NAPHA
Preserving Namibia’s Wild Beauty through Ethical Hunting
Where conservation, community, and sustainable hunting come together.
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Latest News
Unexplained Giraffe Mortalities -
Request for Information
NAPHA has received reports of an unusually high number of giraffe deaths on farms north of Okahandja and Omaruru. Most animals showed no prior symptoms, with a few displaying signs such as lethargy and drooling before succumbing. While rabies, anthrax, and botulism are potential causes, no confirmed diagnosis has yet been made.
We urge members to report any abnormal giraffe behaviour or mortalities, and where possible, assist with sample collection. Your input is vital to help identify the cause and protect Namibia’s wildlife
Why Hunt in Namibia
Namibia is Africa’s hidden gem for the discerning hunter
Namibia stands apart as a premier destination for those seeking a truly authentic hunting experience. While regulations and approaches vary across the region, Namibia’s low population density, well-managed free-ranging game, and internationally recognised community-based conservation efforts create a rare combination: ethical, sustainable hunting in vast, unspoiled wilderness. It is this balance of responsibility and authenticity that continues to set Namibia apart.
Namibia isn’t just where you hunt. It’s where your spirit finds space to breathe.
What We Do
For over five decades, the Namibia Professional Hunting Association (NAPHA) has been a guiding force in shaping Namibia’s internationally respected model of conservation through ethical, sustainable hunting.
We represent a community of dedicated professional hunters, hunting guides, and conservationists who are committed to the principles of fair chase, wildlife stewardship, and responsible natural resource management. Our members work in close cooperation with Namibia’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), landowners, and rural communities to ensure that every hunting experience contributes meaningfully to both conservation and economic sustainability.
Through strict adherence to ethical guidelines, NAPHA promotes practices that protect Namibia’s biodiversity, support wildlife-based land use, and generate income that uplifts local communities. By maintaining healthy game populations and valuing older, post-prime animals, our work helps restore balance in Namibia’s ecosystems - proving that conservation and hunting, when guided by principle, can thrive hand in hand.
Whether through hunter education, policy advocacy, or on-the-ground conservation projects, NAPHA continues to lead with integrity, tradition, and an unwavering respect for the wild.
Calendar
Annual Return
30 November 2025
Annual Return is due 30 November 2025
Windhoek, Namibia
By: Napha Office
Trophy Hunting Season Closes
30 November 2025
Namibian Trophy Hunting Season Closes
Namibia
By: Napha Office
Fun Shoot (Napha AGM)
1 December 2025
Fun Shoot at Lichtenstein View Shooting Range at 14:30.
Costs: N$ 1000.00 per team
Lichtenstein View Shooting Range, Windhoek
By: Napha Office
Open Session (Napha AGM)
1 December 2025
Open Session with panel discussions at NG Kerk Suiderhof from 07:30 to 16:00
Coffee, Snacks & Lunch will be included for N$ 250.00 p/p
NG Kerk Suiderhof, Windhoek
By: Napha Office
Sundowner (Napha AGM)
1 December 2025
Sundowner at Thule Hotel at 18:30. Snacks included for N$ 200.00 p/p
Thule Hotel, Windhoek
By: Napha Office
Gala Dinner & Auction
2 December 2025
Gala Dinner & Auction at Sports Klub Windhoek from 18:30 till late at N$ 450.00 p/p
SKW, Windhoek
By: Napha Office
Closed Session (Napha AGM)
3 December 2025
Closed Session with member workshops at NG Kerk Suiderhof
from 07:30 until 17:00
Coffee, Snacks & Lunch included at N$ 250.00 p/p
NG Kerk Suiderhof, Windhoek
By: Napha Office
Courses and Workshops
4 December 2025
Courses & Workshops:
- 1st Aid Refresher Course
- ART Measurement Course,
- Social Media and Marketing Workshop
NG Kerk Suiderhof, Windhoek
By: Mariaan Kok
DSC Convention
6 February 2026
The 2026 DSC Convention & Sporting Expo will take place February 6-8, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia at the Georgia World Congress Center - Building C
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
By: Napha Office
SCI Convention Starts
17 February 2026
SCI Convention 2026
17 - 21 February 2026
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
By: Napha Office
Professional Hunter Registration
31 March 2026
All Professional Hunters registrations due by 31 March 2026
Windhoek, Namibia
By: Napha Office
Young Hunter's Open Day
25 September 2026
The NAPHA Young Hunter Open Day is back on 25 September 2026 — and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever! 🔥
For More Information contact Mariaan Kok
Windhoek, Khomas Region
By: Mariaan Kok
Leopard Tag Applications
30 September 2026
All Leopard Tag Applications should be submitted before 30 September 2026
Windhoek, Namibia
By: Napha Office
Proudly Supported by Our Conservation Partners
We are grateful for the ongoing support of our sponsors, who help make ethical hunting and sustainable conservation possible.
