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To Africa with Guns: All You Need to Know About Bringing in the Firearms for Your Safari

Learn the temporary import rules for hunting guns in Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Morocco, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Most hunters should be more concerned about biting insects or charging wounded buffaloes, than having to deal with unpleasant or dangerous incidents in the crime department.

Africa In 2025: How Safe Is It for a Hunter? BookYourHunt.com Assessment

Africa / BookYourHunt

We at BookYourHunt.com receive many questions from hunters who are concerned about their safety on a trip to Africa. Here is our assessment.

Hunting in the Kalahari: What you need to know

Africa

Kalahari is a geographical region in southern Africa, where animals as well as the San (Bushmen) people have adapted well to harsh, semi-desert and desert conditions.

Hunting in Namibia. Part II: Hunting Laws, Gun and Bow Regulations, and Travel Information

Africa

This blog will tell you about hunting laws in Namibia, including minimum requirements to rifle cartridges and bows, different categories of professional hunters, as well as travel information.

Hunting in Namibia. Part I: Where to Go and What to Hunt

Africa

Namibia offers a variety of hunting opportunities to meet most requirements and budgets.

Most Bang for Your Buck: How to Do an African Safari for the Price of a Guided Elk Hunt

Africa / Hunting Tips and Techniques

South Africa and Namibia offer a wide selection of affordable options. Let’s compare the cost of a $5000-$7000 out-of-state Elk hunt with what you could get on a hunt in Africa for the same price.

1001 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Hunt in Africa: Part 4

Africa

This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series 1001 Questions about Hunting in Africa

Part 4 of the “1001 Questions” series deals with questions about health, medicine and insurance policies, money and payments, as well as various odds and ends related to camp and lodge life.

1001 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Hunt in Africa: Part 3

Africa / Hunting Tips and Techniques

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series 1001 Questions about Hunting in Africa

By Peter Ruddle This is the third post in our “1001 Questions”. Part 1 covered general questions of safari booking,

Springbuck Hunting in Southern Africa

Africa / Hunting Tips and Techniques

Springbuck is a strikingly marked, sleek, graceful, agile gazelle-like antelope and once the national emblem of South Africa; however, today it is only recognised as the name and logo for the national rugby team. The species name was translated from the Afrikaans word “Springbok”, which means “jumping buck”. The name was derived from its unique behavioural trait known as pronking: a leap in the air with an arched back and stiff legs.

Third Time just as Lucky! The hunter who specializes in 59 1/2″ Kudu bulls. By Steve Tors

Africa / Hunting Stories / Uncategorized

Mike returned about four years later to hunt with us again, and sure enough he shot another 59½” kudu! Mike was now the owner of three 59½” kudu trophies from three or four different hunts. The personalized licence plate of his Toyota Land Cruiser at home reads ‘KUDU 60’ – which I think is very appropriate!

Blesbok and Blesbok Hunting

Africa / Hunting Tips and Techniques / BookYourHunt

Blesbok, or Blesbuck, is one of the most popular antelopes with hunters in South Africa. However, harvesting this dweller of open spaces is not easy.

Giraffe and Giraffe Hunting in South Africa

Africa / Hunting Tips and Techniques

It is not surprising that where Giraffes have an economic value they are preserved to such an extent that overpopulation now occurs in some areas. Giraffes are not a popularly hunted trophy species.