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USEFUL INFORMATION


Here you will find a lot of useful information about Namibia. We want you to be able to enjoy your hunting trip / holiday completely relaxed and without stress right from the start. Part of this information was kindly provided by "huntinamibia". We thank you very much. If you have further questions, please contact us.

The hunting season for foreign hunters lasts from 1 February to 30 November, so that hunting lasts only in the two hot months of December and January.

The hunting season for Namibians, however, takes place in the winter months from about June to September.

From February to April it is warm to hot and occasionally it rains, mostly in the form of heavy showers. The dry rivers - "Riviere" - sometimes carry water, which occasionally forces waiting times on farm and side streets.

The country shows itself in the rainy season and shortly thereafter from its most beautiful side. The bush and the grass are green. Even in the desert sometimes the flowers bloom.

In contrast to the scenic attraction is the fact that the game finds water practically everywhere and does not have to move so often to the well-known waterholes.

Because of the denser vegetation, the animals are worse to identify and address.

In May, the country is mostly still green. Rain is not expected until October.

From June to August, the bush starts to dry up, the grass turns yellow. The game is much easier to identify and more tied to the water points. The nights and the early morning hours can get very cold. Also medium night frosts occur regionally.

During the day it is pleasantly warm and dry. The days are relatively short.

From September to mid-October, temperatures rise above 30 degrees. But the heat is well tolerated in the clear, dry air.

In the hot, hot lunchtime, it makes sense to let the hunt rest, because the game also sets in the shade of bushes and trees.

In October and November the heat increases. Now we must reckon with a few showers, which only slightly affect the hunt. However, a long stalk in the now completely dried bush can be quite exhausting.

It is basically no problem to introduce your own hunting weapon to Namibia. First, it makes sense to register the transport of weapons with the airline. Occasionally, it is a bit cumbersome to identify the responsible body. It's best to contact the service if you can not find it on the company's website.
In any case, have the hunting weapon registration confirmed by e-mail and have the confirmation of security at check-in ready. If the counter staff does not know, you will save a lot of discussion. In general, everything runs smoothly.

In parallel or in time, you should already register the weapon with the Namibian police. The necessary form can be found in our download area (please specify the address of the hunting farm). Do not be annoyed if you have to fill in the same form again at the declaration at the airport Windhoek. Just stay calm and friendly. Then everything works smoothly and you put out the necessary weapon perm.

Transport during the flight in a shatter-proof, lockable rifle case. The ammunition must be transported separately in the suitcase. Play it safe and pack the ammunition into a lockable ammunition container. Also, if not essential, it also spares you unnecessary discussions.

Fully automatic weapons and the import of handguns are prohibited. The German firearms license is required for re-import.

As a hunting weapon, a repeating rifle in the caliber 8x68S, .375, 9.3 × 64 or one of the fast-moving American 300 caliber (for example .300 WinMag etc.) is recommended for antelope hunting. 7 × 64 or 30.06 even in the strongest labs represent the lowest limit and often do not provide enough reserves for not exactly placed shots. In addition, some wild species are shot-harder than e.g. European game. Choose a "bonded" or partiality bullet, not too soft bullet to have a scrap if possible.

For elephants, the minimum is 5 400 joules. 40 cartridges should be enough for a normal safari. It should both shots at distances up to 200 meters and the fast, multiple shooting standing freehand already be practiced at home.

Definitely recommendable is a variable riflescope, with which you can cover a wide range of distances. As binoculars, a light 8 × 30 glass o.a. "Weight saving" is the motto, because stalking in the heat you quickly notice every superfluous gram.

Please also note our checklists in the download area.

The Namibian Professional Hunting Association, Namibia Professional Hunting Association, was founded in 1974 to promote Namibia as an international hunting destination and to protect local hunting rights. Today, NAPHA counts over 400 professional hunters (hunting guides and professional hunters) as registered members. The association maintains an excellent relationship with the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and is instrumental in formulating new legislation.

The purpose of NAPHA is to maintain and promote an organizational infrastructure through effective management to serve the professional hunting members, customers and other stakeholders.

