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| Ozondjahe (O-ZUN-YA-HAY) the premier Namibia
hunting outfitter is proud to offer the highest quality of plains
game hunting, Leopard
hunting and Cheetah
hunting in Namibia.
We have been African
trophy hunting in Namibia for decades and boast over 20 plains
game hunting species such as Kudu
hunting, Oryx
hunting and Blue
Wildebeest hunting to name a few. At Ozondjahe Hunting
Safaris,
we take considerable pride in the manner in which we conduct our
traditional African
hunting safaris,
as well as African
bowhunting safaris.
Join us to trophy
hunt Africa on one of the largest privately owned game reserves in Namibia,
covering 75,000
acres (30.000 hectares) or 120 square miles (300 square kilometers) in one solid landmass. Experience an Africa
hunting safari adventure of a lifetime. This private safari hunting reserve has been owned by a European family for three generations and is well known throughout Namibia for its plenitude of incredible plains game hunting trophy, as well as playing an important role in wildlife conservation. Our Namibia hunting territory is located in a malaria free zone in the central region of Namibia (Otjozondjupa Region), click here for Namibia map. Our Africa hunting safaris territory neighbors the Waterberg Plateau National Park, renowned for its multitude of rare and endangered African big game and majestic beauty. Profiting from Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris abundance, a magnificent array of African plains game may be seen grazing on the open plains or congregating near one of the numerous water holes. Found amongst this profusion of African wildlife are over 20 species for plains game hunting as well as Leopard hunting and Cheetah hunting in this natural unspoiled environment. Click here to read about a Leopard hunt or click here to read about a Cheetah hunt. The African safaris hunting territory consists of a variety of differing terrains including bush land with open savannahs and contains an entire mountain range, Ozondjahe Peak, after which the Namibia hunting reserve is named. The vast area of Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris is 75,000 acres (30.000 hectares) or 120 square miles (300 square kilometers) in one solid landmass, which is ten times larger than the average hunting property in Namibia. This makes it possible for you to fully commit your time to your safari hunting endeavors rather than spending hours driving long distances between small hunting establishments, a common practice amongst hunting outfitters in Namibia. By limiting the quantity of fair chase hunting safaris that we conduct, we consistently provide our clients with the exceptional African hunting trophies that they expect. As a result of our conscientious hunting practices, Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris possesses the greatest variety, game population and quality of African hunting trophy in the region. Click here to view our African hunting trophy photo gallery. We encourage you to contact several of our clients as safari hunting references, there is no better way to gain confidence in Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris reputation. So that we may ensure the privacy of our clients, our safari hunting reference list will gladly be provided to you upon request. We have proudly been featured on two episodes of Just Huntin’ hosted by Bob Richardson and Larry Woodward and an episode of Outdoors in the Heartland also hosted by Bob Richardson and Larry Woodward, both shows appearing on the Outdoor Channel as well as several other networks. We have also been featured in articles in such illustrious hunting publications as Field & Stream, Buckmasters GunHunter Magazine, Gun World, Safari Magazine from SCI, NRA American Hunter, Big Game Adventures, Jours de Chasse, Connaissance de la Chasse, Texas Trophy Hunters, Huntinamibia, North American Hunter, North American Hunt Club Magazine, Cabela’s Outfitter Journal, Africa’s BowHunter Magazine, Bowhunting World, African Hunter. We have also been in National Geographic Magazine & shown on National Geographic Channel, in two documentary films, as well as the Discovery Channel for our conservation efforts with the Cheetah Conservation Fund and our large Cheetah population. At Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris it has been our honor and our privilege to have as our clients several of the most prominent European Royal Families, a former President from Europe, CEO's and top executives from several of the world largest companies and have hosted on numerous occasions His Excellency Sam Nujoma, the former President of the Republic of Namibia. “The amount of game and trophy quality on this hunt was excellent” Robert Anderson |
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| ABOUT YOUR NAMIBIA HUNTING SAFARI | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Our
clients consistently leave with top quality trophies across the board, including an exceptional number of top 10 all time trophies hunted
in Namibia according
to Namibia
Professional Hunter Association (NAPHA).
