Namibia
Republic of Namibia official web site: http://www.grnnet.gov.na
Air Travel
Your final destination will be Windhoek International Airport,
just outside the Capital of Namibia, where you will be met by
us and taken by car (a three hour drive) to Ozondjahe Hunting
Safaris, click here
to see Namibia
map. Since there are no direct flights
from any U.S. city to Namibia, there are basically two options
available; flying to Namibia via South Africa or a major European
city.
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Air Namibia: http://www.airnamibia.com.na
South African Airways: http://www.flysaa.com
Lufthansa: http://www.lufthansa.com
AVOID TRAVELING THROUGH LONDON WITH FIREARMS AT ALL COSTS.
AMERICAN AIRLINES AS WELL AS OTHER AIRLINES WILL NOT
EVEN TAKE YOUR FIREARMS TO LONDON...
Traveling through South Africa with Rifles or Firearms
Should you be traveling to or through South Africa, leaving the
airport with your firearms, you will be required to fill out the
new South
Africa Firearms Permit Application Form,
click
here
to download the
SAPS 520 Form
and request from us, the hunting outfitter, a Letter of
Invitation for the Central Firearms Register. For instructions
on completing
SAPS
520 Form
by the South African Police Services click
here.
RiflePermits.com is a small company in South Africa that works hand-in-hand with
the South African Police Services (SAPS) to provide "import/export"
or "in-transit" permits for your rifle(s) before you
arrive in South Africa. They offer a good service and you will
find valuable
information regarding
this process on their website at http://www.riflepermits.com.
For the new requirements to import firearms into South Africa,
as published by the South African Police Service, click here.
Trip Cancellation Insurance
You may wish to consider purchasing trip
cancellation insurance, contact your insurance agent or try CSA
Travel Protection Insurance at http://www.csatravelprotection.com or (800) 873.9855. Consider also insurance for your baggage, including
your firearm(s), medical,
24 hour assistance..., from your travel agent or insurance agent
(to compare and obtain prices online visit http://insuremytrip.com for your travel insurance plans from 14 different companies).
Passport
All foreigners must be in possession of a passport that will remain
valid for at least six months after the intended date of departure
from Namibia.
U.S. Department of State - Passport Services and Information
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738_2.html
Entry Visa
Citizens of the United States, Canada, France, Spain, Germany,
Italy, Switzerland and United Kingdom planning to spend no more
than 90 days in Namibia, with a return ticket, will be issued
a visa at the airport upon arrival.
Persons possessing passports
from other countries may be required to obtain an entry visa prior
to departure from their country. This should be done well in advance
as it can take some time. You may check
visa requirements for foreigners traveling to Namibia http://www.mfa.gov.na/frames/visasframe.htm.
The visa application form can be downloaded from our web site
by clicking here
or sent to you upon request.
Should you have any questions as to whether you are required to
obtain a visa from your country of citizenship, please do not
hesitate to contact
us.
Baggage
Allowance
Airlines at your departure point may be more liberal concerning
baggage weight than airlines departing from Namibia; they are
strict about total weight for checked baggage not being more than
44lbs (20kg) otherwise you may be charged hefty excess baggage
fees. Gun weight should not be included in the calculation of
total weight.
Arms & Ammunition
International law requires that all firearms be transported in
purpose built hard cases that are locked and separate from any
ammunition. Temporary importation of hunting weapons into Namibia
is free of charge, firearms and ammunition must be declared upon
entry, where your permit will be issued.
To speed up this process,
we advise that prior to departure, you fill in the Gun Permit
Application form available from us and carry it with you. Click
here
to download this form or we can send it to you upon request.
Although it is not required by Namibian Customs, we recommend
while traveling, especially via South Africa, that you carry your
gun license with you. Some countries, including the United States,
do not issue gun licenses, in this event a copy of proof of ownership
should be carried instead. One hundred rounds of ammunition per firearm
is the maximum allowable in Namibia and only the ammunition for the specific caliber may be imported.
