I went on my first african safari last july. Before that I really did not give a african safari much of a thought. I though of africa as a place out of rich for a commoner.
Well my daughter talked/tricked me into booking her a trip as a graduation present from college.
You see as a back story, ever since she was a little girl going to outdoor shows with me she would be fascinated with the displays and talk to the african outfitters there. Always saying she wanted a plains game hunt a Kudu and a sable.
So going into her senior year of college she jokingly says how about a african safari for a graduation trip? Me thinking I am smart tell her, you save up the trophy fee for your animals I will cover the rest..... Little did I know she would do it.
Well we book a south african safari with a outfitter I felt good about. A 11 day hunt with only sable and kudu picked out ( I had no idea what I wanted if anything) and a 4 day Kruger trip on the end with the my wife and other daughter. ( they flew over near the end of the hunt).
All I can say is africa is a magical place. The sights, smells, atmosphere. The outfitter (motsomi) worked really hard to make sure we had the best trip. And I can say it was the absolute best family vacation we have ever done any where.
I left africa wanting to go back, and go back I will. I will have a 375hh in my hands soon and am looking for another trip in 2025. Seeing the cape buffalo up close in kruger, I want one. A big old hard boss, split ear bull.
I look over this site daily getting information and dreaming,
Yeah Africa is addictive. My only regret is I did not go sooner.
Well my daughter talked/tricked me into booking her a trip as a graduation present from college.
You see as a back story, ever since she was a little girl going to outdoor shows with me she would be fascinated with the displays and talk to the african outfitters there. Always saying she wanted a plains game hunt a Kudu and a sable.
So going into her senior year of college she jokingly says how about a african safari for a graduation trip? Me thinking I am smart tell her, you save up the trophy fee for your animals I will cover the rest..... Little did I know she would do it.
Well we book a south african safari with a outfitter I felt good about. A 11 day hunt with only sable and kudu picked out ( I had no idea what I wanted if anything) and a 4 day Kruger trip on the end with the my wife and other daughter. ( they flew over near the end of the hunt).
All I can say is africa is a magical place. The sights, smells, atmosphere. The outfitter (motsomi) worked really hard to make sure we had the best trip. And I can say it was the absolute best family vacation we have ever done any where.
I left africa wanting to go back, and go back I will. I will have a 375hh in my hands soon and am looking for another trip in 2025. Seeing the cape buffalo up close in kruger, I want one. A big old hard boss, split ear bull.
I look over this site daily getting information and dreaming,
Yeah Africa is addictive. My only regret is I did not go sooner.
I will make a non-Africa suggestion. Once your daughter lands her first career position, reward her with a fly fishing trip to Alaska. A five to seven day float trip during the salmon run in August can be a helluva adventure. Then you both will have two addictions to deal with. If you ever decide to give it a go, drop me a PM. I admit, however, for me the Africa safari always seems to win out every year. But it is a close run thing.
