Why you need to use our firearms permit service for South Africa and Namibia

Many African hunting safaris begin in South Africa because of the number of flights available around the world. Most hunting safaris in Namibia begin in South Africa as well.

South Africa requires a permit to possess a firearm while you are in the country. If you are transiting through South Africa to Namibia, you are also required to get the permit. However, if you are traveling onto Namibia from a connecting flight from South Africa, you may not need a permit. Please check with the us to see if a permit is/is not required.

If you are traveling from the US and are going directly to Windhoek, Namibia from Johannesburg South Africa, make sure you tell the airline to check your baggage all the way through. In doing so, you will not have to get a firearm permit in South Africa and will only have to make your connecting flight. Otherwise, YOU MUST HAVE A PERMIT TO BE IN SOUTH AFRICA WITH A RIFLE.

The T. Jeffrey Safari Company has a complete firearms application and escort service. We will complete all of your firearms paperwork for you for pre-issue and assure that it is done properly.

When you arrive in South Africa your flight will be met by our associate who will escort you to the South African Police Office in the airport. He will then expedite the inspection of your firearm(s) and escort you to your connecting flight or to your overnight hotel shuttle.

For Namibia the firearms permit application is a simple one page form which we will gladly assist you with. Upon arrival in Namibia there will be a quick inspection of your firearm and ammunition and you will be on your way.


We highly recommend this service because it will prevent delays in the police office. After a long flight, waiting around for hours can be a burden on your trip. The fee for this complete service is, well worth it, $150 per hunter.

If you would like more information on this service, or one of our safaris please contact us.