More than 85% of our hunting
trophies reach NAPHA Gold Medal standards or higher, which is why so many of our clients
have returned to hunt
Namibia with us again and again and have the confidence to send their friends. Every Namibia hunting safari is tailored to meet your specific desires with your unsurpassed satisfaction being our foremost priority. You may choose to hunt one on one (1x1) with your own Professional Hunter, or alongside a friend (2x1), two hunters with one Professional Hunter. Very few hunting outfitters in Namibia employ two full time Professional Hunters as we do, we can accommodate two hunters per Professional Hunter, four hunters total. For larger safari hunting groups we use select freelance Professional Hunters, familiar with Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris game reserve are also available. Each African hunt is adapted to provide choice and variety of safari hunting methods, including bow hunting safaris. According to your quarry, preliminary sighting may be done by 4x4 vehicle with closer approach on foot, stalking and tracking, baiting for Leopard hunts, waiting from one of thirty strategically located permanent blinds or from a makeshift hide as the plains game hunting or dangerous game hunting necessitates. For more specific information about bow hunting safaris, click here for our bow hunting Africa page. As a compliment to your African big game hunting safari, there may be an opportunity, depending upon the season, for some action packed wingshooting adventure, click here to visit our bird hunting - wing shooting Africa page. We welcome non- hunting safari family members or friends, and can organize outings and activities for those guests when not accompanying the hunting party, click here to see our non- hunting activities section or click here to see our Excursions and Tours in Namibia section. “The hunt exceeded my expectations, thank you for my hunt of a lifetime” Dennis Richmond |
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| Our trophy hunting season in Namibia opens in February and runs through November, being 10 months long it incorporates each of the four seasons. There are no particular months when plains game hunting is necessarily better, but time constraints or personal considerations such as weather, touring, wingshooting, bow hunting or specific seasonal activities might make a certain period of time more desirable to you. Keep in mind while pondering your dates for hunting in Namibia, that seasons in Namibia, since we are in the Southern hemisphere are opposite of those in the Northern hemisphere. Click here to see what the climate is like during the trophy hunting season in Namibia. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| There
is no typical itinerary for an African
Hunting safari.
At Ozondjahe Hunting
Safaris our terrain and African
hunting trophy species are so varied that we prefer to customize safari
hunting in Namibia to fit each client’s individual priorities. Once you have
decided on the species you wish to hunt we will recommend the
amount of time required to meet your expectations for the variety
and quality of Africa
hunting trophy species you desire. On average, plains
game hunting safaris as well as bowhunting safaris are between 9 to 12 hunting days with a minimum of 8 hunting days
required for plains
game hunting. Dangerous
game hunting such as Leopard
hunting and Cheetah
hunting require a minimum of 12 hunting days. “I Enjoyed the hunt very much and got everything I intended to take” James Kirk |
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| YOUR NAMIBIA HUNTING SAFARI PROFESSIONAL HUNTING TEAM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As
the premier hunting
outfitter in Namibia,
Ozondjahe Hunting
Safaris has a complete team of full time professional hunting staff, including
two highly accomplished, licensed Professional Hunters (one is
an SCI
Master Measurer), assisted by our longtime native
trackers, skilled skinners and drivers. Note: only a SCI
Master Measurer may certify trophies that fall within the top 10 position for
their categories in the SCI
Record Book of Trophy Animals. Our Professional Hunters primary goal is to provide you with the finest quality hunting trophy and exceptional personal service in every aspect to ensure that you have a once in a lifetime African Hunting safari adventure. For an extensive collection of our phenomenal plains game hunting trophy pictures and dangerous game hunting trophy pictures, click here to view our African hunting trophy photo gallery. Our professional hunting team’s hard work, integrity, understanding and bond with nature are crucial assets to the African big game hunter and key to a rewarding and successful Africa trophy hunt. Our Professional Hunters are not only committed men, they are experts in the field and superb judges of African big game hunting trophy quality but most importantly possess great practical experience and speak several languages including English. Carefully selected freelance Professional Hunters, familiar with Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris territory, are available for larger hunting parties requiring more than two Professional Hunters. We encourage you to contact several of our clients as safari hunting references, there is no better way to gain confidence in Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris reputation. So that we may ensure the privacy of our clients, our safari hunting reference list will gladly be provided to you upon request. “The best P. H. I have ever hunted with” Elba Herman |
