Entry into Namibia
Entry into Namibia is a breeze. Hunting clients have to fill out a Rifle Import/Export Application (one page) upon arrival and be on your way. Make sure you have the permanent address of the people you are going to stay with.
Exiting and re-entry to USA with firearms:
Get a customs 4457 form. Be sure you go to a US customs office and get your firearms listed on a Form 4457 called “Certificate Registration for Personal Effects Taken Abroad”. U.S. Customs Form 4457 must be completed and stamped in the USA before boarding your flight to Africa. It proves ownership of personal items, such as rifles, taken out of the country. You will need this form upon return to the US. (Be sure to read the tips about this form under the topic below called “On Your Return to the USA”. Namibia is one of the most hunter friendly countries in Africa. You are allowed to bring as many rifles as you wish, (however, a maximum of 2 rifles is recommended) with an allowance of no more than 80 rounds of ammo per rifle. A rifle in the 300 Magnum range (300 WinMag, 338, etc.) will be sufficient for everything up to Eland. You will be required to fill out a Rifle Import/Export application, which must be handed in to the police at the airport. This form will be supplied by us when you book so you can have it filled out and ready when you arrive. It can also be downloaded on the website. At the bottom of the application form there is a table to be filled out. Some of the questions are a little confusing, so here is an example of what is required:Type | Caliber | Serial No. | Type | Caliber | Qty. |
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Rifle | 300 Winmag | B142675 | Rifle | 300 Winmag | 80 |
Shotgun | 12 Gauge | 338975 | Shotgun | 12 Gauge | 10 |