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Getting Here is part of the journey

Travel information to make your arrival & departure seamless

Flights

We recommend booking flights through PWP Travel https://pwptravel.com/

  • Arrival: No later than 4:00 p.m.
  • Departure: No earlier than 9:00 a.m. (to avoid driving in the dark due to wildlife).

Airport Transfers

You will be met after clearning customs in Windhoek by our HNS team and escorted throughout your safari until your departure.

Water & Electricity

Lodge water is drawn from deep boreholes, sealed, filtered, and excellent in quality. Permanent 220-volt electricity is available.

Language & Currency

English is the official language. The Namibian Dollar (N$) is pegged 1:1 to the South African Rand.

Health

Our hunting area is malaria-free with no special vaccinations required. A government clinic is 15 minutes from camp; Windhoek (1 hour) has excellent private hospitals. Airlift is available in emergencies.

PHs and staff are first-aid trained, and international medicines are stocked in camp. Health insurance and a consultation with your physician before travel are essential.

Safety

Namibia is peaceful and welcoming, with a strong pro-hunting culture protected in its Constitution. For current advisories, visit travel.state.gov.

Passport & Visa

Passport valid at least 6 months beyond departure with 3 blank visa pages (endorsement pages not valid). From April 1, 2025, all tourists require a visa. Apply online via Namibia’s e-Visa portal or obtain a Visa on Arrival at major airports/borders. A printed e-Visa (if pre-applied) must be presented. https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/visaonarrival

Carry on arrival: proof of accommodation, sufficient funds, travel itinerary, and travel/medical insurance.

Weather

All temperature estimates below are in Farenheit

  • April – nice and green, cool in the mornings and 80-90’s midday
  • May – green is gone and it’s cool (30’s) up to 70-80’s midday
  • June – cold (40’s) and it warms to 50-70’s midday
  • July – coldest month (30’s) with 50-60’s midday
  • August – cool (40’s) and it warms to 70-80’s
  • September – 50’s to 90’s
  • October thru November – Hot – excellent bow hunting time

Traveling With Guns To Namibia

Hunters traveling with firearms from the United States must complete Form 4457.

The Basic Regulations for a Temporary Import Permit are as follows: No more than ONE firearm or shotgun per caliber or gauge,

  • Check with your airline for their rules on traveling with ammunition. Most limit you to no more than 11 pounds of ammo. HOWEVER: The Namibian authorities do not place any restrictions on the temporary importation of hunting rifles.
  • A maximum of 100 rounds per weapon may be imported. You will receive a form to fill out on your arrival and the permit will be issued at the airport – the process is uncomplicated.
  • No ammunition for other firearms (caliber or gauge) is permitted, in other words, do not try and bring ammunition for your PH’s rifle.
  • You may only bring two shotguns if they are different gauges,
  • Firearms must bear the manufacturer’s serial number or any other mark by which the firearm can be identified. The identification number must be stamped and the mark affixed in the prescribed manner on the barrel, the frame or the receiver of the firearm,
  • Prohibited firearms which may NOT be imported into Namibia, includes: Any fully automatic weapon,
  • Any semi-automatic weapon, No semi-automatic shotguns, Handguns
  • Weapons which fall under military categories.

Importing Guns Into Namibia

Importing rifles into Namibia is straightforward. Forms are emailed directly to the Namibian Police (we will advise), and firearms are checked in on arrival and out on departure. Each hunter may bring two rifles with up to 100 rounds per caliber, though airlines generally limit ammunition to 11 lbs per traveler. Ammunition must match the rifles brought in and may not be packed in the rifle case. Some transit countries require ammunition to be in a separate lockable container.

Legal Requirements

  • Minimum caliber for plains game: 7mm
  • Minimum muzzle energy: 1350 Joule (small antelope), 2700 Joule (larger plains game such as kudu, gemsbok, wildebeest, eland)
  • Dangerous game: minimum .375
  • Black powder rifles and bows are legal; crossbows are prohibited
  • Handguns, pistols, and automatic/semi-automatic firearms are not permitted

 

Recommendations

  • Plains game: .300 magnum or larger with a 3×9 x40 scope, though any legal rifle you are comfortable with is suitable
  • Premium bullets are essential: Nosler Partition, Swift A-Frame, Barnes X, Winchester Fail Safe, and Trophy Bonded Bearclaw are proven choices
  • Wingshooting: bring your favorite shotgun and ~50 shells (#7 shot); Namibia places no restriction on temporary shotgun import

Rental Rifles

For your convenience, we offer camp rifles in .223, .270, .300 Win Mag, and .458 (right-handed only).

Ammunition is provided at additional cost.

Yes. From April 2025, all visiting travellers require a visa, available either online (e-Visa) or on arrival at Hosea Kutako International. Your passport must have at least six months’ validity remaining and three blank pages. We send an invitation letter ahead of arrival to support your application.

No. Our area is malaria-free and there are no required vaccinations for entry from most countries. It’s always sensible to check with your own travel doctor for personal advice.

The cleanest routing is Frankfurt to Windhoek direct with Discover Airlines (Lufthansa Group). Via Cape Town is another good option. Both keep you clear of Johannesburg, which is worth avoiding if you’re travelling with a rifle — it brings the South African SAPS 520 permit into play. Our preferred travel agent specialises in safari travel with firearms and we’re happy to put you in touch.

Plan to land in Windhoek by 4pm on day one and to depart no earlier than 9am on your final day, allowing for the drive between the lodge and the airport. Your transfer is taken care of on both ends.

Layers. Mornings and evenings during our winter (May to August) can be sharp — proper jackets and windbreakers — while midday is generally comfortable. Neutral colours for the field, soft-soled boots, a wide-brim hat, sunglasses, and something smart-casual for dinner. Electricity is 220V, so bring an adapter.