The Hunt

The hunting season starts officially on the 1ste of February till the 30th of November each year. Our high season is May to September and the low season is February to April and October to November. 

Our high season is the time of year we are usually fully booked first, but it does not necessarily mean that our low season is a bad time frame. February to April is the 3 opening months of the season and you know what that means to a hunter… These months are still part of our summer when one can still experience Namibia in its full summer beauty with all his flowers and green vegetation. October to November is during our spring months and the best time of the year for big game hunting up in the Caprivi region where water levels could be a problem in the wet season. This is the time of the year when all the leaves are on the ground with beautiful blossoms that starts to show and the water levels are at their lowest. This is when the game have to move more often and one can see them a bit easier specially in the bushy areas. If you are a client with a strict budget or you wish to do a little more for alot less, then you might want to consider the low season before it is booked out. 

African Twilight Safaris is not willingly to make any sacrifices when it comes to high quality service and that is why they can guarantee you that you will be part of the only group in camp. Whether you are only one client or 6 in your hunting party, you will have the exclusivity of the whole property all to yourself. 

Most of the hunting is done on their private property where more than 20 huntable game species occur naturally as well as a number of game bird species. The specie list range from the rare Klipspringer on the mountain tops to the greater Kudu down in the river beds. This property is right next to the Namib Naukluft park with no fences on the park border side and is one of the best places worldwide to hunt for species like Klipspringer, Mountain Zebra and large Leopard. On a daily basis you will see herds of Mountain Zebra, Oryx, Springbok and many more. A true hunters paradise where one can get lost in time… 

Most species not on the list, can be added upon request and will be taken from one of the concessions in different areas all over Namibia. 

Each safari is specially adapted to provide choice and variety of hunting methods. These include the use of a 4×4 hunting vehicle to get to the hot spots before starting your final approach on foot. Waiting for game from a blind is also a well proven and effective way to hunt certain species. ATS can guarantee your satisfaction to all their clients, whether you are a first timer or an experienced hunter. 

You can book your hunt either on a 1 on 1 basis or a 2 on 1 basis. 1 On 1 means that each hunter will be accompanied by a professional hunter or guide which will give you the best opportunities on that chosen trophy. 2 On 1 means that you and your friend can enjoy each other’s company while been guided by a professional hunter. 

Bow hunters, you are also more than welcome to experience the real deal. Even though the preferred method is to walk and stalk, ATS also have permanent and mobile blinds you can use for a effective hunting day. Even though Mare loves bow hunting, he have a long archery history and use to shoot competitive for many years. He shot four African Championships and three World Championships of which he was always under the top 10 and took a gold medal in one of the African Championship Competition. 

Comfortable and fully equipped Toyota Land Cruisers will be used to get you around in the harsh Namibian terrain. To back up the hunt, we’ve got well trained trackers and tracking dogs to assist if that shot did not fly that straight and to help with a possibly wounded animal. After the hunt, a team of skilled skinners will ensure that your trophies are well prepared and taken care off.  

Where We Hunt

Accommodation

A Typically Hunting Safaris Itinerary

To help you plan your hunt better, here is a standard 10 day itinerary of a hunting safari with African Twilight Safaris: 

Standard 10 Day Hunting Safari Itinerary:

If you did not have enough of Namibia yet, you can take a photographic safari for more untamed adventures. 

A Typically Hunting Day: 

Your daily hunt will start at about 6:00 am with a knock on your door by your professional hunter. Breakfast will be served to get enough energy for the exiting days hunt. 

It depend on the area you intend to hunt, if you’re going to take some lunch packs along or if you will be back at camp for lunch. At first light you will leave with your PH, driver and tracker in a Toyota Land Cruiser for the hunting grounds in search of that big one. 

The method of hunting depend on the specie you’re after. Most of the time they use the spot and stalk method where you will drive until you found what you were looking for and then follow on foot and try to get into shooting range. Sometimes is a very effective just to drive to a good area and walk until you found what you have been looking for. Every day is a surprise and will be handled differently and accordingly to circumstances. This is fair chase hunting at its best. 

At lunch time you will be either in the shade of a big tree within mother nature or back at the lodge. It is a wise idea to take a siesta or just to stay out of the African sun in the middle of the day. In the afternoon you will go out again hunting until sun set. The best time to go hunting will be in the early morning and late afternoon. Usually you will be rewarded by a prize trophy by die end of the day. 

In the evening you will be back to the lodge where you can take a refreshing shower and get ready for dinner. Dinner will be a three course meal based on a traditional Namibian cosine with a variety of venison. A barbeque is also a good way of ending the day while you and your PH plan the next day’s hunt next to a camp fire with a Namibian beer in your hand.