We welcome another article submitted by Mark B depicting his recent experience cape buffalo hunting in South Africa! As written by Mark B.: In a previous post to this site I documented my Hippo hunt. Unexpected as the Hippo harvest was, the main safari animal on my list, which was to begin the next day, […]
An Unexpected Hippo Hunt
The following story and hippo hunting video was written and submitted by our client Mark B. See the video at the bottom of this post. I had a successful Plains Game Safari booked by JD African Safaris in May 2016. I harvested a Gemsbuck, Blue Wildebeest, Kudu, Zebra, Warthog, Impala and a Blesbuck. Afterwards I […]
Hunting Warthog in Africa
One of the most instantly recognizable animals in Africa is the warthog! Hunting warthog in Africa can be a rewarding adventure on its own merit. Fun, low-pressure hunting for this animal makes it perfect for a low-key day. Because of this, some folks will choose a safari with Warthog as the primary animal selection. They’re […]
What is a typical day on safari?
What is a typical day on an African safari? After you have determined where to go and what you’re going to bring, people like to know what a “day in the bush” is going to be like. Do we get up before dark? Will I get breakfast? Do they have coffee? Will it be cold? […]
A relaxing day off safari to experience unexpected wildlife
It’s Leah again, the blonde, non-hunting gal tagging along on hunting safaris. As you recall, we walked for miles on that cape buffalo hunt I wrote about in the article, “It’s no bull.” Since my new shoes and all the walking caused blisters on my blisters, and my blisters had sisters, I decided to take […]
The Big Five
The Big Five dangerous game animals are: Lion Leopard Cape Buffalo Elephant Rhino Each presents a unique hunting challenge and its own danger. Whether you’re looking for the biggest trophy you can find or just looking for a unique experience you can share with friends, we have several locations to offer that will fit your […]
Tuskless Elephant Hunting – A True Conservation Effort
To many people African safari hunting brings fond memories of watching “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom” with Marlin Perkins on TV, or Ernest Hemingway novels pop into their heads. I was no different, as a kid I dreamed of safari’s just as many other boys did. I was lucky enough to have my dreams come […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
