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Safaris have come a ways over the years. Now you can enjoy all the adventure of hunting gigantic game and still have the comforts of modern convenience ( electricity, running water, indoor plumbing, internet access, phone, washing service, normal South African cuisine ). It is also never been safer. Safari services take every precaution to make sure that you’ll be safe during each leg of your trip. Well-equipped safari autos and secure hunting blinds will help guarantee your safety.

Some of the species you can expect to encounter on a South African safari are buffalo, giraffe, wildebeest, Roan or Sable antelope, Kudu, zebra, Nyala, Bushbuck, Caracal, Bush pig, Eland, Impala, Jackal, Hyaena, leopard, lion, baboon, ostrich, and warthog. Any lost or injured animals must still be paid for. Costs change relying on the animal. With talented hunting guides, trackers and skinners available to you, your chances are good of coming away the hunt successfully. Not like the United States, there isn’t a limit as to how many animals you can shoot. So, you can get more than one during your trip.

Most safaris offer both rifle and bow hunting available. The recommended rifles to use are .270/.300 or .375. If you are not able to bring your own weapon, there are some available to rent. But be suggested that you can’t bring the meat from your game back to the States with you, due to U.S. regulations. Many safari corporations, for example Zingeli Safaris cook the meat of your game whilst you are there for everybody to enjoy. The antlers and pelt (or stuffed mount ) can be shipped to you separately and may take many months to arrive.

The best seasons to hunt are S. A. ‘s winter months ( June, July, and Aug ) when the temperature may drop to 32 degrees at night and rise to eighty degrees by afternoon. It’s best to dress in layers so you can adjust as the temperatures change. It is also in the winter months that most insects and snakes are dormant so you should not have to fret about bites. Rain is unusual during this time so no rain gear is required.

Most South African Safari services offer other activities that can be done during any down time. Horseback riding, game viewing for photography purposes, night drives, golf, historic sites-all these activities make a safari a great trip for the entire family to enjoy. Most blinds can accommodate another person besides the hunter so buddies or family are welcome to come along as well. So, consider South Africa for your next South African hunting safari. Thousands of acres of wild game are awaiting your arrival.