Top 5 animals you would take in Africa.

[MidgetIdjit]

I had the following on my wishlist:

1. Kudu
2. Impala
3. Warthog
4. Bushbuck
5. Zebra

The trip last year took care of the Kuda, Impala, and Zebra.

After the trip, the new list consists of:

1. Cape Buffalo
2. Warthog
3. Gemsbok
4. Crocodile
5. Any other plainsgame that wanders by. 

Don't have the desire to shoot any of the cats. Like cats too much. Elephant doesn't do much for me either.

[youngbull]

no one mentioned the bush pig  he shot. I hear those

[youngbull]

sorry are tough to get.  just returned from SA on april.  took my
5 yr old daighter and wife . it can be done if you put money aside
I am definetly not rich. a great kudu bull is a beautiful sight. also game munumbers are staggering.  many types of hunting can be done. if anyone has qiestions on price.feel free to call me or pm me.  it could be cheaper than you think and there are bad outfitters so beware

[Rob]

His Bush Pig was a real trophy!  I was jealous!  As was his Hyena...  Also jealous!

I agree, you don't have to be rich to go to Africa, just disiplined to put a savings plan together.  I did a 3 year plan to pay for my trip.  Worth every sacrifice.

Agree on vetting outfitters in advance.  accurate reloading.com is a great place to do that.


Youngbull, I think you owe us a thread with photos!!  you are holding out on us!

[youngbull]

I will try and post some pics not to tech savy

[Scrotus]

Nyala
Bongo
Black Wildebeast
Sable
Aardvark

[Rob]

Ever looked into how they hunt those Bongo?  That is a hard core hunt in some hard core habitat in a hard core country.

If the car ride to camp does not kill you, the jungle does not get you, and the silverbacks don't get you, the ants will probably carry you away!

honestly it sounds like a real adventure, one I'd like to do someday!

here is a great report with some outstanding photos:
http://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6321043/m/8761043671?r=9161083671#9161083671

Another outstanding report that mentions the three enemies of the hunt.
http://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6321043/m/4031092061/p/1

[furbearer365]

Leopard
Lion
Buffalo
Kudu
Gemsbok

[MidgetIdjit]

His Bush Pig was a real trophy!  I was jealous!  As was his Hyena...  Also jealous!

A: The bush pig was the only thing left after your shooting spree. 
B: You had your chance(s) at hyena. 
C: Besides, you stole my bushbuck and warthog!

[Rob]

A: The bush pig was the only thing left after your shooting spree. 
B: You had your chance(s) at hyena. 
C: Besides, you stole my bushbuck and warthog!

Hey now!

I did miss two shots hyena, but in my (limited) defense, it was at night, with no lights or illuminated reticle, and slinking in and around the shadows of the trees at the time!  I wonder if I was the ONLY one to miss a shot on a hyena?  Hmm...  Might have to check the pivot table...

But, as you said, it made stealing your bushbuck all that much sweeter!

[KelseyH]

I don't think its possible to stop at 5.........