A Black-Maned Lion
I realized no matter how long I lived or what future hunts might bring, nothing else would ever compare. Such it is when one takes a lion. It seems customary for those who write about hunting lions to begin by citing influences of others gone before. They will first...
Into Africa—The Return of Safari…Now What to Wear?
It’s time to plan and act—embrace Africa and she will sink her claws into you and never let you go. But what on Earth to wear? From South Africa’s Kruger National Park to the Eden of Botswana’s Okavango Delta to the vast plains of the Serengeti, travelers are ditching...
Swahili Words to Live By on Safari
Not knowing the local language on vacation can be embarrassing. Not knowing the local language on safari can be deadly.
Five Add-On Animals for Your Next Safari
African safaris are like Clint Eastwood movie titles: You’ve already spent a fistful of dollars. Why not a few dollars more? Consider tacking on these species the next time you travel to the Dark Continent.
Two for Two: Selous’ Double on Elephants
The author makes a perfect double on elephants during his famous African wanderings.
Safari Hunter vs. the Cape Buffalo Charge
When there’s no margin for error, you need to be sure of yourself and your rifle.
The Death of the First Man-Eating Lion of Tsavo
Battling one of the most infamous animals in history.
Two Hearts in Tanzania: The Hunting Chronicles of Dick and Mary Cabela
Dick and Mary Cabela’s story is about more than just adventure. It’s about love they both for each other and for the wild places they journeyed to.
Accepting the Torch: Daughter Takes Giant Eland on Her First African Safari
Taking our daughter on her first African safari was, for the three of us, the ultimate hunt.
Best African Safari Clothing
Pack light and pack right for your next trip to the Dark Continent.