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A truly African experience

Experience wilderness while hunting.

Land of The Brave

Namibia, our beautiful country, hunting should serve conservation, conserve the african dream.

First Class Hunting in Namibia

Jan Oelofse Hunting Safaris, our experienced and passionate team of professional hunters, will provide you with one of the best hunting experiences in Namibia and all of Africa. We are a family-run operation, established by the famous conservationist Jan Oelofse and his family in Namibia in 1975. Since the passing of this great man, our beloved husband, father, entrepreneur, inventor, artist, mentor and friend to many, the Oelofse family Annette and Alex with Carola, are carrying on the legacy he left behind. Our hunts are customized to accommodate the expectations of hunters from various backgrounds and ages, we welcome families with children, bow-hunters and disabled hunters alike. Being above all passionate conservationists, our dream is to offer hunts such to naturally sustain the environment and all its animals, with the interest of the current and the future generations of animals and hunters at heart. In Jan Oelofse’s words, our aim is to: “Always give back more to nature than you take out.” We invite you to experience exactly that which our forefathers called Africa!

Jan Oelofse Legacy Award

The Jan Oelofse Legacy Award has been offering hunts annually to disabled hunters since 1992, including 10 trophy animals, daily rates and skinning.

Previously, this award was part of the SCI Pathfinder Award, but unfortunately it was decided to no longer include this opportunity at the SCI events.

We have wholeheartedly chosen to continue this legacy in the name of conservationist Jan Oelofse, who was the founder of our outfit, and the initiator behind this award many years ago. Our facilities are fully equipped to cater for disabled hunters, offering hunts to outdoorsmen and women in wheelchairs, from lightly disabled candidates to quadriplegics. Our professional hunter Rudie de Klerk is exceptionally experienced in guiding these hunts, having suffered and recovered from a disability inflicted by an elephant attack some time ago. The recipients of this award have often found this experience life-changing, and have given us the opportunity to meet extraordinarily inspirational people, who have succeeded against the odds. It would be our greatest honour and privilege to continue hosting hunters who deserve to be rewarded for continuing a shared passion for the outdoors.

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Fillipus Elias

Naftali Amvolongo

Niklaas Nekongo

Rudie de Klerk

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EXPERIENCE THE AWE OF AFRICA & FIRST CLASS TROPHY HUNTING

Schalk pienaar hunting safaris namibia, personal, professional...the hunt of a lifetime.

THE GRAND SPIRAL HORNED ANTELOPE

On the top of the list for just about every hunter who comes to africa..

YOUR OUTFITTER

Schalk pienaar, a seasoned and established hunter and your host..

THE HEAVILY BUILT ANTELOPE

Gemsbok (oryx), features long, rapier-shaped horns and striking black and white facial markings, schalk pienaar safaris namibia, we are known throughout the hunting industry as a premiere outfitter that provides world class, private once-in-a-lifetime hunting safaris and delivering epic trophies. fully licensed, we have over 30 plains game and dangerous game species available . you'll experience the thrill of the plains and desert of the kalahari, some of the best wingshooting in the world or get your blood pumping hunting dangerous game in the zambezi region.

"Schalk is a good hunter who worked hard, delivered on all that was represented pre-hunt, and was a pleasure to spend time with both while hunting, as well as around the evening campfire.

Hampton, United States

An Authentic African Safari Hunt in Namibia

Founded by outfitter schalk pienaar, we offer some of the best game to be found in namibia on 31,000 acres in and around our primary hunting lodge with long-term exclusive hunting access to over 250,000 acres throughout namibia. through a partnership with tholo safaris, your authentic african hunt can include the "best of botswana" as well we offer you upscale, private accommodations that offer you a true african safari feel in a resort-like setting. the main lodge offers 5 en-suite bedrooms with free wifi, fully air conditioned & with upper and lower decking areas to marvel at the truly spectacular sunrises & sunsets. after a vigorous day of hunting or sightseeing adventures, you with friends or family can kick back on in the lapa (dining/entertainment area) with a bar and roaring fireplace..

Discover epic & challenging game in Namibia with Schalk Pienaar Safaris!

Schalk Pienaar Safaris Namibia is located in the heart of the Kalahari…one of the unique ecosystems on Earth.

We offer upscale, private accommodations that offer you a true african safari feeling and atmosphere right in the heart of our 31,000 acres of huntable land. located on our own private land in the central eastern part of namibia, at neuhof farm we balance quality game & thrilling hunting experiences with solid conservation – focusing on 20 clients per season. for clients looking to experience a variety of hunting challenges and ecosystems, your hunt can explore an additional 250,000 acres we have exclusive hunting rights to.

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Owner, professional hunter “it is our goal to offer truly bespoke hunting experiences, personalized…customized and never ever “commercial”. no big, overcrowded hunting lodge. no scores of people. your hunt. your lodge. your safari.” ~ schalk pienaar namibia telephone +264 81 149 1070 farm masindi 370,gobabis 9000.

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Our team of passionate fulltime professional hunters will ensure you get the kind of one-on-one attention that will make your trip truly memorable.

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OMUJEVE TROPHY HUNTS

Trophy hunting is our speciality, and we’ll make sure that you bag the species of your choice, be it a predator, plains game or any of the big five..

Omujeve Hunting Safaris has three unique lodges and free range concessions spanning the length and breadth of Namibia

FOR THE BEST EXPERIENCE OF YOUR LIFE.

Whether it’s a hunting or photographic safari you’re after, we’ll strive to fulfil your every desire, from wish list to bag list.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

More than just your run of the mill hunting lodge.

If you want to get away from it all, we offer you an African camping experience bar none. And we do it in style: our luxury tented camps, one in northwestern Namibia and the other in the Caprivi, provide all the facilities and amenities your heart could desire. All you have to do is sit back and relax. There’s nothing quite like a crackling campfire, the distant roar of a lion and a star-lit African sky after an exciting day’s hunt.

For those who prefer to do their shooting with a camera, we offer splendid game drives from Omujeve Lodge, through one of the most starkly beautiful places in the world, where you can see nature at its most awe-inspiring. Wildlife on our 11 000-hectare property is a big viewing attraction, but the landscapes, birdlife and plantlife of Namibia are every bit as breathtaking. Because we never hunt from our vehicles, we are able to treat you to very close encounters in the rawest and most beautiful of Africa’s environments.

For those who wish to dip their toes back into city life – or for spouses or children who would like to be kept entertained while one family member hunts – we offer tailored tours to Windhoek. This vibrant city offers a wealth of shopping opportunities, and plenty to see and do.

A favourite activity for kids (of all ages!) is our angling trips to the West Coast Recreational Area at Swakopmund on the Atlantic Ocean. Here, budding junior anglers and those with more experience can cast for gamefish and sharks (catch-and-release), at sea or from the shore.

With parental approval and permission, our professional hunters are willing to work with children, teaching them how to handle and fire a rifle. They start with a .22 and, if appropriate, may work their way up to higher-calibre guns.

The dining room with its bar, entertainment area, and generous verandah is the perfect place to unwind after a busy day. All meals, lovingly and expertly prepared by a team of chefs trained by prize-winning foodie Elsada Kruger, will linger in your memory long after the last bite has been savoured. We specialise in game dishes, and use organically homegrown ingredients harvested from our farm.

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Luxurious accommodation and world-class cuisine.

paired with an unequalled game selection and one-on-one professional hunter interaction will add up to the African safari of a lifetime.

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Hunting Africa Namibia

Hunting africa namibia at ozondjahe safaris  ←.

Ozondjahe (pronounced oh-zun-ya-hay) Hunting Safaris is the premier hunting outfitter in Namibia. Not only are we one of the largest hunting-only private properties in Namibia we are one of the oldest in the business as well. We have a newly renovated hunting lodge that is unrivaled plus we offer top quality hunting safaris at an affordable price. We want you to get “MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK”!

Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris is the perfect destination for first time hunters, seasoned hunters, as well as being family friendly and able to accommodate large groups of up to fourteen. We are located in a malaria-free zone in the central Otjozondjupa region of Namibia, which is known for its plentitude of game and neighbors the Waterberg Plateau National Park. Our hunting territory consists of a variety of differing terrains including an entire mountain range (Ozondjahe Peak), bush land and open savannahs teaming with huge herds of Wildebeest, Oryx, Impala, Eland and more.

Our family has owned and operated Ozondjahe for over 40 years. Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris is one of the largest privately owned hunting only game reserve in Namibia with 75,000 acres (30.000 hectares) or 120 square miles (300 square kilometers) on one solid landmass. Our property is ten times larger than the typical hunting outfitter in Namibia. Most hunting outfitters in Namibia claim large hunting areas however they are combining different small properties that they hunt on which you will have to travel between. Our vast hunting property makes it possible for you to enjoy your entire hunting safari in one place avoiding the interference of driving all over Namibia which cuts into your sleeping, relaxing or hunting pleasure.

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There are over 15,000 free range wild animals living naturally within our densely populated game-only territory. We boast unsurpassed trophy quality with over 30 huntable species such as Greater Kudu, Cape Eland, Gemsbok, Blue and Black Wildebeest, Zebra, Impala, Warthog as well as Leopard and Cheetah just to name a few. Our clients consistently leave with top quality trophies across the board. Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris has an exceptional number of hunting trophies in the top 10 all time record book of the Namibia Professional Hunting Association (NAPHA). More than 85% of our hunting trophies reach NAPHA Gold Medal standards or higher.

You will discover that Namibia is not only beautiful with a pleasant climate, it is the easiest, stable, safe and clean hunter friendly country in Africa. The airport offers simple in and out for your rifles and the excellent roads makes it an easy country to travel.

Every hunting safari we do is custom tailored to meet your specific desires with your unsurpassed satisfaction being our foremost priority. You may choose to hunt one on one (1×1) with your own Professional Hunter, or alongside a friend (2×1), two hunters with one Professional Hunter. At Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris, we take considerable pride in the manner in which we conduct our traditional rifle and bowhunting safaris. We also offer a combination bow and rifle hunt for those who are interested. There may be an opportunity, depending upon the season, for some action packed wingshooting as well, click here to visit our Bow Hunting page and here for our Wingshooting page.

In an effort to ensure exceptional trophy quality and sustainable hunting, we choose to offer fewer hunting safaris than many other outfits. We are devoted to conservation and view hunters as our supporting partners in protecting African wildlife and guarding natural habitat for future generations.

At Ozondjahe Hunting Safaris in Namibia you will find a superior level of service and hospitality, unparalleled luxurious accommodations, incredible European quality cuisine with some delicious African specialties and a variety of fun and interesting activities for hunters, non-hunters and the entire family.

We have completely redone our entire lodge; three guest bungalows which can accommodate up to four guests each, main lodge house which can accommodate up to 8 more guests, landscaping, pool and awesome African thatch roof pool house (which is really a gigantic comfortable outdoor living space with bar, dining area and living room with fireplace and waterhole game viewing all done in five star African luxury). We can easily accommodate intimate smaller hunting parties up to large multi-family groups in uncompromising comfort. We have hosted corporate groups such as Winchester and Leica. Our warm and friendly staff are here to attend to your every need.

We are proud to have a reputation as one of the most well established, experienced and trustworthy safari companies in Namibia. Our clients’ testimonials and high rate of returning hunters certainly convey our excellence in hunting better than we ever could. Click here to visit out References page to see what our clients are saying about us.

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With ondjou & van heerden safaris.

Ondjou Safaris cc was established in 2009 by Hentie van Heerden and Falko Schwarz, the sole members of Ondjou Safaris cc. Both company owners’ expertise in African hunting safaris stems from a family tradition.

Both hunters got to know each other at a young age and developed a respectful and deep friendship, which made them decide to open a business together. After 12 years of partnership Ondjou Safaris cc has proven that a long lasting and fruitful partnership in the hunting business is possible and that combining strengths is the key to success.

ONDJOU is a Namibian indigenous word for ELEPHANT, originating from the Herero tribe.

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Hunting Areas

We proudly offer Hunting in different parts of our wonderful country

In a vast arid country like Namibia, the Eastern Caprivi is an oasis with rivers like the mighty Zambezi, Chobe, Kwando and Linyanti.

The conservancy is situated directly on the northern border of the famous Etosha National Park and is easy accessible from Windhoek on the tar road.

Farm / Ranch

Our main hunting area is 1 hours’ drive south east of Windhoek, Namibia’s bustling capital city and only 1 hour from the international airport.

The Damaraland is part of the Kunene Region in the north-west of Namibia and is located between the Brandberg and the little village of Sesfontein.

Hunt the Big Five in Namibia

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Hunt rare game species and plains game in Namibia

Cheetah hunting in namibia, crocodile hunting in namibia, roan hunting in namibia, sable hunting in namibia, why choose ondjou and van heerden safaris , 1. our professional approach.

Professional hunting guides who strictly abide by “Fair Chase” ethical hunting practices.

2. Our Experience

Combined 44 + years of Namibian hunting safari experience.

3. Our hunting areas

The whole spectrum of hunts Namibia has to offer.

4. Our non-hunting activities

Different activities for the non-hunting family members accompanying you on your hunting safari in Africa.

5. Our social impact

Ondjou Safaris has completed a long list of support projects and activities for local communities.

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The meat from all our hunts is completely utilized and used by the local community, mostly to make biltong, the typical dried and spiced raw meat from the Southern African countries.

After long dry spells with very little or sometimes no rain, open water become scarce and might disappear. This is a major influencing factor for wildlife in Africa but especially in an arid country like Namibia.

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Hunters Namibia Safaris founded by Joof and Marina Lamprecht in 1984, and is widely respected as Namibia's premier hunting safari outfitter, offering exceptional trophy hunting, luxurious accommodations and uniquely Namibian hospitality.

Hunters Namibia Safaris takes you back in time to the bygone era of Roosevelt. You will enjoy spot and stalk hunting for mature post reproductive trophies on 80 square miles of private land. Our luxurious private lodge with expertly trained staff will attend to your every request.

Dallas Safari Club Outfitter of the Year Endorsed by Craig Boddington

Please visit us the following conventions: Dallas Safari Club Convention: January 11-14, 2024, Booth #3647 Safari Club International in Nashville:  January 31 – February 3, 2024, Booth #1849

Hunters Namibia Safaris is the ideal hunting destination for first-time African hunters, experienced well-traveled hunters as well as non-hunting observers and family groups. We offer a full range of exciting options for the hunter, the observer, and the entire family in our completely safe, progressive and hunter-friendly country on the coast of southwestern Africa. Once you have experienced the excellent hunting you are sure to want to return to our African paradise.

Our private hunting area covers an area of approximately 80 square miles of pristine wilderness area populated only by free-ranging game – no domestic stock or ‘camps’.  23 species of huntable game as well as an impressive variety of game birds (depending on the season) are available for trophy hunters and wing-shooting enthusiasts. Many additional species can be viewed and photographed. A minimum of 500 head of game will be seen per day while hunting, which will allow you to hunt truly selectively.

Along with our now legendary hunts, Hunters Namibia Safaris also arranges exclusive, customized photographic, sightseeing and fishing safaris throughout Namibia. Destinations include the Namib Desert , the mysterious Skeleton Coast , the charming colonial seaside resort of Swakopmund, Namibia’s cosmopolitan capital city of Windhoek, the Desert Elephant in Damaraland, the Himba people of Kaokoland, game-rich Etosha, the unexpected tropical beauty of the Caprivi Strip, and the San people of Bushmanland. These customized trips can de undertaken by either chartered private plane, or in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, as requested. A personal guide will host you on these exclusive adventures.