Okondura is a member of NAPHA

Contact Details: 

Sam Nujoma Drive 318 (Klein Windhoek)

Tel : + 264 (0)61 234455
Fax : + 264 (0)61 222567

Opening hours:

Mondays to Fridays  07h00 – 13h00 and 14h00 – 17h00

If you need help or information, please contact:

Tanja Dahl, Management, ceo@napha.com.na
Kauna Jonas, Assistent to the Manager, napha@napha.com.na
Delin Rooinasie, Secretary, info@napha.com.na

www.napha-namibia.com 

Area: 824 268 km²

Capital: Windhoek

Independent since: March 21, 1990

President: Hage Geingob

Multiparty Parliament

Democratic Constitution

Separation of powers between the executive, legislative and judiciary

Secular state with religious freedom (90% Christian)

Press and media freedom

Nature reserves: 15% of the total area

Highest mountain: Brandberg

Other distinctive mountains: Spitzkoppe, Moltkeblick, Gamsberg

Year-round rivers: Oranje, Kunene, Okavango, Zambezi and Kwando / Linyanti / Chobe

Periodic Rivers: Fish River, Kuiseb, Swakop, Ugab and many more

14 vegetation zones

120 tree species

200 endemic plant species

100 and more lichen species

Living fossil plant: Welwitschia mirabilis

Main sectors: mining, fishing, tourism & agriculture

Largest employer: agriculture (46%)

Biggest Growth Industry: Tourism

Mining: diamonds, uranium, copper, lead, zinc, magnesium, cadmium, arsenic, pyrite, silver, gold, lithium-bearing minerals, granites (granite, marble, blue sodalite) and numerous semi-precious stones

Roads: 5 450 km of tar; 37 000 km of gravel

Ports: Walvis Bay, Luderitz

Airports: Hosea Kutako International Airport, Eros Airport, 46 airfields

Railway network: 2 382 km narrow gauge railway

6.2 telephone lines per 100 inhabitants Direct dialing in 221 countries

Mobile radio standard: GSM

Contracts with 117 countries, 255 networks

Postal Service: Member of the Universal Postal Union

One doctor per 3 650 inhabitants

In Windhoek, three private hospitals with intensive care

Medical profession corresponds to world standard

Rescue services around the clock

2.3 million

Density: 2.2 inhabitants per km²

Windhoek: 400 000 inhabitants (15% of the total population)

Official language: English

14 regions, 13 ethnic groups

16 languages ​​and dialects

Literacy degree: 85%

Population growth: 2.6%

Educational institutions: more than 1,700 schools, various vocational schools and tertiary institutions

Big game: elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo, cheetah, leopard, giraffe

20 antelope species

240 mammal species (14 endemic)

250 reptile species

50 frog species

676 species of birds

Endemic birds: Namib flycatcher, Damara rock springer, Damara tern, Monteirotoko and others

More than 50 countries have a Embassy or Consulate in Windhoek.

The prices of all goods and services include 15% VAT. Tourists can request the refund of VAT.

Questions to the Ministry of Finance Tel. (+264 61) 23 0773 in Windhoek

Currency: The Namibian Dollar (N $) is linked to the South African Rand (ZAR) and has the same value. The ZAR is accepted as currency in Namibia. Major credit cards are Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club.

Tap water is almost always processed and can be drunk without hesitation. Caution is appropriate in rural areas.

Many tourist destinations in Namibia are NOT accessible by public transport. Private bus companies commute between Windhoek and Swakopmund as well as Cape Town, Johannesburg and the Victoria Falls.

Windhoek is the hub of an extensive regional and international air network.

Charter companies fly to all domestic destinations.

Summer time: GMT + 2 hours from the 1st Sunday in September to the 1st Sunday in April.

Winter time: GMT + 1 hour from the 1st Sunday in April to the 1st Sunday in September

220 volt AC, 50hz, three-pin plug with round pins, Adaper have most accommodations.

Mobirise
Okondura Namibia

Martina & Gerhard Liedtke

PO Box 186
Karibib
NAMIBIA

tel: +264 - 62 - 503983
fax: +264 -088625636
okondura@africaonline.com.na