There is no limit to the number of firearms that may be imported into Namibia for trophy hunting purposes, howver we recommend clients to not bring more than two firearms, especially while travelling through South Africa as their laws differ largely from those in Namibia.
Handguns, automatic weapons, croosbows and solid
point cartridges are not permitted in Namibia.
Recommended
Hunting Safari Clothing & Equipment
Safari hunting wear should be comfortably fitting and made of
a sturdy fabric, we suggest cotton in khaki or a neutral color.
We recommend layering clothing since temperature changes throughout
the day can be significant, typically varying 35° F (20°
C) from day to night.
It is essential that hunting boots be comfortable
and well broken-in. Due to the thorn bush, we advise against wearing
shorts for hunting. For your convenience laundry is done on a
daily basis; packing should be done with this in mind. Click here to read the baggage weight allowances section. To adapt this list
according to the length of your trip and weather during the month
of your hunting safari in Namibia, please click here to refer to Climate
in Namibia section or for today's weather
in Namibia go Yahoo weather station at
http://weather.yahoo.com.
- Casual clothing and shoes for evenings, leisure time and travel
- Underclothes
- Socks
- Two pairs of hunting boots
- Several pairs of long pants for hunting
- Variety of short and long sleeved shirts for hunting
- Several warm sweaters
- A light jacket for wind or rain
- A warm jacket
- Thermal underwear
- Warm hat
- Gloves (functional for hunting)
- Hat for the sun
- Sunglasses
- Sun block with high SPF
- Lip balm with UV protection
- Bathing suit
- Flashlight and batteries
- Camera and film and/or video camera, tapes and charger
- Converter (220 to 110 volts)
- Binoculars
- Bag or pack for taking personal items on hunt
- Leather belt and ammunition pouch
- Firearm(s) and ammunition (see Arms & Ammunition
section)
- Personal items, toiletries, eyeglasses, medications, etc.
“There was an abundance
of game and the accommodations were excellent.” James Kirk
Nearest City
Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris is located 25 miles (40km) south of
Otjiwarongo (population 25,000), which provides all of the basic
requirements, such as banks, post office, pharmacies, souvenirs,
doctors and hospitals.
Currency in Namibia
The Namibian Dollar is the national currency, however the South
African Rand which has the same monetary value is more easily
obtainable and is accepted everywhere in Namibia. Visa credit
cards are widely accepted, and American Express traveler's cheques in major currencies
can be exchanged at most banks. For current exchange rates visit Yahoo
currency at http://finance.yahoo.com/m3?u.
Voltage
Standard European 220 volts, two-pin outlets are used at Ozondjahe
Hunting Safaris, but the Namibian standard is 220/240 volts, three-pin
15 amp outlets.
Languages
The official language is English, but German and Afrikaans are
also widely spoken.
Medical
In the unlikely event of an emergency, we have sophisticated medical
services available in Otjiwarongo, 25 miles away. No inoculations
are required to enter Namibia, although hunters should keep up to date with Tetanus boosters and international travelers
are generally advised to keep Hepatitis A vaccinations up to date.
Malaria does not occur in our arid region, but is present in the
northern-most part of Namibia. Should you decide to take malaria
medication, consult your doctor well before your departure. For
current information visit the Center
for Disease Control - Travelers’ Health
web site at http://www.cdc.gov/travel/safrica.htm.
Landing Strip Coordinates at Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris
Runway Length: 1,700 meter or 1.05 mile
Runway Width: 50 meter or 164 feet
08-26
Runway Position:
20 degrees 39' 56,3 South
16 degrees 53' 06,3 East
Runway Altitude: 1,584.96 meter or 5,200 feet
Namibian Embassy in USA
1605 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington D.C. 20009, USA
Tel (202) 986.0540
Fax (202) 986.0443
embnamibia@aol.com
American Embassy in Namibia
Private Bag 12029
Windhoek, Namibia
Tel (264) 61.221.601
Fax (264) 61.229.792
http://www.usembassy.namib.com |