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| To
ensure a trouble free and safe hunting
safari,
we have four reliable well-maintained and fully equipped Toyota
four-wheel drive vehicles which are used for transportation within
Ozondjahe Hunting
Safaris territory. All of our open-vehicles have radio capability throughout
the game reserve, are customized particularly for comfort and
hunting purposes and carry a first aid kit. Cool boxes containing water and other refreshments will be brought along on each vehicle for your hydration needs and enjoyment. “The facilities at Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris were as good as it gets” Lewis Campopiano |
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| The first preparation of your trophies is included in our daily rate prices. With many years of experience refining their skills, our skinners
working under the guidance of your Professional Hunter, will ensure
that each of your hunting
trophies is prepared to your specifications and treated with the exacting
care it deserves. Once we have completed the first preparation
of your hunting
trophies,
about a month after your hunting
safari has concluded your
trophies will be personally delivered to our African
animal taxidermist,
who will disinfect according to your country's standards, pack and crate your hunting
trophies and deliver them to the consignor / shipping agent. Please note that you may choose to have your African taxidermy work done in Namibia, partially or fully, or you can have it sent to be done by your own taxidermist. We recommend that you bring to Namibia your taxidermist's contact information along with their trophy tags, which your taxidermist should easily be able to give to you. Click here to view African taxidermy prices. “They run an outstanding operation, attention to detail is second to none” James Vance |
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| AFRICA BOW HUNTING SAFARI IN NAMIBIA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ozondjahe Hunting
Safaris is a bow
hunting outfitter and nationally registered bowhunting
ranch. We were one of the first hunting outfitters to offer bow
hunting in Namibia and were at the
forefront of Namibia
bowhunting legalization, which finally
gained approval in 1997. Bowhunters, familiar with the country, consider the overall conditions for bow hunting in Namibia particularly suited to their sport. Possessing some of the highest populations for plains game hunting and variety of African trophy hunting species makes it a paradise for any hunter, but climate and terrain are the features that make it so well-adapted to bow hunting. The driest months for trophy hunting in Namibia are May through October and therefore are the most conducive for a bow hunting safari. Principally, plains game hunting is done from strategically positioned bow hunting blinds, ground hides and elevated stands near water holes and salt licks. Our moveable bowhunting blinds are constructed specifically for bow hunting, they are very comfortable, roomy and you can stand up in them to bow hunt. Click here to view our bow hunting blind pictures and here to view our Africa bowhunting trophy photos. Within the bowhunting ranch vast territory there are over thirty water holes where everyday hundreds of head of plains game congregate, you will certainly see a large number of plains game and have ample opportunity for success on your plains game hunting safari. The challenge of a walk and stalk bowhunt in full camouflage may be undertaken by those wishing to test their africa bowhunting skills in Namibia’s competitive environment. Our clients consistently leave with top quality trophies across the board, including an exceptional number of top 10 all time trophies hunted in Namibia according to Namibia Professional Hunter Association (NAPHA). More than 85% of our hunting trophies reach NAPHA Gold Medal standards or higher, which is why so many of our clients have returned to hunt Namibia with us again and again and have the confidence to send their friends. Bow hunting for trophies in Namibia may only take place on a bow hunting ranch which is registered for this purpose with the Ministry of Environment and Tourism. Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris meets all of the qualifications required to conduct bow hunting in Namibia. To be a bow hunting outfitter in Namibia, the hunting territory must be inspected and approved to become a nationally registered bow hunting ranch, and the outfitter must have one Professional Hunter in possession of a valid Namibia bowhunting license. Bowhunting permits for all species must be obtained by a licensed bow hunting outfitter. Please note that Namibia bow hunting safari rules dictate that each bow hunter may hunt only two animals of each species. Additionally, Namibia does not allow dangerous game hunting by bow, with the exception of Cheetah hunting. Click here for information pertaining to hunting the following species by bow in africa, Leopard hunting, African Lion hunting, Cape Buffalo hunting, Elephant hunting, Rhino hunting or Hippo hunting. “Beautiful bow hunting ranch, packed with game, a Bowhunter’s paradise” Steve Kobrine, renowned bowhunter, has taken 29 species of African game and possesses more SCI #1 world records for Bowhunting than any other person |
