BOTSWANA Hunting Information

[Dee S]

Our PH in Botswana said that military camo is banned, but 'designer' camo you use for hunting is okay for wear. So who's right? I dunno

 

[John Telford]

Dee I shall ask one of the Defence force Generals for clarity - my opinion is that it has been so long since we hunted on public land they may have relaxed the rules some.

 

[Dee S]

I appreciate it John, I would prefer to avoid trouble.

 

[John Telford]

Olive green is my Botswana hunting color of choice- khaki is too light and I get confused with a photographic tourist!

 

[SafariA]

I travel throuhh Botswana a lot . I almost always wear regular hunting camo T shirt . Have never had an issue . I do have to say then normally with regular shorts .

BDF can be difficult so to be on safe side rather go with regular green or dark Khaki as advised by your outfitter.

Happy Hunting !

 

[John Telford]

Ok Dee so it seems like the Staus Quo no longer have a problem with hunting camo so long as it’s not military issue and particularly not if your “hunting” rifle is an RPG or AK 47 and your “PH” goes by the name of Comandante and your hunting buddies are all called comrades. And leave the red Beret at home.

 

[Dee S]

LOL, well that's great to hear, appreciate it. I'll leave my USMC BDU's at home then and since we bow hunt, no worries on them being mistaken for military weapons.

 

[John Telford]

Semper Fi ! Have fun Botswana is a great place.

 

[ElicaSarmiento]

Que genial e interesante todo esto

 

[Hunter-Habib]

It says here that the largest rifle caliber to be legally allowed for hunting, is the .577 Nitro Express. Does this mean that I can’t hunt elephant in Botswana with my .600 NE?

 

[John Telford]

It says here that the largest rifle caliber to be legally allowed for hunting, is the .577 Nitro Express. Does this mean that I can’t hunt elephant in Botswana with my .600 NE?

I know two hunters that use .600 NE in Botswana.

 

[Hunter-Habib]

I know two hunters that use .600 NE in Botswana.

Thanks, John. I owe you one.

 

[Huntforever]

Can you hunt Hippo or elephant with a bow here?

 

[PhotoCollector73]

Can you hunt Hippo or elephant with a bow here?

I don't believe hippos are huntable there, as they haven't been since the 60s or so. All bowhunting of dangerous game is restricted.

 

[Frederik]

Quick question are there Elephant PAC hunts available on private land in Botswana for non residents?

 

[WAB]

Quick question are there Elephant PAC hunts available on private land in Botswana for non residents?

No. Private ranchers are permitted to kill elephant causing damage on the wrong side of the fence. They cannot offer them as PAC hunts to visiting hunters.

 

[Frederik]

No. Private ranchers are permitted to kill elephant causing damage on the wrong side of the fence. They cannot offer them as PAC hunts to visiting hunters.

Thank you that is how I also have it just heard someone telling me about PAC hunts in BOTS and also thought it does not sound right.

 

[Vanguard2279]

I'm hunting with Tholo Safaris in September. I've been advised of the 14% VAT on imported ammunition. I'm bringing 40 rounds of 9.3x62 in factory boxes. What has been everyone's experience with that? Do they open the boxes to inspect and count? Any information will be appreciated.

 

[WAB]

I'm hunting with Tholo Safaris in September. I've been advised of the 14% VAT on imported ammunition. I'm bringing 40 rounds of 9.3x62 in factory boxes. What has been everyone's experience with that? Do they open the boxes to inspect and count? Any information will be appreciated.

They count every round and take forever to get the form filled out. It seems like we should get rebated what we take back out but I just couldn’t tolerate the brain damage of asking.

 

[Vanguard2279]

Has anyone heard that handloaded ammunition is not legal in Botswana? It would make sense if they want to charge a VAT for ammo.