Safari in March?

[rnovi]

Hey All,

I drew the wildcard and as life would have it, it looks like I'm getting laid off early March. Actually, knowing what I know about the company that bought us, I think I'm the lucky one. I have a few dollars saved and, well, I'll have the time to do something with it.

I'm thinking Cape Buff and maybe a few Tiny Ten...would love more of a free-range experience of course and not afraid to work for it.

So, is there hunting in mid-March in Africa?

 

[gillettehunter]

Yes there is. Still warm as it's their summer. There is a offer right now for a hunt that was only good for March/April I believe. I'd say go for it.
Bruce

 

[JimP]

I like your optimism but how is the outlook for a job in your field of work?

If it is good then I'd be making reservations and sending a deposit.

 

[rnovi]

I like your optimism but how is the outlook for a job in your field of work?

If it is good then I'd be making reservations and sending a deposit.

Well, I'm in Healthcare, Software and Sales/Strategic Client Management.

it's not a bad place to be.

 

[Frederik]

Caprivi Strip with Ndumo Safaris.

 

[375Fox]

Caprivi Strip with Ndumo Safaris.

That was going to be my suggestion as well. They are one of the few I see advertise for very early season in a wild area.

 

[PeteG]

Hey All,

I drew the wildcard and as life would have it, it looks like I'm getting laid off early March. Actually, knowing what I know about the company that bought us, I think I'm the lucky one. I have a few dollars saved and, well, I'll have the time to do something with it.

I'm thinking Cape Buff and maybe a few Tiny Ten...would love more of a free-range experience of course and not afraid to work for it.

So, is there hunting in mid-March in Africa?

Zambia opens up in June. At the end of the rainy season.
That doesn’t help you much for mid March though.

 

[ndumo HUNTING SAFARIS]

Here you go... (You will have a great hunt in March)

Updated: Great Deal On Caprivi Early Season Buffalo Hunt

We have a special on an early-season buffalo hunt in the Sobbe conservancy in Namibia's Caprivi. This hunt must be taken between February and May 2023. February and March are still in the rainy season, so will be a wet hunt, but April and May should be better if you prefer less rain. The bush...

www.africahunting.com

 

[ActionBob]

March is the perfect time for a big bull elephant in Zimbabwe!

In addition to Zambia, Tanzania should be way too wet. Not sure about Maasai Land but it would normally be near impossible to get into a lot of the hunting areas. Hunting typically did open there until July but after the Covid debacle, they had opened year round officially, but just not practical. Not sure if the official season is still open year round.

South Africa of course is year round and doable.

No matter where you go in Southern Africa, it will be hot. Of course the farther South you get, the less hot it will be. I've been in the East Cape then moved on to Limpopo in late February and early March. Limpopo was hotter but I did a lot of night hunting so the bigger issue was the tall grass and foliage. A buff hunt should be doable. Protect yourself from bugs and especially the pepper ticks.

 

[Piet Brood]

I took this bull with @ndumo HUNTING SAFARIS in their Sobbe Conservancy on 6 April 2022. I would not hesitate to do this hunt two or three weeks earlier. The place was incredibly green and lush and although spotting game was difficult we saw Champan’s zebra, kudu, steenbok, duiker, roan and elephant while hunting for buffalo and kudu.