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INFORMATION
For essential information not listed i.e.:
- For general information on hunting in Namibia, NAPHA medal system, Top ten trophies, Members of
NAPHA, Visa requirements etc. please:
Visit the
NAPHA website here or
- For general information on Namibia please: Visit the
Namibia Tourism Board website here or
- For information regarding the importation of specific species into various countries requiring
a CITES permit please: Visit the
CITES website here and
- To obtain specific guidelines on importation of species and permit requirements for the
United States please: Visit the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife website here
- Clothing and footwear
Clothing and footwear is fundamentally important, as this will contribute to your comfort and
success.
The clothing and footwear you choose is important to avoid premature detection as most of our
hunting is done on foot.
Medium dark colours are recommended for the reasons as stated above and you should bring three
changes of green or brown shirts and trousers of a tough cotton type. No light coloured
Khaki.
Rubber soft soled ankle high hunting boots, plus at least 4 pairs of thick woollen or cotton
socks are most suitable. Make sure your hunting boots are broken in before coming on
Safari.
A Safari hat should be brought even though we supply each client with a complimentary hunting
cap. Good quality sun glasses and sun cream are useful.
May through to August is our winter months and occasionally it can get very cold, so bring
warm clothing and gloves during this period. The rest of the year, shorts and short-sleeved
shirts will suffice, but early mornings and evenings, can be quite cool. Pack both light and
heavy clothing; clothing that can be worn in layers.
Please note for leopard hunting - the clothing that is worn while sitting in a blind should
be of such fiber that do not chafe or make a rustling noise when slight movement takes place.
- Rifles and ammunition:
We would like to encourage you to read Craig Boddington's Safari Rifles 2, as it gives valuable
background information especially for first time hunters to Africa on calibres and ammunition
suitable for all types of African game.
We also refer you to the NAPHA website above on Namibian law and recommendations on calibres
and ammunition. (http://www.napha.com.na)
Anton Esterhuizen, owner and Professional hunter of Estreux Safaris recommend the following:
Make sure you are fit as this will enhance your shooting ability. Secondly, make sure you are
familiar with your rifle and the ballistics for the particular ammunition you are about to
use. Use one type of ammunition for the game intended to shoot. (Do not mix your ammunition)
Practise as much as possible i.e. shooting from different positions, but most importantly
offhand shooting and the proper use of shooting sticks.
One rifle for Plains game and leopard in Namibia: Any of the .300's, 8mm, .325 WSM, .338's
and .375's.
One rifle for Dangerous thick skinned game in Namibia: Minimum calibre allowed in Namibia;
any of the .375's, then any of the .416's, .450's, .458's and .470's.
Recommended bullets for Plains game and leopard in Namibia: Barnes X/TS, Swift A-Frame,
Woodleigh and Trophy Bonded Bear Claw.
Recommended bullets for Dangerous thick skinned Game in Namibia: Barnes and Woodleigh solids
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism in Namibia has as of the 05th October 2009:
- Closed all hound hunting.
- Agreed to extend the moratorium on issuing trophy permits until updated and refined regulations pertaining to the trophy hunting of Leopard and Cheetah have been gazetted.
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