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| We
recommend bringing two well-tuned hunting bows of draw weight
not less than 50lbs, or 70lbs if you will be hunting
African big game (see Namibia
bowhunting equipment requirements below). Long
bowhunting, recurve
bowhunting and compound
bowhunting is allowed, but crossbows are not
allowed. Arrows can be made out of wood, fiberglass, carbon or aluminum and the shaft must have a minimum length of 19.68 inches (500 mm). The arrows must be fitted with broadheads of modern configuration with at least two cutting blades and a minimum length and width of 1 inch (26 mm). Broadheads may not be barbed or have serrated edges, mechanical broadheads are legal in Namibia. Special arrow points such as judo points, bird points or blunt points may be used for bowhunting birds only. A range finder can be a valuable tool for assessing distance in our unfamiliar Namibia hunting enviroment. A good supply of arrows, strings and other spares should be brought along, as there is virtually no bowhunting equipment available in Namibia. The most suitable colors for camouflage are a combination of muted gray, brown and yellow. Consult chart below for minimum kinetic energy and arrow weight requirements in Namibia. “An ideal spot for Bowhunting” Romain Boutonnet Click here to view our bow hunting blind pictures and here to view our Africa bowhunting trophy photos. |
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| If you are looking for a Cheetah hunt take into consideration that we have the highest density of Cheetah population in the world right where Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris game reserve is located. Our Cheetah hunting trophy pictures speak for themselves, click here to view our Cheetah hunting pictures or click here to view our African hunting trophy photo gallery. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| A Cheetah
hunt is challenging because a Cheetah
hunting territory is vast so they are
constantly on the move. Even more complicating is the fact that
a Cheetah only eats freshly killed meat so they don't respond to
baiting as is commonly done for Leopard
hunting or Lion hunting. Suffice it to say that Cheetah
hunts are mostly done on an encounter basis and
some tracking can also be conducted. It does take a bit of chance
to encounter them, though we have key areas such as play trees,
rock formation, plains and water holes that are frequented by Cheetahs
who pass through Ozondjahe Hunting
Safaris territory. We have an excellent native tracker in particular at Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris who has been tracking and hunting Cheetahs with us for over 20 years who is an expert at locating them, he has even been featured on the Discovery Channel for his expertise, that’s as good as it gets, when it comes to Cheetah hunting. Needless to say, with the exceptional abilities of our trackers, we have an excellent Cheetah hunting success rate. Please note that the USA does not permit the importation of a Cheetah hunting trophy, as well as some other countries. There is no particular time of the year that is considered better to hunt Cheetahs at Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris as Cheetahs are present throughout the year. Dangerous game hunting, meaning Cheetah hunting and Leopard hunting, require a minimum of 12 hunting days and are combined with a plains game hunting safari. Should a Cheetah or Leopard be encountered on a plains game hunt, it may be taken ONLY upon approval by the Professional Hunter and payment by the client of a special tariff of US$ 1500.00 per animal in addition to the regular Trophy Fee rate. Although Namibia does not allow dangerous game hunting by bow such as Leopard hunting, bow hunting cheetah is permitted. Considering the challenging nature of a Cheetah hunt, we offer no guarantee and please be aware that any African hunting outfitter who offers a Cheetah hunting guarantee is most certainly doing something unethical in his methods or practices. Click here to read about Leopard hunting. |
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| If you are looking for a Leopard hunting safari, Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris game reserve has a high population of Leopards for the trophy hunter who has been seeking this elusive member of the Big Five as well as other dangerous game hunting. click here to view our Leopard hunting pictures or click here to view our African hunting trophy photo gallery. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| We do have a healthy number of Leopards on the game reserve, however we strictly limit our Leopard
hunt s in an effort to manage our wildlife resources. We offer only four to five Leopard
hunting safaris each year. We work on a demand
basis, meaning when you are coming for a Leopard
hunt we will start baiting and setting up hides
in key locations a couple months before your arrival in order to stimulate the Leopard activity and increase
