An African plains game safari is the best value in hunting today. Bowhunters can choose from dozens of species and have the option to take multiple animals, which are eaten in camp, shared with the families of workers, or sold in local markets. Nothing in Africa goes to waste, and the fees you pay support local businesses and those who work on the hunting concessions.
Deer Gear Works Well
Some hunts require special gear, like heavy arrows, excessive draw weights, or unique broadheads. I’ve hunted plains game in Africa for decades using my standard whitetail gear with great success. When carbon arrows and expandable braodheads were new, I hunted with them with 100 percent success, even on animals twice the weight of a Yellowstone elk. African animals have excellent eyesight and sense of smell, so you will need all of your scent detection strategies to avoid spooking them.
The Perfect Prep
The best preparation for deer or elk season is an actual hunt where you must face the heart-pounding excitement of game at close range, the suspense of waiting for an animal to offer the perfect shooting angle, and the thrill of seeing dozens of animals in a single day. Bowhunting safaris are like a cruise for hunters. You will sleep in comfortable accommodations, enjoy great food, including local wild game, have a personal guide, and have the skinning and butchering done for you by those who have done it many times before.
Tim Wells Shows You How
This short video from Tim Wells shows many of the tactics of African hunters. He hunts from a tree stand like many whitetail hunters use, deploys an ozone generator to help prevent scent detection, and tries a new 4-blade Grim Reaper broadhead. This clip is fun to watch and very realistic.