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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
