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Top 10

The NAPHA Top 10 recognises outstanding trophy specimens recorded by members, celebrating excellence in ethical hunting, accurate measurement and sustainable wildlife management. These entries highlight Namibia’s world-class game and reflect NAPHA’s commitment to conservation, professionalism and responsible hunting practices.

Impala (Black-faced) / Impala (Schwarznasen-)

(aepyceros melampus petersi)

Position
cm Points
Hunted By
Date
Hunting Area
Guided By
Rifle or Bow
1
85.12
David Bodmer
13.04.2026
Otjiruze
W.Rogl
Rifle
2
82.88
Peter Vogel
06.06.2025
Audiax
H.J. von Hacht
Rifle
3
81.76
Dr Dirk Hans Raimar Bausch
11.04.2024
Ovisume
G.G.T. Günzel
Rifle
4
78.40
Dr Dirk Hans Raimar Bausch
13.05.2024
Ovisume
G.G.T. Günzel
Rifle
5
66.08
Anke König
11.05.2024
Ovisume
G.G.T. Günzel
Rifle
1
No Entries
Bow

Namibia’s Wildlife and Conservation Status

Namibia’s wildlife conservation status is determined using scientifically established criteria. These categories help guide responsible management and protection efforts:

  • Naturally occur in Namibia without human introduction (e.g., Oryx, Kudu)

  • Unique to Namibia and found nowhere else in the world (e.g., Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra)

  • Approximately 80% of their natural range lies within Namibia (e.g., Damara Dik-Dik)

  • Non-native species introduced through human activity (e.g., Black Wildebeest, Nyala)

  • Species that occur only in limited numbers along Namibia’s borders (e.g., Puku)

Carnivornes

  • Caracal,

  • Leopard,

  • Lion,

  • Cheetah

  • Brown Hyena and,

  • Spotted Hyena

Ungulates

  • Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra,

  • Burchell’s Zebra,

  • African Buffalo,

  • Eland,

  • Greater Kudu and,

  • Gemsbok (Oryx)

Small Game

  • Damara Dik-Dik

  • Steenbok

  • Duiker

  • Springbok

Namibia is home to a rich diversity of legally huntable species, carefully managed to ensure sustainability and conservation. These include:

Huntable Species in Namibia

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Through ethical hunting, conservation succeeds—join us.

Enter a legacy where adventure serves a greater purpose. Ethical and sustainable hunting connects you to a story that protects Namibia’s wilderness, supports its wildlife, and keeps nature wild for future generations.

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