PH Journals Podcast
PH Journals Podcast
Dylan Love
EP 96 The 3 Questions You Must Ask Before Booking an African Safari
35 minutes Posted Jan 23, 2026 at 5:50 pm.
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How do you separate legit African safari outfitters from salesmen at hunting conventions like SCI and Dallas Safari Club?
In this episode, we break down the three most important questions every hunter must ask before booking an African hunting safari:
1️⃣ How big is the property you hunt?2️⃣ How many hunters do you take at one time?3️⃣ What’s a realistic starter package for a first-time Africa hunter?
These questions reveal hunting pressure, ethics, experience quality, and honesty — without relying on marketing brochures or trophy photos.
We explain:
Why property size matters more than trophy lists
How hunter-to-PH ratios affect your actual hunting experience
What a good first African safari package really looks like
Common mistakes first-time Africa hunters make
Red flags to watch for when speaking to safari exhibitors
What ethical, sustainable African hunting looks like on the ground
Whether you’re planning your first plains game safari, comparing African outfitters, or attending SCI or DSC to book a hunt, this episode gives you practical, real-world advice from inside the African hunting industry.