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