I have had good experiences with SAA direct to JoBerg and connections to Windhoek with minimal layover.

One trip my gun case had a mishap with a baggage fork lift. Miraculously the firearms were fine. SAA picked up the full cost of a much better case when I arrived in Windhoek. Was actually pleasant going to the different gun shops to find the replacement and took less than an hour.

I would check to see if there are any restrictions on carrying trophies back on the return as this has changed. Future trips if I am so lucky everything will be in one duffle with the rifle broken down or I will rent when I am there. Same for any trophies if a scull can't be detached from the horns and fit in the luggage then it stays in Africa.

"When you disarm the people, you commence to offend them and show that you distrust them either through cowardice or lack of confidence, and both of these opinions generate hatred." Niccolo Machiavelli