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
- Quote ammunition separately
- Allow time to check fit and zero at camp
- Use the rifle under the professional hunter’s supervision
Inventory is confirmed, not assumed
The calibre classes are request categories, not a promise that a specific rifle is available. The written quotation must identify the actual rifle, ammunition and hire fee before travel.