Trophy Hunting Operator: NTB registration in Namibia
Everything the Namibia Tourism Board, the municipality and the inspector will ask a trophy hunting operator for, in the order to do it, and what it costs to have it done for you.
Is this your category?
Conducting trophy hunts under a MEFT concession or on registered hunting farms.
The MEFT concession is the long pole, not the NTB application. Start it first.
What you need before you lodge
- BIPA entity registered: Founding statement / CC or company; principal activity must match the NTB category (accommodation and tour operation may not be mixed under one entity).
- NamRA tax registration + good standing: Good-standing certificate; Chrimson can renew if lapsed (add-on).
- Social Security (SSC) registration + good standing: Required for every category.
- Business bank account: In the name of the business, bank letter or stamped statement.
- MEFT concession / hunting permits: Ministry of Environment, Forestry & Tourism concession and permits.
- Public liability insurance, N$2.5m (incl. PI): Active policy covering supervised recreation / advisory.
- Proof of premises (title deed or lease): Ownership proof, or a signed lease + landlord consent for the tourism use.
- Fire compliance certificate: Local-authority fire brigade certificate; extinguishers + first-aid kits in place.
What the inspector and the other offices check
- The concession, permit or landowner agreement from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, which sets the pace
- A registered professional hunter on every hunt
- Accommodation compliance (Certificate of Fitness, fire) where hunters sleep on site
- The NTB inspection and certificate
How long it takes
Set by the concession or permit from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism. The NTB side follows once that is in hand.
What it costs
Our professional fee is N$14,000. The NTB prices this category a flat amount; its charges are added at cost and itemised in the instant quote.
Frequently asked questions
Does a trophy hunting operator need NTB registration?
Yes. Since February 2025, operating a tourism business in Namibia without Namibia Tourism Board registration is an actively enforced offence. A trophy hunting operator is registered in its own category and must display the certificate.
What does it cost?
Our professional fee is N$14,000. The NTB prices this category a flat amount, and its charges are added at cost, itemised in the instant quote before you pay anything.
How long does it take?
Set by the concession or permit from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism. The NTB side follows once that is in hand.
How do I know it is a trophy hunting operator and not another category?
The MEFT concession is the long pole, not the NTB application. Start it first.
Do you handle it for me?
Yes. We prepare the file, chase the municipality and the other offices, walk you through the inspection list and lodge with the NTB. You sign, we do the running.