We get letters and sometimes they aren't written to chew me out. Like this one referencing my claim that you can find an Africa safari cheaper than an Alaska hunt:

Ron,

I really enjoy your writing, especially about your African safaris. You were a big influence on my decision to go, and you're right about the cost. I spent 10 days in the Limpopo Province with ESA Safaris and harvested seven animals for half what an Alaskan or Canadian Moose would have cost!

All the best to you and your family.

Jay

Oryx antelope walking desert gravel in front of distant mountains, Namibia

With their tall, ribbed black horns, oryx are a striking example of the big game antelope available for remarkably reasonable prices in Namibia.

Ha! Validated and vindicated. I suspect Jay was referencing this blog in which I promised he'd find an Africa safari cheaper than an Alaska hunt: https://ronspomeroutdoors.com/blog/how-to-plan-africa-safari-for-less/

Fully maned lion exemplifies African safari.

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ou won't hunt an African lion on the cheap, but you should be able to see one by adding a photo safari to your plains game hunt. Most outfitters (PHs) offer this service.

If an Africa safari sounds good to you, dig deeper with this informative blog: https://ronspomeroutdoors.com/blog/essential-africa-safari-gear/

And if you're wondering about the perfect rifle for your safari, try this report: https://ronspomeroutdoors.com/blog/identify-your-best-africa-safari-rifle/

Africa safari rifle could be a simple Marlin 1885 lever-action as shown beside this warthog.

A surprising variety of rifles -- even this Marlin Custom Shop M95 lever-action with Skinner Express sight in 45-70 Gvt. -- can be your perfect Africa safari rifle. Barnes Vor-TX ammo with 300-grain TSX bullets in a Versacarry Ammo Caddy.

If your Africa dreams lean more toward large, dangerous animals like Cape buffalo, you'll want to check this out: https://ronspomeroutdoors.com/blog/cape-buffalo-safari-blaserr8/

If you'd like to see some of the varied game animals you might hunt on your safari, watch this video:

If all this doesn't fire you up the way it did Jay above, well, you're just not trying hard enough?

By the way, there's nothing wrong with an Alaska hunt, but they do tend to be quite pricey. You really can find an Africa safari cheaper. And if you hurry you can meet dozens of African PHs, guides, and agents during this winter's hunting conventions (2020) and even book hunts right there. Or check out BookYourHunt.com for the lowest prices possible. You might also deal direct with Immenhof Safaris or Fort Richmond Safaris.

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