Kandeze

Hunting, safaris & fishing across Namibia

Namibia, on foot, on the water, and in the field.

About Kandeze

Family owned, working across Namibia

Kandeze is owned and run by the Gerber family, operating across a number of farms and locations throughout Namibia. We run small groups so every trip stays personal.

Vanwyk Gerber

Professional Hunter and Guide

Sabine Gerber

Tour Partner, and Vanwyk's Wife

Liam Gerber

Marketing and Photography. Third-person perspective photography is available for guests on request.

Charissa Von Seydlitz

Bookings, Communications and Trip Planning

About Namibia

A few things worth knowing

The Namib Desert is the oldest desert on Earth, at least 55 million years old.

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Hunting

Game across our farms

Kudu in the Namibian bush
Kudu Spiral-horned antelope of the bushveld.
Gemsbok on open plains
Gemsbok Desert-adapted antelope of the open plains.
Springbok on open plains
Springbok Namibia's national animal, swift and social.
Warthog in the bush
Warthog Common across the bush and grassland.
Blue wildebeest on open plains
Blue Wildebeest Herding antelope of the open plains.
Plains zebra herd
Plains Zebra Namibia's most common zebra species.
Mountain zebra on rocky terrain
Mountain Zebra Sure-footed zebra of rocky terrain.
Impala in the bush
Impala Agile antelope of the northern bushveld.
Baboon in rocky terrain
Baboon Social primate of rocky, wooded terrain.
Eland on open plains
Eland Africa's largest antelope species.
Hartebeest on open plains
Hartebeest Fast-running antelope of open country.
Leopard in the bush
Leopard Elusive big cat of rock and bush.
Sable antelope on open plains
Sable Striking antelope with long, curved horns.
Roan antelope on open plains
Roan One of Africa's largest antelope species.
Black wildebeest on open grassland
Black Wildebeest Dark, distinctive antelope of the open grasslands.
Blesbok on open plains
Blesbok Antelope known for the white blaze down its face.
Caracal in the bush
Caracal Sharp-eared wildcat known for its powerful leap.
Crested duiker in thicket
Crested Duiker Small, secretive antelope of dense thicket.
Damara dik-dik in the bush
Damara Dik-Dik One of Africa's smallest antelope species.
Giraffe in the bushveld
Giraffe Namibia's towering icon of the bushveld.
Jackal in open terrain
Jackal Adaptable predator found across Namibia.
Klipspringer on rocky outcrop
Klipspringer Sure-footed antelope of Namibia's rocky outcrops.
Ostrich on open plains
Ostrich The world's largest bird, at home on the plains.
Steenbok in open farmland
Steenbok Small, alert antelope common across the farmland.
Waterbuck near water
Waterbuck Distinctive ringed antelope found near water.
Nyala in woodland
Nyala Striking spiral-horned antelope with a shaggy coat.
Lechwe in marshy ground
Lechwe Water-loving antelope suited to marshy ground.

Safaris & Tours

See more of the country

Guided safaris and tours across Namibia, built around what you want to see, from open plains to the coast.

Destinations

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Skeleton Coast shoreline
Skeleton Coast Namibia's remote, fog-bound Atlantic coastline.
Sossusvlei red dunes
Sossusvlei Towering red dunes and ancient clay pans.
Map of Namibia highlighting the Zambezi Region
Zambezi Region Lush rivers and wetlands, formerly the Caprivi Strip.

Explore the Map

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Etosha Fish River Canyon Twyfelfontein Damaraland Kolmanskop Spitzkoppe Waterberg Cape Cross Epupa Falls Kalahari Windhoek Swakopmund Lüderitz Walvis Bay Tsumeb Grootfontein Keetmanshoop Rundu Katima Mulilo Omaruru

Fishing

Guided fishing trips

Guided fishing trips to Namibia's rivers and coastline, for anglers of any experience level.

Freshwater

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Tigerfish caught on the Zambezi River
Tigerfish Namibia's prized freshwater fighter, from the Zambezi.
Nembwe caught on a Namibian river
Nembwe Hard-fighting bream that hits lures like a predator.
Catfish caught on a Namibian river
Catfish Hard-fighting barbel found in Namibia's rivers.

Saltwater

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Kob caught on the Namibian coast
Kob A classic catch along the Atlantic coast.
Galjoen caught on the Namibian coast
Galjoen A favourite among shore anglers on the coast.
Steenbras caught on the Namibian coast
Steenbras A strong-fighting catch from the surf.
Bronze whaler shark on the Skeleton Coast
Bronze Whaler Shark A powerful shore catch, released unharmed.

How It Works

From enquiry to the field

01

Tell us what you want

Send an enquiry with your interests: hunting, safari, fishing, or a mix, and roughly when you'd like to travel.

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We plan it together

We work out species, farms, permits, and logistics with you directly, so the trip fits what you actually want.

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You travel to Namibia

We coordinate arrival, transfers, and accommodation so the trip starts smoothly from the moment you land.

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You're in the field

Guided hunting, safari, or fishing across our farms, with everything arranged so you can focus on the trip itself.

Self-Drive Option

Bring your own wheels

For guests who want to explore Namibia at their own pace before or after a hunt, we work with African Sun Car Hire, a Namibian 4x4 outfitter running fully equipped self-drive vehicles for well over a decade. Their fleet is built for exactly this country: rooftop tents, a roller drawer storage system, dual fuel tanks, fridges, and everything else needed to camp and travel independently between farms.

More details on vehicle options and booking to follow.

When to Go

Namibia's hunting season

The official season runs 1 February to 30 November. May through October is the preferred window: cooler, drier weather concentrates game around waterholes and makes for easier tracking. Bow hunters tend to favor July through September specifically, when animals visit waterholes most predictably.

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Peak season Open season Closed

Accommodation

Stay with us

Comfortable lodging at our farms and on tour, with meals included for the length of your trip. What's available depends on the trip: farm lodges and tented camps while hunting or on safari, and guesthouses in town on fishing and touring trips.

Farm Lodges

Comfortable lodging on the farms during hunting and safari trips.

Tented Camps

Under-canvas camping in more remote areas.

Town Guesthouses

Guesthouse stays while touring or on fishing trips.

Lodges we book our hunters into at a special rate, beyond our own farms and camps.

River Crossing Lodge

Set on a 6,500-hectare private reserve on a koppie just outside Windhoek, overlooking Moltkeblick Mountain and the city lights beyond. Home to its own game, including oryx, kudu, giraffe and wildebeest. A five-minute drive from town and on the way to the airport, making it a natural stop at the start or end of a trip.

Good to Know

Questions worth asking

Yes. Hunting permits in Namibia are issued by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and must be arranged through a registered professional hunter, which is part of what we handle for you.

Most hunters do, using a temporary firearm import permit arranged in advance. If you'd rather not travel with a rifle, we also have rifles available to rent. [Confirm before launch: whether we assist directly with the import paperwork, or point guests to a specific process.]

The season runs 1 February to 30 November, with May to October generally preferred for cooler weather and easier tracking. See the season guide above for month-by-month detail.

Trophies are prepared and shipped through a taxidermist and export process, with CITES permits required for certain species. We'll walk you through what applies to your hunt specifically.

Yes, that's exactly what our safaris, tours, and fishing trips are for. Many guests combine a hunt with time exploring Namibia for the rest of the group.

Neutral-colored, lightweight clothing, sturdy boots, and layers for cold mornings and warm afternoons. Namibia's temperature swing can be significant, so we'll send a fuller list once your trip is booked. Make sure your boots are already worn in before you arrive: the walking here is no joke, and new boots will punish you for it.

Contact

Plan your trip

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