Should you wish to discuss your dream safari, please do so now by contacting our representative Corinna Slaughter at 205-969-8150 or [email protected]

A real passion for the wildlife, local communities and environment make the difference: we have been here, on our vast private Camelthorn Kalahari property, for almost 30 years, and our clients’ comments as well as the high percentage of returning guests attest to the fact that we have perfected the art of the safari. We often have the honor of welcoming two and three generations of families to Hunters Namibia Safaris, and enjoy passing on the hunting and conservation tradition. We are proud of our pristine, game rich and diverse Eco-system here in eastern Namibia, which embodies selective, ethical and sustainable trophy hunting as the ultimate conservation success in Africa, and truly enjoy sharing it with our esteemed international clients.

We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful Namibia, soon!

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“ The only way to get to know Africa is to leave your footprints in her dust "

- Zana Botes  

Namibian Hunting Safaris

Registered with Namibia Tourism Board

Member of Namibia

Professional Hunting Association

Welcome to premier free range and ethical hunting. At Zana Botes we understand that each hunt is personal and requires expert thought and design. Our hunting safari packages are one-of-a-kind and promise to deliver an unforgettable, authentic and up-close experience with some of the best plains and dangerous game in Namibia.

Our Caprivi Dangerous Game Concession offers some of the best Buffalo hunting one can find. Dangerous Game on the Chobe river on our 137 000 Acre Concession. Buffalo, Elephant, Hippo and Crocodile.  

Our mission has always been to share our love and expertise on African wildlife, all while educating people about how to hunt safely and respectfully, providing an enriching experience that the whole family can enjoy.  

Our very own Zana Botes himself will be your guide on any hunting package you select, or customised hunt that we design. After growing up in the vast openness of the Namibian bush, Zana has had an excellent career as a Professional Hunter, sharing his passion for Africa and the conservation of her extraordinary wildlife with anyone he meets.  

Join us on your next safari for an incredible, authentic African game hunt. Our full package experiences offer hunting getaways with activities for the whole family.  

Experience first-hand how thrilling hunting is when done sustainably and with proper respect for the magnificent wildlife. All while surrounded by the devastating natural beauty of the Namibian bushveld. What could be better?

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Sable 

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Brown Hyena

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Buffalo     |     Elephant     |     Crocodile     |     Hippo

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Accomodation

Luxury accommodation while hunting with Zana Botes Safari

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Ongoro Gotja ri

4 Rooms available with en-Suite bathrooms, WIFI, Pool, Air-Conditioning create the perfect  comfortable place to relax.

A short 40 minute drive North East of the airport lies Ongoro Gotjari. Being in the family for the last 16 years a place of peace and zen where you can just sit and look at the vast amount of water infront of you and enjoy nature beauty. Pelicans, Flamingos, Teal Egyptian Geese all flock to this great open water land to breed and feed. Creating the perfect water habitat and a bird watchers paradise. ( 22°05’00.12"S 17°38’44.39"E ) 

Caprivi (Dangerous Game)

3 Luxury Tented Camps on the Linyati River

A short Commercial Flight to Katima Mulilo brings you to our Caprivi Concession. 3 Luxury tented camps in the wilderness of Namibia. Listen to wild animals of the bush as you enjoy the evening by the camp fire. Enjoy the beauty and luxury of this area after a day of hunting Buffalo, Hippo, Elephant and Crocodile.

Testimonial

"If you've read anything on African hunting you've been exposed to the wit and prose of Robert Ruark. The highest compliment I can pay to Zana Botes would be to liken him to Harry Selby in "Use Enough Gun". I have been on twenty safaris in  sub Saharan Africa, in 5 different countries, and never have I had a PH more in line with the professional hunters of old. Zana will tell you what he expects from you, what his game plan is in regards to the game being hunted, and will then proceed to coordinate the efforts of those involved in an attempt to achieve success. He does what he says he'll do and is a man of his word- all done with a wicked sense of humor, a commitment to maintaining the true ethics of hunting, and a quiet demeanor that facilitates a positive experience even if a shot is not taken. If you hunt with this man you will experience African hunting the way it is supposed. I believe not only will you come away richer for the experience but you will have engaged in the sport as it should be, ethical and proper with the game given the respect it deserves.."

- Donald “Skip” Huston

Thank you  again for a wonderful hunt. Ian really enjoyed the stories of the hunt,  the pursuit, and the harvest. He has gone through your photos and our phone photos. Lots of good talk and sharing. We loved Namibia and Zana Botes Safaris.

Tom & Paula Gore

“These guys are a team and can track!!! I’ve hunted all my life and witnessed so much these last two weeks that I wish I learned  40 years ago. Covid is not an issue in the bush, travel is no problem, I feel sorry for people who don’t follow their dream and have an experience of a lifetime. I left my footprints in the dust!”

- Stephan Ira

The hunting experience my young boys and I had with Zana was simply excellent. Whilst we have been hunting in Namibia many times already, Zana made our safari very special. Zana is an excellent and very patient PH whose only leitmotif is ethical and sustainable hunting and he makes no compromise on this. My shooting performance was quite poor the first few days, but he restored my confidence that then all shots were well placed. Only very few PHs have this skill. 

We benefited from Zana's educational commitment sharing his knowledge about Namibia, wildlife conservation and farming. My boys learned that game and habitat management are 99% of hunting and pulling the trigger is only 1%. Fabulous accommodation and food. The latter deserves at least one Michelin star.

Finally, Zana's trackers and guides also meet the highest standards of ethical hunting.

Waidmannsheil, 

Louis, Achille and Ludwig Willnegger

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INVITES YOU

Namibia is an intriguing land of beauty and diversity. Safe and hospitable, the beauty and diversity of its landscapes must be experienced. 

The Republic of Namibia is a Southern African Country on the  South Atlantic Ocean and shares borders with Angola, Botswana, South Africa, and Zambia. 

Osprey Safaris invites you to come and share in our country's wildlife, culture, wide open spaces and the opportunity to hunt and conserve some of the most magnificent game species and wilderness areas with us. 

OSPREY SAFARIS  

Experience the absolute best kept secret in Namibia. Osprey Safaris offers a full service luxury experience at Okamapu Safari Lodge. We specialize in corporate entertainment, family and friend trips, photo safaris, fishing trips, and tours of our beautiful country.

During your stay at the Okamapu Safari Lodge you will enjoy our private bungalow suites with gourmet meals, exceptional service and hospitality.

Osprey Safaris offers over 30 species available to hunt with the help of our experienced Professional Hunters. Let us help you plan your dream vacation and experience the rare privilege of visiting Osprey Safaris in Namibia. Let us know your interests and we will custom tailor a package to fit your needs. 

With access to a vast hunting area covering more than 200,000 acres in Central Namibia your Safari will be an experience of a lifetime. 

Hunting Season runs from the 1st of February to the 30th of November.

AVAILABLE SPECIES IN NAMIBIA

African Buffalo

Bushbuck, Chobe

Damara Dik-Dik

Duiker, Common

Greater Kudu

Hartebeest, Red

Hyena, Brown

Hyena, Spotted

Impala, Black-faced

Impala, Common

Klipspringer

Lechwe, Red

Reedbuck, Common

Roan Antelope

Sable Antelope

Wildebeest, Black

Wildebeest, Blue

Zebra, Burchell's

Zebra, Hartmann's

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Welcome to Agagia Bow and Rifle Hunting

Agagia Hunting, owned and operated by the third family generation ranch Owner and Professional Hunter, Tielman & Carin Neethling together with Agagia Hunting team, invite you to come and experience their stylish facilities in the heart of the African bush veld.

Our portfolio of hunting, accommodation, fishing and touring provides ample opportunity to meet our guest's different expectations. We realise the vital importance of hunting and tourism and focus on wildlife, creation of employment and development of education (Shalom Education Centre)...

- Steve Bunkers

- on target - capital area sportsmen's league newspaper, - tyler palmer, - kevin willbanks, - john minalga - kenosha, wisconsin, usa, - gary & mary shields usa, - greg duncan, - steve zischke, - glenn brown, flint michigab chapter of sci, - lindsay wollmann from south dakota.

