Namibia Family Hunting Safari
Your professional hunters at this family hunting safari company have a special passion for teaching beginning hunters how to shoot and how to hunt as well as sharing their contagious passion for hunting Africa. They are patient and well equipped to give the novice hunter a perfect introduction to hunting yet they are experienced dangerous game certified professional hunters for seasoned African hunters.
You will be hunting some of the finest hunting grounds in Namibia combined with relaxed comfortable accommodations, enthusiastic and energetic professional hunters as well as a large fleet of late model vehicles.
Excellent youth model rifles as well as adult rifles are available for those that do not wish to travel with guns. Appropriate lodges will be selected according to the experience and skill of the hunter(s) and any non-shooters that may be traveling. Other activities such as walking with Cheetahs, visiting a local Bushman camp, Namib desert creatures tours, Dolphin cruises, deep sea fishing and more are easily added onto any safari.
No two safaris with this safari company are a like and each is personalized according to the your specific needs and requirements. No request is impossible for them and we are proud of their long list of return clientele that bares testimony to their success.
By planning your trip through Family Expeditions, we understand that it is not just about getting the trophy you seek but rather the overall experience – We are here to assist you with trip selection, walk you through your safari preparation, communicate with you before during and after your safari. The highlight of our relationship built with you is when we hear all about your safari! We truly want to ensure that you receive the best possible service
Travel to the property is easy as you will fly to Windhoek, Namibia for most of your hunts. Your professional hunter will collect you from the airport and transfer to the property.
Accommodations & Meals
The Lodge: Malaria Free property
The recently updated lodge boasts 4 ensuite rooms, a lovely common area and fantastic outdoor space. Imagine coming in from your safari and jumping into the infinity pool overlooking the land you just hunted!
Activities near Main Camp:
- Spend a few nights away from camp at a nearby photo safari game park and see the big four (Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhino) and enjoy the watering hole filled with hippos, crocs and other animals,
- Tour the world renowned animal refuge supported by Angelina Jolie – Shilo Wildlife Sanctuary
- Enjoy a morning in Windhoek shopping the local markets and artists
- Enjoy a spa day in Windhoek or bring in a masseuse on the property.
- Enjoy overnights in Swakopmund and the Namib Desert, desert creature tours, ATV tours, Dolphin cruise, sunset cruise and more.
- Since you will have the lodge to yourselves, the schedule and the staff are at your disposal.
Hunting
Your classic spot and stalk safari will be conducted in an ethical manner with mature animals as the goal of every hunt. Most amazingly, you and/or your group will enjoy these properties exclusively during your safari! No other guests or hunters will be on the property or at the lodge during your stay unless you request differently.
Hunters typically depart from the lodge as it begins to break first light in the morning and in most cases will return to the lodge for lunch before heading back out in the afternoon. This is one of the largest plains game concessions in Africa making it a truly wild hunt.
Your experienced professional hunters will cater to your schedule and desires. It is not uncommon to see hundreds of game each and every day on safari.
Children on safari need not worry! These professional hunters are accustomed to patiently teaching children of all ages safety, proper shooting techniques, stalking techniques and ethical standards of hunting. There is no better place in the world to learn to hunt or hone in your hunting skills than in Africa!
Excellent rifles are available for use in case you choose to forego traveling with guns. Youth models in various calibers are available as well.
Bow Hunting: Best time – September/October
Numerous hides and blinds are located on the main camp property for bow hunters. A typical shot would be 20-25 yards from a blind. Spot and stalk bow hunting for the accomplished bow hunter is also available.
You will be accompanied by a bow hunting professional hunter.
PH’s (Professional Hunters) and Vehicles:
A qualified and experienced Namibian Professional Hunter will accompany you on your hunt at all times, and may do so with a maximum of two hunting clients per P.H. at a time. Every client returns raving over their PH at this location. They are knowledgeable and full of fantastic stories!
All vehicles are purchased new every three years!
Activities
- Bushman experience with visit to their tribal camp
- Spend a few nights away from camp at a nearby photo safari game park and see the big four (Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhino) and enjoy the watering hole filled with hippos, crocs and other animals,
- Tour the world renowned animal refuge supported by Angelina Jolie – Shilo Wildlife Sanctuary
- Enjoy a morning in Windhoek shopping the local markets and artists
- Enjoy a spa day in Windhoek or bring in a masseuse on the property.
- Enjoy overnights in Swakopmund and the Namib Desert, desert creature tours, ATV tours, Dolphin cruise, sunset cruise and more.
- Deep Sea fishing
- Since you will have the lodge to yourselves, the schedule and the staff are at your disposal.
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Length of Stay / Itinerary
Most safaris are 7 full days up to 21 days. Each itinerary is customized for your interests, game sought and locations.
Travel Details & Location
You will arrive in Windhoek, Namibia where your professional hunter will greet you for your one hour road transfer to the hunting lodge.
Family Expeditions will assist you in coordinating flights whether you choose to book your own flights or use our Africa flight specialist.
Internet & Communications
Although we strongly recommend that you relax and unwind during your safari, fax, cellular phone reception, telephone and internet facilities, and satellite television are available for clients who may wish to make use of them
Changing Generations
Africa is our home and our heritage. We acknowledge the fact that it is our duty as safari operators to uplift, support and preserve not only the area in which we operate, but also to act as custodians and ambassadors on behalf of the hunting community worldwide. We believe that through well-regulated and sustainable hunting practices we can contribute to Africa’s socio-economic development and growth, and in turn create a more favourable environment for investors, traders and travellers to visit and generate revenue. Therefore, we join hands with other operators, hunting associations and pro-hunting organisations to cultivate a constructive worldwide industry that ultimately influences Africa, its people and its wildlife positively.
Furthermore, we conserve our wildlife through:
- working cooperatively on all levels with National Parks boards, conservation bodies, wildlife researchers and environmental departments on conservation issues;
- training, managing and supplying anti-poaching units with the latest equipment to protect our endangered and other indigenous species;
- providing aircrafts and/or helicopters to assist with anti-poaching aerial surveys;
- developing and executing fire management programs;
- game counting and setting of sustainable hunting quotas in cooperation with governing bodies; and
- implementing additional hunting protocols above and beyond the legal scope in order to ensure the long term sustainability and longevity of the areas concerned
Rates
2022 Rates:
Rates subject to change Call for updated pricing
One Hunter/One PH: $650 per night pp
Two Hunters/One PH: $550 per night pp
Packages also available
Trip Insurance & Cancellation Info
Trip insurance is highly recommended to protect your investment on this trip. We will assist you with trip insurance upon booking. See links at the bottom of this page for the two providers we suggest for our clients.
Family Expeditions, LLC confirmation and refund policy:
If your trip is more than 90 days out from date of departure, a 50% non-refundable deposit confirms your reservation and must be received within 10 days of booking to confirm your dates. All trips must be paid in full at least 90 days prior to the departure date. If your trip date is within 90 days, FULL payment for the trip is required. All payments to Family Expeditions are non-refundable. Should you need to reschedule or cancel your trip, we will do everything in our power to assist you in finding a suitable substitute or transferring your dates per the lodge/providers/government requirements. Trip insurance protects your investment!