Random Things I Learned in Africa - Please feel free to Add your Own!

Shona in Zim, Africanize in SA, Portuguese with mix of other in Moz have been the three languages I have experienced the most
 
I’ve been trying to learn a few things in Shona before my trip. I have to say it isn’t easy. I was just hoping to be able to say things like good morning to the camp staff as a sign of respect. The YouTube videos I’ve found are a bit tough.
 
Good binoculars are worth the money

For clothing, I only needed 2 pairs of good/thick socks, laundry service has them cleaned the next day. Otherwise I wore flip flops around camp.

Cargo shorts or pants are a great way to carry a bottle of water if you don’t want to be wearing a backpack all day

Bring an older (but in good shape) hunting jacket or one I don’t wear that often. The tracker LOVED it as a gift at the end of my hunt. I also gave him my camo gloves (I buy a new pair each year)
 
The thread title said random, so……..
The cartyre is the most dangerous thing in Africa

(If you say it fast and as one word people are like no it’s the hippo or mosquitoes takes em awhile for the penny to drop)

What’s as good as bacon? Biltong:love:
 
I don't care how big or small. ALL snakes are deadly. For me, one boot width turned a "He might make it" moment into a very cool photo op. (Not suggesting you take pictures. Run away like a halfway smart human!)
 
Hunt anything said:
If you see an animal that flips your switch if available on quota SHOOT IT, an extra trophy fee or two is cheaper than another overseas plane ticket and you may never see that quality critter again.
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I should have done it with a sable and eland.
 
Cliff Gray said:
Things I’ve learned in Africa…

1. I’ve lived and traveled to a lot of places with huge economic disparity. But no where has reiterated to me that life is unfair like Africa. There are incredibly skilled, hard working people there that are working to fulfill baseline needs - food, security and education for their family. Being born in a developed country is like winning the lottery.

2. Living the adventure you’ve read about in books is part of the point. Wear a pancho villa culling belt, blast a double like you just walked into the OK corral, and crack jokes with the phs as if you know what you’re talking about.
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Everytime I visit Africa I ponder how blessed I truly am to have been born in states. Life is Not Fair!!
 
Huntforever said:
Everytime I visit Africa I ponder how blessed I truly am to have been born in states. Life is Not Fair!!
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Yep, anytime I hear someone bashing the country I always ask them if they’ve ever been to a third world country and if not I suggest they go to one. We are definitely blessed to have been born in the US.
 
Only will you see a Toyota High Lux pulling a trailer with a Giraffe on it being pulled by a Toyota High Lux with trailer Giraffe on it. All while using a ridiculously thin rope.
And pass a semi truck while going up hill.

Speaking of semi trucks, when one has a wreck it is a free for all by locals for the contents of the truck.


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Rare Breed said:
Interesting though in all my safaris to Africa countries bar none I always see smiling villagers…I guess they don’t know what they don’t know
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Agree, the rural Africans are the happiest people I’ve probably ever been around. The city dwellers not so much.
 
I learned that all Africans that fish with spinning gear are left handed. Another is if you yell to stop an animal, some will give you the stink eye while others will copy you.
 
Cliff Gray said:
Things I’ve learned in Africa…

1. I’ve lived and traveled to a lot of places with huge economic disparity. But no where has reiterated to me that life is unfair like Africa. There are incredibly skilled, hard working people there that are working to fulfill baseline needs - food, security and education for their family. Being born in a developed country is like winning the lottery.

2. Living the adventure you’ve read about in books is part of the point. Wear a pancho villa culling belt, blast a double like you just walked into the OK corral, and crack jokes with the phs as if you know what you’re talking about.
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Glad to see you here and welcome, friend!
 
Rare Breed said:
Interesting though in all my safaris to Africa countries bar none I always see smiling villagers…I guess they don’t know what they don’t know
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Good point, but I also wonder if we (I'll just speak for myself) know too much? I worry about things that haven't even happened and are most likely never going to. I will never forget when I was sitting by the fire in Limpopo watching the sun rise and I heard someone say "Mr. Eric?" It was one of the ladies who cleaned (and probably a million other things) standing very hesitantly with her hands clasped at her waste. I said "Yes Ma'am?" as I stood and removed my cap. She very slowly and quietly said, "The women want to thank you for the candy you bring us." I always left Jolly Ranchers here and there around camp but really never thought anyone paid much mind of them. Apparently, I was wrong. When I thanked her for washing my clothes everyday and folding them so perfectly on my bed, her smile put the sunrise to shame.
 
Cliff Gray said:
Things I’ve learned in Africa…

1. I’ve lived and traveled to a lot of places with huge economic disparity. But no where has reiterated to me that life is unfair like Africa. There are incredibly skilled, hard working people there that are working to fulfill baseline needs - food, security and education for their family. Being born in a developed country is like winning the lottery.

2. Living the adventure you’ve read about in books is part of the point. Wear a pancho villa culling belt, blast a double like you just walked into the OK corral, and crack jokes with the phs as if you know what you’re talking about.
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Amen! Brother
 
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