The hunting was awesome and I was very pleased with the quantity and quality of the animals on your ranch. Thank you for being flexible and letting me switch between bow and rifle. While I planned to bowhunt only, it was great fun and very exciting to pick up the rifle for stalks on a zebra and black wildebeest within an hours time.

- Jere Neff

Amy and I had a wonderful time hunting at Agagia and a great time at your home in Swakopmond.

- Ken and Amy Hansen

I just wanted to thank you again for the amazing hunt and vacation. I have never been treated so well in all my adventures, you truly made us feel like longtime friends.

- Sean and Grey Mello

The owners and the people who help them in the management are very professional and their treatment is very family.

- Gasta Holguin Minambres

Kowas Adventure Safaris is a family operated trophy hunting operator in Namibia with over 20 years of experience specialising in fair-chase ethical hunting in free range areas.

Testimonials

Kowas is the perfect hunting adventure safari location for families!

I didn’t come to Namibia expecting to return for another hunt in future, but that has changed – I will definitely be back! I enjoyed my time both on the hunt and off the hunt. Thank you for the excellent food, hunting, learning and memories. I will never forget my experience at Kowas.

This is my 3rd hunting trip to Africa – It was an outstanding safari! Top level service, hospitality and hunting resulted in outstanding emotions during this safari. The best place in Namibia for perfect hunting!

Outstanding safari! Lots of game and a truly challenging hunt, led by expertise PH’s. Kowas offers a high-quality, customized experience which is head-and-shoulders above the “fast food hunting: offered by the large corporate “safari factories” in other places.

We did not dream of seeing so much game! This has been above and beyond a trip of a lifetime for us. We’ll forever cherish our memories of Kowas. Amazing trophies. We will be back.

Ever since I was a kid, I dreamt bout coming to Africa. I read every book by Peter Hathaway Capstick and becoming more fascinated with Africa. Coming to Kowas was truly an experience of a lifetime. This was magical. Thank you for the phenomenal experience. Can not wait to be back.

I have hunted with other outfits in the past but nothing compares with the excellent attention and experience that the Strauss family offers. Thank you for allowing me to fulfil a dream and an experience of a lifetime!

We keep on coming back – and will return again. You have perfected the art of creating memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Our second trip to hunt with Kowas Adventure Safaris was just as impressive as the first.  Great hunting, beautiful accommodations,  and creating friendships that will last forever. We look forward to out next trip with Kowas.

2022 was the first African Safari for my oldest son and I. We had our best adventure together! We harvested many great trophies but had no idea we would make a new family in Namibia. We were blown away by the camp, the staff and the hunting. Already planning for 2024!

My wife and I had our first trip to Africa, and we are glad we chose Namibia and Kowas Adventure Safaris. From the moment we started planning the trip prior to Covid 19, to the day we left Kowas to fly home, the entire staff was always responsive and helpful. Danie, Ansie, Jacques, Elleni and Matheus made us feel part of the family. We experienced genuine friendship at Kowas. Kowas is not only run as a successful business but also as a passionate way of life for the Strauss Family and all the Kowas staff.

It is impossible for me to appropriately articulate the amount of gratitude I have for the Strauss family and the entire Kowas team. Their approach to client service was warm, welcoming, and caring. It’s rare to find such genuine people, and we’re incredibly fortunate that they are now part of our lives.

When it comes to finding and successfully hunting big free-range kudu bulls, PH Jacques Strauss has no equal. With nearly a half-million acres of prime free-range kudu habitat in his concession and a lifetime of passion for the species, Jacques will find you the bull of your dreams. I’m convinced he’s part kudu himself. 

We had an amazing time during our Honey Moon Safari at Kowas, the service was next level, the trophies outstanding and the experience unbelievable! We can’t wait to go back!

My first experience in Africa was with Kowas and after other trips to Africa it is still by far the best experience I have had. The hospitality of the Strauss Family is second to none. They strive to make your experience the best available through their impeccable attention to detail, trophy quality and generous spirits.

I couldn’t have imagined a better first African hunting Safari. Thank you Kowas for an incredible adventure and amazing hospitality!

I can not express what a life changing time we had. The hunt experience and magnificent game would always be cherished.

I've been with Kowas 15 times, and looking forward to 15 more. I booked for the Bwabwata National Park with Kowas in July ‘23 for my 80th birthday celebration. I have conducted 38 trip to Africa - and have not met anyone better.

I can’t say enough positive things about all the staff at Kowas! Matheus and Jacques were great introductions to hunting with PHs in Africa, and we were all in awe of their capability to spot/stalk/track/answer any questions about any animals we saw. Danie, Ansie, and Elleni were wonderful company at every delicious meal and explained numerous traditions and customs in Namibia. All of the staff, including the chefs, drivers, skinners, and housekeeping were extremely friendly, polite, and catered to everything we could have asked. 

This was my 5th trip to Kowas. It was the best African hunt/tour trip ever! The touring, hunting, meals, and accommodations were superb. The hospitality extended to us by the whole Strauss family was exceptional. Jacques and Matheus do their best to get you the animals you are hunting. Every visit to Kowas had new additions to the camp making it bigger and better. Mahango camp and staff were excellent too. Thank you for the memorable experience. Hard to believe it has been 19 years since our first hunt at Kowas.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and providing the best hunt ever!!!

I have had the opportunity to hunt with Kowas 3 times and have taken numerous world class trophies. Although this is probably testimonial enough, the biggest compliment that I can pay them is the feedback of the people I recommend to trust Kowas with their safari. In all of the instances I have sent my friends and colleges to Kowas, they all have come back extremely happy. Whether it is the hunting, the hospitality or the overall experience, they all book again.

What we have experienced here at Kowas, was perfection in every way. We had successful hunts, great trophies and we met a lot of nice people. We will be back.

This was the 5th trip to Africa, and the best African hunt/adventure ever!! The hunting, meals and accommodation were wonderful. The hospitality extended to us by the whole Strauss family, were exceptional. They make you feel at home. We are already planning a next trip to Kowas. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

We will never forget the times spend at Kowas. We will always cherish the excitement of the hunts and then the moments by the campfire. Thank you for allowing us the chance to be part of the family, thanks to all the staff. The wonderful trophies are icing on the cake.

This was my 3rd trip to Kowas. The first two trips, I came with my father. As always, this father-and-son hunting was excellent and exciting. My 15-year-old son was amazed by the wildlife and the African experience in general as it is such a departure from our everyday life. The staff was friendly and helpful. We were always treated like a member of the Strauss family. We are so thankful for the opportunity to experience Africa in this way. I will cherish this trip with my son for the rest of my life and will always remember what Jacques taught us in the field.

The Kowas experience has been truly an outstanding one. This was my first hunt with Kowas and the 4th hunt in Africa. The hunting experience was truly outstanding. The Mahango camp and staff were excellent as was the Kowas location. The level of care, attention, and assistance provided by the Strauss family through the entire process, was outstanding.

This was the first trip and safari to Africa. It was the most amazing two weeks we could imagine. Everything exceeded our already high expectations. Our time together was tremendous. The hunting was better than I could possibly have imagined; amazing, with exceptional trophies taken. The accommodation was comfortable. The meals were delicious. It was a hunter’s paradise. We enjoyed the evening campfires and comradery. We are grateful for the way we were treated. We think about our trip often and we still talk about it daily. See you soon again.

While the place is magnificent, the hunting extraordinary and the camp an oasis, it is you, the Strauss Team and Staff who we will treasure the most. Thank you for making our father-and-son trip to Namibia so very special by harvesting unique trophies. We pray it will only be the beginning of a lifetime friendship. Your delivery of an experience was characterized by: integrity, clear communication, a warm sense of humour, generosity, unpretentiousness, and family.

We not only made memories for a lifetime but new friends for a lifetime as well. Kowas will be the place to introduce the kids to Africa. I re-read my journal all the time, reliving those great memories of the hunt, great trophies harvested, and the time spent in camp with Kowas.

