Just spent two weeks in Namibia and want to share some observations.
-This was my 8th trip to Namibia. Have also been/hunted in 4 other countries (Zim, Mozambique, RSA, and Tanzania). I like Namibia the best as it's clean, safe/stabile, and lots of good hunting and tourist opportunities. Hunted with Omatjete Safaris (Hagen and Birget Eggert). Happens that I bought their SCI auction offering. Requested a cull shoot as I simply do not want to jump thru the hoops of importing trophies. Our experience was first rate with lots of trigger time.
-Took my youngest son as his older brother got to go ~12 years ago.
-Flew via Qatar Airlines business class. At ~71 years old and three replaced joints I simply can't do 'cattle class' anymore. WOW! A bit pricey but worthwhile; great service, comfortable, and loved the lounge access that gave us the chance to private shower and such at airports. DOHA airport was incredible!
-Besides the shooting we also did some tourist things; Did a day trip to Etosha National Park and saw the entire inventory of game in their natural habitat except lions. Very worthwhile!
- Went to Swakupmund/Walvis Bay. Had great meals and went on a terrific dune tour with Kuiseb Delta Adventures. It focused on 2000+ year old San ('Bushman') artifacts under the dunes but was also quite the ATV dune experience. Highly recommend this.
-In Windhoek we stayed at Sonneneck Guesthouse. They do 'meet and greets' at the airport and have very nice accommodations with a nice breakfast. Recommend them if you need to overnight in Windhoek. Loni Krafft, the proprietor, took us to a nearby Chinese restaurant where we got to ~party with some `red Chinese guys that were real party animals.
-Didn't take any rifles with me (used the very satisfactory rifles that Omatjete Safaris have on hand). First couple trips I took my rifles. It's up to you on this. Just be advised that travel with firearms adds on another level of PIA.
-GO ON A PLAINS GAME HUNT IN AFRICA! RSA or Namibia it's the best 'bang for your buck' in all of hunting. I prefer the European plan of daily rates plus trophy fees rather than package plans as I believe you get better quality trophies.
PM me if you have any questions.
