First Timer African Safari Common Mistakes To Avoid

[TERMINATOR]

Apparently first class

No apparently about it. John Sharp is legendary and deservably so.

 

[Hyena]

1). get airfare and travel with guns squared away
2). get a new 4457 form (with this year's info)
3). don't overpack--they wash your clothes
4). take enough camera cards and camera equipment
5). Take what the bush gives you!
6). practice shooting and then do some more....
7). Study the anatomy of the animals you are pursuing.
8). Trust your PH in what to shoot...
9). Relax and be patient--you are on Africa time!
10). plan your return trip on the way home...
11). determine to do the taxidermy in the states--you have no recourse if they do something poorly in Africa...
12). skulls/euro mounts are cool also...

Unfortunately or fortunately on how you look at it, I start planning the next trip when I am there.
Also, good advice on #11.

 

[KDF]

If you are hunting anywhere other than SA, ask plenty of questions about quotas. Just because an animal is on the price list does not mean there will be quota available for you. The only way to guarantee availability is to pay a deposit for the specific animal. I have learned this lesson the hard way.

 

[Philip Glass]

 

[Ericedwinbates]

Keep in mind in SA, most of the trophy costs can be negotiated some, especially on the fly. Often times I have harvested an animal not on my initial list that we come across and simply ask a price and negotiate quickly! Some times your the nail, sometimes the hammer. My 2 cents.