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The vastness and solitude of untouched landscapes, raw and pure, is pure balm to the soul.

• Jacques Strauss: +264 81 295 6581 Elleni Strauss: +264 81 616 4080 USA: (1) 940 440 8998
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It's About The Journey

“Our goal has been, and will continue to be to provide a quality hunting experience in a private and natural environment while offering personal service that is friendly and professional.”

-Andrew Campbell

What we offer...

For us it is less about being successful and more about how we achieve our success. We pride ourselves on providing a challenging yet ultimately rewarding walk and stalk experience on free range game whether it be with bow or rifle.

Accommodation

Three clean, comfortable twin rooms.

Amazing local catering prepared by our in house chef.

What you hunt is predominantly what you  eat.

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Trophy hunting.

20 x Plains game trophy species available.

45 000 ha of pristine Namibian bushveld as a hunting area.

Free-range game.

Management Hunting

7 x Management species available.

Every season game species are accurately counted and based on population, size and number of animals, management species are determined for the season.

Predator Hunting

   * pending quota availability

Brown Hyena

Let's give you the hunt you want.

The Family farms of 15 000 hectares have been in the family for over 70 years since the 1940s. The late Mr Andries Pretorius, our Grandfather, who served in the second world war in both Egypt and later in Italy returned home to Namibia after having lost a leg to an anti-personnel landmine. His late wife Mrs Zaidee Pretorius joined him shortly afterwards as she made the move from Somerset West in the Cape, South Africa.

Testimonials From our Hunters  

Jesper Skaaning

" No fences, no guarantees. Just real hunting, with the nice Campell family. This place has become, my home away from home. And hopefully will be, for years to come. The setup with a "small" family farm, warm people, surrounded by farms with numerous opportunities, that can fulfill all your African dreams, is the perfect way to enjoy the full Namibian experience. All orchestrated by Andrew Campell. A true hunter at heart, and dedicated to his guests wellbeing. On his watch, there is no easy way, to the perfect adventure. But rest assured, that he will be by your side, all the way. Enjoy the evenings around the fireplace, under the stars, with stories from the past, or from the present trip. But be careful..... It's addictive.  "

Andrzej Bilip

"This June I visited Okangawa Hunting Safari for a second time. My hunting buddy and I were so pleased with the first stay that we decided to come in a bigger group this time around. Andrew took good care of us from the very beginning of our stay and in comparison to our previous trip, we could see improvements in the camp, service, and the food was even better! For meat lovers, I highly recommend the barbecued sirloin prepared by Andrew himself, a cut taken from an antelope of the day. You will not forget this experience and taste very soon. We also had the opportunity to make two quick trips to some of the many tourist attractions of Namibia while we were there. This was a highlight to our trip but an addition to the main reason for our stay - hunting. Our trip was amazing as we were able to hunt three cats within a 48hour time period!!! It was hard to fathom that between two hunters we shot a Leopard and two giant Cheetahs. Though it was lucky it was not a coincidence, the hunt was extremely well prepared by Andrew, his staff and friends. We received an unlimited chance to stalk the plains for game on open and unfenced properties. This trip was not our last as we will be returning to satisfy our eyes, taste buds and souls."

"Okangawa Hunting Safaris has a very special place in my heart. I have been biltong hunting for many years in RSA until I discovered this Namibian gem. Located in the surrounds of the famous Omatako mountains makes this landscape a scenic & spectacular beauty. It also helps as a beacon for navigating your planned route during a hunt. We make use of the traditional "walk-n-stalk" method of hunting on our yearly visits to Okangawa Safaris which has always been successful with bringing home the biltong and drywors. Andrew is not just a professional hunter but an extremely good guide, "spoorsnyer", "braaier" and entertainer with tremendous bush knowledge. It is the place where you become part of the family and if you lucky enough to meet his wife, there will be lots of stories to be shared next to the campfire at night whilst the calling of hungry jackal can be heard in the background. This is true wilderness and a place where memories are made."

Tel. +264 (0) 81 832 4774

Hunting Seasons

Trophy hunting in Namibia runs from the 1st of February till the 30th of November each year

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Essential information for hunting in namibia.

Basic information

The Namibian trophy hunting season opens on 1 February and closes on 30 November each year.

Clients should ensure that they are booked and will be hunting with a Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) registered trophy-hunting operator, as well as a Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) registered Namibian hunting professional.

The three classifications of hunting professionals are:

• Hunting guides
• Master hunting guides
• Professional hunters

Two specialist qualifications are:

• Big Game Professional Hunter – a registered Namibian professional hunter who has passed the Big Game examination; and Bow Hunting Professional Hunter – a registered Namibian hunting professional with an additional bow-hunting qualification.
• Hunting professionals must comply with all the trophy-hunting regulations governed by the MET.
• Trophy hunting can be practised from half an hour before sunrise until half an hour after sunset. No artificial light source may be used while hunting. Trophy hunting may take place only on properties where permission has been granted by the landowner.
• Properties where bow hunting is practised must be separately registered with the MET.

The following is required for trophy hunting:

• Permits must be applied for by the MET-registered Namibian hunting professional.
• Permits must be issued by the MET prior to the hunt.
• A separate permit must be issued for each individual hunting client.
• An additional permit is required for hunting large cats (leopard, cheetah, and lion).
• The list of conditions attached to this permit must be adhered to strictly.
• It must be stated on the permit whether it is a rifle or a bow hunt.
• A permit must be completed in full and signed by the hunting client and the hunting professional (after the time wounded or lost animals must also be indicated on the permit).
• Permits are issued by the MET only.
• A maximum of two trophies per species may be harvested, per hunting client, per permit.

The tranquility of the surroundings, mouth watering venison dishes, award winning wines…

A hunters paradise.

Exquisite plains game hunting under the Southern Cross...

The hunting history of Namibia is quite notable. It commenced as early as 2000 years ago when Bushmen men hunted with poison arrows and spears - often undertaking arduous excursions. The Bushmen hunters and gatherers are most likely representing one of the oldest existing populations found on earth. Hunting in Namibia remained as a form of livelihood and during the early 1960`s private land owners made a significant decision to conduct hunts on their private land in a professional manner. This venture subsequently led to the birth of NAPHA in 1974 (Namibian Professional Hunting Association) where a strong code of hunting ethics was formed and still maintained today. Although hunting methods have changed over years, the protection of our environment has not. The trophy hunting industry strives to promote ethical conduct, the sustainable utilization of natural resources, and to cherish the industry for current and future generations.

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GENERAL INFORMATION Surface Area: 824 286 km 2 Population: 2.2 million Capital: Windhoek Languages: English, Afrikaans, German,  Oshivambo, Wambo, Herero, Damara, Nama Religion: Christian. (Lutheran) Currency: Namibian Dollar International Dialing Code: 264

HUNTING IN NAMIBIA

The trophy hunting season in Namibia starts from 1 February and closes on 30 November. During December and January the hunting season is closed.

Why hunt in Namibia?

Ekuja Hunting Safari is the perfect destination for first-ime hunters, seasoned hunters. Our main camp is situated on the banks of the Black Nossob River, 63miles (100km) from Namibia’s National Airport; Hosea Kutako International Airport – only a short hour’s drive from the airport to Ekuja.

Our hunting territory consists of a variety of differing terrains such as bush land and open savannahs teaming with huge herds of wildebeest, oryx, impala, eland and more.

There are over 15,000 free-range wild animals living naturally within our densely populated game-only territory. We boast unsurpassed trophy quality with over 30 huntable species such as greater kudu, Cape eland, gemsbok, blue and black wildebeest, zebra, impala, warthog as well as leopard and cheetah.

You will discover that Namibia is not only beautiful with a pleasant climate, it is the easiest, most stable, safe and clean hunter-friendly country in Africa.

Namibia Weather and Climate

The best time for Hunting in Namibia is during the cool, dry winter months from March/April through to October/November.

