| Some people go on safaris in order to enjoy the | | | | Many companies that offer hunting safaris in Africa |
| sights of nature, others to enjoy the outdoors in | | | | also give a guarantee that you'll get a trophy, since |
| exotic locations. Still, others like to combine the two | | | | they're so confident in their guides. And best of all, |
| with their love of hunting. Traditionally, hunting safaris | | | | even if you don't bag any game while out hunting, |
| in Africa was the main draw and the source for the | | | | you'll still basically have your own personal guide; |
| traditional look you'd expect from these, with khaki | | | | most hunting safaris in Africa consist of one or two |
| clothes, pith helmets, and all. For those who are | | | | guides and one or two customers. The Cost One |
| looking for a new experience while hunting, a safari in | | | | thing that you do need to keep in mind while planning |
| Africa may be just what you need, though there are | | | | a hunting safari in Africa is that they do cost a lot of |
| many things to consider. The Animals Years ago, you | | | | money. In order to prepare for such a trip, you |
| might go on a hunting safari in Africa expecting to | | | | would need to get a passport, immunize yourself |
| bag a lion, or perhaps an elephant with some huge | | | | against local diseases in some cases, and ship |
| tusks. But due to the endangered status of many | | | | appropriate clothing and equipment to your |
| African animals, those sorts of safaris are merely a | | | | destination country. Then, once you've bagged an |
| thing of the past. Still, you can expect to hunt exotic | | | | animal, you often have to pay trophy fees; most |
| creatures like the kudu and the impala while on a | | | | hunting packages include a few in the cost, but only |
| hunting safari in Africa. And while you won't be | | | | for specific animals. If you bag a leopard, for |
| allowed to shoot at any lions, for those looking to | | | | instance, you'll have to pay a hefty fee on top of |
| hunt tougher game, you can shoot a cheetah or | | | | what you've already spent. This can rapidly add to |
| leopard for your trophy. The Guides Most packages | | | | the cost of your trip. However, if you're willing to |
| for hunting safaris in Africa include a personal guide, | | | | pay the cost, then a hunting safari in Africa might |
| which can be a valuable asset for hunters. African | | | | provide the unique hunting experience that you've |
| game animals have plenty of natural predators to | | | | been looking for. |
| watch out for, so an experienced hunter can make | | | | Ann Marier has written articles about African safari |
| the difference between a trophy and a miss when | | | | trips providing helpful tips and advice. |
| you're going after one of these highly-aware animals. | | | | |