Namibia Leopard & Brown Hyena Cancelation Hunt
Booking Season: 2025
Hunt Difficulty: Difficult
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
Luxury riverside chalets with en-suite bathrooms, outstanding cuisine, and peaceful views over the Zambezi waterways provide the perfect base after each day's crocodile hunt.
The Caprivi Strip's floodplains, reed-lined channels, river systems, and dense riverine vegetation create one of Africa's premier habitats for giant Nile crocodiles.
| Fence Type: | Free-range |
| Nearest Airport Name: | Katima Mulilo via Windhoek |
| Transfer From Airport: | Yes |
This crocodile hunting safari takes place in the Caprivi Strip of northern Namibia, an area well known for producing large Nile crocodiles along the Zambezi River system. Conducted in remote river channels, floodplains and reed-lined waterways, this dangerous game hunt offers challenging conditions and excellent trophy potential in one of the most productive crocodile hunting regions in Africa.
The safari is led by an experienced Namibian professional hunter with an exceptional success rate on crocodile and other dangerous game species. For hunters looking for an authentic hunting safari in Namibia, the Caprivi remains one of Africa’s premier destinations for crocodile hunting.
Package Price: US$16,135 All-In
Duration: 7 Hunting Days / 8 Nights
Hunter Ratio: 1 Hunter : 1 Professional Hunter
Trophy Included:
Observers: US$300 per person, per day
Rifle Rental: US$40 per hunting day (ammunition charged at cost)
Hunting Area: Caprivi (Zambezi Region), Namibia
Experience professionally guided crocodile hunting in Namibia in the renowned Caprivi Strip, a region famous for producing large Nile crocodiles along the Zambezi River system. This well-structured safari offers hunters a focused and rewarding dangerous game hunt in a water-rich environment known for consistent sightings, excellent trophy potential and authentic African hunting conditions.
For hunters seeking a true crocodile hunting safari in Namibia, the Caprivi remains one of the finest destinations in Africa.
Hunting Crocodiles, one of Africa’s most formidable and ancient Apex predators are a challenging pursuit for hunters. Known for their stealth, strength and reptilian sized brains, Nile Crocodiles are a prized trophy on any African hunting safari. Whether you are hunting Lake Cahora Bassa in Mozambique, or Kariba in Zimbabwe, or Crocodile hunting in the waterways, swamps and rivers of the Caprivi Strip in Namibia, these exceptional safaris are a hunting adventure like no other.
Spending many hours a day in the water with the ability to blend into the environment, this Crocodile behavior poses unique challenges, making tracking and hunting one of the oldest living reptiles difficult.
Nelson has been hunting Africa and Namibia for more than twenty years, specializing in dangerous game safaris. Nelson has a 100% success rate on Crocodiles and dangerous game hunting safaris are Nelsons passion, with a commitment to delivering exceptional trophies.
With a focus on family values, Nelson encourages observers and children to join the Crocodile hunting safari, with an emphasis on teaching and educating youth. Nelsons Leopard hunts (also 100% success) take place in central Namibia, Omaruru hunting concession , with Hippo, Crocodile, Cape Buffalo and Elephant hunts being hosted the Caprivi Strip (Zambezi Region).
The Crocodile hunting safari starts with an international flight into Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek. From Windhoek, you will take a domestic/regional flight from Hosea Kutako to Katima Mulilo Airport . Regional flights take place at a frequency of three times per week, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Spending a night or two in Windhoek before or after the safari is suggested. The Hilton Hotel is rifle friendly and there are a variety of popular venues for fine dining and sampling local beer and wines, such as “The Butchers Block”, or ” Joe’s Beer House”.
Windhoek is easy to navigate and transport is ridiculously affordable. Download the Yango App, and make use of Windhoek’s version of Uber”. If you’d rather soak in the country’s diverse scenery, an overland transfer via vehicle rental is also an option. Though it takes longer, this route allows you to truly experience Namibia’s ever-changing landscapes, making the journey just as memorable as the hunt itself. For hunters who have extra time in their schedule to enjoy this option, the landscapes are truly magnificent.
