Can I just say...

[gillettehunter]

Congrats on joining here on AH. It truly is a great place with a lot of very knowledgeable people. We can agree to disagree without name calling. We also can learn a lot from one another. As others have said to go to Africa you have to make it a priority. Start saving. Find a way to make a little more $$. Find a way to spend less $$. Look at the specials. Some of my best hunts have been specials/cancellations. Glad your here and keep your dream alive.
Bruce

 

[Newboomer]

Welcome to gang, sir. Anything you want to know about hunting, firearms, etc. can be found here. Don't give up on your safari. It will happen. It took me 76 years and it is well worth the wait. Until you go, get out and shoot. Go out and walk around in the woods , look for and follow tracks to see how animals act and get accustomed to being out in the "wild". Take a local hunt if you can. Visit the sportsmans shows for information and specials.

 

[Philip Glass]

Welcome to AH!

 

[Wyatt Smith]

Welcome to gang, sir. Anything you want to know about hunting, firearms, etc. can be found here. Don't give up on your safari. It will happen. It took me 76 years and it is well worth the wait. Until you go, get out and shoot. Go out and walk around in the woods , look for and follow tracks to see how animals act and get accustomed to being out in the "wild". Take a local hunt if you can. Visit the sportsmans shows for information and specials.

I love a good woods walk.
This is my favorite website.

 

[Ridge Runner]

Welcome to AH.

You will definitely find your niche here.

But be warned..there are addicts, about to become addicts, and like you whom we encourge, and sponsors who make solid efforts, With Deals and Offers, to assist you in becoming an addict....I still haven't found out why it's called an addiction? An addiction can be "cured".

Africa Bug..is an incurable affliction. Those infected must make periodic return visits to the dark continent. The more severe the infection the more frequently they must return.

 

[WebleyGreene455]

Hello everyone. Thank you all for your words and encouragement.

I've still no idea if I'll get there as soon as I'd like, but I at least figure I'll have the funding to do it! Recent events will allow me to set aside several thousand dollars, which will hopefully gain interest or increase from some investment, I've decided to earmark (and add to) especially for a trip to Africa, whether it's in five years, a decade, or more. I've also been looking at the critters I'd be most interested in taking (sable, gemsbok, giant eland, and greater kudu currently top my list) and that oughta help me narrow down locations and find deals as things go along.

I reckon I'll have time to get all the rest figured out; first priority for me along with setting the $$ aside for a startup is getting the hardware.

~~W.G.455