Leopard and Hippo with a Bow

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I thought, I would share an absolute amazing bow hunting safari in Zambia. For a long time, I’ve imagined what it would have been like hunting in Africa in the early 1900’s. So, I decided to find a hunt that would bring me as close as possible to the early hunting adventures of africa. After a number of shows and research it lead me to Northern Zambia in the Luangwa River Valley. I wanted a truly wild African hunt and that’s exactly what I received and more. This hunt I would be strictly Bowhunting.

 

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Here’s the local runway

 

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This is a picture of the local airport terminal and waiting area. lol

 

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The kids wait by the airstrip hoping for anything. I came prepared with loads of candy. Next time, I’ll be packing loads of clothes and shoes for the kids.

 

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After, we unloaded the plane and passed out candy we took off towards camp. During the drive we went through a couple villages which was an eye opening experience. We also saw a few plains game and small group of elephants.

 

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[Mojave]

I have been Africa dreaming all day. I should have planned to go back this year, but I used all my hunting money on hunts for stags and chamois.

Encouraging to read this.

Trying to figure out a 2026 plan.

 

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Here’s a few pictures of the camp. It’s very comfortable and nice especially considering how far away we were from anything. That night I heard lions and elephants right outside of camp! I mean close close to camp

 

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I was able to sit by the fire and get some relaxation from my 48hrs of travel. Tomorrow, we’ll head to the river and try for a hippo with my bow.

 

[GARLICSALT]

Be the arrow

 

[pokes15]

That's awesome

 

[CRJR45]

This will be a good story , thanks for sharing !

 

[MTJake]

Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to the rest of it.

 

[Bowhunter50]

This looks like an incredible experience! Good luck!

Might be a dumb question, so excuse my ignorance. You said you heard lions outside of camp at night!? Do they ever have problems with lions getting into camp?

 

[GARLICSALT]

A buddy was in Africa recently and he mentioned to us while talking story around the fire in deer camp that His PH told him that he would not make it 200 yards out of camp at night and live to discuss it.
He said they could hear lion every night.