your chances of taking your Leopard. We do not set out baits for Leopard hunting all year long as specialized Leopard hunting safari outfitters do, we consider that to be feeding not baiting. We do not offer any guarantee as a specialized Leopard hunting outfitter may, but our daily rates are much lower, we do not charge for baiting and the minimum required hunting days are less than these types of Leopard hunting operations. Our clients also enjoy combining their Leopard hunt with plains game hunting which is not always possible with other Leopard hunting safari outfitters, where clients may spend up to twenty-four hours a day in the blind for days on end. The better months for Leopard hunting at Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris are April through November, although Leopards are present and can be hunted throughout the hunting season. We have an excellent Leopard hunting success rate. Please note that the USA, as well as some other countries, require a CITES permit for the importation of a Leopard hunting trophy, which ideally should be applied for before the Leopard hunt takes place. Both Leopard hunting and Cheetah hunting requires a minimum of 12 hunting days and are in combination with a plains game hunt. Should a Leopard or Cheetah be encountered on a plains game only hunt, it may be taken ONLY upon approval by the Professional Hunter and payment by the client of a special tariff of US$ 1500.00 per animal in addition to the regular Trophy Fee rate. Namibia does not allow bowhunting Leopard, however South Africa bowhunting laws permit such dangerous game hunting. Although permits for South Africa bow hunting Leopards are scarce, should you be interested in bow hunting in South Africa for a Leopard, please contact us so we can help you with this special request. Although bow hunting Leopard is not allowed, cheetah bowhunting in namibia is permitted. Click here to read about Cheetah hunting. |
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| Interested in a bit of bird
hunting to compliment your African plains game hunting safari? There may be a chance during Namibia
bird hunting season, May through November,
for some adrenaline charged Africa
wingshooting, which we offer at no
additional cost (except if you have purchased a package hunt,
we charge US$ 100/excursion which includes all birds shot). Please see chart below for bird
hunting season. Wingshooting safaris that do not include plains game hunting can be organized for groups of two to four shooters at a daily rate of $450 per person, which includes all birds shot. We are home to more than one of the world’s finest sporting birds such as Namaqua Sandgrouse, Doublebanded Sandgrouse, Burchell Sandgrouse, Laughing Doves and Cape Turtle Doves, in addition to Helmeted Guineafowl, Redbilled Francolin, Kurrichane Button Quail and Harlequin Quail. Even a skillful sportsman will be impressed with the sheer speed, agility and formidable number of Namibia’s worthy African game birds. click here to view our bird hunting pictures or click here to view our African hunting trophy photo gallery. “Huge numbers of Grouse, fast paced and challenging” Alfred Kaus An abundance of Sandgrouse is found in our region, flying great distances to drink at favored water holes during the morning hours. These agile birds are hunted as they approach the water in large numbers and descend at high speeds. Doves challenge Sandgrouse in many ways, flying with extreme swiftness and remarkable acrobatic skill. As challenging as anywhere else in the world, these fine sporting birds are hunted at water holes in the late afternoon and are sometimes so numerous, choosing which one to shoot can be the hardest part. Typically found on open grassland, Guineafowl, Francolin and Quail are tricky escape artists proving hard to flush and are usually hunted walked-up with our bird dog. A twelve-gauge shotgun is advisable, for your convenience should you not wish to travel with your own shotgun, one of ours may be hired for US$ 30 per day and ammunition supplied for US$ 13/box (25 count per 12 gauge shotgun shells). |
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| While
most shots are taken from within a 110 yards (100 meters), they
can range from fairly close in thicker bush to relatively long distances
up to 250 yards (230 meters) on open plains, so a good variable
scope is suggested, you may also consider bringing a shooting stick or you can use one of ours. Any caliber .270 or higher may be used for most plains game hunting but we strongly recommend a .300 Magnum caliber rifle or higher. For Cape Eland a .375 H&H Magnum is more suitable. About 60 rounds of ammunition should be sufficient for a twelve-day hunt. Eighty rounds of ammunition per firearm is the maximum allowable. We think it best that you bring some type of wearable rifle cartridge carrier. We recommend that clients bring their own rifle, although firearms and ammunition may be hired by prior arrangement for US$ 30/day and ammunition supplied at a nominal fee. For optimal performance, rifle sighting will be done prior to the commencement of your hunting safari. Handguns, automatic weapons and solid point cartridges are not permitted in Namibia. “I was very pleased and would recommend Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris to others” Brent Wilbur |
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Located
in the central high plains of Namibia at an elevation of 5200
feet (1600 meter), the temperature range can be rather extreme,
typically varying 35° F (20° C) between daily highs and
lows. During the early and late months of the hunting season,
the occasional rainstorm can disrupt the clear sunny skies; although
there may be heavy showers they are usually short in duration
and typically occur in the late afternoon or evening.
