting industry.
I have friends who have gone to RSA to solely/exclusively hunt birds.
Different species and a huge diversity are available.
The problem is timing.
Like other areas of the world Migration of waterfowl and the hunting season coincide in the fall.
Not when I typically show up to hunt.

Grouse and Guinea fowl, Doves are available in both RSA and Namibia.

I've hunted birds on every trip across Southern Africa. If you are a bird hunter you just have to.

Orange River Partridge over pointers.
Egyptian Geese - spot and stalk.
Doves - pass shooting
Helmeted Guinea Fowl - walked up in a variety of cover.
Sand Grouse / Francolin- walked up and pass shooting.


I will try shooting birds over a seed crop one day.

 

[Frank Ragle]

RSA has a well developed bird hunting industry.
I have friends who have gone to RSA to solely/exclusively hunt birds.
Different species and a huge diversity are available.
The problem is timing.
Like other areas of the world Migration of waterfowl and the hunting season coincide in the fall.
Not when I typically show up to hunt.

Grouse and Guinea fowl, Doves are available in both RSA and Namibia.

I've hunted birds on every trip across Southern Africa. If you are a bird hunter you just have to.

Orange River Partridge over pointers.
Egyptian Geese - spot and stalk.
Doves - pass shooting
Helmeted Guinea Fowl - walked up in a variety of cover.
Sand Grouse / Francolin- walked up and pass shooting.


I will try shooting birds over a seed crop one day.

That's my thinking. I love bird hunting, especially over pointers and look forward to doing some wingshooting when I go.

 

[Tally-Ho HUNTING SAFARIS]

Hi Frank

There is great bird ahooting in south africa and it can be tagged on to a safari no problem
I have a great bird shooting outfitter whom i send my hinting clients too
Bird shooting is a specialised profession and takes a lot of homework etc before the clie ts arrive
i am not a bird shooting outfitter i do game plains and big game and all my time is taken up doing that...as best i can
So i choose to send clients to a specialist fora special and professional experience

Regards