• Hunting time: Beginning of February till the end of November.
• Flights: Fly with Air Namibia from Frankfurt or with Air Berlin from Dusseldorf or Munich directly to Windhoek.
• At night in Namibian winter there can be temperatures below 0 ° C.
• Please make sure that your passport is valid at least another 6 months.
• In Namibia traffic is left- hand. 5,000 km of well developed tarred road and 35,000 km of gravel road allow the nearly nationwide discovery of Namibia.
• Vaccinations: Please consult your local doctor. Particularly during the months from November to March a malaria prophylaxis is recommended in these areas. Polio and tetanus vaccinations should still be valid.
• No liability for possible damages, losses, delays, cancellations or accidents can be assumed by Ombengu Hunting Lodge. Therefore we recommend you a suitable (foreign countries) assurance for travel resignation covering illness, accident, back transport, theft etc.
• You do not need a German hunting licence in Namibia.
• Wounded game is considered as slain.
• The weapon import in Namibia is trouble-free,  you receive from us a in advance a form for application of the import licence. Bring your favorite weapon with you (from caliber 30-06)

 What you should bring over

• (If available) own weapon (caliber from  30 / 06) and gun licence
• Binoculars (8 10 enlargement) and camera with telephoto lens
• Clothes appropriate for hunting (firm footwear etc.) and solar protection (solar cream, care etc.)
• Suitable jacket for rain and wind
• Credit card and cash
• Flashlight
• Power adapter
• First-aid kit

Air charters

In order to maximize your hunting time and avoid fatigue, we can provide charter flights to camps at extra cost. These flights depart from Windhoek.

Baggage on charter flights

Each client will be allowed 44 pounds (20 kilos) of baggage on charter aircraft. Your safari kit should be packed in soft-sided baggage.

Vehicles

Our vehicles are generally for-wheel drive equipped Toyota Landcruisers. We have a radio network between vehicles and the lodge.

Climate

During the Hunting season the mornings are cool and the days are comfortable .August to October warm up and the temperature would be more like Arizona in the summer, hot and dry, thus shade offers needed relief.

Recommended Clothing

Bush clothes should be loose, comfortable and sturdy. Dark green light cotton is best with the ability to layer. Soft noiseless clothing is very important and camouflage clothing is not required. Laundry is done daily. A war, jacket or heavy jersey is necessary in some areas for the cool of the evening, night and morning. Good footwear and hats are essential.

Medical information

Malaria can occur, but Ombengu is not a prime area for the disease. The dates which offer the most risk would be in the rainy season from October to March. Visitors are advised to take precautions. New drugs have recently come on the market and it is recommended that you consult your physician for specific requirements. These new drugs are important for children.

Visitors are advised to invest in a medical travel insurance policy. Many of these emergency fleet services consist of fixed winged aircraft, rapid response vehicles and ambulances. Local medical doctors are available two to four hours from Ombengu. 

Other 

For further information about Namibia and your stay visit the Homepage of Ministry of Foreign Affairs (www.auswaertiges-amt.de)

Hunting tipps

• In a country which is in most parts nearly untouched and natural, the hunt should also be as original and persistent as possible.
• Save and respect the African (hunting) traditions
• Prime importance is on stalk hunting and bow hunting
• Use natural cover (grass & bush parasols)
• Attention of all senses
• Orientation with the help of the sun
• Care about the direction of the wind
• Pay attention to the safety measures in using the weapon
• Please always follow the instructions of the PH!