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Photos. Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris hunting lodge is a luxurious and comfortable haven where you may relax with a cold beverage neatly prepared and served by our friendly butler, while pondering the fruits of a successful day on safari. Look forward to indulging in a variety of delectable meals featuring African game and fowl as well as more customary entrees, prepared with European flair by our highly skilled Chef, and coupled with fine South African wines. Followed by entertaining and memorable evenings spent in the company of your congenial Professional Hunter. A traditional Namibian barbeque (“braai”) may be enjoyed poolside at our covered outdoor lounge, a delicious experience that has become a favorite for our guests. We appreciate and try to accommodate your special requests to the best of our ability. We stock an assortment of soft drinks and fruit juices as well as local beers, wines and liquors. Our water is clean and safe to drink although bottled water is available upon request. For special dietary requirements, meal or beverage preferences we will cater to them as best we can. Individually accommodated in one of our first-class bungalows, separate from the main lodge house, our guests will find their surroundings tastefully appointed with spacious en suite bathrooms. Within the main lodge house there is a small collection of interesting books about Namibia and its’ game, nature videos and international satellite television. Our trained house personnel also provide daily maid and laundry service. Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris facilities are fully licensed by the Namibian Ministry of Tourism, far exceeding their standards in every aspect. Click here to view Accommodation Photos. “Accommodations, food and hospitality were great” Lewis Arnoldi |
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Activities Photos. At times when not accompanying the hunting party, we encourage our non-hunting guests and family groups to fully enjoy their own safari experience; we provide a variety of activities to choose from. Our guests may indulge in sunbathing or relaxing in the shade by the swimming pool, chauffeured open-vehicle sunrise or sunset game drives, or for the best photographic and video opportunities, game viewing from a blind situated at a waterhole or an open grassy plain. Horseback riding is available for experienced riders. For something special our old fashioned wagon pulled by horses is a memorable experience as well as being an original and fun way to view game. Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris is a veritable bird watching paradise as well, home to over 350 varieties of bird species. Familiarize yourself with our African landscape on an accompanied nature walk or take the one hour hike up our very own mountain range to Ozondjahe Peak to avail yourself of the breathtaking panoramic view, truly worth the effort. Enjoy a few hours visiting Otjiwarongo, our nearest small town (30 minute drive), do a bit of souvenir shopping, buy postcards and other essentials or experience a real Crocodile farm. By prior arrangement, additional day trips, excursions or tours may be organized for a nominal fee, click here to see Excursions & Tours section. Click here to view some Non-Hunting Activities Photos. “Our best family trip ever” The Grant Family |
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* These animals available by special request. ** For Leopard hunting, Cheetah hunting or Giraffe hunting a special trophy hunting permit has to be obtained by the hunting outfitter in Namibia prior to the start of the hunt. Should you be interested in hunting any of these species, please let us know of your intentions well before the commencement of your safari. Note: In addition to the trophy hunt, the client may be allowed to shoot non-trophy animals such as old males, old females, abnormal trophy specimens as deemed by the Professional Hunter prior to being hunted for 50% less than the regular Trophy Fee. Eligible animals will be designated ONLY by the Professional Hunter and prior to being hunted. Important: Government tax of 15% is NOT applicable on exported trophies, however the government tax of 15% is applicable and payable by the client on wounded game not recovered and trophies that are not exported from Namibia. A maximum of two trophies per species may be harvested, per hunting client and per permit. Click here to read the Terms and Conditions of Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris.
Click here to read the Terms and Conditions of Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris. For the best hunting safari deal in Namibia, we also offer a limited number of discounted hunting packages for rifle and bowhunters. For Rifle Hunting Packages please click here. For Bow Hunting Packages please click here. |
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| We
encourage you to contact several of our clients as safari hunting
references, there is no better way to gain confidence
in Ozondjahe Hunting
Safaris reputation. So that we may ensure the privacy of our clients, our safari
hunting reference list will gladly be provided
to you upon request. We have proudly been featured on two episodes of Just Huntin’ hosted by Bob Richardson and Larry Woodward and an episode of Outdoors in the Heartland also hosted by Bob Richardson and Larry Woodward, both shows appearing on the Outdoor Channel as well as several other networks. We have also been featured in articles in such illustrious hunting publications as Field & Stream, Buckmasters GunHunter Magazine, Gun World, Safari Magazine from SCI, NRA American Hunter, Big Game Adventures, Jours de Chasse, Connaissance de la Chasse, Texas Trophy Hunters, Huntinamibia, North American Hunter, North American Hunt Club Magazine, Cabela’s Outfitter Journal, Africa’s BowHunter Magazine, Bowhunting World, African Hunter. We have also been in National Geographic Magazine & shown on National Geographic Channel, in two documentary films, as well as the Discovery Channel for our conservation efforts with the Cheetah Conservation Fund and our large Cheetah population. At Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris it has been our honor and our privilege to have as our clients several of the most prominent European Royal Families, a former President from Europe, CEO's and top