The Caprivi Strip remains one of the premier destinations for dangerous game hunting in Africa, offering exceptional opportunities for hippo hunts, Cape buffalo hunts and crocodile hunting safaris in remote wild areas along the Zambezi River system. Combined with excellent accommodation, welcoming hospitality and some of the most scenic landscapes in Namibia, the Caprivi delivers an authentic African hunting safari experience well worth the journey.
Upon reaching camp, a skilled team of expert hunters and seasoned trackers will extend a warm welcome. Over the next 7 days, you’ll engage in a heart-pounding pursuit of a dangerous apex predator, the Nile Crocodile. Crocodile hunting in Namibia is a thrilling and adrenaline-filled safari, embracing the challenge of hunting in the wilds of Africa.
The camp itself is a sanctuary of indulgence amid the wilderness, seamlessly blending rugged charm with modern comforts. Relax in spacious, en-suite chalets, savor gourmet cuisine beneath the expansive African sky, and unwind in the peaceful surroundings after an action-packed day in the bush. Here, adventure and luxury intertwine, ensuring an unforgettable safari experience.
Crocodiles are masters of ambush, striking with lightning speed and unmatched power. Their ability to blend into the water and remain undetected makes them one of the most difficult targets in dangerous game hunting in Namibia. In the Caprivi Strip, these creatures thrive in deep, murky rivers and floodplains, creating an environment where they are top of the food chain.
Tracking a Crocodile requires patience, precision, and expert guidance. Shot placement is absolutely critical, anything less than a perfect brain shot risks losing the animal as it vanishes beneath the water. A misplaced shot can mean hours of searching or, worse, losing the trophy altogether. Remember, be alert. There are thousands of Crocodile in the Caprivi, do not let the hunter become the hunted.
A successful safari in Namibia is not just about the trophy. It is about the challenge, the preparation, and the execution. Crocodile hunting in the Caprivi Strip requires respect for the animal, the environment, and the experience itself. The reward is more than just a trophy skull or hide; it’s the knowledge that you have faced one of Africa’s most formidable apex predators and emerged victorious.
For those looking to push their limits, crocodile hunting in Namibia offers an adventure unlike any other. The Caprivi Strip delivers a truly wild African hunting safari, where every hunt tells a story and every success is hard-earned..
Dip & Pack as it is commonly referred to is the minimum processing requirement that the Crocodile trophy must undergo in order to prepare for export and shipping. All “body parts” of the Crocodile, including bones, skull, teeth should be dry and free of any “undried” pieces of hide. Crocodile hides must be dried to the extent that they look brittle enough to crack when bent and trophies must be packed immediately after treatment.
The “Dip and Pack” Process Includes:
This exceptional dangerous game hunting destination has a diverse range of tourist activities and places of interest. Whilst in Namibia, it is definitely worthwhile extending your stay.
Nature and Wildlife Safaris, places to visit:
Pay a visit to the vibrant towns of Windhoek and Swakopmund, or go on a 4 x 4 tour through the desert. Visit the hot springs go dune bashing,Whale watching, Camel riding or catamaran trips. Namibia is an exceptional destination for tourists.
Few dangerous game animals test a hunter's patience and precision quite like the Nile crocodile. Success is rarely measured by the distance covered each day, but by the ability to judge a mature bull, wait for the perfect opportunity, and execute a single, perfectly placed shot when the moment finally arrives.
The Caprivi Strip has earned its reputation as one of Africa's premier crocodile hunting destinations for good reason. Vast river systems, healthy crocodile populations, experienced Professional Hunters, and outstanding trophy potential combine to create a safari that rewards careful preparation and disciplined hunting.
If you're looking to pursue one of Africa's oldest apex predators in a truly wild setting, this Namibia safari deserves serious consideration. It also provides an excellent opportunity to explore our complete range of Hunting Trips across Africa, allowing you to compare professionally guided safaris for dangerous game and plains game in some of the continent's finest hunting destinations.
For hunters planning a future African safari, it is also worthwhile understanding how daily rates, trophy fees, government permits, and travel costs differ between countries. Our guide to African Hunting Safari Prices explains what is typically included in safari packages, helping you compare destinations and plan your next Big Game Hunting adventure with confidence.
Please note that terms, conditions and price are subject to change without notice and rates at the time of the hunt will apply
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