Otjandaue Hunting Safaris Namibia
Important Information
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. Please take care of the following procedure to minimize problems when travelling with firearms to Namibia:
- All bags need to be adequately marked with nametags 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)
- Windhoeks airport's 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 minimize any problems on the Napha website: www.napha.com.na.
Click Here to download Rifle Permit
The travel agency that we recommend and like to work with is Frosch International travel
website: www.froschtravel.com
e-mail: rjamison@froschtravel.com
Phone: 979-732-5712
Clients not interested in using our local taxidermist can make use of I.F.N Airfreight Logistics
website: www.ifn.com.na
Visa requirements
All visitors to Namibia must be in possession of a valid passport. Temporary residence permits for visitors are issued on arrival and allow tourists a period of 90 days per year in the country. Bona fide and business travellers of the following countries are exempted from visa requirements: Angola, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lichtenstein, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Mozambique, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Tanzania, United Kingdom, United States of America, and Zimbabwe.
Essential Information
- Payment can be made by cash, or travellers cheques.
- Personal medication must be brought with on safari, the nearest hospital is only 20 km away from us. Otjandaue is situated in a malaria free area. It's important that you inform us about any medical condition you have and known symptoms should anything happen during the hunt.
- Light, cotton clothing in olive green or sand colours is recommended for hunting, boots with soft soles, bring at least one sweater or jacket for the occasional cool evening or morning, sun protection, hat, lip balm, camera, binoculars.