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November 6, 2016 By Leah

Hunting Cape Buffalo – It’s No Bull!

Hi Folks!  This is another segment in my first-safari experiences I thought I’d share with you.   As you know, I’m a non-hunter following African hunting safaris, in which, I foiled the first buffalo sighting for the hunter, Tim, in my article “This Ain’t Indiana.”  If you missed it, I’d be honored for you to read […]

Filed Under: African Safari Article, African Safari Observer Stories, African Safaris, Big Five Safari Observer Stories, Cape Buffalo Safari Observer Stories, Dangerous Game, Dangerous Game Safari Observer Stories Tagged With: first safaris, non-hunter-experience

November 4, 2016 By JD

Hunting varmints in South Africa – cost effective and conservation affective

Are You Game For “Other” Game? One of the things that keeps people going back to Africa is the incredible game diversity.  The first time you’re there it’s a bewildering smorgasbord of ‘bucks, ‘bocks, warthogs and pygmy antelopes and animals of vastly differing shapes and sizes and horn shapes.  It really is an amazing experience. […]

Filed Under: African Safari Article, African Safari Hunting Stories, African Safaris, Varmint Hunting Stories

November 1, 2016 By Leah

This Ain’t Indiana! A non-hunters first safari experience

If you’ve read any of my previous articles, you know as an article contributor to JD African Safaris, I’m a non-hunter, and a lady.  What you don’t know is, I’m originally from the mid-west.   This story talks about the very first day, on my very first safari in Zimbabwe, which sets the tone for what […]

Filed Under: African Safari Article, African Safari Hunting Stories, African Safari Observer Stories, African Safaris, Big Five Hunting Safari Stories, Big Five Safari Observer Stories, Cape Buffalo Hunting Safari Stories, Cape Buffalo Safari Observer Stories, Dangerous Game, Dangerous Game Hunting Stories, Dangerous Game Safari Observer Stories Tagged With: first safaris

October 31, 2016 By JD

How much does a Safari Cost?

Although the old saying, “You can’t put a price on memories,” holds true, there’s always a price-point necessary to make each memory comfortable.  I’m commonly approached by people, who ask just out of curiosity, “So, how much does a safari cost, anyway?”  Once I was at a gun shop, when a lady noticed the JD […]

Filed Under: African Safari Article, African Safari Hunting Information, African Safaris, Plains Game, Pricing

October 24, 2016 By JD

My First Big Five Safari – African Cape Buffalo

I’ll start this article by using one of my favorite lines, “Sometimes you take a trip, and sometimes the trip takes you.”  This is very befitting of describing my personal Big Five safari, on an African Cape Buffalo hunt in Zimbabwe. It all begins in the wildest, most remote area, in fantastic weather, prime season, […]

Filed Under: African Safari Article, African Safari Hunting Stories, African Safaris, Big Five Hunting Safari Stories, Cape Buffalo Hunting Safari Stories, Dangerous Game, Dangerous Game Hunting Stories, Hunting Zimbabwe Tagged With: first safaris

October 21, 2016 By Leah

What is a Dangerous Game Safari Like?

What’s different about a dangerous game hunt?  The Big Five animals in this group are of the most cunning, strategic animals on the planet!  You might check out another of my articles, what a plains game safari hunt is like which will give you a basic idea what a safari hunt is like in Africa, […]

Filed Under: African Safari Article, African Safari Observer Stories, African Safaris, Big Five Safari Observer Stories, Cape Buffalo Safari Observer Stories, Dangerous Game, Dangerous Game Safari Observer Stories Tagged With: first safaris, non-hunter-experience

October 21, 2016 By Leah

What is a Plains Game Safari Hunt Like?

As an observer, I tried to imagine how a plains game safari hunt in Africa would differ from a domestic game hunt in America.  This came about in response to my attempts to explain my experiences when asked by so many people upon my return.  I decided it best to try to put it in a […]

Filed Under: African Safari Article, African Safari Hunting Stories, African Safaris, Plains Game, Plains Game Hunting Stories Tagged With: first safaris, non-hunter-experience

October 21, 2016 By JD

Getting your Hunting Rifles to Africa and Other Travel Tips

“Dr. Alan Mxxx. . . please report to the TSA agent near gate 47 immediately!”  My friend “Dr. Al” and I were headed to Africa and he was called to security in New York.  The TSA and police in JFK wanted to inspect his firearms.  They identified his case as being worthy of scrutiny because […]

Filed Under: Helpful Hunting Safari Documents, Required Hunting Safari Documents, Rifle Information, Safari Planning

October 20, 2016 By Leah

The Ridge Elephant

I remember it well.  A few years ago, I was invited to go on my first African safari.  I’m a lady, and a non-hunter, so I was happy to go on vacation and take some photos as an observer on a hunting safari. This safari was to be in the wilderness of Zimbabwe in the […]

Filed Under: African Safari Article, African Safari Hunting Stories, African Safari Observer Stories, African Safaris, Big Five Hunting Safari Stories, Big Five Safari Observer Stories, Cape Buffalo Hunting Safari Stories, Dangerous Game, Dangerous Game Hunting Stories, Dangerous Game Safari Observer Stories, Elephant Safari Observer Stories, Hunting Zimbabwe Tagged With: first safaris, non-hunter-experience

October 19, 2016 By JD Safaris

JD African Safaris – How’d it all Start? With a first safari, of course!

When the topic of Africa comes up around me, and it often does, people often ask, “How’d you start doing this, anyway?”  I especially get this question from clients going on their first African safari, in which, I can’t really answer without referencing my personal first African safari. My close friend, well ‘brother of choice, […]

Filed Under: African Safari Article, African Safari Hunting Stories, African Safaris, Owner Information Tagged With: first safaris

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