Troy McLellan
AH senior member
Hi All,
I am planning my first African safari and would really appreciate any tips info or advice. As a bit of a background I am predominately a bowhunter but also hunt with a rifle. I am thinking of around 7 to 10 days hunting. My goal is to take a Kudu and a Zebra any other animals would be purely a bonus. I am planning on bringing my 13 year old son with me on the trip. He does some rifle hunting but he has very little experience and he is more interested in watching and photographing animals than hunting.
As much as I personally would like to bowhunt The whole time I accept it could probably be a bit boring for him if that was the sole focus of the trip. I am thinking a side trip to see some of the big 5 and also think if we mixed it up with some spot and stalk rifle hunting it could be a bit more exciting for him with opportunities to see more game rather than sitting in a blind??
Any and all suggestions on how to make this trip enjoyable for both of us would be appreciated.
Cheers,
Troy
I am planning my first African safari and would really appreciate any tips info or advice. As a bit of a background I am predominately a bowhunter but also hunt with a rifle. I am thinking of around 7 to 10 days hunting. My goal is to take a Kudu and a Zebra any other animals would be purely a bonus. I am planning on bringing my 13 year old son with me on the trip. He does some rifle hunting but he has very little experience and he is more interested in watching and photographing animals than hunting.
As much as I personally would like to bowhunt The whole time I accept it could probably be a bit boring for him if that was the sole focus of the trip. I am thinking a side trip to see some of the big 5 and also think if we mixed it up with some spot and stalk rifle hunting it could be a bit more exciting for him with opportunities to see more game rather than sitting in a blind??
Any and all suggestions on how to make this trip enjoyable for both of us would be appreciated.
Cheers,
Troy