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