Hunting

First of all, investigate game options. For most areas of Africa, this might mean big game. Decide what you and your fellow hunters want to do.

Then find out when the hunting season is for your choice prey. Think over your weapon choices, as some enjoy hunting with a bow and arrow, when others prefer rifles, shotguns or handguns. Remember your choice should depend not only on your personal favor, but also on the level of your experience and skill, the prey, the place and local policy.

Make sure your weapon is proper and legal. If you doubt it, consult a hunting equipment supplier or your state's department of fish and game or a company providing you the hunting trip.   Consult with the group about where they'd like to go. In general, more remote spots will have better game and fewer people, but getting there will require more effort and could consume a good deal of your hunting time. 

Remember that the one who is responsible for your own personal gear, including clothes, sleeping bag, ammunition, eating utensils, map and compass is you yourself. Make sure to have the proper hunting license. 

Consider the place where you would like to stay, in a hotel or lodge or perhaps you want to camp or combine both. Camping can offer you more mobility, location changes and solitude but it requires more equipment and effort. A lodge provides comfort - hot meals, warm beds and possibly maps, advice and guides, but little adventure.

If you decide to head for camp hunting, make sure to have enough amounts of food and water. Take maps and camping permits if necessary.   If you decide to go with a group, make sure that there are enough tents, camp stoves and cook pots. 

You should take any equipment for game transporting and preserving. Consider an idea of bringing large coolers and dry ice.

Consult with a taxidermist before you go. But sometimes the travel companies may find a specialist for you locally.

African Hunting Safaris is the dream of countless hunters.

Now as many of Africa's professional hunters, outfitters, and governments understood the economic value of regulated sport hunting they become very welcoming toward visiting hunters. The result is that they make efforts to increase and improve the quality of game populations and an overall wish to tempt more and more hunters to Africa. These factors actually influence on the destination choice of a hunter who wishes to hunt abroad.

No doubt, safari hunting in Africa has changed. The days of the African foot safari passed. But Africa offers an excellent opportunity for adventure for those modern hunters who are limited in time and money.

Check out the following hunting destinations:

Botswana

Burkina Faso

Cameroon

Ethiopia

Namibia

South Africa

Tanzania

Zambia

Zimbabwe