Winter will reach the maximums of 20ºC (69ºF) during the mid-day and minimums of 6ºC – 2C (43ºF – 36F) in June/July, where early mornings and evenings are crisp with frost.

Namibia’s summer months are from November to March.

During these months the landscapes are greener, as this is our rainy season. So, expect high temperatures and heavy downpours.

Drinking Water

Most tap water is purified and safe to drink.

Visitors should exercise caution in rural areas.

Electrical Outlets Electricity outlet voltage: 220V, running at 50Hz Electrical Plugs: Type D (Same as South Africa)

Time Zone (West Africa) Summer : GMT + 2 hours from the 1st Sunday in April. Winter : GMT +1 hour from the 1st Sunday in April to the 1st Sunday in September.

TRAVELING TO NAMIBIA

Hosea Kutako International Airport (WHK) is Namibia’s main point of entry for international flights. Other big airports throughout Namibia include: Eros Airport (in Windhoek), Walvis Bay, Rundu, Katima Mulilo There are landing strips throughout the country and air-charter services are available from/in Windhoek and Swakopmund.

Flights from USA

Flights depart on a daily basis from Atlanta, Washington DC and New York to Johannesburg. There are also a few daily connecting flights between Johannesburg (JHB) and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WHK).

Flights from Europe

Direct flights are available from Frankfurt (Germany) to Windhoek, Namibia. Other destinations in Europe can be routed through Johannesburg where daily connecting flights are available to Windhoek, Namibia.

REQUIREMENTS FOR VISAS AND PASSPORTS

Passport must be valid for a minimum of six months, after date of departure into Namibia. Visas are required for certain nationalities and are valid for three months from the date of issue for stays up to three months from date of entry.

T here are three types of Visas : Tourist, Business and Transit +-US$50

For further information: Ministry of Home Affairs, Tel (+264 61) 292 2111 or (+264 61) 292 2102

Citizens from the following countries DO NOT require a VISA if entering Namibia:

Angola, Germany, Mozambique, Switzerland, Australia, Zambia, Brazil, Netherlands, Italy, Lesotho, Scandinavian countries, Malawi, Spain, South Africa, Tanzania, Austria, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Canada, France, Malaysia, Iceland,  Belgium, Portugal, United States of America, Lichtenstein, Singapore, Swaziland, United Kingdom, Japan, Botswana, Kenya, Russia, Cuba, Luxembourg.

HUNTING FIREARMS & AMMUNITION

Firearms Regulations

Smallest caliber: 7mm Minimum energy (muzzle velocity): 1350 Joule for springbok, duiker, etc. 2700 Joule for hartebeest, wildebeest, kudu, gemsbok, eland, etc. 5400 Joule for buffalo, elephant, rhino, etc.

Air Travel with Firearms Trophy Hunters entering Namibia with a rifle(s) must complete a temporary rifle import permit application form for all rifle(s) and/or ammunition in possession. This permit application form will need to be handed in at the Police Firearm Customs check point with your rifle(s) and ammunition, in the Arrival Hall of Hosea Kutako International Airport, when arriving in Namibia. A maximum of two (2) firearms to be imported per hunting client.

Travelling with Firearms and Ammunition to Namibia

We recommend taking out full insurance for all firearms before traveling to Africa.

Before booking with your preferred airline, please confirm that the airline involved is rifle-friendly, and will agree to transport your firearms and ammunition. Before your departure, confirm with the airlines their procedure in transporting firearms and, if necessary, any prior forms to be completed before departure for handling and transfer purposes.

We always recommend booking in luggage and firearms straight through to Namibia, Hosea Kutako International Airport (WHK), even when you have a layover in another country on your way to Namibia for your hunt. Recent regulations and the world’s ‘anti-gun friendliness’, have made travelling with firearms a time-consuming and unpleasant process.

Prohibited Firearms

• Any automatic or semi-automatic firearms.
• Any pistol or revolver (unless specified for hunting)
• More than 100 rounds of ammunition per person per firearm.
• More than one firearm per caliber per person

CONTACT DETAILS

Drikus Swanepoel Mobile phone: +264 81 3111 051 Whats app: +264 81 3111 051

Email: [email protected]

Physical address: Farm Ekuja 162, Windhoek District, Namibia

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Makalaan Safaris, established in 2002,  is your special hunting destination in the game-rich  Northeast of Namibia, close to the Bushmanland and Okavango area. We are approximately a hundred kilometers North-East of Grootfontein. 

Makalaan Safaris is a private, family-owned - and run business that caters for your exclusive wants & needs. Only 10 to 15 clients book annually to ensure the best trophies. The hunting camp is booked for you/your group exclusively.

Your hosts, Antonie, and Melinda Louw were both born in Namibia, and have an avid love for nature, animals and Africa.

Makalaan Safaris conduct both bow - and rifle hunting safaris on safe, unspoiled land of 35 000 acres, as well as photographic safaris.

With the help of the local tribe's people, we will give you a once in a lifetime hunting experience!

Accommodation

Our accomodation consists of separate freestanding Chalets each with its own shower and w/c. Water is heated by woodburning stoves and everything else runs on solar power. All meals and leisure time is spent in our Lapa which also enables observers to unwind and enjoy the magnificence of the African surroundings.

Our services

Daily meals.

Three daily meals are served, a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, and a three-course dinner at night. All the meat are game meat.

Beer & Wine​

Free soft drinks, coffee and tea.

Free beer and wine in moderation

A nice clean pool to cool off in is available when you come in the hotter months.

Daily Housekeeping

Rooms are cleaned daily and personal laundry is done every other day.

Wifi is available at the Lapa so that you can make everyone at home jealous with your safari photos.

We conduct bow- and rifle safaris on separate concession areas.

Rifle hunting.

Gun hunting area covers an excess of 35 000 acres. Hunting is done by spot and stalk and tracking. Shots are very seldom further than a hundred and twenty yards! Some species like; Mountain Zebra, Springbok and Black Wildebeest are hunted on separate concessions in central Namibia.

Bow Hunting

Bowhunting is conducted primarily on our own property which covers an area of 13 000 acres.

Although stalking is possible on some species, most bow hunting is done from blinds, overlooking water holes. We have a total of seven blinds (three pit and four elevated)  Blinds are very spacious which allow for observers as well as taking videos of your shots.  Blinds are spacious enough to accommodate traditional hunters as well.

Observer 

An observer can either accompany a hunter or go for walks, do some birdwatching, enjoy the Namibian sun, read, paint, sleep, and some evenings go on a sundowner combined with a game drive.

The Curios shopping can be done in Windhoek at the craft market.

Etosha, Okavango & Busmanland Visits

A day visit to a Bushman cultural villages can be arranged.

Travelling to the Etosha National Game Reserve is also possible, although a one night stay is advised for the best experience.

Another option is the Mahango Game Reserve located on the banks of the Okavango River. This visit includes a visit to an Okavango cultural village with a real African feel, this would take 1 to 2 nights stay. 

CLIENT REVIEWS

I have bow hunted with traditional archery equipment for forty-five years, and hunting in Africa had always been one of my fantasies.  After a lot of research, I found that Makalaan Outfitters in Namibia was a better bargain than several outfitters in other African countries, so I booked a hunt.  My wife was excited as I was because she had wanted to see Africa since she was a small girl.  Namibia is a very safe country and inoculations were not required.

The hunt far exceeded our expectations as we had close encounters with many animals each day.  Our native tracker helped me select beautiful trophy animals within my self-imposed shooting range, and each of my animals was recovered within a short tracking distance.  Studying shot placements before we left really paid off because the heart and lungs of African game animals are in the shoulder area unlike American game animals.  My wife accompanied me every day on my hunts, taking photos and video for the DVD that we created.  We experienced the life and culture of Africa and we became friends with Antonie and Melinda Louw who were excellent hosts.  The Louw’s accommodations and table fare were excellent and they have a very professional staff.  Evenings were spent eating wild game and visiting around a fire getting to know each other.

