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