Archive for Africa

The “Stuff” to Take on an African Safari

As a hunter, I’m sure you’re aware there’s often new gear on the market that will make our hunting endeavors nicer, easier, and more enjoyable, etc. I know I’m as guilty (probably more so) of being a “gadget guy” as the next person. But how much “stuff” do we really need to take to Africa? [...]

What do I wear on my African safari?

As on all hunting excursions, one tries to bring the clothing that will keep him comfortable in that environment – or at least what he thinks that environment will be like. The operative words here are comfort and environment. So let’s take a look at what I usually wear on an African safari. Most safaris [...]

Air travel with firearms & ammunition

It’s no secret that, in our post-9/11 world, traveling with firearms and ammunition has gotten very difficult! Believe it or not, several years ago it was considered standard practice for the bwana to carry his rifle on board an airliner and place it in a compartment just behind the pilot. Try that today and, if [...]

Where will I stay on safari?

Two of the biggest concerns for the first-time African hunter are the accommodations and meals he’ll have on safari. The first safari is often the first international hunt for many and the future bwana is justifiably worried. Not to worry – every African outfitter that I know of always places the safety of his clients [...]

Just how much does a safari cost?

Not that safaris cost as much as a new car but how much does a new car cost? Cars can run the gamut from a rather plain, not-so-costly model used for basic transportation to the fully loaded, every bell & whistle model that is fit for a king and will deliver you in superb style. [...]

What’s it like over there?

African hunting areas and countries vary widely in what the weather and terrain hold in store for the first time bwana. Some countries are rather small and things can be very similar throughout the entire country. Other countries are very large and things change a great deal from north to south and east to west. [...]

What to hunt on a first safari?

If time and money were not a consideration, I’m sure a majority of us hunters would probably like to book a 35-day safari to Tanzania for our first African hunt. We would hunt a “full-bag” safari for all of the available animals, wake up to the sun coming over the Serengeti and evening would find [...]

Nimrod in Africa

The first-time African hunter almost always has a myriad of questions regarding his initial safari but the most prominent ones are usually: where do I go? what am I going to hunt? and which outfit do I hunt with? Time, money, physical ability and many other factors will go into determining those answers but I [...]