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 Firearms - Allowable Hunting Calibre Sizes

Smallest calibre allowed = 7 mm.
Minimum energy (Eo - muzzle velocity): 1350 Joule for Springbuck, Duiker etc.
2700 Joule for Hartebeest, Wildebeest, Kudu, Gemsbok / Oryx, Eland etc.
5400 Joule for Buffalo, Elephant, Rhino etc.

 

No solid point cartridge is allowed to be used on antelope or any other species.
 
♠ Handguns - automatic weapons and crossbows are prohibited ♠

 

 Importing Firearms into Namibia

Routes:

Direct flights into Windhoek's Hosea Kutako International Airport:

Air Namibia ( 3 times a week ) from Germany - Frankfurt AM

Air Namibia ( 3 times a week ) from the United Kingdom - London Gatwick

LTU ( 1 time a week ) from Germany - Munich

SAA daily from Cape Town and Johannesburg

 

It is recommended that your flight plans bring you direct into Windhoek Airport. Should you take the route that transits through South Africa you could become involved with the process of having to obtain a transit permit for your firearms passing through that country and delays may be experienced.


Firearms - Conventional:

  • Technically - there is no limit on the number of firearms that may be imported into Namibia for Trophy Hunting purposes.
  • However, It is recommended that a maximum of two ( 2 ) firearms be imported per hunting client.
  • Permission for any unconventional firearm to be imported for Trophy Hunting purposes must applied for to the Inspector General and be granted before your departure to Namibia.

Baggage - Firearms Cases:

 

Please adhere to the following procedure to minimise problems when travelling with firearms:

  • All bags need to be adequately marked with nametags for identification.
  • Firearms - must be packed unloaded in a sturdy carry case.
  • Ammunition - must be stored in a secure lockable container and transported separately to your firearms for Airline check-in.
  • At the Airline check-in counter at the point of departure, insist that the attendant check your firearm directly through to Hosea Kutako International Airport, Windhoek. Your bag tag should read, for example: New York - Frankfurt - Windhoek. Or Atlanta - Johannesburg - Windhoek. (This is sometimes not possible if the airlines that you are using do not have baggage agreements. Inquire about this before purchasing your ticket.);
  • Windhoek Airport's International baggage code is WDH.
  • You are advised to physically check baggage tag to ensure that it has been correctly printed and attached. Inquire if a colourful 'in transit tag' is necessary when travelling through another country.

 Ammunition and Allowable Quantities:

  • Only ammunition for the specific calibre of firearms you are importing may be imported.
  • A maximum of one-hundred (100) rounds of ammunition may be imported per hunting rifle.
  • It is suggested that you bring between sixty to eighty (60 to 80) rounds of ammunition per hunting rifle.
  • Take out full insurance cover for all firearms before travelling to and in any African country.
  • If travelling through South Africa, keep in mind that the Immigration Control there clears a maximum of two firearms for import.
  • Any unconventional firearm to be imported for Trophy-Hunting purposes is to be applied for to the Inspector General before your arrival.

 

 Insurance

  • You must take out full-insurance for all firearms before travelling anywhere in Africa.

 

 Firearms Carry Cases

Please adhere to the following procedure to minimise problems when travelling with firearms:

  • All bags need to be adequately marked with nametags for identification.
  • Firearms - must be packed unloaded in a sturdy carry case.
  • Ammunition - must be stored in a secure lockable container and transported separately to your firearms for Airline check-in.

 

 Your Airline

  • In advance of your departure you must confirm with the airlines involved as to what their procedure is for handling and transfer of firearms.
  • At the Airline check-in counter at the point of departure, insist that the attendant check your firearm directly through to Hosea Kutako International Airport, Windhoek. Your bag tag should read, for example: JFK - FRA - WDH. (This is sometimes not possible if the airlines that you are using do not have baggage agreements. Inquire about this before purchasing your ticket.
  • Windhoek Airport's International baggage code is WDH.
  •  You are advised to physically check baggage tag to ensure that it has been correctly printed and attached. Inquire if a colourful 'in transit tag' is necessary when travelling through another country.

 

 Transiting South Africa with Firearms

If the airline does transfer your baggage / firearms, and you have booked them through to the final Namibian destination, and you stay in the in-transit area and do not clear South African customs, then you need not go through the temporary import process.


If your airline company will not transfer your baggage / firearms to your connecting airline / flight, then you must collect your baggage / firearm/s and go through the entire entry process. If this is the case, the South African limitations, requirements, etc. will apply and you will have to apply for a South African Temporary Import Permit.

 

 

How to obtain a temporary import, in-transit or export permit for the Republic of South Africa

 

 
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