Question 1

When is the Plains Game Namibia?

Accepted Answer

02/01 – 11/30 — Best time May–October (dry season) (Source: HuntKit hunting seasons database, as of 2026-08-02; regional variations possible.)

Question 2

When is the Springbok Season Namibia?

Accepted Answer

02/01 – 11/30 — Most common antelope, excellent populations (Source: HuntKit hunting seasons database, as of 2026-08-02; regional variations possible.)

Question 3

When is the Kudu Season Namibia?

Accepted Answer

02/01 – 11/30 — Bushveld in the north, outstanding trophies (Source: HuntKit hunting seasons database, as of 2026-08-02; regional variations possible.)

Question 4

When is the Kudu/Oryx Namibia?

Accepted Answer

03/01 – 10/31 — Larger game such as kudu, oryx, eland (Source: HuntKit hunting seasons database, as of 2026-08-02; regional variations possible.)

Question 5

When is the Eland?

Accepted Answer

02/01 – 11/30 — On private game farms and concessions (Source: HuntKit hunting seasons database, as of 2026-08-02; regional variations possible.)

Question 6

When is the Greater Kudu?

Accepted Answer

02/01 – 11/30 — On private game farms and concessions (Source: HuntKit hunting seasons database, as of 2026-08-02; regional variations possible.)

Question 7

When is the Gemsbok?

Accepted Answer

02/01 – 11/30 — On private game farms and concessions (Source: HuntKit hunting seasons database, as of 2026-08-02; regional variations possible.)

Question 8

When is the Red Hartebeest?

Accepted Answer

02/01 – 11/30 — On private game farms and concessions (Source: HuntKit hunting seasons database, as of 2026-08-02; regional variations possible.)

Species / Season	Open Season	Night Hunting	Methods	Notes
Plains Game Namibia	02/01 – 11/30	no	rifle, bow	Best time May–October (dry season) · Registered hunting guide required
Springbok Season Namibia	02/01 – 11/30	no	rifle, bow	Most common antelope, excellent populations · Hunting permit via outfitter
Kudu Season Namibia	02/01 – 11/30	no	rifle, bow	Bushveld in the north, outstanding trophies · Professional guide and permit required
Kudu/Oryx Namibia	03/01 – 10/31	no	rifle	Larger game such as kudu, oryx, eland · Professional hunting guide required
Eland	02/01 – 11/30	no	rifle, bow	On private game farms and concessions
Greater Kudu	02/01 – 11/30	no	rifle, bow	On private game farms and concessions
Gemsbok	02/01 – 11/30	no	rifle, bow	On private game farms and concessions
Red Hartebeest	02/01 – 11/30	no	rifle, bow	On private game farms and concessions
Blue Wildebeest	02/01 – 11/30	no	rifle, bow	On private game farms and concessions
Warthog	02/01 – 11/30	no	rifle, bow	On private game farms and concessions
Plains Zebra	02/01 – 11/30	no	rifle, bow	On private game farms and concessions
Hartmann's Mountain Zebra	02/01 – 11/30	no	rifle, bow	On private game farms and concessions
Steenbok	02/01 – 11/30	no	rifle, bow	On private game farms and concessions
Klipspringer	02/01 – 11/30	no	rifle, bow	On private game farms and concessions
Duiker	02/01 – 11/30	no	rifle, bow	On private game farms and concessions
Leopard	year-round	no	rifle	CITES quota, permit required
Cheetah	year-round	no	rifle	Problem animal status on farmland
Caracal	year-round	no	rifle
Black-backed Jackal	year-round	no	rifle
Baboon	year-round	no	rifle
Helmeted Guineafowl	05/01 – 08/31	no	shotgun
Sandgrouse	year-round	no	shotgun	Popular wingshooting over waterholes

Hunting Seasons in Namibia 2026