My pre-trip packing list could have been better, but experience is the best teacher.  Since our trip, I have provided a complete packing list as well as travel tips and information to other bowhunters, which relieves a lot of stress and makes the trip more enjoyable.  Life is about making memories and our trip to Namibia, Africa enriched our lives.

If Africa is not on your bucket list, get a new bucket.  Give yourself a gift and make your own memories with Makalaan Outfitters in Namibia, Africa.  A story of my hunt can be found in the Winter 2018 issue of TradArcher’s World.

Gene Fisher

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One of the reasons why so many people choose to hunt with Omatako Hunting Trails is that one stays within the picturesque setting of the actual hunting area, which saves an enormous amount of travel time. All the huntable species belong to us and therefore, one doesn’t need to worry about the quota system. By Namibian law one is allowed to hunt 2 trophy animals per species.

On request other species may be hunted in different concessions if booked in advance. Please enquire about species you are looking for when booking. Note that good game birds are also available when in season – depending on the time of year.

Omatako Ranch was selected from only a few farms in Namibia by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (M.E.T) to host Black Rhino under a custodianship program. The Rhino are often spotted and make for exciting viewing but is not available for hunting.

Species available on Omatako Hunting Trails

• White Rhino
• Damara DikDik
• Black Wildebeest
• Blue Wildebeest
• Hartman Zebra
• Burchell Zebra
• Red hartebeest
• Common Impala
• Common Duiker
• Klipspringer
• Brown Hyena
• Black Back Jackal
• African Wild Cat
• Bat Eared Fox
• Honey Badger

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Hunting Areas

Hunting is done in the central and northwestern parts of Namibia, 90 minutes drive north of the capital city, Windhoek. Omatako, the main hunting area (16 000 ha or 40 000 acres), is part of the Ombotozu conservancy, which spans more than 800 000 acres. Most of the hunting is done on Omatako, which has 33 game species available for hunting. Depending on the circumstances, one can also hunt in the conservancy with permission of the owner. Guests have the option to hunt in a low fenced area, which is a 15 min drive from Omatako Hunting Trails. The hunting area totals 20 000 ha or +/- 50 000 acres.

The advantage of hunting with Omatako is that one saves a lot of time traveling between hunting areas and of course you’re not restricted to hunting quotas. On the hunt you will be guided by a team of PH’s, which includes me and Johan Jr. If more PH’s are required we make use of a freelance PH who is familiar with the area to be hunted.

Our hunting season officially starts on the 1st of February until the end of November, for rifle hunting.

Namibia is one of the only countries in Africa that has a medal and minimum scoring system. That protects the hunter from shooting animals that does not make the minimum score, which could not be exported. Also to show the hunter how good his trophy is. Here on Omatako Hunting Trails you can expect to shoot 90% gold medal trophies. We also pride ourselves in top game genetics, with a number of Trophies in the Namibia Top 10.

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The area is situated on the Northern banks of Cahorra Bassa and has access to 60 miles of lake frontage, which is home to numerous crocodiles and hippos. The total area is over 1,100,000 acres in size, with the lake home to some of Africa's most fearsome predators - the Tiger Fish. The area is mainly mountains, with river streams which run between them. This is one of the last wild areas left in Africa. This piece of unspoiled Africa has the most beautiful sunsets over the lake. This is a great area if you truly want to hunt in the wild.

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We are a unique outfitting company that tailor makes each trip to fit the needs and expectations of each client.

We build excursions around your needs in the majority of areas in Namibia, South Africa and Mozambique.

Sean was born in Namibia and from a young age has always had a love for the outdoors and nature.

Growing up on game lodges, he has been involved in the industry from an early age and has followed his passion till today.

Having studied in South Africa, focusing on tour operations and game management. 

Our team at Safari South are very family orientated, owning some of our own lodges makes each trip personal and unique.

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Namibia is one of the most fascinating and diverse countries in the world, making it a number 1 travel destination. A country of many different landscapes, from rusty colored dunes and vast gravel plains, to the waves of the Atlantic Ocean and the lush green oasis of the Zambezi region. Namibia is one of the world’s greatest conservation areas. 

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The country is one of the world's finest Big 5 safari destinations thanks to its outstanding conservation areas and national parks. The wealth of species, overall affordability and fantastic infrastructure all contribute to a world-class African Safari destination.

This area is well known for its leopards, lions and monster crocodiles. It’s not far-fetched to state that Mozambique may become the most sought after Safari destination in Africa. The magnificent scenery combined with the vastness of the area's abundance of game and pristine nature, makes this without a doubt one of Africa’s last great wilderness areas.

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Fast and thorough in helping us plan our itinerary. The whole visit to South Africa was exactly what we envisioned. Our experience at the hunting lodge exceeded our expectation. Sean and staff were friendly, enthusiastic and made us feel welcome. 

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Package Price:  $ 5500-00 per hunter ( deposit $1500 ) all inclusive.  Observer $150 per person per day. 6 hunting days 7 nights & also includes a free day trip to Etosha National Park.

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Package Price:  $8500 (deposit $2500 ) all Inclusive Observer $150 per person per day / May add hunter to split package $200 per hunter. 8 Hunting days, 9 nights 1 free day trip Etosha National Park.

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“Hunting with Quality Hunting Safaris was a great experience, Brian and his guides were professional and extremely knowledgeable of the territory and animals. We saw many animals, and I was able to land a springbuck and a gemsbok while there. The accommodations were outstanding as well! Overall, I would highly recommend Quality Hunting Safaris if you are wanting to hunt in Namibia!”

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“My experience with Quality Hunting Safaris was a great time with everything in order and on time from start to finish. The hunting in all areas that Brian, my main ph took me to was outstanding. Seen 4 daytime leopards. The hunting was done very professionally and ethical. Brian has great respect for all the animals and trophies. All accommodations and food was more than adequate. I took 7 trophies and will be back to hunt with Brian and Fred, my other PH again as I am already booked again. The trip was a joy during the world epidemic and Brian is also very positive about life and the future. Many thanks to Brian, Fred and Bossie who came over from S. Africa to do the camera work. I feel that I came as a client and left as family. I would endorse Quality Hunting Safaris to anyone who wishes to have a lifetime adventure. You will be in good hands with honest people.”

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Kudu, Oryx (Gemsbuck), Springbok, Hartebeest, Warthog, Mountain Zebra & Burchell's zebra, Steenbuck, Bush Duiker, Damara Dik-dik, Leopard, Cheetah, Black & Blue Wildebeest, Waterbuck, Sable antelope, Roan antelope, Eland, Giraffe, Baboon, Jackal, Waterfowl and Gamebirds.

Be sure to bring your family, hunting is but one activity in Namibia! There are other activities we offer for the entire family like self-guided walks, extended game drives, horse riding as well as day-tours to tourist attractions. Everyone will enjoy their Makadi Safari!

Makadi Safaris has been owned and operated by the Metzger family for three generations. They have maintained and expanded their vast hunting areas with a sensible game management programme in place.

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Elephant in the room: Why Botswana, Namibia want fewer of the gentle giants

Botswana alone is home to a third of the entire African elephant population – more than any other country in the world.

They might be an awesome sight to see from a safe distance on safari as they lumber around with their big, lopping ears and long trunks, but for those who live side by side with elephants, these mammals can quickly become a menace.

Elephants’ numbers in African countries have dwindled hugely in the past. Conservation efforts since the 1980s, however, have seen populations recover somewhat. In Southern African countries, where about half of the African elephant population resides, their higher numbers mean they are starting to come into conflict with humans.

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As a result, some of these countries have tried to reduce their elephant numbers. In Botswana, which has the largest number of elephants in the world, President Mokgweetsi Masisi has sought to push controversial policies, like the promotion of hunting by rich tourists. Last month, he lashed out at the German government for considering a ban on the import of elephant parts, threatening to send Berlin 20,000 of its jumbos.

The diplomatic spat made catchy headlines. But it belied the serious challenges facing elephants, rural communities and conservationists working to find solutions.

How have elephant numbers changed in the past?

