Otjiruze
Established in 1966, Otjiruze Safaris is one of the oldest and most experienced family-run hunting operations in Namibia. The Otjiruze ranch has remained in the same family since 1924, giving the operation deep roots and generations of accumulated knowledge of the land, wildlife and sustainable hunting practices that continue to define its reputation today.
With three distinct luxurious hunting lodges located in different regions of Namibia — Otjiruze, Schenckswerder and Okawaka at the Small Waterberg — guests can experience a wide variety of landscapes and hunting conditions within a single safari. The operation controls an exclusive hunting area of 210,000 acres, supplemented by carefully selected concessions in northern Namibia and Zimbabwe, offering access to both exceptional plains game and the Big Five.
Otjiruze Safaris specialises in tailor-made hunting safaris that combine challenging fair-chase hunting with high levels of comfort and personal service. With over 30 huntable species across their concessions, the operation is particularly renowned for quality plains game as well as carefully managed opportunities for dangerous game. Every safari is individually planned to match the hunter’s experience, goals and expectations.
The three lodges offer a range of environments and atmospheres while maintaining the same high standard of luxury and hospitality. Whether staying in the original Otjiruze lodge, the expansive Schenckswerder ranch or the scenic Okawaka lodge at the foot of the Small Waterberg, guests enjoy comfortable accommodation, excellent cuisine and warm, attentive service in true Namibian style.
Hunting is conducted under the highest ethical standards with a strong emphasis on mature trophies and sustainable utilisation. The family’s long-standing commitment to responsible wildlife management ensures that guests hunt in healthy, well-managed populations across vast, unspoiled landscapes.
At Otjiruze Safaris, every hunt is more than a pursuit of trophies. It is an opportunity to experience Namibia through the eyes of a family that has lived on and cared for the land for over a century, while enjoying world-class hunting in some of the country’s most beautiful and productive concessions.