executives from several of the world largest companies and have hosted on numerous occasions His Excellency Sam Nujoma, the former President of the Republic of Namibia. Throughout our web site are quotes that our clients have written about their experience at Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris. “This was the hunt of a lifetime” Elba Herman “My best hunt yet.” James Vance “The hunt was excellent, the number and variety of game species was plentiful” Michael Schaffer “It was a fair chase hunt with lots of European hunting tradition” Dr. Charles Nadler “Extremely hospitable and concerned for every detail of our hunt and comfort” Kurt Von Nieda We are Safari Club International Member (SCI) and a member of Namibia Professional Hunter Association (NAPHA). We are also represented by Members of the American Association of International Professional Fishing and Hunting Consultant. We are proud to be represented by the most experienced, reputable and well established hunting consultants, hunting agents and bow hunting safari consultants in the industry. Should you feel more comfortable using a hunting booking agent for your hunting in Namibia, we will gladly refer you to one of our associated hunting consultants in your area, though please feel free to contact us directly for any reason. We attend the following hunting shows; the SCI hunting show in Reno, USA annually and our hunting consultants and hunting booking agents represent us at the Safari Club International hunting trade show, Dallas Safari Club hunting show in the USA, Campyn Internacional hunting expo in Mexico, Country Show in France, Salon de la Chasse du Grand Gibier in France, Venatoria Salon de Cazadores in Spain and other hunting trade shows. |
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| Once
your hunting
safari has been confirmed, Ozondjahe Hunting
Safaris will obtain your hunting license & hunting permits
on your behalf, which is part of our all inclusive pricing. For
us to apply for these documents, the Hunting License and Hunting
Permits Application (one form) must be filled out by you
and returned to us well before the commencement of your hunting
safari. This application form may be submitted to us online by clicking here or printed from our web site by clicking here and once completed may be faxed to us. Please indicate any and all species that you may be interested in hunting, it in no way obligates you to do so. Trying to obtain a permit for an animal that has already been hunted that was not included on your original hunting permit is more difficult after the fact. For certain species, a special trophy hunting permit must be obtained by the hunting outfitter in Namibia prior to the start of the hunt, such as Leopard hunting or Cheetah hunting. We will also take care of obtaining your special export permits that are required for Leopard and/or Cheetah. Please note that the USA does not permit the importation of a Cheetah hunting trophy, as well as some other countries. An additional importation permit from the country of destination may also be required (read following section). Namibian law dictates that each hunter may take only two animals of each species. |
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importation permits from country of residence are the hunters’
responsibility to obtain; we are unable to apply for them on your
behalf. A CITES (Convention
on International Trade in Endangered Species)
importation permit is required for Leopard from the United States, as well as many other countries. Prior
to exportation of the Leopard
trophy from Namibia, the hunter
is responsible for obtaining and providing us with the CITES permit from his country of residence, for more information visit
their web site at http://www.cites.org. In the United States a CITES permit may be obtained from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, you can find them at http://www.fws.gov, hunters from other countries should consult their customs office to find out if they need an importation permit, and if so, where they should apply. Before a Baboon trophy can be imported into the United States, the Center for Disease Control (http://www.cdc.gov) requires an importation permit issued by the Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, for more information visit their web site at http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq. Although the United States prohibits the importation of a Cheetah trophy, many other countries allow it, check with your customs office to find out if Cheetah is legal to import into your country, and whether a special importation permit is required. |
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| Many
of our hunters and their guests take the opportunity while in
Namibia, usually following their hunting
safari, to see more of our beautiful country.
We would be happy to arrange an itinerary and guide your customized
tour, according to your interests and time availability, from
half-day excursions to extensive tours of the country. Every detail will be taken care of during your all-inclusive private tour. All travel will be made in comfortable, reliable vehicles, although for some more remote destinations it may be preferable to charter an aircraft to save time, at an additional charge. Be assured, whatever the destination that we always provide our guests with the best accommodations and services available. Although the sightseeing opportunities in Namibia are too numerous to list, you will find a brief description below of our most popular destinations. Please contact us to discuss the many touring options available. “Visiting Namibia was the highlight of our year! We had a wonderful trip, both hunting and touring Etosha and the Desert” Dr. Charles Nadler Tour of the Waterberg Plateau National Park Our neighbor, the Waterberg Plateau is one of the most magnificent geological formations in Namibia and is easily seen from anywhere within Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris territory. The reserve’s dramatic vertical cliffs rise more than 650 feet (200 meter) above the surrounding plains, creating natural boundaries which help protect the rare and endangered species that have been successfully resettled there to ensure their survival. Since 1972, the 100,000 acre (41.000 hectares) sanctuary has become a prosperous natural breeding environment for the highly endangered Black and White Rhinoceros and home to Cape Buffalo, Roan Antelope, Sable Antelope and Tsessebe to name a few. For a half-day excursion it takes 40 minutes by car from Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris to reach the departure point for the three-hour game drive, guided by Park Rangers. No private vehicles are allowed into the Park. Please contact us for prices. Tour of Etosha National Park A tour of Namibia would be incomplete without a visit to Etosha National Park, our most popular excursion destination and one of the world’s greatest game reserves. A one-day visit is possible due to the park’s close proximity to Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris, leaving early in the morning, with an hour and a half drive to the Southern gate and returning later that evening. Although a two-day tour of Etosha, with an overnight stay at one of the three Lodges within the park, is preferable for those who wish to experience the night game viewing. At the floodlit waterholes, it is common to see Elephant, Black and White Rhinoceros, Lion, Leopard, Hyena or often-unseen nocturnal species. This huge sanctuary is home to over 100 mammal species including many rare and endangered animals and is some 8,598 square miles (22.270 km2) in extent with a network of 435 miles (700 km) of gravel roads. Please contact us for prices. Tour of Swakopmund Visiting Swakopmund, a colonial German seaside town and Namibia’s premier holiday resort, is like stepping back in time. Not only will you be enchanted by its historic European charm, but delighted by the multitude of diverse points of interest to be explored within the immediately surroundings. Because there is so much to see, as well as being a four and a half hour drive from Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris, we require a minimum visit of two days and one night. During which time you will be staying at the best hotel in the heart of Swakopmund. In the evening(s) you will enjoy delicious meals, fresh seafood being the favorite for many, especially the local rock lobster and oysters. Using the city as our hub we can visit such sights as the Namib Desert, home to extraordinary landscapes, animals and plant life. Unique to the Desert in this region is the oldest living plant in the world, the Welwitschia Mirabilis, an octopus like giant which can reach 2000 years of age. We can view the “Moon Landscape” created by the mighty Swakop River flowing towards the sea, that has been sculpting and eroding the land for millions of years until it created an unearthly effect, or the spectacular contrast of the orange sand dunes meeting the Atlantic Ocean. Other impressive sites to see are Cape Cross, a noteworthy historical landmark, located in the center of the sole breeding colony of 100,000 Cape Fur Seals on mainland and the Walvis Bay Nature Reserve, a wetland bird sanctuary boasting, at any given time, as many as 200,000 birds; Flamingo, Pelican and Sand Piper to name a few. Some leisure time may also be available to explore the quaint town of Swakopmund itself, do a bit of shopping, walk on the beach or visit the local museum. Please contact us for prices. Tour of Sossusvlei The bright red-orange crescent shaped sand dunes at Sossusvlei are one of Namibia’s top attractions and reputed to be the highest dunes in the world. At around 1066 ft (325m) high, these ever changing, wind sculpted giants are truly a spectacular and impressive site. Sossusvlei is so overwhelmingly beautiful that many people say that visiting the undulating dune sea is one of the most memorable experiences of their lifetime. One would expect this vast sandy landscape to be barren, but to the contrary the Namib is home to a number of specialized animal species, all have adapted to the harsh environment, many by seeking shelter underground to escape the heat, and obtaining their precious water solely from fog condensation. You will be accommodated as well as eat your meals at a very comfortable lodge outside of the Park, from where guided tours will depart. Due to the long distance (220 miles/350km) and some unpaved sections of the road, from Swakopmund to Sossusvlei it is a six-hour drive and may not be possible at certain time of the year. For this trip it is necessary to spend a minimum of two nights and is best done as an extension to the Tour of Swakopmund. If time is limited, an alternative is to charter an aircraft, either from Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris private runway or from Swakopmund airport for an additional charge. Please contact us for prices. |
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| 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. I like Gracy Travel International of San Antonio, Texas, a travel agency that specializes in sending hunters to Africa and around the world. You may contact them at (210) 698.2611, (800) 299.8558 or http://www.gracytravel.com.  Air Namibia: http://www.airnamibia.com.na South African Airways: http://www.flysaa.com Lufthansa: http://www.lufthansa.com 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_services.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. Eighty rounds of ammunition per firearm is the maximum allowable. Handguns, automatic weapons 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 |
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| OZONDJAHE HUNTING SAFARIS The Premier Safari Hunting Outfitter in Namibia Africa We are proud to be represented by the most experienced, reputable and well established hunting consultants, hunting agents and bow hunting safari consultants in the industry. Should you feel more comfortable using a hunting booking agent for your hunting in Namibia, we will gladly refer you to one of our associated hunting consultants in your area, though please feel free to contact us directly for any reason. CONTACT IN THE U.S. Jérôme Philippe, son of the owner I worked as a hunting guide at Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris for many years and have been hunting in Africa and Europe all of my life. Please feel free to contact me, I will be happy to discuss your African hunting safari in Namibia and answer any of your questions. California, USA Tel (1) 714.470.1102 jp@AfricanHuntingSafaris.com www.AfricanHuntingSafaris.com P.O. Box 419 Otjiwarongo, Namibia Tel (264) 67.30.6770 Fax (264) 67.30.6771 info@AfricanHuntingSafaris.com www.AfricanHuntingSafaris.com |
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