Following long periods of overhunting and poaching for their meat and expensive ivory tusks, elephant numbers collapsed dramatically across Africa between the 1970s and 80s. About 100,000 elephants were killed each year during that time, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). While an estimated three to five million elephants roamed the continent around 1930, the number had fallen to 1.3 million in 1979, the WWF says. According to researchers who have looked back as far as the 1500s, elephant populations in Africa have shrunk by some 98 percent.

Numbers continued to fall from 1979 until conservation practices – including crucial bans on sales of elephant parts and trophy hunting – halted the decline. Total elephant numbers in Africa currently stand at about 415,000, according to WWF estimates.

This is still low compared with historical numbers. In particular, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists the African bush elephant as endangered and the African forest elephant as critically endangered, meaning they still face the threat of extinction.

The African bush elephant is a bigger animal inhabiting the savannah grasslands of Southern and Eastern Africa, making up 70 percent of the total population on the continent. Its cousin – the African forest elephant – is native to Western and Central Africa and is recognisable by its smaller, rounded ears and short, pointed tusks.

Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Zambia and Zimbabwe together account for more than half of the African bush elephant population. Botswana alone is home to about 130,000 bush elephants – about half of the region’s numbers. It is a big country with a small population of two million people, comparable in size to France, which has a population of 67 million. For every 15 people in Botswana, there is about one elephant.

Zimbabwe has the second-largest bush elephant population at about 100,000.

Why have rising numbers of elephants become a challenge?

The largest living land animals’ feeding habits can dramatically alter ecosystems during their roughly 60 years of life. They have few natural predators to manage their numbers besides humans and, with people out of the way, elephants can populate quickly, says researcher Lucy King from the non-profit organisation, Save the Elephants.

“When left alone, they breed pretty well [and] their numbers can go up quite steadily over time because their survival rate is pretty good,” King says.

During the same time that elephant numbers have steadied, human population growth has doubled across Africa. In Southern and Eastern Africa, the population grew from 312 million in 1994 to 633 million in 2021 according to the United Nations Population Fund. That growth has seen humans occupy more land area and increasingly encroach on wildlife habitats. Settlements and farms have also cut roaming wildlife off from water or food sources.

As a result, humans and elephants are coming into more frequent contact and are clashing over the same resources. Foraging herbivores often roam onto farms, rip open thatch roofs on huts in search of food or cause damage to water pipes and other infrastructure. This has prompted angry locals to retaliate and attack them. Those interactions can be fatal for both man and beast.

Climate change has also caused more elephants to wander further than they once would have – and to more unpredictable places – to seek scarce food and water.

Zimbabwe is a peak conflict site, but human-elephant clashes are increasingly occurring across the region, King says.

Countries like Zimbabwe and Botswana blame elephant overpopulation and argue that reducing their numbers would reduce these clashes. However, some experts reject this suggestion, pointing out that there used to be many more elephants in Africa.

How have governments tried to tackle the issue?

South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Botswana have all tried to reduce the number of elephants in their territory at certain points, but nearly all their methods have been met with criticism or outright condemnation from animal welfare organisations.

One practice is culling – the deliberate targeting and killing of several animals, usually whole families, together.

This practice was popular around the 1980s and 90s. In South Africa’s Kruger Park, a culling campaign saw about 14,000 elephants killed between 1967 and 1995. However, the practice was outlawed after African countries faced a global backlash, such as widespread calls for tourists to boycott countries culling elephants.

However, in 2008, South Africa defied the global outcry and lifted its culling ban. In 2021, Zimbabwe – which had killed about 50,000 elephants between 1967 and 1988 – said it was considering bringing back  the practice.

Conservationists such as King argue that culling is particularly cruel for elephants, who are emotionally intelligent and can experience trauma. Besides, the method is not effective and is also “not effective as a solution to human-elephant conflict,” she says.

Governments have also attempted to simply sell off part of their herds, although animal welfare groups say elephants could be shipped to zoos and used for human entertainment.

In 2021, Namibia auctioned 170 elephants but sold only a third – at 5.9 million Namibian dollars ($400,000). There was so much bad press and criticism of the sale that buyers were discouraged, officials said.

Another way to control numbers is by allowing trophy hunting, whereby countries license adventure seekers – usually tourists from the United States and other Western countries – to kill a limited number of animals in specific, allocated areas for their horns, skins and tusks. Often, these tourists target male elephants – or bulls – for their bigger tusks.

Government officials in Southern Africa – and hunters themselves – argue that hunting helps manage the elephant population naturally and provides revenue for local communities. That in turn incentivises local communities to stop illegal poaching and to ensure that elephant numbers remain steady — and never drop below a sustainable level. Hunting licences can cost as much as $10,000, depending on the animal being hunted.

African governments are often angered by the idea of Western countries telling them the practice is unethical – hence the threat by Botswana to ship 20,000 elephants to Germany. Botswana’s President Masisi has been a particular advocate for the return of hunting licences. In 2019, after he took office, Botswana lifted a five-year ban on elephant hunting.

What are the arguments against hunting?

Some conservationists dismiss this anger from African governments.

“I just think it’s extremely shortsighted. I think it’s a convenient smokescreen behind which to hide and justify trophy hunting which is big business,” says Ross Harvey, a wildlife economist with the non-profit organisation Good Governance Africa. Harvey points out that much of the funds from trophy hunting – first introduced in colonial Kenya – go to wealthy businessmen who own trophy hunting companies, rather than into conservation efforts.

“How much of it actually ends up going to conservation is highly questionable, certainly not enough to conserve the landscape, and how much of it accrues to poor community members is also extremely unclear,” he adds. “But now that elephant is gone, now you live with the negative effects of having taken out all the bulls – typically in their reproductive peak.”

Older males often help guide younger bulls, teaching them where to find food and water, or how to behave. When they are killed, younger males can become aggressive, researchers have found.

“My prediction is that you’re going to see an increase in human and elephant conflict because when you take out all the bulls that are responsible for disciplining the herd, then crop raiding is going to increase, not decrease,” says Harvey.

So, what is the solution?

Harvey says while elephant numbers may have increased since the 1990s, the real problem is not one of “overpopulation” but rather of humans cutting off connecting land strips or corridors which elephants – and all wildlife – use to migrate in search of food and habitat. Freeing up those spaces, he argues, will reduce human-elephant interactions.

“If you shoot them, you just exacerbate the problem,” he says.

“There’s only two solutions really,” says King. “One, to have breathing space. We keep throwing up fences everywhere and stopping [elephants], so they get squeezed into areas where they can then deplete the vegetation incredibly fast. The only solution is to release the valves and make sure the fences come down. That does not mean that elephants should be everywhere … but you can’t fence elephants in.”

In northern Botswana, one initiative called the “Eco-Exist Project” worked with locals to identify and demarcate more than 60 elephant corridors across the sprawling Okavango Delta. The team then worked with communities to replan village layouts, so that farms, homes and other infrastructure would be positioned away from these “elephant highways”.

It is not yet clear how much this project has reduced human-elephant conflict, but some 65,000 hectares (160,600 acres) of farmland belonging to 500 farmers, have been protected so far. Farmers have also clustered to share farm spaces which they have ringed with fences or crops such as chilli – which elephants dislike and therefore avoid.

Another solution, King says, is to teach people how to live more harmoniously with the animals. Her research on natural ways to fend off elephants from settlements and farms in southern Kenya has yielded some results.

King found that when she played sound recordings of swarming bees, elephants would disperse in a hurry. She then started to experiment with building beehive fences around several farmsteads. This is a rudimentary method which is suitable for rural communities – farmers need only poles to mount boxes housing the hives. Women then harvest the honey and sell it for some side income. The method is now being employed in 17 African countries and some areas in Asia.

“We’re really proud about it … and it’s completely open source,” King says. “We let people have the manuals, develop their own bio fence project, and run with it. And the interesting thing is it’s really working everywhere.”

However, the method works for small land areas only. It is also threatened by drought – which is not conducive for bees.