Equipment · 1 min
Camp rifle hire or bring your own rifle?
A practical decision guide for Botswana safari hunters comparing a familiar rifle with pre-arranged camp rifle hire.
Bring your own when familiarity matters most
A rifle you know gives you confidence in fit, trigger, optic and point of impact. The trade-off is additional airline handling and the Botswana temporary firearm-permit process.
Hire locally when simpler travel matters most
A pre-arranged camp rifle removes the need to fly with your own firearm. Request the class that suits the planned species: .308 or .30-06 class for standard plains game, .300 Magnum class for open-country work, or .375 class where heavier plains game makes it appropriate.
- Confirm handedness and stock fit
- Confirm the exact make, calibre and scope
- Add the ammunition allocation to the quote
- Allow time to check fit and zero at camp
- Use the rifle under the professional hunter’s supervision
The quote names the rifle
Calibre classes begin the request. The written quotation then names the available rifle, ammunition allocation and hire fee before travel.