Trophy Leopard Hunting in Namibia 14 x Days in Khomas Region
Booking Season: 2025
Hunt Difficulty: Difficult
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The Cheetah (Acinonyx Jubatus) remains one of the world’s most popular game hunting trophy options. This African cat is targeted for its beautiful pelt and bragging rights of having harvested the world’s fastest land animal, which can clock a speedy sprint reaching up to 70 miles per hour. The cheetah is found throughout southern and eastern Africa, preferring to inhabit areas with large and varied prey options. They thrive in a variety of habitats, including mountainous terrain, grasslands, dense vegetation, and savannahs. With its variety of habitats, cheetahs are found across the country, with hunting being more prevalent in the south, central and northern regions of Namibia.
Cheetahs are more active during the day than at night, providing hunters with the perfect African cat to target during daylight hours. Cheetah hunting is only allowed in Namibia, where strict rules need to be adhered to and permits need to be obtained. Hunting quotas and permits are strictly controlled by Namibia’s Ministry of Environment, Foresty, and Tourism. Cheetah hunting in Namibia takes place throughout the year during Namibia’s hunting season which runs annually from 01 February to 30 November. Hunting cheetahs in Namibia is not for the faint-hearted and is a challenging hunting adventure. The best time to hunt this fast feline is early in the morning, or late in the afternoon when cheetahs are most active, scouring the horizon from viewpoints such as rocky hills or termite mounds to find suitable prey. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified the cheetah status as vulnerable and decreasing. A CITES Appendix 1 permit is required for cheetah hunting in Namibia.
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Trophy Leopard Hunting in Namibia 14 x Days in Khomas Region
Booking Season: 2025
Hunt Difficulty: Difficult
When cheetah hunting in Namibia, a successful hunting safari is not guaranteed, and success rates may vary based on regional population densities. Cheetahs are constantly on the move, searching for fresh prey, and covering large distances within their territories. Baiting this agile cat is not an option, as they only eat fresh meat. However, should they make a kill and are disturbed, there is a brief period during which they will return to it. The most common technique when cheetah hunting in Namibia is the spot and stalk method, but this is no easy task, as cheetahs cover large areas, and spotting them is a challenge. They are skittish, and constantly alert, as this predator is also prey for others.
Hunting cheetah in Namibia calls for patience, perseverance, and total concentration, because when you do come across your prey, you may only have a brief opportunity to make the shot, so make it count! Be prepared to take long shots with distances between 350 and 450 yards, but only if you are certain that your shot placement is spot on. As with any hunting safari, correct shot placement is paramount and allows for a quick, humane death. Remember that African cats are soft-skinned, have light bone structures, and are sensitive to hydrostatic shock. When it comes to hunting cheetah in Namibia, you can consider any caliber from a .270 to 30-caliber option for a successful game hunting safari. You may be shooting from a far distance, requiring both speed and accuracy. Ensure that the rifle has a high-quality tactical scope, and is shooting an expanding bullet. Bow hunting is also legal when cheetah hunting in Namibia, speak to your outfitter as to whether they offer this option.
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