Amazingly, a hunting safari in Africa is still a doable experience. Mind you, there are many animals you won't be allowed to go near but hunting trips are still very real.

The African Fauna

Two of the big names in African fauna, the lion and the elephant are most definately off the "target range" and for very good reason. Thanks to indiscrimate practices of years gone by, a hunting safari in Africa no longer means heading to this great land to shoot animals at will.

Due to the endangered status of many African animals, those sorts of safaris are merely a thing of the past. Still, you can expect to hunt exotic creatures like the kudu and the impala while on a hunting safari in Africa. And while you won’t be allowed to shoot at any lions, for those looking to hunt tougher game, you can shoot a cheetah or leopard for your trophy.

Controlled Hunting Atmosphere

Most packages for hunting safaris in Africa include a personal guide, which can be a valuable asset for hunters. African game animals have plenty of natural predators to watch out for, so an experienced hunter can make the difference between a trophy and a miss when you’re going after one of these highly-aware animals. Many companies that offer hunting safaris in Africa also give a guarantee that you’ll get a trophy, since they’re so confident in their guides. And best of all, even if you don’t bag any game while out hunting, you’ll still basically have your own personal guide; most hunting safaris in Africa consist of one or two guides and one or two customers.

An Expensive Exercise?

Keep in mind, it's not just a matter of jumping on a plane and heading off on a hunting safari in Africa. Apart from immigration requirements, you need to give thought to personal clothing, hygienge and equipment requirements. And then, once you’ve bagged an animal, you often have to pay trophy fees; most hunting packages include a few in the cost, but only for specific animals. If you bag a leopard, for instance, you’ll have to pay a hefty fee on top of what you’ve already spent.

A hunting safari in Africa could be confined to those with the money to afford them but even if funds might be an issue, it's certainly an experience you won't forget.

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Let's not be blinded by the fact that animal trophies are still sought after and this is a lucrative business for some operators. Until the sport is completely outlawed, jumping up and down about animals being hunted for trophy gain may not get too much attention.

Protected Animals

Many species are completely protected against game hunters and are off limits to any danger yet there are also many which are not. There are no shortage though of hunting safari destinations.

You have the choice of a South African safari that has a very spectacular landscape that is much appreciated all across the world. The plateaus of Zimbabwe and its intertwined hills and valleys provide hunters with good gaming opportunities.

There is also Botswana with scrubby savannahs and sandy basins as well as the great Kalahari Desert to provide varied game. Then there is one of Africa's final frontiers in Tanzania which has the Rift Valley as well as vast plains that add a different dimension to the African hunting safari.

Zambia is another destination which should be high on your list with it's flat landscapes and mighty valleys.

Photography

In the 21st century hunting for trophies probably doesn't strike the same chord it did 100 years ago. While shooting at animals, who are basically trying to mind their own business and survive natural predators let alone sport hunters may still appeal to some, the shift to shooting of a different kind is slowly taking over.

Photography in the African wilderness is big business and there is no doubt capturing an animal in all it's glory on film has surely got to be the best trophy of all on an African hunting safari.

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