Namibia

Namibia is a so-called arid country, but with its vast area covering a majestic 844 000 square km (nearly 3.5 times as large as the UK), it does vary in certain climatic aspects. The rainfall increases from south to north from mere drops of rain in the far south to more than a 1000mm in the north east and the Zambezi. The rainy season starts in November/December through March/April with its peak in January/February. Rainfall normally takes on the form of short downpours during the afternoons and even at night, and might be accompanied by flashes of lightning and thunder. It is not unusual to have the sun shining again after a quick drenching!

While the summer temperatures could be fairly hot during daytime hours, evening breezes at Mogwadiri tend to cool down the environment and ensures pleasant times of relaxation in the open under clear and starlit skies.

Winter evenings could be cool to cold and at this time of the year warm clothing is necessary, although night time temperatures of under 0° Centigrade is a rarity.

There are about 300 days of sunshine per year!  The drier climate lacks the tiresome high humidity that marks many other African countries.

Visitors from abroad need to take cognisance of the fact that the seasons in Namibia, being in the southern hemisphere, are opposite to those in the northern hemisphere i.e. summer in Europe means winter in Namibia and vice versa. This should be considered when planning your hunting trip.

Some potential hunter-visitors may consider the winter (drier) months (April through Sept/Oct.)  for their visits, seeing that no rain normally falls during these months and thus unexpected drenching, or getting bogged down in the mud, are literally eliminated!

The official trophy hunting season stretches from February through November annually.

Mogwadiri falls outside the malaria area.

Apart from hunting excursions, day trips to Etosha and other tourist attractions  (e.g the Petrified Forest, stone engravings near Twyfelfontein, the so-called Burnt Mountain, etc.) can be organised if so desired. Such requests, however, should be submitted in advance to enable proper arrangements timeously.

It is envisaged to introduce donkey-cart trips at Mogwadiri itself  to visit the so-called “terraces”  (a high escarpment of intermittent  sheer cliffs dropping down to the south into the Ugab River valley). These terraces not only provide astonishing views over the valley below, but are also the home territory of a number of troops of baboons and klipspringer (a small agile antelope that frequent rocky outcrops, and  grows to a shoulder height of 60cm).

Further to the above, the attentive observer may be fortunate to spot the shy and timid Damara Dik-Dik, the smallest  antelope in Namibia that grows to a shoulder height of only 40cm.

Bird lovers armed with binoculars and notebook may encounter birds such as the common guinea fowl, red billed francolin (francolinus adspersus), common quail, Namaqua sandgrouse (Pterocles Namaqua), wood-peckers, Lilacbreasted rollers, bluecheeked bee-eaters, mousebirds, etc. etc.

We recommend that all clothes and hats used for hunting are in light colours, such as beige and olive. Apart from what was said under “Climate” above, the most important pieces of clothing for any hunter are:

• Good hiking shoes or boots that fit snugly.
• A Warm sweater/jacket for cool nights and early mornings. (Especially from June to August)
• A proper hat to protect one against the sun is an essential piece of equipment! (Most of these can be obtained locally)

In addition to the clothing above it might be a good idea to also bring:

• Sun tan lotion. (factor 30+)
• Flash light
• Lip balm
• Sunglasses
• Camera
• Binoculars
• Diary

Please note that some countries might need a Visa to enter Namibia. You can see if your country is on the list here: